New Zealand · HELICOPTER TOURS IN MOUNT COOK

The 15 Helicopter Tours in Mount Cook That Go Early

23 tours  ·  from $205

The good ones go weeks ahead and the rest fill in behind them. Below: 15 helicopter tours in Mount Cook, what each includes and where they genuinely differ.

Mount Cook: Scenic Helicopter Flight with Alpine Landing - Flying up the Tasman Valley
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Mount Cook: Scenic Helicopter Flight with Alpine Landing

1.Scenic Helicopter Flight with Alpine Landing

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 442 reviews · 25 min · from $226Our pick

Fly from Mount Cook Aerodrome through the Tasman Valley, over a blue glacier lake, and land in the Southern Alps with views toward Aoraki Mount Cook. Your English-speaking pilot provides commentary, and the small helicopter carries up to six people. Snow landings are common but not guaranteed in summer.

“Wow what an amazing experience!!! Highlight of my trip! Just stunning to see from the air and to actually land on a glacier was fab. Our initial flight got cancelled due to the weather so we went to the place anyway and got rebooked onto the next one. Communication was great, can’t fault them at all for that. Thankfully we managed to get up! The pilot was great, gave us facts along the way. A memory we will never forget!”

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Mount Cook: Ski Plane and Helicopter Glacier Combo Flight - What the helicopter adds
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Mount Cook: Ski Plane and Helicopter Glacier Combo Flight

2.Ski Plane and Helicopter Glacier Combo Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 271 reviews · 45 min · from $328

At Mount Cook Aerodrome, you’ll fly by ski plane and helicopter over the Tasman Valley, blue glacier lake, Hochstetter Icefall, and Aoraki Mount Cook. The aircraft lands on the Tasman Glacier, shuts down, and lets you step onto the snow. Flight order can change, and weather may require a reschedule or alternate glacier.

“Cool. The pilots are very helpful and friendly. I am not tall and both pilots help me up and down the ski plane and helicopter. Bravo to them. Thank you very much. I have a wonderful day.”

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Mount Cook: 3-Hour Tasman Glacier Helicopter Ride and Hike - The 45-minute briefing at Mount Cook Airport
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Mount Cook: 3-Hour Tasman Glacier Helicopter Ride and Hike

3.3-Hour Tasman Glacier Helicopter Ride and Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 235 reviews · 3 hours · from $537

Fly from Mount Cook Airport to a remote Tasman Glacier landing site, then follow guides such as Hunter, Anna, or Tori across blue ice, moulins, tunnels, and caves. You get boots, crampons, warm layers, and two scenic helicopter flights, with up to two hours on the glacier when weather allows.

“We had the most amazing time viewing the blue caves and heli hike on the glacier. Highly recommend.”

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Mount Cook and The Glaciers 55-Minute Helicopter Flight - Following the Tasman Glacier
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Mount Cook and The Glaciers 55-Minute Helicopter Flight

4.Mount Cook and The Glaciers 55-Minute Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 133 reviews · from $556

Take a 55-minute helicopter flight from Glentanner over Aoraki/Mount Cook, the Tasman Glacier, and the West Coast glaciers. Your pilot provides commentary, and the flight includes an alpine snow landing where you can step out for mountain views. The aircraft carries up to six people.

“We scheduled this after our Franz Joseph glacier experience was cancelled due to weather. This ended up being even better because we saw all of the glaciers in one trip. We had good weather and the views were exceptional!”

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45-Minute Mount Cook Ski Plane and Helicopter Combo Tour - The Tasman Glacier landing
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45-Minute Mount Cook Ski Plane and Helicopter Combo Tour

5.45-Minute Mount Cook Ski Plane and Helicopter Combo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 107 reviews · from $353

Take off from Mount Cook Airport by ski plane or helicopter, fly over the Tasman Valley, braided rivers, lakes, and Aoraki Mount Cook, then land on the Tasman Glacier for 10 to 15 minutes. Switch aircraft on the ice and return by the other aircraft. The flight includes headsets, live commentary, and a professional guide.

