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45 min Helicopter & Ski Plane Flight + Glacier Landing - Ultimate Alpine Combo - INFLITE Mount Cook

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“A World Exclusive Experience” – 2 flights in one, take a Helicopter and Ski Plane flight onto the spectacular Tasman Glacier with the pioneers!

“A World Exclusive Experience” – 2 flights in one, take a Helicopter and Ski Plane flight onto the spectacular Tasman Glacier with the pioneers!

Highlights

  • Ski Plane – Helicopter combo (change aircraft on the snow)
  • Amazing views right from take off
  • Iceberg dotted Tasman Lake
  • Stunning blue ice of the Hochstetter Icefall
  • Tasman Glacier -longest glacier in New Zealand
  • Glacier snow landing
  • All year round snow

Fly in the footsteps of legends like Sir Edmund Hillary & Sir Henry Wigley, the first on board with Mt Cook Ski Planes on September 22nd 1955, on the first-ever Ski Plane, flying up the incredible Tasman Valley and landing on the Tasman Glacier.

Now, you have the chance to experience this Historic and world-exclusive scenic flight, the Ultimate Alpine Combo, which allows you to fly in BOTH a Helicopter and a Ski Plane in one unforgettable product! You can't do anything like this anywhere else in the world.


Taking off, you will enjoy our country’s most incredible views as you soar your way up the Tasman Valley and over the breathtaking blue glacier lakes below. See the Hochstetter Icefall and the cloud-piercing Aoraki/Mt Cook before experiencing the highlight of your journey as you land on the upper snowfields of the Tasman Glacier. The aircraft will fully shut down on landing, allowing you to take in your surroundings, and giving you the perfect video and photo opportunity!

When you’re ready to depart, you’ll then switch aircraft for the ride back down the valley, using the Tasman Glacier as your runway below.

This once-in-a-lifetime, world-exclusive experience is not to be missed, so don’t settle for a standard scenic flight. Elevate your adventure with Mount Cook Ski Planes & Helicopters and create memories that will last a lifetime!

Adult $549.00 (*** Please Note + $20pp Iran War Fuel Surcharge to be paid at checkin ***)
Child $499.00 (0-12 years. *** Please Note + $20pp Iran War Fuel Surcharge to be paid at checkin ***)

What's included

  • Ski Plane Flight
  • Helicopter Flight
  • Glacier snow landing
  • Interesting on board commentary

Duration

  • Allow approximately 45 minutes for the whole experience

Location

  • Aoraki Mount Cook Airport
  • Aoraki Mount Cook
  • South Canterbury. 1.5 drive from Tekapo or 3.5 hours from Queenstown.

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Bad Weather Refunds

  • If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the bad weather, safety concerns, unscheduled maintenance etc) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

  • ****** FUEL SURCHARGE + $20pp from April 1st 2026 *****

    INFLITE Mt Cook Ski Planes Regrets to Announce thatfrom April 1st 2026 until further notice a + $20pp Surcharge will need to be collected at checkindue to rapid fuel price escalation as a result of the Iran War. The situation continues to be monitored, and as soon as fuel prices return to normal levels the surcharge will be removed by INFLITE


    Minimum numbers: Flights are confirmed with 8 passengers. Single bookings are welcome, but are waitlisted to confirm.

  • Please Note: Customers 116kg and over will only be able to fly pending weights of other passengers on the day at check-in.

    Getting Here: We operate from the Aoraki Mt Cook Aiport (3.5 hours drive from Queenstown, 2.5 hours from Wanaka, 1 hour from Twizel, 1.5 hours from Tekapo, and 4 hours from Christchurch).


    ****** FUEL SURCHARGE + $20pp from April 1st 2026 *****

    INFLITE Mt Cook Ski Planes Regrets to Announce thatfrom April 1st 2026 until further notice a + $20pp Surcharge will need to be collected at checkindue to rapid fuel price escalation as a result of the Iran War. The situation continues to be monitored, and as soon as fuel prices return to normal levels the surcharge will be removed by INFLITE

Available Bookings from 6 Aug to 19 Aug 2026

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  • Adult$549.00
  • Child$499.00

