Mt Cook Scenic Tour / Incl. Glacier Explorers

Mt Cook Day Tour from Queenstown incl. Glacier Explorer 

Join Altitude Tours and visit Mount Cook in a day from Queenstown. Experience the unique alpine landscapes of the Southern Alps as you travel with us into Aoraki Mount Cook National Park. Once in Mt Cook join Glacier Explorers and get up close to icebergs and the terminal face on a unique boat trip on the Tasman Glacial Lake.

• Take the opportunity to visit Mt Cook on an easy one-day tour from Queenstown
• Travel in a specially designed premium Mercedes Sprinter for a comfortable touring experience.
• Enjoy a small-group sightseeing tour limited to just 16 people.
• Experience multiple scenic stops on the drive, including Cromwell, The Lindis, Omarama, Twizel, and many more.
• Benefit from informative and engaging commentary provided by an experienced guide.
• Join the team at Glacier Explorers for a unique boat experience on the Tasman Glacial Lake.

Your Adventure Begins

Start your day by meeting our friendly local guide at your Queenstown accommodation or nearby. You'll travel in style in a premium Mercedes van designed for touring with only 16 seats onboard. As we depart Queenstown, the first leg of our journey takes us through the Central Otago wine regions of Gibbston and Cromwell. We then cross the dramatic Lindis Pass before making a brief stop in Omarama for refreshments and an opportunity to purchase lunch/snacks (we recommend you bring lunch with you, as there is limited time before you check-in for your activity).

Welcome to Mackenzie Country

The scenery transforms as we enter Mackenzie Country, and our guide will entertain you with stories and interesting facts as we trace the edge of the Southern Alps. Along the way, we'll pass a network of lakes and canals near Twizel, renowned for its fishing of fresh Mt Cook Alpine salmon. Once we veer off the main road, we'll follow the stunning bright blue waters of Lake Pukaki before arriving at Mt Cook Village.

Mount Cook Adventure & Glacier Explorers

Welcome to Mt Cook! Arriving at approximately 12 pm, your guide will transport you to the Hermitage where you will check in for your Glacier Explorer experience. Take a short bus journey to the Tasman Valley, then a 25-minute/1.5km alpine walk through the National Park where you board the Glacier Explorers boat for a one-hour experience on the lake, getting up close to glacial icebergs and learning about this unique and ever-changing environment. 

The Journey Back

After the boat trip, walk the track back to the carpark and be transported back to the Hermitage where your Altitude Tours guide will collect you to commence the return journey to Queenstown. Sit back, relax, and take in the views. This day tour spans approximately 12 hours, and our smaller vehicles and attentive guide ensure your comfort and entertainment throughout the journey.

Experience the Unforgettable

Let us take you on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to Mount Cook and discover more with Altitude Tours. The 12-hour Mount Cook day tour departs Queenstown daily at 7:30am, returning by 7:30pm.

The Glacier Explorers experience is subject to availability at the time of booking and the Altitude Tours reservations team will reconfirm with you once booked.