“Booked the flight even before I depart for nz. Drove all the way to lake tekapo and noticed the weather was quite bad. Didn’t receive any emails on cancellation when the flight up is the very next day. Drove all the way to mt cook and called them only to know it’s cancelled and they are not even operating! I understand it’s due to the weather but the least the company can do is call/email on the cancellation. Time wastage. Hope this communication bit can be improved. Money is not refunded immediately too”

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45-Minute Glacier Highlights Helicopter Tour from Mount Cook - What you see during the 45-minute flight
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45-Minute Glacier Highlights Helicopter Tour from Mount Cook

6.45-Minute Glacier Highlights Helicopter Tour from Mount Cook

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $418Top rated

Take a 45-minute helicopter flight from Mount Cook Airport over the Tasman braided rivers, glaciers, and Aoraki Mount Cook. You land on the Tasman Glacier for 10 to 15 minutes with the engines off, giving you time to enjoy the silence and snow. Pilots including Mark, Rob, and Dillon have been praised for calm flying and clear commentary.

“This was maybe the highlight of our New Zealand adventure!!! When we arrived we weren’t sure if our flight would take off but luckily it did! Such beautiful views… and experience we will never forget!!!!”

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Mount Cook: Mountains High 40-Minute Helicopter Flight - Hochstetter Icefall and the upper Tasman Glacier
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Mount Cook: Mountains High 40-Minute Helicopter Flight

7.Mountains High 40-Minute Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $416

From Glentanner Park, fly over Hochstetter Icefall and upper Tasman Glacier before a 5 to 10-minute alpine snow landing. Your pilot provides commentary, then takes you over the Burnett Mountains and Mackenzie Basin. The helicopter carries up to six people, with flights subject to weather and snow conditions.

“This excursion was a big thrill for us as we expected it to be. Our son is physically disabled and we were nervous about getting him into the helicopter but we managed by using a small step stool and some good old elbow grease .i.e. lifting. The scheduled ride was tentative due to strong winds in the mountains but we made a slightly modified run, landing on a field of ice rather than a glacier. The thrill factor was present throughout the flight as the mountain and glacier scenery is simply amazing. The pilot was very informative and accommodating asking us if we wanted to stay longer in some areas.…”

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25-Minute Helicopter flight including an alpine landing - The alpine landing at Brass Peak or Liebig Dome
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25-Minute Helicopter flight including an alpine landing

8.25-Minute Helicopter flight including an alpine landing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · from $244

Take a 25-minute AS350 Squirrel helicopter flight from Mount Cook Airport over braided rivers and iceberg-dotted Tasman Terminal Lake. Land for 10 to 15 minutes on Brass Peak or Liebig Dome, with views toward Aoraki Mt Cook and the Tasman Valley. Pilot Mark has earned warm praise for friendly, calming commentary, though snow is not guaranteed in summer.

“A great experience all over too quickly. Enjoyed the landing and flying over the ridge and lake. Staff were very helpful.”

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Fox Glacier and Mount Cook Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing - The climb from Fox Glacier to the Southern Alps
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Fox Glacier and Mount Cook Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

9.Fox Glacier and Mount Cook Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $308

Take a 35-minute helicopter flight over Fox Glacier and the Southern Alps, with 20 to 25 minutes in the air and about 10 minutes on a snow landing. Your alpine pilot provides live commentary as you view crevasses, icefalls, and Aoraki Mt. Cook. The twin-engine helicopter carries up to six people.

“Cool , cool ,cool ! Get near a window and take photos of absolutely everything . Listen to the pilot . Enjoy”

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Mount Cook: Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight with Alpine Landing - Lake Pukaki and distant Aoraki/Mount Cook
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Mount Cook: Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight with Alpine Landing

10.Alpine Vista Helicopter Flight with Alpine Landing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews

Fly from the Mount Cook area over the Ben Ohau Range, Lake Pukaki, glacier-carved valleys, and distant Aoraki/Mount Cook. Your pilot provides commentary before a roughly 10-minute alpine landing for photos. The twin-engine helicopter carries up to six people, with snow possible in season.

