45-Minute Glacier Highlights Helicopter Tour from Mount Cook

Overview

Available languages

English

45 minutes

Mobile ticket

Join this 45-minute Helicopter scenic experience through Aoraki Mt Cook National Park for a helicopter tour like no other! Sit back, relax, and soak in the breathtaking views from the moment you’re airborne. Experience everything Mt Cook National Park has to offer. Glacier landing (10-15 minutes) on the Tasman Glacier, fly to the top of the Tasman Glacier

Check in closes 45 minutes to the flight time

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

Minimum of 4 people per flight applies before the flight will operate

Check in closes 45 minutes prior to flight time

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)

What To Expect

Tasman Glacier

A 45 minute helicopter flight includes a glacier landing. Land on the glacier for 10-15 minutes. Engines off to enjoy the silence and look directly at Aoraki Mt Cook. Fly over the Tasman braided rivers, over the Tasman terminal lake and follow the Tasman Valley and Glacier up to do a landing. Operating from the Aoraki Mt Cook Aiport

45 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Mount Cook Ski Planes & Helicopters by Inflite

45 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Glacier Highlights

45 Minute Glacier Highlights Helicopter Tour from Mount Cook

Reviews

4.75

56 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Disappointing due to the severe visual impairment
Seaside735055,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
A flight over the glacier world of Aoraki/Mount Cook should be an unforgettable and unique adventure – one that you want to capture with photos. After all, you pay a considerable price for that. Today’s combined flight, consisting of a sightseeing flight by plane and the subsequent change to the helicopter on the glacier, was, however, far from satisfactory. With a bit of bad luck, you sit on the same side twice and thus have virtually no opportunity to photograph Mount Cook. Even more serious, however, was the placement in the helicopter: In the middle seat, it is completely impossible to take pictures. Visibility is severely limited, and the whole flight loses much of its value as a result. The subsequent complaint was unfortunately not understood or taken seriously by the manager, which further reinforced the disappointing overall impression. For an experience advertised as the highlight of a trip, this is not acceptable in this form.
Unbelievable Experience!
Mark M,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
An unbelievable experience and the highlight of my Lake Tekapo trip. Our pilot Mark was excellent and extremely knowledgeable about the mountain and glaciers! If you have the opportunity please spend the koney for this excursion was breathtaking!
Tasman glacier landing
nicknQ9668ED,
Aug 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a fantastic late afternoon trip with Sam, he was super knowledgeable on the local area. His flying was smooth and safe. Highly recommend this experience!
Unforgettable family experience! Must do!
Jet287543,
Aug 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Unbelievable once in a lifetime family experience! From booking to check-in to safety briefing to the heli, take off, landing, playing in the snow & right through to landing again every person we spoke with made the experience so so special! We can not thank you enough - mid way through our 1 month holiday in the South Island this is by far the stand out! Our pilot was informative, entertaining & also a great photographer. He also took extra care to ensure our kids ears weren’t too sore from popping on the way back. Two days later we are still in awe of such an incredible place. It makes us proud to be kiwi! We’ll definitely be back for heli skiing once the kids are a bit older. Highly recommended to all!
Just breathtaking
Markus H,
Aug 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was so special being on a helicopter flight since it was our first time. We couldn‘t be luckier with the weather. It was so impressive and the views just breathteaking. The landing on the glacier was a once in a lifetime experience. On our way back we came up really close to Mount Cook and the pilot was indeed looking for climbers who got buried by an avalanche. 😔 Special thanks of course to the pilot who navigated us safely and smoothly through the mountains and thanks to the whole crew of Inflite Ski Planes Limited. 🫶🏻
Stunning scenery, absolutely amazing experience organised by staff who really care about their clients.
KiwiChCh,
Jun 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
All the staff were so accomodating to ensure we got to do the helicopter flight. My husband was originally doing the flight on his own and when I changed my mind and decided to go at the last minute I was going to have to do the flight on my own. Then an opening became available for us to fly together so they actually pulled him from the briefing before his flight so that we could fly together 2 hours later. I so appreciated them making it happen for us. I had never flown in a helicopter before and was quite nervous but we both absolutely loved it. The scenery was just stunning, one of the best tourist experiences we have ever done anywhere in the world. I was so happy that we were able to do it together.
Up close to fascinating geological formations
Jim4Noosa,
Mar 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Knowledgeable pilot Simon took us up close to some fascinating geology - the Mt Cook face and the Tasman Glacier including a 15min stop on the glacier surface to walk around and take photos. At reception Kirby(?) managed our booking as weather changes are often a factor. Very smooth operation. The view from the helicopter is amazing and a unique, memorable experience.
Amazing
Sherpa47491335262,
Mar 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing experience, really well organised. We were very lucky the weather was bright and there was hardly any wind, our pilot gave us a really smooth flight
Helicopter and glacier landing
829gracent,
Mar 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Beautiful views!! We had an excellent time and the glacier landing was the highlight of our trip. Definitely recommend doing this!
What a Memorable Experience
Cindy W,
Mar 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had such a special time. Landing on a glacier is something we will never forget. The majestic Mount Cook was awesome. Our pilot was excellent and very informative and caring. It was not as cold as we anticipated but I think that depends on the day. Wear sunglasses and shoes that don't slide on the snow. Would highly recommend doing this.