45-Minute Mount Cook Ski Plane and Helicopter Combo Tour
Overview
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45 minutes
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*WORLD EXCLUSIVE FLIGHT*
Join this tour for the unique opportunity to fly in both a Ski Plane and Helicopter, the only flight like it in the world!
Fly up in either a ski plane or helicopter on this incredible 45 minute flight which includes a Tasman glacier landing (10-15 minutes) we switch aircraft for the flight home!
Flying through the remarkable Tasman Valley and landing on the snow covered peaks with this scenic option is an unforgettable experience and a WORLD EXCLUSIVE FLIGHT with both the ski plane and helicopter!
Get your camera ready!!
Check in closes 30 minutes prior 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
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Flights may be cancelled due to the weather
Minimum of 8 people per flight applies before the flight will operate
Check in closes 30 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
Professional guide
Live commentary on board
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
What To Expect
Mount Cook Ski Planes & Helicopters by Inflite
A world exclusive flight including a glacier landing, with BOTH aircraft ski plane and helicopter! Change over of aircraft on the glacier. A 45 minute flight including a glacier landing, flying past Aoraki Mt Cook over the Tasman braided rivers and over the lake landing on the Tasman glacier. Aircraft shut down so you can enjoy the silence and serenity of the glaciers
Aoraki/Mt. Cook
A world exclusive flight including a glacier landing, with BOTH aircraft ski plane and helicopter! Change over of aircraft on the glacier. A 45 minute flight including a glacier landing, flying past Aoraki Mt Cook over the Tasman braided rivers and over the lake landing on the Tasman glacier. Aircraft shut down so you can enjoy the silence and serenity of the glaciers
Options
Ultimate Alpine Combo
Reviews
104 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Mt Cook Tasman Glacier flights
Allan M,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a wonderful experience with a company that could not have been more accommodating and pleasant. On top of that we had the most perfect weather for the Tasman Glacier experience!
Unforgettable and beautiful
Irene S,
Jul 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome worth experiencing, you can take two planes at a time, the captain will also explain the mountain glacier, a very unforgettable experience, if there is a chance to go to Cook Mountain next time, I would like to try again
Definitely worth a ride!
Z275UWcameronm,
May 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Extremely unique and cool experience. It can be rough if you are prone to motion sickness. It you can afford the time and money, I would highly recommend.
Amazing
Anne C,
Apr 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience standing on a slowly melting glacier. The glacier surface was too uneven for a ski plane landing so we got the helicopter in and back. Helicopter ride was great too! Our pilot pointed out different mountains, glaciers, lakes and huts along the way.
Fantastic. Strong.
ChangJYoon,
Mar 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Two-week highlights from South Island New Zealand. 1. Take the helicopter and land near the norm, then take 10 minutes of free time and then take the plane (the order may be the opposite). The way you change with another team from the top to the bottom). Great who invented it. 2. Both the helicopter and the security aircraft are the widest and cleanest glass windows I've ever built (the ones I used to ride were small glass windows with many flaws, so the outside was clearly invisible). 3. It seems like every two hours, but it's amazing to land where there's no footprint. 4. Unlike reviews, the weather was nice so we left on time. Generally friendly. 5. Expensive but worth enough. Next time in New Zealand, we'll ride again.
Marvelous experience and views
Andreas S,
Mar 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful experience. The combination of a small plane and helicopter ride over the glaciers and Mt. Cook was fabulous. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The duration of each ride was also the correct amount for us. Enough to enjoy but not too long. Advice for travelers - weather is a key factor. We had a clear skies day. Bad weather may result in no flights.
STUNNING SCENERY
McKenzo,
Feb 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00As part of our South Island holiday I went back to the Mt Cook Village area with the hope that we could get to experience the Ski Plane and Helicopter flights and landing on a glacier. The weather gods where out in force and we had absolutely beautiful blue sky. We went up in the ski plane, which is the last operating in the Southern Hemisphere, and ended landing on Franz Josef Glacier. The scenery on the way there is stunning and beautiful. We actually were very lucky and spent a little longer on the glacier. It was then into the helicopter for the flight back to the airfield. The views were amazing and both pilots provided commentary. If you are interested in this flight take it from the Mt Cook Village side as taking it from the west coast is more problematic due to weather. My husband and I loved the experience and it was worth the detour.
Worthy of a Proposal
K1187HCcraigc,
Feb 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great combination of helicopter flight up to the top of Mount Cook and plane ride down with a preference for the helicopter journey. Unfortunately cloud descended on us just as we landed cutting our time walking in the snow at the peak to just 2 minutes but just enough time to get my proposal in......
Amazing trip!
Dave H,
Feb 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was just the most amazing experience. So special to spend some time on top of a glacier, with the most amazing views surrounding us. The pilot was lovely. He provided some very interesting information as well as making sure we were all OK. I recommend this very highly.
Exceptional Mt Cook Glacier Experiencece
356kaylieb,
Jan 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We experienced an incredible afternoon combining both plane and helicopter flights to the Tasman Glacier at Mt Cook. The unique dual-aircraft adventure offered two distinct perspectives of New Zealand's largest glacier and surrounding alpine landscape. The highlight was landing on the glacier itself - a surreal experience standing on ice surrounded by spectacular peaks. Our pilots, Maurice and Mark, were excellent guides who shared fascinating insights about the geography and glacial features throughout the journey. For anyone visiting Mt Cook, this combination flight offers exceptional value. It's more than just a scenic flight - it's an immersive alpine adventure that provides unique perspectives you simply can't get any other way. Highly recommended for anyone seeking an unforgettable New Zealand alpine experience.
From NZ$570.39
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