Mt Cook Small Group Tour & Heli Hike Combo from Queenstown
Overview
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While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, we at Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey and the little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles, complementary refreshments and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember.
Mt Cook Bus Tour & Heli Hike Combo, this small group, fully-guided day trip from Queenstown combines all of the key highlights of Mt Cook with a guided bus tour before an incredible Heli Hike on Tasman Glacier including two scenic helicopter flights.
Our airline partner will provide you with all the necessary equipment such as leather boots, socks, gaiters, crampons/snowshoes, walking poles, waterproof jacket, & over trousers (itis not recommended to wear jeans)
Led by our famously passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge!
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Heli-Hike is always 'on request' until confirmed by our airline partner
Heli Hike is weather dependent and may be cancelled if unsafe to fly.
Please dress in 3 – 4 layers of warm upper body clothing and no jeans
Children under 12 years are not permitted for this activity.
A large amount of hiking is involved. This tour is not suitable for those with walking disabilities
Passengers 116kg and over will only be able to fly depending on the weights of other passengers on the day, at check-in
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Small Group Fully Guided Bus Tour
2 Scenic Helicopter Flights
Tasman Glacier Heli Hike including all equipment
Leather boots, socks, gaiters, crampons/snowshoes, walking poles, waterproof jacket, over trousers
Water available & snacks provided
Gratuities
Lunch - opportunities to purchase along the way.
Options
Mt Cook & Helihike Combo Tour
Helihike: An adventure hiking on the white ice of the Tasman Glacier! Land at 1,200 metres above sea level and hike for 2 hours.
Pickup included
Operated by Cheeky Kiwi Travel
Reviews
58 reviews
Excellent heli-hike and tour!
Bhavisha K,
Jan 5, 2025
5.0We were so lucky with this tour given the weather it meant we had outstanding views both from the helicopter and the glacier itself. If you can afford the heli-hike and get lucky with the weather it truly is a unique experience. We had a wonderful driver Dan who made sure we got plenty of breaks and stops along the long drive and got us on time to all our experiences! Our helicopter pilot Sam was very attentive and reassuring to nervous flyers and Tori our guide on the glacier was so knowledgeable and friendly. We had a great experience and it was truly worth the money
Terrible experience would not recommend in rain
AmyN,
Dec 10, 2024
1.0I would not recommend continuing on this tour is the weather is bad. Unfortunately the helihike portion was cancelled due to rain/wind which was understandable. The only options was to do a hike in the cold rain or wait in the hotel/visitor center for three hours I continued on with the mt cook day your portion assuming I would only have to pay for that tours’ price. However the refund I received was resulted in me overpaying for the mt cook portion and I was told that I could not get full refund for my original trip and recharged with the new current day pricing. Had I known that I was paying extra $20 pp for that day trip I would’ve cancelled.
Exciting heli hike with great guidr
oemarina0726,
Dec 3, 2024
5.0Well run tour with great driver/guide who made sure we stayed on schedule while covering sites. Helicopter and glacier hike were wonderful experiences and worth the trip.
Excellent Tour.
sabitha y,
Dec 1, 2024
5.0We had the best experience with Cheeky and so glad that ther weather was in favour too. Tedd was our tour guide and he was amazing and I would give 5 stars to Tedd and Cheeky. It was very informative and it appeared he had extensive local knowledge. Tedd came inside to speak to reception @ Heli Hike and ensured that we are with the right group. Communication was prompt and there were no delays. It went really smooth. Hunter was our guide at Heli Hike and his energy and passion is remarkable. We had some best photos too. Thank you Cheeky and the Heli hike tours for making our trip so memorable.
Hunter is the guy!!
Yunmei C,
Apr 25, 2024
5.0The glacier ice cave tour and actually all the activities that “Hunter” lead us to is great… we fully enjoy the trip!!
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