45-Minute Glacier Highlights Ski Plane Tour from Mount Cook

After pickup from your hotel, transfer to Aoraki Mount Cook Airport to meet your pilot.

Get seated in the retractable ski aircraft and receive a safety briefing from your pilot, then don the provided radio headset so that you can hear the pilot's informative commentary during your flight.

As your plane lifts off, take in sweeping views of the towering Southern Alps, Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, Tasman Valley, Hochstetter Icefall, and Tasman Glacier. Go down for a gentle landing on the glacier snowfield, which allows for an intimate experience of this alpine environment.

Your 45-minute flight ends with return to the airport and transfer back to your hotel.

• After pickup from your hotel, transfer to Aoraki Mount Cook Airport to meet your pilot. Get seated in the retractable ski aircraft and receive a safety briefing from your pilot, then don the provided radio headset so that you can hear the pilot's informative commentary during your flight. As your plane lifts off, take in sweeping views of the towering Southern Alps, Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, Tasman Valley, Hochstetter Icefall, and Tasman Glacier. Go down for a gentle landing on the glacier snowfield, which allows for an intimate experience of this alpine environment. Your 45-minute flight ends with return to the airport and transfer back to your hotel.

Soar through the sky on this 45-minute Ski Plane scenic experience through Aoraki Mt Cook National Park. Enjoy the Breathtaking views from the moment you’re airborne. Experience everything Mt Cook National Park has to offer. Land at the top of the Tasman Glacier (NZ's Largest Glacier)

You will enjoy the scenic beauty of Aoraki/Mt Cook and the national park surrounding it from takeoff to landing. The snow-capped mountains, the bright blue of the glacier lake and the lush greens of the vegetation are just a few of the magnificent sights you will experience as you fly through the Southern Alps.

Check in closes 45 minutes prior to the flight time

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Flights may be cancelled due to weather conditions
Minimum number of 4 people per flight applies before the flight will operate
Check in closes 45 minutes prior to flight time
Wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Infant seats available
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers