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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.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
Pickup included
Operated by Cheeky Kiwi Travel
39 reviews
Kathleen S,
Feb 7, 2025
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.
Rahul S,
Jan 7, 2025
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.
Bernadette M,
Oct 21, 2024
Took the heli/ski plane combo tour with glacier landing. Very brief flights, but wonderful views. Very cool to stand on glacier snow.
Marie H,
Sep 29, 2024
This tour was incredible! Once in a lifetime experience and I highly recommend it especially the glacier flight. Amazing!!
Jacquie C,
Mar 25, 2024
The helicopter ride was amazing, the tour guide was great a shame the wait at the airport was so long.