30 Minute Mt Cook and Fox Glacier Snow Landing

5.0
(4 reviews)

50 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Our most popular flight! Explore the rugged Southern Alps and the iconic Fox Glacier. After experiencing the Fox Glaciers main features of awe inspiring blue ice and eye opening crevasses you will fly past waterfalls and alpine huts to reach the view of the much anticipated Aoraki Mount Cook and Mount Tasman. After you think you have seen it all experience the snow for yourself with a snow landing for exciting photo opportunities and a chat with your friendly pilot.

What's Included

Family owned and operated hospitality
Informative commentary
Guaranteed window seat
10 Minute Snow Landing with endless photo opportunities
Local Experienced pilot
We do not offer jackets or footwear

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Opposite the NPD fuel station on the Southern end of the main street of Fox Glacier.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 50 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Aoraki Mount Cook is New Zealands highest peak at 3,724m with Mount Tasman being the second highest peak at 3,497m. After your Snow Landing and viewing of the Fox Glacier you will get a up and close personal view of Aoraki Mount Cook and Mount Tasman. During the flight you will also see the Balfour and La Perouse Glaciers that are connected to both Mountains. After seeing Mount Cook and Mount Tasman you will make your way back down the Fox Glacier to the point of departure.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Fox Glacier is one of New Zealands largest glaciers at 13km long, a favourite for most local New Zealanders. From the point of departure you will fly up the Fox Glacier to see everything it has to offer from its Large scale ice features and deep crevasses to its alpine huts and beautiful waterfalls. After viewing the Fox Glacier you will experience a snow landing and a view of Mount Cook.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note the total duration of the product is 50 Minutes. We allow 10 minutes before and 10 minutes after the flight for briefings and transportation.
Supplied by Mountain Helicopters

Tags

Helicopter Tours
Small Group
Adventure Tours
DSA non-compliant
New Product
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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