“Gillie our pilot was wonderful! It was the trip of a lifetime! Astounding! I would advise booking the earliest flight possible (even staying at the airport accommodation) as clouds and rain often appear by lunchtime and helicopters can’t fly withRead more”

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Mount Cook: Helicopter Flight with Alpine Landing - The first lift over the lower Tasman Glacier
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Mount Cook: Helicopter Flight with Alpine Landing

11.Helicopter Flight with Alpine Landing

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 36 reviews · 30 min · from $289

From Glacier Helicopters’ base in Mount Cook Village, you’ll fly over the lower Tasman Glacier and Liebig Range before landing in the alpine country. The small group is limited to five, with English-speaking crew such as pilot Sam and guide Glen named in recent feedback. Bring warm clothes, sunglasses, and a camera.

“Sam our pilot was awesome. he gave us details of each of the glaciers and patiently answered our questions.”

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55-Minute Grand Circle Helicopter - Crossing to Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers
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55-Minute Grand Circle Helicopter

12.55-Minute Grand Circle Helicopter

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · from $476

Fly from Mount Cook Airport around Aoraki Mount Cook and across the Southern Alps to view the Tasman, Fox, and Franz Josef Glaciers. You will land on the snow-covered Tasman Glacier for 10 to 15 minutes, with headsets and live commentary included. Weather and passenger numbers can change the schedule.

“Really poor customer service!! Original date cancelled due to rain, which I have no complaints over. Returned for rearranged date, to be told unable to do 55 minute flight but can do 25 mins. Agreed to this reluctantly. They said it was Read more”

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Fox Glacier: Fox Glacier and Mount Cook Helicopter Flight - Leaving Fox Glacier village by helicopter
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Fox Glacier: Fox Glacier and Mount Cook Helicopter Flight

13.Fox Glacier: Fox Glacier and Mount Cook Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 26 reviews · from $261

Take a 30-minute helicopter flight from Fox Glacier village over the 13-kilometer glacier, with an included snowfield landing among crevasses and ice forms. Your English-speaking pilot provides commentary before flying toward Aoraki/Mount Cook, New Zealand’s highest peak. Check in 30 minutes early and bring warm, waterproof clothing.

“The flight was downgraded to a 12 min ride. How do we process the refund?”

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Mount Cook Alpine Explorer Helicopter Flight with Alpine Landing - The alpine landing in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park
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Mount Cook Alpine Explorer Helicopter Flight with Alpine Landing

14.Mount Cook Alpine Explorer Helicopter Flight with Alpine Landing

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 22 reviews · from $359

Fly from Glentanner Park in a twin-engine helicopter carrying up to six people. Your pilot narrates views of the Ben Ohau Range, Southern Alps, Aoraki Mount Cook, glaciers, and the Tasman Valley. The flight includes an approximately 10-minute alpine landing, with snow depending on the season and weather. Greg and Dan are among the pilots praised for clear commentary.

“I appreciate that it was necessary to cancel all flights today because of the weather. What I find piss poor is the lack of notification advising of this, when you made the decision to ground all helicopters. We incurred a 400km round trip unnecessarily as a result of your poor customer service. Not the surprise birthday present I was hoping to give my wife.”

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Mount Cook Spectacular Helicopter Flight from Franz Josef - From Franz Josef township to the glacier neve
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Mount Cook Spectacular Helicopter Flight from Franz Josef

15.Mount Cook Spectacular Helicopter Flight from Franz Josef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $416

From central Franz Josef, Glacier Helicopters takes you over Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers, across the Southern Alps, and around Aoraki Mount Cook. The 40-minute flight includes a snow landing, with departures through the day. Pilot Andy has earned special praise for his lively commentary and flying.

“This was my first time in a helicopter. We had a beautiful day for flying. The pilot was knowledgeable in his commentary. We had a booking snafu, but they made it right and got us up the mountain.”

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