Mount Cook: Helicopter Flight with Alpine Landing

Name: Mount Cook: Helicopter Flight with Alpine Landing
Brand: GetYourGuide
Price: 277.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.84 (47 reviews)

4.8 (47 verified reviews)

Red and white helicopter hovering above crevassed glacier ice

Passenger in a headset looking out of the helicopter window at rocky mountains

Aoraki/Mount Cook above Tasman Lake and the rubble-covered lower Tasman Glacier

Snow-covered range above the rubble-strewn lower Tasman Glacier

Three passengers in headsets laughing in the back of the helicopter

About This Experience

This 30-minute helicopter flight with Glacier Helicopters starts from the Aoraki/Mount Cook base in the village. From there you fly over the lower Tasman Glacier and above the Liebig Range, with the high peaks of the Southern Alps around you.

The flight includes an alpine landing, where you step out to take in the panoramic view and take photos among snow-capped peaks. Reviewers describe snow landings, snowball fights and pilots who explain each glacier and take photos for passengers.

Flight times are approximate and include the landing, and the operator notes that flights, landings and routes can change with the weather and at the pilot's discretion. The price includes concession fees that go toward conservation and sustainability management in the national park.

Minimum passenger numbers apply. If a departure cannot fill, you are offered another time or a full refund; one reviewer was moved to an earlier, slightly longer flight from Glentanner. Children aged 4 to 14 and over 15 kg need their own seat, and infants under 4 and under 15 kg sit on an adult's knee.

Highlights

A flight over the lower Tasman Glacier
Above the Liebig Range among the high peaks of the Southern Alps
An alpine landing with time to step out for panoramic views
Departs from a base in Aoraki/Mount Cook Village
About 30 minutes in total, including the landing

What's Included

✓ Scenic helicopter flight of about 30 minutes
✓ Alpine landing
✓ Panoramic views over the Tasman Glacier and Liebig Range
✓ Check-in at the Glacier Helicopters base in Aoraki/Mount Cook Village
✓ Concession fees contributing to conservation in the national park

Not Included

Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to Bring

Warm clothing
Sturdy, closed-toe shoes
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
A camera

Good to Know & Caveats

Flights, landings and routes can vary with the weather and at the pilot's discretion.
Flight times are approximate and include your landing.
Minimum passenger numbers apply. If a departure cannot run, you are offered another time or a full refund.
If poor weather cancels the flight, you choose another date or a full refund.
Children aged 4 to 14 and over 15 kg need their own seat; infants under 4 and under 15 kg sit on an adult's knee.
Selfie sticks, drones and tablets are not permitted, and smoking is not allowed.

Meeting Point

Check in at Glacier Helicopters, 81 Bowen Drive, Aoraki/Mount Cook Village. One reviewer found the office hard to spot from the street, so allow a few extra minutes. Hotel pickup is not included.

What Travelers Say

Rated 4.8/5 by 47 verified GetYourGuide travelers.

This experience was brilliant!!! In NZ for my 60th. The weather was perfect, the staff were all very friendly and informative. We booked via this app and within 10 mins we received a phone call to tell us that they didn’t have enough people for that time slot, so if we were happy they connected us to an earlier flight that was a little longer and at Glentanner. The snow landing was perfect! The views were spectacular. It was my sister’s first snow experience (69years) and could not have asked for a better introduction. Highly recommend!
— Michelle, July 29, 2026

The office is difficult to find, as the Glacier Helicopters office was not visible from the outside. Otherwise, a unique experience, highly recommended! Pilot Greg provided excellent commentary throughout the flight.
— Andreas, March 16, 2026

An incredibly amazing experience and the guide Glen was fantastic!!!!
— Karin, February 19, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I check in?

At Glacier Helicopters, 81 Bowen Drive, in Aoraki/Mount Cook Village. One reviewer found the office hard to see from outside, so leave a little extra time to find it. Hotel pickup is not included. If your departure is moved to fill seats, the operator will tell you where the new flight leaves from.

Is there snow on the alpine landing?

The listing describes an alpine landing among snow-capped peaks, and reviewers report landing in the snow. It does not promise snow, though, and the operator notes that landings and routes can change with the weather and at the pilot's discretion, so treat snow underfoot as likely rather than certain.

What happens if not enough people book?

Minimum passenger numbers apply. If your departure cannot meet them, you are offered a move to another departure or a full refund. One reviewer was called within minutes of booking and moved to an earlier, slightly longer flight from Glentanner, which they enjoyed.

Can children fly?

Yes. Children aged 4 to 14 who weigh over 15 kg must have their own seat. Infants under 4 years and under 15 kg sit on an adult's knee. Dress children warmly for the landing, and bring sunglasses and sunscreen for everyone, because the glare off the snow is strong.

What should I wear?

Warm clothing and sturdy closed-toe shoes, because you step out onto an alpine landing site. Bring sunglasses, sunscreen and a camera. Selfie sticks, drones and tablets are not permitted on board, and smoking is not allowed. Food and drinks are not included.