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Mount Cook: Ski Plane and Helicopter Alpine Combo Flight

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Mount Cook: Ski Plane and Helicopter Alpine Combo Flight
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Top rated
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4.7268043 out of 5 stars
194 reviews

Experience a world-exclusive 45-minute flight by helicopter and ski plane with a glacier landing during this Mount Cook trip. Visit the Tasman Glacier and enjoy sweeping views of the landscape.

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Duration 45 minutes
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Live tour guide
English
Audio guide included
English

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Beáta – Ireland

Both the ski plane and helicopter flights were great, the view was amazing- maybe a bit more commentary from the guides would have elevated the experience.

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Catriona – United Kingdom

It was brilliant! The wind was picking up so was a bit hit and miss as to whether it would go ahead, but the team were great at keeping me informed (shoutout to Tina for being amazing and making sure I was able to get a slot!) Can’t recommend enough!

Highlights

  • Experience spectacular views from above in a skiplane and helicopter
  • Land on New Zealand's longest glacier, the Tasman Glacier
  • Enjoy beautiful views of the Tasman Terminal Lake, Grand Plateau, and Aoraki Mt Cook

Full description

Fly in a ski plane and a helicopter on the same day for an unforgettable experience of Aoraki/Mount Cook. Enjoy a scenic adventure that includes a glacier snow landing.

From take-off to landing, enjoy spectacular views. Fly up the Tasman Valley over the breathtaking blue glacier lake. See the Hochstetter Icefall and the cloud-piercing Aoraki/Mount Cook before landing on the upper snowfields of the Tasman Glacier. 
Take time to enjoy this unique alpine environment. These mountains are covered in snow and ice all year round, and the aircraft fully shuts down on landing. 
Then, swap aircraft and return to Mount Cook Airport. During the tour, you'll also see Tasman Terminal Lake, Grand Plateau, Plateau Hut, as well as the full length of the Tasman Glacier.

Includes

  • Skiplane flight
  • Helicopter flight
  • All taxes and fees
  • Free car parking at the Aoraki Mt. Cook Airport
  • Free wi-fi

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Meeting point

Mount Cook Aerodrome, Mount Cook National Park, New Zealand

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Important information

What to bring

  • Closed-toe shoes

Not allowed

  • Food and drinks
  • Drones
  • Selfie sticks
  • Bags

Know before you go

  • Please provide all passengers' full names and weights when booking
  • Note that weight and balance limits apply to all aircraft
  • Camera(s) and or phone(s) can be used for the duration of your flights
  • Tours are refundable if there is a cancellation due to the weather, and the local operator will do their best to work with you to reschedule your flight to suit your travel plans
  • In the rare case that the combined weights of all passengers reach the maximum safety limit, please be aware that your flight time may be rescheduled
  • No Bags allowed on the aircraft, only phones and cameras
  •  Check-in closes 45 minutes prior to the flight time

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 194 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5

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Beáta – IrelandMarch 26, 2025 – Verified booking
Both the ski plane and helicopter flights were great, the view was amazing- maybe a bit more commentary from the guides would have elevated the experience.
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Catriona – United KingdomMarch 18, 2025 – Verified booking
It was brilliant! The wind was picking up so was a bit hit and miss as to whether it would go ahead, but the team were great at keeping me informed (shoutout to Tina for being amazing and making sure I was able to get a slot!) Can’t recommend enough!
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Chris – United KingdomMarch 2, 2025 – Verified booking
Fantastic trip! We were running late owing to an RTA on SH8. Road closed for c.1.5 hours. There was no cell coverage at that point, so as soon as we could, we called the company who rebooted us onto a later flight. Up by helicopter, return by plane. Incoming clouds meant we went to Franz Josef Glacier rather than Tasman. No problem for our pilots, who were also guides. Would do it again in a heartbeat!

Product ID: 147603

Activity provider:INFLITE Mt Cook Ski Planes & Helicopters

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