25 minute Helicopter Flight in Mt Cook

Highlights

• 25 minute Mt Cook helicopter flight
• Glacier landing in the Tasman Valley
• Aoraki Mt Cook National Park scenery
• Informative commentary

Description

The Tasman Taster is a 25 minute scenic helicopter tour of the spectacular Aoraki Mt Cook National Park. Experience the splendour of this alpine environment from the sky in an Mt Cook Ski Planes & Helicopters' state of the art Squirrel helicopter. Soaring high above the Tasman Terminal Lake, prepare to be captivated by the snow capped mountains stretching in every direction.

A highlight of the Tasman Taster helicopter flight is a landing on top of New Zealand’s largest glacier, the Tasman Glacier. At this point, you can truly experience the wild nature of this remote Mt Cook location. Capture Aoraki Mt Cook up close while your knowledgeable Mt Cook Ski Planes & Helicopters guide delivers an informative and interesting commentary.

After reboarding the helicopter, sit back and relax while your Mt Cook Ski Planes & Helicopters pilot continues to reveal the gorgeous scenery beneath you on the return flight via the Hochstetter Icefall.

Trip Includes

• 25 minute scenic helicopter flight experience (10-15 minute flight & 10 minute landing)
• Tasman Glacier landing
• Informative and interesting commentary

Duration

• Allow 1 hour (flight time 25 minutes)

Departures

• Departs every hour from 8:30am - 4:30pm
• Flights depart from Mt Cook Ski Planes & Helicopters check in desk, Aoraki Mt Cook Airport
• Operates between all year

Other Information

• Please arrive 45 minutes prior to your flight time
• You will have 10-15 minutes landing time on the snow. This is enough time to take photos, play in the snow & enjoy the sheer beauty of the surrounding environment
• If your flight is cancelled due to bad weather you can reschedule or contact us for a full refund
• Child rates apply (0-12yrs)
• Infants (0-3yrs) must sit on their parent's lap (seatbelt extension provided)
• Children over 3 years must have their own seat
• This trip requires a minimum of 2 adults to run
• What you should bring: sunglasses, camera, closed/covered shoes, warm clothing - it's usually around 10 degrees on the glacier so wear a couple of layers

Normal Retail Prices

• Adult: NZD$349.00
• Child (0-12yrs): NZD$349.00

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