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Tasman Glacier Heli-hike
Tasman Glacier Heli-hike
The Adventurer: Tasman Glacier Heli-hike
The Adventurer: Tasman Glacier Heli-hike
The Adventurer: Tasman Glacier Heli-hike

The Adventurer: Tasman Glacier Heli-hike

By Mt Cook Glacier Guiding
5 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$768 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Combining two scenic flights this is a low fitness Tasman Glacier exploration for up to 2 hours ice time at approximately 1300 metres. Following your knowledgeable, professional, NZMGA trained Guide you will learn about and be in awe of New Zealand's big mountain country. This is Mother Nature at her finest and you will leave understanding why this area forms a part of the UNESCO Te Wāhipounamu - South West New Zealand World Heritage Area.

Activity location

  • Tasman Glacier
    • 7999, Canterbury, Canterbury, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Mount Cook Airport
    • Mount Cook Road
    • 7999, Canterbury, Canterbury, New Zealand

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8:45am
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h3h
  • English

Combine the excitement of walking on New Zealands biggest glacier with the thrill of breathtaking scenic helicopter fly-bys of New Zealands largest mountain, Aoraki/Mt Cook. You fly in to your drop

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:45 am
Price details
NZ$768.00 x 1 AdultNZ$768.00
Total
Price is NZ$768.00
Until Fri, 24 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedHarness (if required)
  • What's includedWhat's includedQuality leather boots and woollen socks
  • What's includedWhat's includedTwo scenic flights
  • What's includedWhat's includedCrampons (and/or snow shoes in winter)
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedWater proof jacket and over-trousers
  • What's includedWhat's includedAdjustable walking poles
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedNA

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please bring
  • 3-4 layers of warm upper body clothing
  • Warm trousers (no jeans)
  • Sunglasses and sun protection
  • Hat and gloves
  • Drink and snacks
  • Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
  • We are unable to delay the departure time of our experiences due to strict helicopter scheduling. If you miss your confirmed departure time and we are unable to resell the space created, you will be charged for 100% of the cost

Activity itinerary

You will fly in to your drop off point on a remote part of the glacier. Once your crampons or snowshoes are fitted you’ll go exploring the amazing ice formations, following your guide as they cut steps in the glacier, using skills handed down from NZ’s mountain pioneers. Your trip finishes with another spectacular scenic flight back to our Aoraki/Mt. Cook base.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESTasman Glacier
    • 7999, Canterbury, Canterbury, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMount Cook Airport
    • Mount Cook Road
    • 7999, Canterbury, Canterbury, New Zealand

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