Heli-Hike the Tasman Glacier from Queenstown
Enjoy all that the Tasman Glacier has to offer within a single day.
The one-hour fixed-wing flight from Queenstown to Mt Cook for the Tasman Glacier is just the beginning of a day filled with spectacular scenery. You’ll fly over the Southern Alps, home to over 3000 small glaciers, to the Tasman Glacier on the east. We have the flexibility with our guiding partners to be able to offer the Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike should the weather not be good.
On arrival at the Tasman Glacier tour, we’ll accompany you to your check in with our helicopter and guiding partners, Alpine Guides, who will provide you with all your necessary equipment and a safety briefing.
The experienced guides will then take you into a deep part of the glacier via a scenic helicopter flight. Your scenic helicopter flight will transport you over the Tasman terminal lake to land at the middle of the Tasman Glacier.
Here, you’ll be fitted with crampons for the two hours on the glacier ice, exploring ices caves and seeing the natural, ever-changing wonders of the South Island’s glaciers.
After your hike on the glacier, you will then fly back to Queenstown via a different route.
What’s included
Professional guide
Certified professional instructor
Live commentary on board
Round-trip transfers to and from your hotel
All necessary safety equipment
Tax
Insurance provided by the operator
Safety orientation
1hr scenic flight from Queenstown to Mt Cook and return
Scenic helicopter ride from Mt Cook to the Tasman Glacier
2hr hike on the ice of the Tasman Glacier
Equipment provided: Crampons, Boots, Socks and Ice Axes
Not included
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Pricing & availability
Things to know
Confirmation
- You’ll get confirmation within minutes. If you don’t see any confirmation, reach out to our customer support.
Things don’t always work out, so enjoy peace of mind knowing that the following cancellation options are available to you.
100% refund to your original payment method or credits
- Up to 24 hours before booking date
Non-refundable
- From 24 hours before the booking date
7hr Duration
Please select an experience date
Join in group
Eligibility
- Participants must be aged 8+ to participate in this activity
- Children must weigh more than 35kg
Usage validity
- The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)
- Experience a day to remember with this heli-hike of the Tasman Glacier from Queenstown
- Start your day with an 1hr scenic flight from Queenstown to Mt Cook seeing the stunning Southern Alps
- The experienced guides will then take you into a deep part of the glacier via a scenic helicopter flight
- Your helicopter will transport you over the Tasman terminal lake to land at the middle of the Tasman Glacier
- You will then spend two hours on the glacier ice, exploring ices caves and seeing the natural, ever-changing wonders of the South Island’s glaciers
- After your heli-hike concludes your plane will whisk you back to Queenstown utlising a different flight path to maximise the views you see
Additional information
No prior hiking experience is needed, beginners are welcome. However, you need to be fit enough to take a continuous hike
Although not mandatory, it is recommended that you purchase accident and/or travel insurance before participating in this activity Prohibitions & Limitations
This activity is not recommended for anyone with impaired physical mobility Accessibility
This activity is not stroller and wheelchair-accessible What to bring
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Caps or hats
Trail food
Personal medication
Sweaters or jackets
Cash
Water bottle
Snacks
Camera What to wear
Warm clothing (preferrably thick clothing for warmth)
Gloves
Optional hotel pick up