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The Adventurer: Tasman Glacier Heli-hike
Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu), South Island, New Zealand
$620.83
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The Tasman Glacier Heli Hike offers an unforgettable exploration of New Zealand's stunning ice formations. With up to 2 hours of ice time at around 1300 meters, this experience showcases the breathtaking beauty of the UNESCO Te Wāhipounamu - South West New Zealand World Heritage Area.
- 🧗♂️ Enjoy a thrilling 8:45am helicopter flight to a remote area of the glacier, providing a unique vantage point of Aoraki/Mt Cook.
- ⛷️ Walk on New Zealand's largest glacier with crampons or snowshoes fitted by your professional NZMGA trained guide.
- 🌄 Experience two scenic helicopter flights, ensuring spectacular views throughout your adventure.
- 👟 Receive quality leather boots and woolen socks for optimal comfort while exploring the icy terrain.
- 🧥 Stay dry and warm with a waterproof jacket and over-trousers provided during your hike.
- 📏 Adjustable walking poles are included to assist you on the glacier's uneven surfaces.
- 📚 Benefit from the expertise of a knowledgeable human tour guide, fluent in English, who shares insights about the glacier and its formations.
- 🍫 Bring along drinks and snacks to keep your energy up during the adventure.
- ☀️ Don't forget to pack sunglasses, a hat, and gloves for sun protection and warmth.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
8:45am Heli Hike
8:45am: 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.
8:45am: 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.
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Adjustable walking poles
- Water proof jacket and over-trousers
- Professional guide
- Crampons (and/or snow shoes in winter)
- Two scenic flights
- Quality leather boots and woolen socks
- Harness (if required)
- NA
Meeting point
The turn off to Aoraki/Mt Cook is on SH8 by Lake Pukaki. Driving east this can be found 8kms from Twizel and driving west, 50kms from Lake Tekapo.
Turn onto SH80, which leads you to the Mt Cook Village. 6kms from the Village, follow signs to the Mt Cook airport.
Return details
The turn off to Aoraki/Mt Cook is on SH8 by Lake Pukaki. Driving east this can be found 8kms from Twizel and driving west, 50kms from Lake Tekapo.
Turn onto SH80, which leads you to the Mt Cook Village. 6kms from the Village, follow signs to the Mt Cook airport.
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.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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The Adventurer: Tasman Glacier Heli-hike
Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu), South Island, New Zealand
$620.83
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!