Overview
Available languages
12 hours
Mobile ticket
Get ready for a breathtaking journey to the foot of New Zealand’s tallest mountain! This small-group, full-day adventure takes you through some of the South Island’s most iconic and dramatic landscapes—from sparkling lakes and alpine passes to glacier-fed rivers and towering peaks
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Lake Wakatipu
Begin your day tracing the stunning shoreline of Lake Wakatipu as we leave Queenstown. Snow-capped peaks and the crystal-clear waters of this glacial lake set a breathtaking tone for the journey ahead
Cromwell
Travel through the famed Gibbston wine region and historic Cromwell—famous for its orchards and gold-mining past. Your guide will share stories of the area’s rich heritage as the scenery transitions from alpine to high-country.
Options
Mount Cook Small Group Scenic Tour
What‘s Included
Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
Wifi on Board
Private transportation
Water - Bring you own reusable water bottle
GST (Goods and Services tax)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Absolute 10/10
jackp543,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Holy hell this tour was incredible. The views on this (clear) day were some of the best I've ever seen. V was a great driver & a top tier host who knew some incredible spots on the way there & made the 4 hour journey feel like a breeze
Great tour with a local company
Navigator47750537267,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great group tour and a beautiful location, Siobhan was an awesome tour guide 🤙
Awesome day trip!!
Rohit J,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing tour!!! The tour was given by Altitude tours. Small bus tour had 15 passengers, out of which five were our family. Thomas, our young driver, was excellent! We hiked the Hooker Valley track- a mostly flat hike, and then hiked up to the viewpoint for the Tasman glacier (a lot of steps.) Both were excellent hikes. We skipped the Kea point hike. Amazing views, including, of course the views of Mount Cook. Fortunately, got great weather. We also stopped at a pretty field of Lupins which were in full bloom. The other stops were for quick snacks/bathroom brakes, one at Cromwell and the other at high country Salmon farm. Excellent salmon sushi and salmon kebabs. You can catch your own salmon too, but not on this tour as the time was short. There is also a lavender farm on the way where usually the tour stops, but we had to skip it as we lost some time because of a rare traffic jam due to vehicle accident on the way. But Thomas, instead of waiting in the traffic, took us to a great viewpoint from where we could see Mount Cook across the lake. We then resumed after the traffic cleared in a few minutes. Overall, had a fantastic day trip!!
Related Experiences
Operated by Wild Kiwi Tours