Mt Cook Tour & Ultimate Alpine Experience Combo from Queenstown

Overview

Available languages

English

12 hours

Mobile ticket

Mt Cook Bus Tour & Ultimate Alpine Experience, this small group, fully guided bus tour to Mt Cook combines all of the key highlights of Mt Cook with scenic flights in a helicopter and a ski plane including a Tasman Glacier landing plus free time to do other optional activities of your choice. Led by our famously passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge, and run in modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety.

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.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Flight activities are subject to availability and require confirmation with our airline partner. As dates are not always available, we will inform you accordingly.

It is important to note that Ultimate Alpine Flight is very dependent on the weather. The decision to fly is made by our flight partner on the day and may be cancelled last minute due to weather conditions

The bus tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.

Children aged 7 years and below are required to travel in a child safety car seat. If you don't have a car seat one can be provided (with 24 hours’ notice).

Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Ultimate Alpine Experience Scenic Flights & Glacier Landing

Water available & snacks provided

Small Group & Fully Guided Bus Tour

Gratuities

Lunch - opportunities to purchase along the way.

Restroom on board

Options

Mt Cook Tour & Ultimate Alpine Experience Combo from Queenstown

Pickup included

Reviews

4.58

43 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

The flight was cancelled...
Nikita S,
May 16, 2025
- Viator
2.00
The flight was cancelled due to windy weather - not the company’s fault at all, but then the alternative activities - walking around the lakes - was also a let down. It’s a long drive to get there, and we spent a short time doing one walk, but 2 members of the group didn’t come back on time so we couldn’t move on, and the guide was more concerned about others who were getting on a different bus to Christchurch. Therefore, we had no time to see the Tasman glacier so we had to stay in the same place. I feel it was poorly organised and we were rushed to accommodate others using the trip as more of a means of transport from Queenstown to Christchurch rather than a guided tour. Quite disappointing as I had booked just to see the Tasman glacier, so I think the tours should be separated to ensure people don’t miss out, as it is not cheap.
Ultimate glacier tour, for sure.
Kathleen S,
Feb 7, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Absolutely stunning!! We flew up on the plane and helicoptered back down. Such amazing views. We were worried about the weather the whole drive up but by the time we started it was clear skies and gorgeous scenery.
We went with Michelle @...
Rahul S,
Jan 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We went with Michelle @ Cheeky Kiwi Travel. Would highly recommend this tour -- he is a very good tour guide and the Mt. Cook area is amazing. Do both the Ski Plane & Helicopter rides - totally worth it. For those who have been to Alaska, it is exactly like the Pika Glacier.
Great alpine experience
Bernadette M,
Oct 21, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Took the heli/ski plane combo tour with glacier landing. Very brief flights, but wonderful views. Very cool to stand on glacier snow.
Best Tour ever!
Marie H,
Sep 29, 2024
- Viator
5.00
This tour was incredible! Once in a lifetime experience and I highly recommend it especially the glacier flight. Amazing!!