Mt Cook Scenic Tour / Incl. Ultimate Alpine Experience

Mt Cook Scenic Tour / Incl. Ultimate Alpine Experience
From NZD $729.00
  • Duration: 13 Hours (approx.)
  • Location: Queenstown, Otago
  • Product code: MCUAE

Mt Cook Day Tour from Queenstown Incl. 45min Ultimate Alpine Experience


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 the team at INFLITE for their Ultimate Alpine Experience, a 45-minute flight combining both a ski plane and helicopter.

  • 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 INFLITE team for a unique 45-minute scenic flight including both a ski plane and helicopter.
  • Take advantage of complimentary access to the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre (if time allows).

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 highly recommend purchasing lunch here or bringing food from Queenstown).

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 & Scenic Flight

Welcome to Mt Cook! Arriving at approximately 12 pm, your guide will transport you to Mt Cook Airport where you will check in for your Ultimate Alpine Experience. You will have a quick safety briefing before taking to the skies on a unique 45-minute scenic flight that combines both a ski plane and helicopter, taking you past Aoraki Mt Cook, over the Tasman Valley and its glacial lakes, with a unique landing on the Tasman Glacier. After your flight, you will return to Mt Cook Airport and have additional free time to enjoy Mt Cook Village.

All guests receive complimentary access to the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre. Located at The Hermitage, this museum and theatre offer insights into Mt Cook's unique history and the adventures of one of New Zealand's most famed explorers.

The Journey Back

At approximately 3:30pm, you will rejoin our guide and van 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 Ultimate Alpine Experience 45-minute scenic flight is subject to availability at the time of booking and the Altitude Tours reservations team will reconfirm with you once booked.