Private Tour

Private Mt Cook Day Tour From Christchurch via Lake Tekapo

Overview

Available languages

English

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Wanting to explore Aoraki National Park and Lake Tekapo, but want a more personalised and tailored experience? Look no further than our private Mt Cook day tour from Christchurch.

At 3724 metres, Aoraki Mt Cook is New Zealand’s highest peak. As a sacred ancestor for local Ngā Tahu iwi, Aoraki is more than just a mountain. He and his brothers’ story is arguably one of the South Island’s most important Māori legends, speaking to the dramatic formation of Kā Tiritiri o te Moana (the Southern Alps).

Escaping the hustle and bustle of Christchurch, this trip adventures via the Canterbury plains, State Highway 79, the world famous Fairlie Bakehouse, Lake Tekapo, and Lake Pukaki before arriving in Aoraki Mt Cook Village. You will be driven in comfort by our modern, comfortable Mercedes Sprinter (or similar) packed with the extras to make the trip that bit easier. Led by our fun, knowledgeable, and passionate tour guides, this journey is fully customisable and is one you will never forget!

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Travel time is included on the total tour duration

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Christchurch

We start by leaving Ōtautahi Christchurch, also known as New Zealand's Garden City. As we head south, our knowledgeable guide will point out some of the central city highlights.

Admission Not Applicable

Canterbury Region

Travelling across the Rakaia bridge and inland towards mid-Canterbury, you will notice both the region’s unique braided river ecosystem and patchwork fields. Farms on the plains are home to a variety of activities, including crop cultivation, viticulture, dairy farming, and livestock production.

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Private transportation

WiFi on board

Bottled water

Snack pack of kiwi classics included

Carbon Neutral

All Fees and Taxes

Air-conditioned vehicle

100% authentic kiwi experience

Lunch

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

1-3 Person Private Tour

1-3 Person Private Tour
Pickup included

4-10 Person Private

4-10ppl Group
Pickup included

Private Mt Cook Day Tour From Christchurch (carbon neutral)

Pickup included

Reviews

4.60

5 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Fabulous Day
JLTU,,Aug 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a fabulous day. Ross picked us up in a very specious vehicle at 6.45am and we then stopped at several places on our way to Mount Cook. Ross was very accommodating and he shared his knowledge of the sites on our journey. We stopped at Fairlie bakery and had one of the famous pies, it was delicious. Then Lake Tekapo and Pukaki which were both beautiful. When we arrived at Mt Cook, we went on two hikes and took so many great pictures. We had a quick stop for lunch and then headed back into Christchurch. It was a memorable day and Ross was a great host.
Unbelievable beauty
douglas g,,Jul 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Mt. Cook is the bomb. The fog was pretty bad in the morning (winter) but it burned off mid day and the rest of the day was awesome. Don't skip the trip to Tasman glacier, it was a bit of a dodgy hike to the top with ice/snow but the view was the pinnacle. Our guide Jakob was great. We like to ask a lot of questions so a private tour works for us. The fairlies bakery rocks. The sweet bakery items were world class. It's a long day but Jakob made it worth it
Just do it!
532joyo,,Mar 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very informative and friendly guide. I had injured my knee and couldn’t go on trail walks Jakob took me to Visitor Information Centre and Cafe and stayed with me for a while and collected me from cafe. Jakob was the essence of cheeky and made our trip very enjoyable and is not a bad photographer either. Very helpful. Also food supplied was delicious from Fairlie Bakehouse. Cheeky tours also provided a snack pack of water, chips and chocolate. The scenery was breathtaking. Thank you.
Highly recommend
BoardingPass782208,,Jun 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Special mention to Diane- our driver n guide who made our journey so special n amazing. She was so patient n gave us some extra time to rxplore Tasman Glaciers which we would not normally have experienced.
Mediocre
John B,,Jan 4, 2024
- Review from Viator
3.00
Before this tour — we drove from Queenstown to Christchurch so we basically saw and taken pics of Lake Tekapo and some other scenic views along the way. We overestimated this tour because it was considered private and before this we also had a private tour but with another company to Milford sounds. We had a wonderful time and our tour guide on that other tour was informative, exceeded and met our expectation for a private tour. So, we went onto this tour with CheekyKeaTour, expecting the same treatment but unfortunately we didn’t feel it and we felt like we could have made the drive to mount cook ourselves. The tour felt kind of rushed. I would only recommend this tour IF you are not traveling from Queenstown to Christchurch via your own car. But, our tour guide was accommodating in some degree.