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Travel in a small group from Christchurch, on a day trip to Aoraki Mount Cook – the tallest mountain in New Zealand. Visit the picturesque Church of Good Shepherd on the shores of Lake Tekapo and admire stunning alpine views from turquoise colored Lake Pukaki. Savor a scrumptious lunch at the Hermitage Hotel (POA) located in Mt. Cook National Park and enjoy a scenic walk to see the Tasman Glacier. Visit the turquoise coloured lakes of glacial melt and snow capped mountains.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A small amount of walking is involved so wear comfortable walking shoes.
Approximately 2.5 hrs of free time in Mount Cook National Park for lunch, enjoy a scenic walk or your preferred activity.
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
Fully guided tour except the walks in the Mt Cook National Park.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
This is a small group day tour (up to 21 people)
Hermitage Hotel is situated in Mount Cook National Park and is the only place that serves lunch.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Transport by air-conditioned late model Minivan or Minibus.
Small Group Tour (Maximum 21pax)
Bottled water
Pickup and drop-off from selected Central Christchurch Hotels.
Fully guided tour except the walks.
Professional Guide and Commentary
Lunch (Pay Own Account)
Lunch
Walks in the national park are not guided
Duration: 13 hours
Water
Mini Van or Mini Bus
Lunch break Mt cook: 45min break in Mt Cook National park for lunch ( lunch not included/poa).
Pickup included
Operated by NZSI Tours & Travel
252 reviews
Dr P,Dec 6, 2024
Anuj was amazing and took good care of group. We all random traveller's from different parts of world bonded. He was very informative and fed us non stop. I would highly recommend this tour.
Shawn W,Nov 24, 2024
The guide is great! The tour is great! The weather is great! We all had a great time! Thanks! You can fill this up as you want. Okay?
Michelle G,Nov 23, 2024
This is an excellent trip, we really enjoyed our day. It is long day but worth it. We learned a lot about the local area and it was amazing to see the lakes and the top of Mount Cook. Our driver was really friendly and the day was well organised. Thank you!
Desiree S,Nov 18, 2024
A dream for nature lovers, featuring stunning landscapes and breathtaking views, this tour is a must when traveling on New Zealand's South Island
Julia L,Nov 7, 2024
The tour guide was phenomenal -- knowledgeable and patient! We stopped at many beautiful places with ample time to take lots of selfies, take in the scenery, take a bathroom break, and get some snacks. We got very helpful advice at every stop on where we should go, the best sights, and how long we should be staying at each stop. The bus itself was very nice. There were some light snacks provided along with water (super useful). This trip had some of the most stunning scenery I've ever seen.