Mount Cook: Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight with Alpine Landing

Overview

Available languages

English

25 minutes

Mobile ticket

This short scenic flight option is ideal if you're looking for the opportunity to experience the thrill of a helicopter flight with incredible alpine views. Sweep through the rugged high country landscape of the Ben Ohau mountain range to a landing site in the mountains. Enjoy the fantastic vista from this alpine setting as you look out to the mountains and glaciers, and down the valleys that were carved out by glaciers centuries ago.

*Snow landings are not guaranteed and are subject to season.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an Adult, Children weighing less than 15kgs are required to sit on a parents lap.

It is recommended that warm clothing and suitable footwear be worn on this tour due to cold temperatures.

Check In closes 30 minutes prior to departure time.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Scenic helicopter flight

Allow 35-minute total trip duration including alpine landing.

Pilot guide

Alpine landing (snow subject to season) approx. 10 minutes

Food and drinks

What To Expect

Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)

This short scenic option is ideal if you're looking for the opportunity to land on a mountain and experience the thrill of a helicopter flight. Sweep through the rugged high country landscape of the Ben Ohau mountain range to a landing site in the mountains. Enjoy the fantastic vista from this alpine setting as you look out to the mountains and glaciers, and down the valleys that were carved out by glaciers centuries ago.

Admission Not Applicable

Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)

Landing up in the alpine environment and step foot high up in the mountains with the opportunity to take photos and videos with family and friends with the beautiful Mount Cook National Park landscape surrounding you.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Mount Cook Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight

Reviews

4.47

38 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Trip of a lifetime
gary p,
Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is a once in a lifetime experience. Especially in winter. Landing on the snow was epic. The staff are helpful and very welcoming.
Terrific helicopter ride from Glentanner Park
Jo S,
Jun 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My husband and I took a 20 minute helicopter ride from Glentanner Park. We had a terrific experience. Our pilot, Mike, is wonderful: professional, engaging, and knowledgeable. The views are indescribable and can’t be appreciated from the ground. We landed on a snow field which gave us the chance to view the mountains, lake, and glacier. The staff at the base are welcoming and supportive. We felt privileged to be able to have this experience.
Amazing worthwhile experience!!
lilye443,
Apr 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was an absolutely amazing experience! Well worth the money even with the shorter flight time. We landed on one of the mountains near Mount Cook and got to play in the snow and take excellent photos. The pilot was very knowledgeable. The company were very good to work with as well. We were originally booked for the morning but moved to the afternoon due to the poor conditions in the morning.
Good experience
Arun J,
Jan 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Enjoyed the whole experience including the drive to the location, pre boarding, staff, flight and post flight.
Great experience
Sylva M,
Nov 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Great experience for the kids to land on the snow . Such a beautiful part of the world and to see it from the sky was amazing!!
Alpine vista with snow landing
GoPlaces58725659333,
Sep 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing helicopter flight. Friendly staff. Fells safe and comfortable Had a very good experience. Landed on the snow.
Amazing
Kristy G,
Jul 23, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Was such an amazing experience. One my girls and I will remember for a lifetime. We only did the 20 minute ride and wish we had done more but still well worth it.
The most amazing experience!
Monika,
Jul 13, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
We were booked for the 20min flight but upgraded to the 55min to go around mount cook. Family of 6 with 2 young children. It was such an incredible flight. We saw all the glaciers and got to land right in front of Mount cook. The area is truly a wonder. The pilot made the flight very comfortable and the team on ground were absolutely lovely. Thank you so much for this once in a lifetime experience.
Total Rip Off!
Wendy T,
Apr 24, 2024
- Review from Viator
1.00
Booked & paid via Viator, email with booking number, plus 2nd email from tourist operator. On check in told flight couldn't go ahead as min no was 4, our party was 3. No info given advising 4was min. Told if paid extra $100 wld fly us despite acknowledging their error - did 20 min 'flight' as never been on helicopter. 10 mins spent on rocky landing, 10 min flying. Very expensive non-event. DO NOT RECOMMEND!
Terrible experience with Viator
Vijay S,
Apr 15, 2024
- Review from Viator
2.00
As per your App while booking showed landing for 5 minutes on glacier, whereas when we went to Helicopter point were told no landing on Glaciers and on only on plain rock. It was waste of money