Mount Cook Heli-skiing from Queenstown

This great value New Zealand heli-skiing package headed for Mount Cook - New Zealand's highest mountain - from Queenstown for an awe-inspiring scenic flight to kick off the day of adrenaline and adventure that awaits. Some very high-altitude heli-skiing and snowboarding experiences await, and after 5 or 7 runs in this magnificent environment coupled with a delicious alpine lunch, your group has the option to upgrade for additional runs before you head back with a smile on your face aboard your flight back to Queenstown.

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Inclusions

• Heli Ski tour
• Fully qualified guide
• Alpine buffet lunch
• Use of transceivers
• All transfers from accommodation to heli-staging areas and return
• Pick up and drop off of your rental equipment

Highlights

• For everyone who thought heli-skiing was beyond them!
• Your guide will lead you to terrain suited to your ability for an unforgettable experience

Time

• Available in the winter months only (July - Sep)
• Tours depart between 8am - 9am. The exact departure time will be confirmed by the tour operator after the booking

What To Bring

• You will need to bring your ski/board or hire equipment
• You will need to have warm clothing – a windproof jacket and pants, warm gloves, sunglasses or goggles and sunscreen
• Bring a camera to capture ski day

Additional Information

• Run length varies depending on the terrain and snow conditions. Our exclusive terrain offers runs that vary between 2000 and 2500 vertical feet of treeless skiing in sheltered basins, bowls and wide rolling mountain flanks through to steep and gnarly chutes
• Heli-skiing / boarding takes place in an alpine environment, above the tree line and is weather dependent. When booking, we suggest you register with us for daily heli-skiing as soon as you arrive in the area and allow some flexibility in your schedule. Snow in the backcountry can vary from fine powder to crud to beautiful spring corn. Check with us for the latest conditions

Cancellation Policy

• A full refund can only be guaranteed if we receive your notice of cancellation at least 24 hours prior to skiing.
• Within 24 hours of departure, full payment is retained.
• If adverse weather prevents flying, your money will be fully refunded.
• If some heli-ski runs have been completed, but fewer than the number of runs booked, you will be refunded at $100 per run not skied.
• Refunds are not given if runs are not completed due to the lack of ability or fitness.

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 tour
• For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher