25-Minute Helicopter flight including an alpine landing
Overview
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25 minutes
Mobile ticket
**For guaranteed snow landings all year round - please book our 45 Minute Ultimate Alpine Combo - Snow cannot be guaranteed during summer months on this product**
A 25 minute flight including an alpine landing, that looks directly at Aoraki Mt Cook and down onto the valley. Explore the valleys and peaks of Aoraki Mt Cook National Park by sky in one of our state-of-the-art helicopters. Fly over the Tasman Terminal Lake and up the Tasman Valley before doing an alpine landing- on a mountain with beautiful views looking directly towards Aoraki Mt Cook and of the National Park. (10-15 minutes landed)
Enjoy the comfort, safety, and performance of our AS350 Squirrel Helicopters. Sit back and relax as you watch the gorgeous scenery unfold beneath you. Be sure to take lots of photos to document this one-of-a-kind experience. Our pilots offer informative and interesting commentary throughout the flight to ensure you receive the best possible experience.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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 30 MINUTES PRIOR
If you do not have your own transport please contact the company directly
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Live commentary on board
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Tasman Glacier
Explore the valleys and peaks of Aoraki Mt Cook National Park. Fly over the iceberg dotted Tasman Terminal Lake before landing on the beautiful Brass Peak or Liebig Dome, within the Aoraki Mt Cook National Park - viewing the surrounding snow-capped mountain ranges right from take off, you'll be captivated throughout the entire flight! Enjoy the comfort, safety and performance of AS350 Squirrel helicopters. Our pilots offer informative and interesting commentary throughout the flight to ensure you receive the best possible experience. Don’t miss this stunning and unique experience. Join this tour for a special experience that will leave you with memories you will cherish for life - as well as some incredible photo opportunities looking over Aoraki Mt Cook National Park! Check in closes 45 minutes prior to the flight time
Mount Cook Ski Planes & Helicopters by Inflite
Depart the Aoraki Mt Cook Airport and fly over the Tasman braided rivers, landing on top of a mountain top looking directly at Aoraki Mt Cook and the Tasman Valley. The landing on the mountain top is approximately 10-15 minutes long.
Options
Tasman Taster
25 Minute Helicopter Adventure from Mount Cook including Alpine landing
Reviews
49 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience!
Ben C,
Nov 20, 2024
- Viator
5.00We 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).
I was 'crushed' both psychologically & physically 🤕😖😭😤
Diana R,
Oct 8, 2024
- Viator
2.00I was put in the one seat in the helicopter that meant taking photos was limited. This was not helped because the pilot did not interact with us hardly at all. He was very safety conscious & obviously a skilled pilot but his narration was very disappointing. I found him to be disinterested in his passengers & the sights to lookout for were gone (not helped by where I personally was seated) before I could find a gap through a window to capture them. The ground staff knew I was elderly & had a physical disability but still squeezed me in the back (right behind the tall pilot) with two adult men & a child. I will not use Viator or this helicopter company again!!!
The best first helicopter ride
Alexander T,
May 4, 2024
- Viator
5.00This was a pleasant first helicopter ride for us! Our pilot was awesome. Thank you for such a memorable experience!
Mt Cook helicopter flight
Cyril H,
Mar 19, 2024
- Viator
1.00Unfortunately we were disappointed with our helicopter flight. We thought that Alpine meant the landing would be on snow but it wasn’t. Not worth the $$ spent.
My helicopter tour was canceled!
Richard L,
Mar 15, 2024
- Viator
3.00The tour was cancelled at the last minute for two times due to the weather condition. I droves two round trips about 200 km at each attempt. Quite frustrating.
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