Tasman Glacier, Aoraki Mount Cook at a glance
- Our pick: Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Trip from Christchurch, NZ$ 275 per person (13h, 4.85★ · 396).
- Top rated: Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike from Queenstown: 2 hours on the ice, NZ$ 2,149 per person (7h, 4.94★ · 84).
- Shortest: Ski Tasman Glacier: 45-Minute Plane & Glacier Landing, NZ$ 699 per person (45m, 4.95★ · 21).
Price per person across the 8 options priced per person: NZ$ 275–NZ$ 2,149 (median NZ$ 585). With 100+ reviews: 1 of 8.
Of the 8 options: 8 with live guides in English, 8 with free cancellation, 7 with instant confirmation, 5 with hotel pickup, 5 kid-friendly, 3 private and 4 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
Tasman Glacier, Aoraki Mount Cook
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8 options
Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Trip from Christchurch Watch morning mist lift over Lake Tekapo, walk to Tasman Glacier, and share stories with your guide on this small-group Mount Cook day trip from Christchurch with lunch included. Mon, Wed and Fri · 06:30 · Pickup available · From age 4 ★ 4.85 (396 reviews) Duration: 13h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 275 per person
Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike from Queenstown: 2 hours on the ice Fly from Queenstown to Tasman Glacier for a two-hour guided hike across the ice with crampons, exploring crevasses and caves with a mountaineering expert. Every day except Monday and Wednesday · 08:00 · Pickup available · From age 10 ★ 4.94 (84 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 2,149 per person
Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike: Two Flights & 2 Hours on Ice Tasman Glacier heli-hike from Mt Cook with helicopter flights, guide and 2 hours exploring ice formations at 1,300m. Low fitness, weather dependent. Every day · 08:45 and 10:45 · From age 10 ★ 4.90 (94 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 1,021 per person
Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike: Land on New Zealand's longest glacier Helicopter flight to Tasman Glacier with a 2-hour guided hike on the ice, crampons and boots included. Every day · 6 start times, 09:00 to 13:45 · From age 10 ★ 4.64 (45 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 1,021 per person
Mt. Cook Private Day Trip: Tasman Glacier & Lakes Thirteen and a half hours from Christchurch to Mount Cook with a private guide and driver: start in Geraldine, cross Lake Tekapo and Lake Pukaki. Every day · 07:00 · Pickup available ★ 4.93 (15 reviews) Duration: 13h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 345 per person
Ski Tasman Glacier: 45-Minute Plane & Glacier Landing Land on New Zealand's largest glacier by ski plane. Fly past Aoraki Mt Cook with live commentary. 45 minutes total, minimum 4 passengers. Every day · Every 1 h, 08:30 to 16:30 · All ages ★ 4.95 (21 reviews) Duration: 45m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 699 per person
Mount Cook Day Tour: Lake Pukaki & Tasman Glacier Views Spend 10 to 12 hours on a private Mount Cook day tour from Queenstown, starting with Roaring Meg Lookout and Lake Pukaki's turquoise waters. Every day · No fixed time · Pickup available · All ages ★ 5.00 (11 reviews) Duration: 10h–12h Live guide: EN · HI ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 549 per person
Mt. Cook Private Day Trip: Lake Tekapo & Tasman Glacier Private day trip from Queenstown to Mt. Cook with a specialized guide and driver, visiting Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki. Every day · 07:00 · Pickup available ★ 5.00 (10 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 585 per person
All 8 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Trip from ChristchurchOur pickPickup offered | NZ$ 275 per person | 13h | 4.85★ · 396 | Mon, Wed and Fri · 06:30 | English |
| Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike from Queenstown: 2 hours on the iceTop ratedGroup of up to 11 · Pickup offered | NZ$ 2,149 per person | 7h | 4.94★ · 84 | Every day except Monday and Wednesday · 08:00 | English |
| Ski Tasman Glacier: 45-Minute Plane & Glacier LandingShortest | NZ$ 699 per person | 45m | 4.95★ · 21 | Every day · Every 1 h, 08:30 to 16:30 | English |
| Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike: Two Flights & 2 Hours on IceGroup of up to 11 | NZ$ 1,021 per person | 3h | 4.90★ · 94 | Every day · 08:45 and 10:45 | English |
| Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike: Land on New Zealand's longest glacier | NZ$ 1,021 per person | 3h | 4.64★ · 45 | Every day · 6 start times, 09:00 to 13:45 | English |
| Mt. Cook Private Day Trip: Tasman Glacier & LakesPrivate · Pickup offered | NZ$ 345 per person | 13h 30m | 4.93★ · 15 | Every day · 07:00 | English |
| Mount Cook Day Tour: Lake Pukaki & Tasman Glacier ViewsPrivate · Pickup offered | NZ$ 549 per person | 10h–12h | 5.00★ · 11 | Every day · No fixed time | English, Hindi |
| Mt. Cook Private Day Trip: Lake Tekapo & Tasman GlacierPrivate · Pickup offered | NZ$ 585 per person | 12h | 5.00★ · 10 | Every day · 07:00 | English |
By what you need
- Private (3): Mt. Cook Private Day Trip: Tasman Glacier & Lakes (NZ$ 345 per person) · Mount Cook Day Tour: Lake Pukaki & Tasman Glacier Views (NZ$ 549 per person) · Mt. Cook Private Day Trip: Lake Tekapo & Tasman Glacier (NZ$ 585 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (2): Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike from Queenstown: 2 hours on the ice (NZ$ 2,149 per person) · Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike: Two Flights & 2 Hours on Ice (NZ$ 1,021 per person)