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The 15 Best Tours in Mount Cook

37 tours  ·  from $112 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 tours in Mount Cook worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Mount Cook: Scenic Helicopter Flight with Alpine Landing - The first lift gives you the full scale of Aoraki Mount Cook
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Mount Cook: Scenic Helicopter Flight with Alpine Landing

1.Scenic Helicopter Flight with Alpine Landing

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 442 reviews · 25 min · from $226Our pick

You’ll fly from Mount Cook Aerodrome over the Tasman Valley and a blue glacier lake, with commentary from your English-speaking pilot. The helicopter then lands on a mountain in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, giving you time for photos and close views of Aoraki Mount Cook. Snow landings happen most of the year but are not guaranteed in summer.

“Absolutely loved our trip!! Zippy our pilot was so nice and gave us a lot of information! Amazing photos photos to last a lifetime!”

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Mt Cook Small Group Scenic Day Tour from Queenstown - Lindis Pass brings the high-country scenery
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Mt Cook Small Group Scenic Day Tour from Queenstown

2.Mt Cook Small Group Scenic Day Tour from Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 407 reviews · from $164Top rated

Set out from Queenstown at 6:30 am in a small group of up to 15 people. Your guide leads you through Kawarau Gorge, Lindis Pass, Lake Pukaki, and Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, with about three hours for walks, views, or optional activities. Guides such as Jeff, Lynette, Sarah, and Noah are known for lively commentary and thoughtful help when weather changes.

“Despite the weather not being in our favour, my friends and I still had a great time. Our tour guide Jeff was an absolute legend and kept us entertained with his commentary and jokes, and also made sure we were well looked after after getting rained on. There were plenty of rest stops, and visits to the salmon farm and fruit shop on the way back were a lovely addition. Jeff kindly dropped everyone at their accomodation which was super helpful and much appreciated.”

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Mt Cook & Tasman Glacier lookout Small Group Tour from Queenstown - Leaving Queenstown through Kawarau Gorge
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Mt Cook & Tasman Glacier lookout Small Group Tour from Queenstown

3.Mt Cook & Tasman Glacier lookout Small Group Tour from Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 296 reviews · from $164

Travel from Queenstown to Aoraki Mount Cook in a small group of up to 15, with guides such as Felix, Lynette, Jason, and Mairi sharing local stories along the way. Expect Lindis Pass, Lake Pukaki, the Tasman Glacier viewpoint walk, salmon tasting, and seasonal fruit or ice cream stops.

“Jason was very good. I like the trip very much. Good if you’re a foodie and like short hikes with good views.”

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Mount Cook: Ski Plane and Helicopter Glacier Combo Flight - What the ski plane adds
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Mount Cook: Ski Plane and Helicopter Glacier Combo Flight

4.Ski Plane and Helicopter Glacier Combo Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 271 reviews · 45 min · from $328

Take a ski plane and helicopter over Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, flying up the Tasman Valley to the Tasman Glacier. Land on the upper snowfields, step into the alpine silence, then return to Mount Cook Airport by the other aircraft. Pilots provide English commentary, with weather-based changes possible.

“Amazing, once in a lifetime experience. Inflite Mt Cook were so easy to deal with & our pilot Ben was awesome - thanks guys.”

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Mount Cook: 3-Hour Tasman Glacier Helicopter Ride and Hike - Starting at Mount Cook Airport
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Mount Cook: 3-Hour Tasman Glacier Helicopter Ride and Hike

5.3-Hour Tasman Glacier Helicopter Ride and Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 235 reviews · 3 hours · from $537

Fly from Mount Cook Airport to a remote Tasman Glacier landing, then spend up to two hours walking through ice caves, moulins, and changing blue ice with a trained guide. Leather boots, socks, crampons, poles, and jackets are supplied. Guides such as Hunter, Anna, and Tori are praised for safety and photos. Weather controls the schedule.

“Well organised, everyone had a view either there or back. Guide was knowledgeable and the scenery spectacular”

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Mount Cook: 3 Hour Heli Hike to the Tasman Glacier - Check-in at Mount Cook Airport
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Mount Cook: 3 Hour Heli Hike to the Tasman Glacier

6.3 Hour Heli Hike to the Tasman Glacier

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 218 reviews · 3 hours · from $564

Fly from Mount Cook Airport over Tasman Glacier Lake, land on the ice, and spend two hours hiking with a professional guide. You’ll wear glacier boots and crampons, explore changing ice formations, and fly near Aoraki’s 1,000-meter Hochstetter Icefall on the return. Small groups are limited to 10.

“Scott the guide was amazing, ton of knowledge and fun, he also was a professional guide and photographer at the same time. The crew was also excellent fast check-in and provided very clear instruction Very worth of money”

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Mount Cook and The Glaciers 55-Minute Helicopter Flight - Aoraki Mount Cook and the Tasman Glacier
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Mount Cook and The Glaciers 55-Minute Helicopter Flight

7.Mount Cook and The Glaciers 55-Minute Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 133 reviews · from $556

Join The Helicopter Line at Glentanner for a 55-minute flight across Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, the Tasman Glacier, and the West Coast glaciers. Your pilot guide points out the peaks and ice fields, then lands in pristine alpine snow so you can step out for mountain views. Flights carry a maximum of six people.

“Amazing, well worth the cost. Well organised, great pilot, mind blowing scenery. Allow at least 2 days or some flexibility in case of cancellations due to weather which can be common”

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45-Minute Mount Cook Ski Plane and Helicopter Combo Tour - Flying over Aoraki Mount Cook and the braided rivers
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45-Minute Mount Cook Ski Plane and Helicopter Combo Tour

8.45-Minute Mount Cook Ski Plane and Helicopter Combo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 107 reviews · from $353

Fly from Mount Cook Airport over the Tasman Valley, braided rivers, lakes, glaciers, and Aoraki Mount Cook. Land on the Tasman Glacier for 10 to 15 quiet minutes, then change from ski plane to helicopter, or the reverse, for a different view home. Flights carry up to 16 people and depend on weather and minimum numbers.

