Full-Day Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mount Cook from Queenstown
Overview
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12 hours
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In the heart of the South Island, New Zealand boasts its tallest peak, Aoraki Mount Cook, also known as the "Cloud Piercer." Nestled among the Southern Alps, above a small alpine town that is home to our longest glacier and many famous hiking tracks.
Embark on a one-day small-group tour to Mount Cook. Departing from Queenstown, you'll experience the unique alpine landscapes of the Southern Alps as you journey into Mackenzie Country and Aoraki Mount Cook National Park. Enjoy free time in Mt Cook Village, where you can choose to explore the incredible scenery, on a local short hike, scenic flight, or leisurely afternoon spent in the village.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Mount Cook is an alpine environment and it is important to bring warm clothes, a rain jacket and comfortable shoes for walking.
The Hooker Valley Trek is a DOC (Department of Conservation) hiking trail, and we recommend only those with medium fitness complete the entire trail (weather pending). We have a strict departure time from Mt Cook Village and all hikers must return by that time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
WiFi on board
Entertaining and informative commentary from your guide
Convenient pick up and drop off locations around Queenstown
Entrance into the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
Approx. 3.5 hours free time in Mt Cook
Lunch and snacks are not included, however there opportunities to purchase throughout the day
Activities are an additional cost
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Mercure Queenstown Resort
21 Sainsbury Road, Fernhill Queenstown New Zealand
Hotel St Moritz Queenstown - MGallery Collection
10-18 Brunswick Street, Queenstown New Zealand
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
88 Frankton Road, Queenstown New Zealand
Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown
38 - 54 Lake Esplanade, Queenstown New Zealand
Driftaway Queenstown
11 Lake Avenue, Frankton, Queenstown Frankton New Zealand
Kamana Lakehouse
139 Fernhill Road Queenstown New Zealand
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
91 Fernhill Rd Queenstown New Zealand
Queenstown Holiday Park Creeksyde
54 Robins Road, P O Box 247 Queenstown New Zealand
Crowne Plaza Queenstown By IHG
93 Beach Street, Queenstown New Zealand
What To Expect
Cromwell
After departing Queenstown, our first iconic stop is Cromwell, 'Fruit Bowl of the South', and its large fruit sculptures. Cromwell is the hub of Central Otago, the famous wine region for Pinot Noir.
Lindis Pass
On the drive to Mount Cook, we will travel through the dramatic Lindis Pass. Marvel at the spectacular high country landscape as we pass through from Central Otago into the Mackenzie Basin.
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Full-Day Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mount Cook from Queenstown
Pickup included
Reviews
208 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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SkiWithKele,
Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00BETH, our Altitude Tour Guide and Driver on our full day Mount Cook adventure was he most proessional, entertaining, knowledgable, organized, efficient, safe driver guide we have ever had! She knew about sites and had facts and stories to tell that gave you information and could make you laugh. She built commeraderie within our small group, told us what our sit seeing options were and coordinated the scheduling or our numerous drop offs and pickups. We opted to take the helicopter flight up the glacier and she made sure we were hand delivered to the correct helicopter company. She even made little stops along the way to see the flowers, the sheep, the rushing rivers, beautiful lakes and have some lavender ice cream! Our Mercedes Sprinter Van was clean and a very comfortable ride. Communication was clear and concise; pickup and drop off was convenient and incredibly smooth. Cheers to you Beth and good job Altitude for sending us such a gem!
Our guide, James was very...
Blaire D,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, James was very informative and shared a lot of great history and commentary on the Queenstown area up to Aoraki/Mt Cook. He was also helpful in arranging a helicopter trip for me. I had a lovely day on this tour.
360 degree views to Mount Cook
marimC4571CQ,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing tour with 360 degree views. Allegra, our guide was kind, friendly, professional and full of local knowledge. I was travelling with a senior and she was kept comfortable and she loved her experience too. Definitely recommend this tour.
Great experience to Mt. Cook
janatP6247CS,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip was great, well balanced with stops at various locations. Allegra is a great guide, very friendly and helpful. The scenery was awesome!! I took another tour with a different company - wish I had done both with Altitude Tours
Good for an easy hike
Tracy L,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Our tour guide, Stuart, was great. Prompt pick up and great driving through the winding New Zealand roads. We had a few nice stops with good weather in the morning. Unfortunately, the weather didn’t hold out and we had a rainy afternoon. Definitely bring a change of clothes/layers to be more comfortable on the way home. There are 2 hiking options near Mt Cook. Both are fairly easy with appropriate hiking attire. Otherwise, there isn’t much to do in the Mt Cook region
Awesome tour!
Richard R,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour participants should be aware of the activities on the tour and decide what they want to do before leaving. We wanted to hike and had two beautiful hikes once we got there. Fortunately, the weather held out and the scenery was breathtaking! Our guide, James, was very knowledgeable and made the trip interesting and fun. James‘s commentary was very informative and kept us interested and engaged. James did a great job accommodating everyone’s different plans for the day. James also provided a lot of helpful suggestions for different activities once we got there. James was professional, polite and a responsible driver. We always felt like we were in good hands. Thank you, James!
A Great Day Out
Peter H,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great day made by our tour guide Beth who was so knowledgable, passionate, enthusiastic and fun !! The walk and sights at Mt Tasman were magical. Recommended
Still great even if raining
carmencN3094MY,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The tour was great - I very much enjoyed the smaller group size and having the time to explore Aoraki on your own. Our guide, Kevin, was very knowledgeable in the area and was also very flexible - he improvised some additional stops for us which was great. Unfortunately it was raining most of the day which dampened some of the views. We weren't able to stop in Landis Valley for photos because it was raining quite a bit both to and from. Most of the mountains were covered by clouds, but the views were still stunning and I knew what I was getting myself into coming to visit in the spring. The rain let up a bit so I was able to hike Kea Point track with a bit of a drizzle. Had it been a sunny day, it would've been perfect, but I still had a great time!
An amazing tour of Aoraki/Mt Cook with Sinchan
S2154ZYmeganb,
Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An incredible day from start to finish. Sinchan shared so much of his knowledge with us and catered to everyone’s needs. Scenic photo stops along the way and a fantastic view of Tasman Glacier.
James is good , very good...
Jocelyn H,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00James is good , very good , very frndly highly recommendable , very funny and understand . I will tell everyone to join this tour especially if James will be the driver / tourist guide cos he’s vet impormative too
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