Mt Cook Small Group Tour & Heli Hike Combo from Queenstown
Overview
While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, we at Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey and the little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles, complementary refreshments and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember.
Mt Cook Bus Tour & Heli Hike Combo, this small group, fully-guided day trip from Queenstown combines all of the key highlights of Mt Cook with a guided bus tour before an incredible Heli Hike on Tasman Glacier including two scenic helicopter flights.
Our airline partner will provide you with all the necessary equipment such as leather boots, socks, gaiters, crampons/snowshoes, walking poles, waterproof jacket, & over trousers (itis not recommended to wear jeans)
Led by our famously passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge!
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- 2 Scenic Helicopter Flights
- Tasman Glacier Heli Hike including all equipment
- Leather boots, socks, gaiters, crampons/snowshoes, walking poles, waterproof jacket, over trousers
- Water available & snacks provided
- Small Group Fully Guided Bus Tour from Queenstown & Return
- Lunch - opportunities to purchase along the way.
- Restroom on board
Meeting and Pickup
*If no pickup is selected at time of booking, you will be allocated our default meeting point. You are welcome to update this at any time. If your location isn’t listed, please choose your nearest available option & meet us there.*Pick-ups can begin up to 20 minutes before the tour departure time, depending on location. To ensure a smooth start, please be ready and waiting outside 5 minute prior to your specific pickup time.*Pick-up locations are carefully planned for each tour and may vary by day. If your pick-up location changes, kindly inform us in advance.*Our guides make multiple stops and may arrive within a 10-minute window. We are unable to wait for late guests.
Corner of Shotover & Camp Streets
25 Shotover Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Queenstown (pass by)
Kawarau Suspension Bridge (pass by)
Cromwell
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lindis Pass
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Omarama
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lake Pukaki
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mount Cook Ski Planes & Helicopters
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Tasman Glacier
3 hours Admission Ticket Included
High Country Salmon
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Jackson Orchards
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Queenstown
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Passengers 116kg and over will only be able to fly depending on the weights of other passengers on the day, at check-in
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Heli Hike is subject to availability and require confirmation with our airline partner.
- It is important to note that Heli Hike is very dependent on the weather. The decision to fly is made by our flight partner on the day and may be cancelled last minute due to weather conditions
- Please dress in 3 – 4 layers of warm upper body clothing and no jeans
- A large amount of hiking is involved. This tour is not suitable for those with walking disabilities
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Mt Cook Small Group Tour & Heli Hike Combo from Queenstown?
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Activity code: C-56760P41
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- 2 Scenic Helicopter Flights.
- Tasman Glacier Heli Hike including all equipment.
- Leather boots, socks, gaiters, crampons/snowshoes, walking poles, waterproof jacket, over trousers.
- Water available & snacks provided.
- Small Group Fully Guided Bus Tour from Queenstown & Return.
- Lunch - opportunities to purchase along the way.
- Restroom on board.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Mt Cook Small Group Tour & Heli Hike Combo from Queenstown is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Passengers 116kg and over will only be able to fly depending on the weights of other passengers on the day, at check-in
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Mt Cook Small Group Tour & Heli Hike Combo from Queenstown will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- 2 Scenic Helicopter Flights
- Tasman Glacier Heli Hike including all equipment
- Leather boots, socks, gaiters, crampons/snowshoes, walking poles, waterproof jacket, over trousers
- Water available & snacks provided
- Small Group Fully Guided Bus Tour from Queenstown & Return
- Lunch - opportunities to purchase along the way.
- Restroom on board
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Passengers 116kg and over will only be able to fly depending on the weights of other passengers on the day, at check-in
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Heli Hike is subject to availability and require confirmation with our airline partner.
- It is important to note that Heli Hike is very dependent on the weather. The decision to fly is made by our flight partner on the day and may be cancelled last minute due to weather conditions
- Please dress in 3 – 4 layers of warm upper body clothing and no jeans
- A large amount of hiking is involved. This tour is not suitable for those with walking disabilities
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