“My family was very impressed, but the wait was a bit long and the people who came later got on first, so it took me 5 hours.”

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The Adventurer: Tasman Glacier Heli-hike - Blue holes, ice caves, and moving water
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The Adventurer: Tasman Glacier Heli-hike

9.The Adventurer: Tasman Glacier Heli-hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · from $572

Take two helicopter flights over Tasman Glacier, including a close view of Aoraki/Mount Cook, then explore the ice at about 1,300 metres with a guide. Boots, socks, outerwear, crampons, snowshoes, and poles are supplied. Guides such as Hunter, Richard, Fiona, Flav, and Pawel have led recent trips.

“We had an incredible experience on the heli hike tour. Everything was well organised, and our guide, Pawel was very knowledgeable and made the hike a lot of fun. We got to see some very cool glacial formations, and had plenty of opportunities to take photos. Highly recommended.”

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Mount Cook: Tandem Skydive Experience - At Pukaki-Twizel Airport
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Mount Cook: Tandem Skydive Experience

10.Tandem Skydive Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 66 reviews · 3 hours · from $238

Meet your English-speaking instructor at Pukaki-Twizel Airport for a 3-hour tandem skydive over the South Island. After a 20-minute scenic flight, you free-fall for up to 70 seconds, then glide beneath the parachute for about five minutes. Javier and Megan are among the instructors praised for calm, reassuring guidance. Photo and video packages are available.

“Javier was my guide and he was great, I was very nervous but he was reassuring and made it an unreal experience. My partner’s guide was Megan who was also fantastic. Would recommend!”

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45-Minute Glacier Highlights Helicopter Tour from Mount Cook - What you see at Aoraki Mount Cook
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45-Minute Glacier Highlights Helicopter Tour from Mount Cook

11.45-Minute Glacier Highlights Helicopter Tour from Mount Cook

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $418

Take a 45-minute helicopter flight over Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, Tasman Glacier, braided rivers, and surrounding peaks. You will land on the glacier for 10 to 15 minutes with the engines off, giving you time to enjoy the silence and mountain views. Pilots such as Mark, Rob, and Dillon have been praised for clear commentary and smooth flying.

“This was a bucket list item price for us. We were so thankful that we had this opportunity. Everything about the experience was top-notch. Suggestion is to book a couple of days for the area just in case there is bad weather on the day that you have booked. It saved us from a disappointment. Once you have flown in a helicopter and landed on a glacier and stepped on it, no one can ever take that away from you.”

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Mount Cook: Mountains High 40-Minute Helicopter Flight - The snow landing above the Tasman Glacier
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Mount Cook: Mountains High 40-Minute Helicopter Flight

12.Mountains High 40-Minute Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $416

From Glentanner Park, you’ll take a 40-minute helicopter flight over the Hochstetter Icefall and upper Tasman Glacier, then land in the snow for 5 to 10 minutes. Your pilot provides commentary on the peaks, glaciers, and Mackenzie Basin. The helicopter carries up to six passengers, with excellent viewing from its open cabin.

“Stunning vistas, excellent scenic flights and covered lots of area including circling around Mount Cook. Brilliant snow landing too.”

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Glentanner High Country Heli Hike - Walking the 7-kilometer high-country track
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Glentanner High Country Heli Hike

13.Glentanner High Country Heli Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $307

Spend about four hours seeing the Southern Alps from a helicopter and on foot. The eight-minute flight shows Lake Pukaki and Aoraki Mount Cook National Park from above, followed by a hike on a maintained 7-kilometer 4x4 track. Guide Brian adds stories about glaciers, wildlife, history, and Māori culture. Poles, sunscreen, snacks, and hot drinks are provided.

“We booked the morning tour but the weather was not too good. Our guide Brian suggested us postpone it to the afternoon that the weather was so nice to have our hiking. Brian was very good and shared a lot of interesting information with us. We had a wonderful afternoon with him and the experience was so amazing. Really appreciated!!”

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25-Minute Helicopter flight including an alpine landing - From Mount Cook Airport to the Tasman Valley
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25-Minute Helicopter flight including an alpine landing

14.25-Minute Helicopter flight including an alpine landing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · from $244

Take a 25-minute AS350 Squirrel helicopter flight from Mount Cook Airport over braided rivers and iceberg-dotted Tasman Terminal Lake. Land for 10 to 15 minutes on Brass Peak or Liebig Dome, with views toward Aoraki Mount Cook. Pilot Mark has been praised for calm, friendly commentary, but snow is not guaranteed in summer.

“We had a great time on the Tasman taster. 30 mins or so. Mark our pilot and guide was a legend. Everything felt super easy going, stress free and friendly. Definitely worth doing this cheaper option (we had great weather though).”

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Mount Cook: Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight with Alpine Landing - Why the small helicopter matters
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Mount Cook: Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight with Alpine Landing

15.Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight with Alpine Landing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews

Fly from the Mount Cook area in a small twin-engine helicopter, with room for up to six people. Your pilot points out the Ben Ohau Range, Lake Pukaki, glaciers, and distant Aoraki/Mt. Cook before landing in the alpine zone for about 10 minutes. Snow depends on the season, so bring warm clothes and sturdy shoes.

“Great flight, if a little scary chasing the goats! Very trustworthy pilot. Lots of fun! would definitely recommend to others.”

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