• Get up to 10% cash back per person when you book with us
• Experience scenic helicopter and ski plane flights with a glacier landing
• Visit stunning locations like Lake Pukaki, Lindis Pass, and Aoraki/Mt Cook
• Scenic Helicopter & Ski Plane Experience Including Glacier Landing     
• High Country Salmon
• Guided Bus Tour from Queenstown

Mt Cook Tour & Ultimate Alpine Experience Combo, this small group, fully guided day trip 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.

Please be aware that while lunch is not provided on this tour, there will be several opportunities for you to purchase food along the way & while you are in Aoraki/Mt Cook. 

Itinerary:

Your tour starts in the stunning city of Queenstown. As we drive out of the city your guide will not only set the scene for your adventurous day but also point out and guide you past some of the area’s top highlights.

Departing Queenstown we then make our way through the Kawarau Gorge passing stunning views, the Kawarau Suspension Bridge and the famous Roaring Meg Lookout. Time and light permitting we will stop for that first great shot of the tour.

Exiting the Kawarau Gorge we enter the fruit and wine growing region of Cromwell. Passing huge fields of vines, we cross Lake Dunstan and follow this beautiful lake towards Lindis Pass.

Climbing in altitude, Lindis Pass has amazing views down through the valleys. Being one of only three alpine roads through the otherwise impassable Southern Alps, we stop at the famous lookout at the top of the pass for an essential photo.  

While driving through the endless plains of the Mackenzie district we will spot several of the famous Merino breed of sheep before stopping at the quaint township of Omarama. While in Omarama we have time for a break or even to try the best creamy chicken pie in NZ (in our opinion)!

Turning west we begin to enter the Aoraki National Park and Lake Pukaki begins to emerge in front of us. Lake Pukaki is one of the bluest lakes you will ever see and is stunningly framed by the backdrop of Aoraki/Mt Cook and the Southern Alps. We stop for some amazing photos and to marvel at the sight that we are beholding. It’s not hard to see why many Lord of the Rings scene were filmed nearby and we will point them out for you.

Next get ready for an unforgettable experience and fly in a ski plane and a helicopter, on the same day, for the ultimate experience of Aoraki/Mount Cook! This amazing scenic adventure includes a glacier snow landing on the Tasman Glacier. 

Once your flight is complete,  you have free time to enjoy free walks/hikes or one of the extra optional activities. Some of our recommendations include Kea Point Track or the Sir Edmond Hillary Alpine Centre. Whatever you decide to do we will pick you up and drop you off where you need to go and make sure you are well looked after.

Farewelling Aoraki/Mt Cook Village and making our way back to Queenstown we stop in at High Country Salmon, a local salmon farm, where you can feed the fish and taste some of the freshest salmon in New Zealand.

During summer months when the sun is still up as we get close to Queenstown we often stop at Jacksons Orchard to try or buy some delicious local fruit or real fruit ice cream.

Sadly the tour must come to an end as we re-enter Queenstown and say our goodbyes.

Cancelling the booking

• A minimum cancellation fee of $20 applies to all online bookings at the discretion of the supplier
• 7 days or more prior to travel – overnight tours will incur a cancellation fee at the discretion of the supplier
• 7 days – 48 hours prior to travel – 50% of the total fare at the discretion of the supplier
• Within 24 hours prior to travel – 100% cancellation fee

Changing the booking

• An amendment fee of NZ$20 per booking will be charged for any bookings changed 7 days prior to travel
• Within 7 days fees will be charged in accordance with the policies of other suppliers
• Customers that do not show up for their tour with incur a 100% cancellation fee
• Customer that are 10 minutes or more late for their pick up time will be considered as no show and will incur a 100% cancelation fee
• It is strongly recommended that customers insure themselves against cancellation charges and a possible loss of money or personal belongings

• Children's fares: 5 – 14 years inclusive. Infants fares: 4 years old or yonger.
• Children aged 14 or under cannot travel on Cheeky Kiwi Travel tour services without an accompanying adult aged 18 or over.
• The tour opeator carries checked luggage subject to the below terms and the Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017, Part 5, Subpart All luggage carried must be clearly labelled with the passenger's name, address, contact details and destination. The size, weight and number of luggage items that can be carried is specified below. If a passenger wishes to travel with more luggage than is permitted, or with oversize items, the item(s) may be refused if there is no available space.
  • CHECKED-IN LUGGAGE: Up to two pieces per person weighing a maximum of 25kg each per person. Each piece of luggage should not exceed total dimensions (length + width + height) of 158cm (62 inches). If you are travelling with a wheelchair, mobility scooter or baby pushchair that can collapse down to fit within the Checked Luggage size and weight dimensions, it can be counted as one of your two Checked Luggage entitlements. If the item cannot be collapsed down to fit our Checked Luggage size and weight dimensions, it will be regarded as Oversize Luggage.
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