Queenstown · MOUNT COOK & GLACIER COUNTRY
13 reviewed
Of the 13 mount cook & glacier country tours on this site, these 13 are the ones to book. Prices, durations and the details that matter sit below, so you can choose in a few minutes and get back to the fun part.
Guided day tour from Queenstown to Aoraki Mount Cook, Lake Pukaki, and the Tasman Glacier viewpoint with Lindis Pass scenery and snacks.
“lovely area, guide was great and got the timing perfect. van was very comfortable and despite some trouble with the roads we still got to do everything”
Guided Queenstown to Aoraki Mount Cook day trip with Lake Pukaki views, Hillary Alpine Centre entry, and flexible hikes. Pickup included.
“Fantastic day out to visit the Majestic Mt Cook region. Altitude Tours are fantastic! Our Guide Shanya was brilliant. We had an incredible experience walking the Hooker lake Glacial walk . Highly recommended”
Small-group Queenstown to Aoraki/Mt Cook and Lake Pukaki day tour with guided storytelling, easy walking options, and big Southern Alps views.
“Absolutely fantastic. Shane, our driver/guide was exceptional - patient, courteous, fun, provided us with heaps of facts, history and details. He was extremely particular with health & safety which added a good aspect to our hiking. This is a MUST-DO tour!!”
One-way Queenstown to Christchurch via Mt Cook and Lake Tekapo with small-group stops, guide commentary, and big Southern Alps views.
“I took this shuttle because I was flying out of Christchurch. The shuttle and service are good, you go through all the tourist spots. Lake tekapo, the church and the road with the mountain. Worth the combination of a bus and yet sightseeiRead more”
One-way small-group transfer from Queenstown to Christchurch via Mt Cook, Lake Pukaki, Tekapo, Lindis Pass, and Canterbury Plains.
“great day trip, lots of interesting information provided by our guide (Jeff) and enough time provider to do the Hooker Valley Trail between when in Mt Cook”
From Queenstown, plane and helicopter you to Tasman Glacier for a guided crampon hike through ice caves and tunnels.
“One of the best days I've ever had. Firstly we had a small group flight to Franz Joseph, which had spectacular views, I had never been in a small plane before, but it was fantastic to see the Southern Alps from above. Our pilot gave us points of interest as flew, and it was interesting hear the air traffic control. Next, the helicopter ride to the glacier, was short but sweet. Again, first time in a heli, and it was impressive to see the glacier from above. The glacier itself was amazing, blue ice that we trekked over, using grips and trekking polls. We had a few hours on the…”
Small-group bus to Aoraki Mt Cook plus a Tasman Glacier heli hike with two scenic flights, gear provided, weather-dependent adventure.
“The driver and the tour guide, "Plate" (the sound of his name) was trying to create a positive atmosphere for this Mt Cook tour on a cold and rainy day (5th April, 2023) He's knowledgeable and introduced related background information about the things we saw along the route to Mt Cook. The cafe in Omarama that we stopped for a break was fantastic and we had a lovely hot chocolate and sandwiches for morning tea there. (much better than another cafe in Omarama which is chosen by InterCity) He also kept us up-to-dated to the weather condition that might affect our helicopter flight to glacier (was cancelled due to the…”
Ride from Queenstown to Christchurch in a day, stopping for Aoraki/Mt. Cook, Lake Pukaki, and Lake Tekapo’s Good Shepherd Church.
“This tour was very disappointing. I had expected it to be more of a tour-cum-transport option but it was just a regular bus service with a weird route. The bus stopped for 4-5 times at service stations / road side shops for toilet and shopping and only twice at scenic locations for photos one of which was barely 5 minutes long. The hotel and lunch at Mount Cook was nice. The scheduled stop there was 1h45 minutes. We arrived about 30 minutes late, but left on schedule. That left practically no time to do anything else besides lunch. It wasn't even enough to thoroughly see the alpine centre at the…”
Full-day coach tour from Queenstown to Christchurch: Mount Cook National Park, Lake Tekapo, Mackenzie Country and Canterbury Plains.
“This was the perfect way to get from Queenstown to Christchurch, super comfy and plenty of stops along the way so your not stuck on the bus for big chunks on the time, plenty of opportunities to grab something to eat which was perfect. The drivers were friendly and accommodating definitely a good experience and definitely worth the money.”
A full-day Mt Cook combo from Queenstown: bus views plus ski plane and helicopter flights with a Tasman Glacier landing. Small group.
“Absolutely stunning!! We flew up on the plane and helicoptered back down. Such amazing views. We were worried about the weather the whole drive up but by the time we started it was clear skies and gorgeous scenery.”
Fly from Queenstown to Aoraki Mount Cook, explore Mt Cook Village, hike Hooker Valley Track, then return by air with small-group care.
“The views from the plane were stunning and Jim was an excellent guide. Also enjoyed hiking the Hooker Valley.”
One-hour scenic flight from Queenstown over Shotover Canyon, Big Five glaciers, and Milford Sound with live pilot commentary.
“Magical experience in the clouds taking in the most beautiful landscape you will ever see. The glaciers are magnificent. Snow all around, a truly spectacular view that will make your day. Milford sound should be one of the wonders of the world”
Small group ride from Queenstown to Franz Josef via Wānaka, with Wānaka Tree photos, Blue Pools walks, West Coast beaches, and Lake Matheson.
“Kristina gave an excellent tour with lots of relevant commentary, she is very knowledgeable! She was also great at interacting with all the guests.”
