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.
Reservation procedure
- Please call 034411588 an hour before your departure time to confirm of the trip is still going as the trip is weather dependent.
- We recommend booking your heli-hike at the beginning of your stay in Queenstown, so that there is time to reschedule if the weather cancels the trip
Things don’t always work out, so enjoy peace of mind knowing that the following cancellation options are available to you.
- Up to 24 hours before your chosen date - 100%
Cancelation policy
You’ll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity starts
In case of unforeseen events or extreme weather, the operator reserves the right to cancel the activity. If this happens, you have the option to reschedule or request a full refund
Refunds and changes in date or time may be accommodated in cases of cancellation due to force majeure or unforeseen events. This is subject to merchant/operator approval; Klook will not be held responsible for unapproved changes or refunds
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
Booking limitations
No prior experience needed. This activity is safe for beginners to participate
Participants must weigh between 35kg-120kg for this activity
This activity requires a minimum of 4 participant(s). If the minimum is not met, you can book an alternative date or request a full refund
If participants weigh between 120kg and 150kg they can still participate but will need to pay an extra fee to the helicopter operator
Participants that weigh over 150kg will be unable to join this activity
Optional hotel pick up
Pick-up information
Hotel pick-up information
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off services are available
- Operator will reconfirm your pick-up time in advance
- Arrive at the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your selected pick up time
- Enter your hotel name and address at the checkout page
- If your driver is late, please contact 034411588
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