Mt Cook Scenic Tour with Glacier Explorers

• Get up to 10% cash back per person when you book with us
• Take the opportunity to visit Mt Cook on an easy one-day tour from Queenstown
• Travel in a specially designed premium Mercedes Sprinter for a comfortable touring experience
• Enjoy a small-group sightseeing tour limited to just 16 people
• Experience multiple scenic stops on the drive, including Cromwell, The Lindis, Omarama, Twizel, and many more
• Benefit from informative and engaging commentary provided by an experienced guide
• Join the team at Glacier Explorers for a unique boat experience on the Tasman Glacial Lake

Start your day by meeting our friendly local guide at your Queenstown accommodation or nearby. You'll travel in style in a premium Mercedes van designed for touring with only 16 seats onboard.

As you depart Queenstown, the first leg of your journey takes you through the Central Otago wine regions of Gibbston and Cromwell. Then cross the dramatic Lindis Pass before making a brief stop in Omarama for refreshments and an opportunity to purchase lunch/snacks (we recommend you bring lunch with you, as there is limited time before you check-in for your activity).

The scenery transforms as you enter Mackenzie Country, and the guide will entertain you with stories and interesting facts as we trace the edge of the Southern Alps. Along the way, pass a network of lakes and canals near Twizel, renowned for its fishing of fresh Mt Cook Alpine salmon. Veer off the main road, and follow the stunning bright blue waters of Lake Pukaki before arriving at Mt Cook Village.

Welcome to Mt Cook! Arriving at approximately 12 pm, your guide will transport you to the Hermitage where you will check in for your Glacier Explorer experience. Take a short bus journey to the Tasman Valley, then a 25-minute/1.5km alpine walk through the National Park where you board the Glacier Explorers boat for a one-hour experience on the lake, getting up close to glacial icebergs and learning about this unique and ever-changing environment. 

After the boat trip, walk the track back to the carpark and be transported back to the Hermitage where your guide will collect you to commence the return journey to Queenstown. Sit back, relax, and take in the views. This day tour spans approximately 12 hours, and our smaller vehicles and attentive guide ensure your comfort and entertainment throughout the journey.

The Glacier Explorers experience is subject to availability at the time of booking and the tour operator will reconfirm with you once booked.

• Cancellations within 48 hours of departure time receive no refund as do no-shows (missing the tour for any reason)

• Minimum numbers of four people apply to operate the tour from Queenstown
• Pick-up is from the location specified on your confirmation email, if you are unsure please contact us to confirm 
• In the event of the tour being cancelled due to road closures or weather or any other reason outside of our control, the tour operator will offer you the opportunity to reschedule and if this is not possible, arrange a refund
• The Glacier Explorers experience is subject to availability at the time of booking and the tour operator will reconfirm with you once booked.
• Mt Cook Village is an alpine environment, and those intending to get outdoors should come prepared with warm layers, a waterproof jacket and sensible walking shoes (preferably waterproof) regardless of season