  • Adult$439.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$499.00

  • Adult$439.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$499.00

  • Adult$439.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$499.00

  • Adult$549.00
  • Child$499.00

  • Adult$439.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$499.00

  • Adult$549.00
  • Child$499.00

  • Adult$439.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$499.00

  • Adult$274.50 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$499.00

  • Adult$274.50 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$499.00

  • Adult$520.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$499.00

  • Adult$520.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$499.00

  • Adult$494.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$499.00

  • Adult$274.50 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$499.00

  • Adult$494.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$499.00

  • Adult$494.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$499.00

  • Adult$520.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$499.00

  • Adult$549.00
  • Child$499.00

  • Adult$520.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$499.00

  • Adult$384.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$499.00

  • Adult$384.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$499.00

  • Adult$520.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$499.00

  • Adult$549.00
  • Child$499.00

  • Adult$549.00
  • Child$499.00

  • Adult$549.00
  • Child$499.00

  • Adult$549.00
  • Child$499.00

  • Adult$549.00
  • Child$499.00

  • Adult$549.00
  • Child$499.00

  • Adult$549.00
  • Child$499.00

  • Adult$549.00
  • Child$499.00

  • Adult$549.00
  • Child$499.00

  • Adult$549.00
  • Child$499.00

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

4.6

242 reviews

Showing all 242 authenticated Bookme reviews

Yingwen Hsueh from Taiwan wrote on 20 July 2025

從天空的角度

搭乘直升機前往冰河上,在搭乘小飛機返回原地點,當天的天氣非常的好,一切的體驗的非常的棒,景色和天氣都是,會推薦朋友要來

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From 45 min Helicopter & Ski Plane Flight + Glacier Landing - Ultimate Alpine Combo - INFLITE Mount Cook

非常感謝您的分享!很高興聽到您從天空視角欣賞冰河的旅程如此順利又難忘。直升機與小飛機的雙重體驗在好天氣的加持下確實特別迷人。 我們也很感謝您願意推薦朋友來體驗,期待未來能再次為您帶來精彩的高空冒險! Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear that your glacier adventure from the sky went so smoothly and was truly memorable. The combination of the helicopter and small plane flights is especially stunning on a beautiful day. We also really appreciate your willingness to recommend us to your friends. We look forward to welcoming you back for another amazing aerial adventure in the future!

susmithap from New Zealand wrote on 07 December 2025

Worthy Ride

Amazing views and landing spots.

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Thanks so much! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the views and landing spots. It’s always great to hear when guests love the flights and views as much as we do!

grit1997 from China wrote on 10 August 2023

Nice trip

因为天气原因ski plane取消了,但是飞行员很棒,飞行途中一直在讲解冰川。

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harshp11 from India wrote on 02 April 2025

Disappointing Ride

Inhaf booked Helicopter + Ski Plane but when I reached there they said ski plane is not possible because its not available and they have upgraded me to high altitude Glacier. But when we went in Helicopter they took is to low altitude Glacier and because there were already 7 people with me in the Helicopter I had to sit in the last seat which was worthless to me and waste of my half money I would never recommend to book this ride through you Thank you

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From 45 min Helicopter & Ski Plane Flight + Glacier Landing - Ultimate Alpine Combo - INFLITE Mount Cook

Kia ora Harsh, We appreciate your feedback and understand your disappointment. Unfortunately, the ski plane was unavailable due to weather conditions, so we offered the 45-minute helicopter flight as an alternative or the option to cancel with a full refund. Safety is our top priority, and weight and balance are crucial for safe helicopter operations. Because of this, seating arrangements can only be finalized once all passengers’ confirmed weights are taken. We regret that the experience did not meet your expectations. If you’d like to discuss this further, please reach out to our team, and we’d be happy to assist. We hope we get the chance to welcome you back to complete the Ski Plane and Helicopter experience, Best regards,

nanzzz from Australia wrote on 19 December 2025

Downgrade trip, no refund

I got a phone call from a guy who said they can't do the 45-minute experience due to the weather, but they can do the 25-minute shorter helicopter version, and provide me with a refund. I agreed. I haven't received a refund to this day.

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From 45 min Helicopter & Ski Plane Flight + Glacier Landing - Ultimate Alpine Combo - INFLITE Mount Cook

Kia ora, Thank you for your patience while we reviewed your booking (Ref: KZDV25X5381781). We’d like to clarify the situation regarding the downgraded flight and the refund discussed on the day. Your original booking was made at a discounted rate of $249.50 per person. The alternative flight offered due to weather conditions—the Tasman Taster helicopter experience—has a standard retail price of $379 per person. When the alternative 25 min experience was discussed, the intention was to refund the difference only if the amount paid exceeded the cost of the alternative flight. In this case, as the amount you paid ($249.50) was significantly less than the price of the Tasman Taster flight ($379), there was no price difference available to refund. We acknowledge that this was not clearly explained at the time, which understandably led to confusion, and we apologize for that lack of clarity. We hope this clears things up, and please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you’d like to discuss this further or if we can assist with a future booking. Kind regards, Mount Cook Ski Planes and Helicopters

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