Tasman Glacier Heli Hike from Mount Cook

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Inclusions

• Scenic helicopter flight to the Tasman Glacier
• Glacier landing and pickup
• Approx 2 hours hiking and exploring glacial ice formations
• Professional and experienced heli hike guides
• All equipment provided (glacier boots, socks, ice crampons, waterproof jacket and pants)

Highlights

• The Tasman Glacier is the largest of several glaciers which flow south and east towards the Mackenzie Basin from the Southern Alps in New Zealand’s South Island
• At 27 kilometres (17 mi) in length, Tasman Glacier is New Zealand’s longest glacier. It is as much as 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) wide and 600 metres (2,000 ft) thick, and lies entirely within the borders of Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
• The glacier covers an area of 101 square kilometres (39 sq mi) and starts at a height of 3,000 metres (9,800 ft) above sea level
• Witness the beauty the Tasman Glacier lake and the stunning ice formations from the helicopter as you fly over the spectacular Tasman Glacier
• Once you descend and step foot onto the ice you will encounter fresh alpine air as your guide introduces you to the world of the Tasman Glacier
• This is a unique experience and one which will not be forgotten

Duration

• Please allow 3 hours for the duration of your experience

Departure Location

• Check-in is upstairs at Mount Cook Airport.

What To Bring

• Warm upper body clothing (preferably 3 to 4 layers)
• Leggings or light trousers, although shorts are acceptable
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Waterproof jacket (one will be provided if you don't have one)
• There are to be no shorts, skirts or dresses to be worn on Heli-hikes.

Additional Information

• Moderate fitness required
• Minimum age is 8 years
• Maximum weight of 120kg per person, including equipment
• Please note, that all flights have a minimum passenger number for departures. Helicopter Line do their best to coordinate the required minimum, however, should this not be reached, alternative dates or a full refund will be provided

Booking Information

• Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
• Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
• For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
• Your flight is subject to favourable weather conditions; if cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
• We recommend booking your flights early in your trip with flexibility for weather changes. We don’t want you to miss out!