35-Minute Valley and Glacier Ski Plane Tour from Mount Cook

Highlights

Your tour begins with pickup from your hotel in Aoraki Mount Cook Village and a short transfer to Aoraki Mount Cook Airport to begin your aerial adventure. After meeting your pilot and listening to the safety briefing, jump aboard the ski plane and enjoy unrestricted views from the aircraft windows as you take off over the Mount Cook National Park. Marvel at the spectacular scenery as you soar over the Tasman Valley and the Hochstetter Icefall, and listen as your pilot points out other natural landmarks. During your 35-minute flight, touch down to experience the Tasman Glacier up close and step outside to walk along the snowfields. On return to the airport, a driver will be waiting to take you back to your hotel.

Summary

Your tour begins with pickup from your hotel in Aoraki Mount Cook Village and a short transfer to Aoraki Mount Cook Airport to begin your aerial adventure. After meeting your pilot and listening to the safety briefing, jump aboard the ski plane and enjoy unrestricted views from the aircraft windows as you take off over the Mount Cook National Park. Marvel at the spectacular scenery as you soar over the Tasman Valley and the Hochstetter Icefall, and listen as your pilot points out other natural landmarks. During your 35-minute flight, touch down to experience the Tasman Glacier up close and step outside to walk along the snowfields. On return to the airport, a driver will be waiting to take you back to your hotel.

Tour info

Duration

35 minutes

Why take this tour?

Experience Mt Cook National Park like never before on this scenic 35-minute Ski Plane adventure! Delight in a stunning scenic flight up the Tasman Valley, through the Hochstetter Icefall, with a landing on the Tasman Glacier (NZ's largest Glacier, for 10-15 minutes) The Southern Alps of New Zealand’s South Island offers one of the most visually spectacular glacier environments in the world. Experience the adventure of flying through the towering mountains of the Southern Alps in a ski plane! Check in closes 45 minutes prior to the flight time

What’s included?

Professional guide
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 35m
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Regular temperature checks for staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands

Mount Cook Ski Planes & Helicopters are proudly Covid Clean certified.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Mount Cook Ski Planes & Helicopters by Inflite

About operator:

Exclusive to the Southern Hemisphere, Aoraki Mt Cook Ski Planes and Helicopters is the only company to offer glacier landing flights in both fixed wing aircraft and helicopters. Experience the natural quiet of the Tasman Glacier and absorb the ever changing glacial landscape of the New Zealand Southern Alps. Aoraki Mt Cook Ski Planes and Helicopters have been sharing the breathtaking scenery of the Southern Alps with travelers for 60 years. With snow present all year round, this impressive alpine environment creates an unforgettable adventure for people of all ages. Flights depart from Aoraki Mt Cook Airport, only a 5 minute drive from Aoraki Mt Cook Village. With our company base location within the Aoraki Mt Cook National Park it allows us to guarantee captivating scenery from the moment you board your flight. Experience the Ultimate Alpine Adventure with a Helicopter / Ski Plane Combo. For group bookings of 8 or more, fly half of your trip in a Helicopter and the other in a Ski Plane. Ideal for families and large group bookings. This Ultimate Alpine Adventure Combo is available in our entire range of scenic flight options at no additional cost. For climbers and skiers interested in transfers to the various hut locations within the Aoraki Mt Cook and Westland National Parks, we have both Ski Planes and Helicopters available for charter.