Scenic Helicopter Flight from Lake Tekapo with Alpine Landing

Mackenzie District, New Zealand
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Mount Cook Alpine Grandeur (45 mins)

Adult
4 243 500 UZS
≈$345
Child(3-13) (3-13 years)
3 394 800 UZS
≈$276
Infant(0-2) (0-2 years)
2 004 900 UZS
≈$163

Included

  • Insurance provided by the operator
  • 45-minutes helicopter flight experience
  • English-speaking flight commentary
  • Included in the flight is a snow landing on Liebig Dome (7700′) to enjoy a panorama view of Aoraki Mount Cook and surrounding mountains. ** snow may be limited in Feb – March.
  • Wind your way through the steep, rugged mountains and passes of the Cass, Fork and Jollie Valleys, home to the merino sheep. Your pilot will tell you all about how these sheep are farmed and show you the remote musterers huts.
  • Marvel at the large icebergs below an the Tasman river formed by the melting ice as it flows down into Lake Pukaki.

Not Included

  • Other personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities

Itinerary

  • Check in 15mins prior to departure time
  • Mt John Observatory
  • Seeing the turquoise blue water of beautiful Lake Tekapo and the local rivers that feed into the lake
  • Wonderful panoramic views across towards Aoraki Mount Cook & Mount Tasman
  • Experience a wonderful alpine snow landing on Liebig Dome at 7700' - snow may be limited from late January - early April
  • Cross the lower part of the Murchison glacier to the Liebig Range
  • Look down into dense milky waters of the Tasman Terminal lake at the bottom of the Tasman Glacier
  • Wind your way through the steep, rugged mountains and passes of the Cass, Fork and Jollie Valleys, home to the merino sheep. Your pilot will tell you all about how these sheep are farmed and show you the remote musterers huts
  • Glenmore & Godley Peaks High Country Sheep Stations
  • Marvel at the large icebergs below an the Tasman river formed by the melting ice as it flows down into Lake Pukaki
  • Lake Alexandrina with it’s fresh spring fed water contrasting starkly with glacial fed Lake Tekapo
  • Ancient glacial deposits including massive “erractics” left behind as ice melted during the last ice-age
  • Total: 0 hour(s) and 45 minute(s)

Eligibility

  • Free for children aged 0-2

  • Participants must weigh between 0kg-130kg for this activity

Booking limitations

  • This activity requires a minimum of 4 participant(s). If the minimum is not met, you can book an alternative date or request a full refund
  • Please call 0800 806 880 or 03 680 6880 the day before your scheduled activity date to see if minimum numbers have been met

Additional information

  • Passengers are not permitted to carry any loose items on board the helicopter

Accessibility

  • This activity is not stroller and wheelchair-accessible

What to bring

  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Caps or hats

What to wear

  • Warm clothing (preferrably thick clothing for warmth)
  • Walking shoes

Confirmation

  • You'll get confirmation within minutes. If you don't see any confirmation, reach out to our customer support.

Usage validity

  • The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

Voucher type

  • Present your voucher and exchange it for a physical ticket(s) at the check-in counter

Meet-up information

  • Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded

  • Please ring merchant the day before to reconfirm the booking and check the weather. Kindly check merchant's details on the voucher

  • Arrive at the meet-up location 15 minutes before the scheduled activity time

  • Please refer to the map for assistance

  • Address: State Highway 8, Tekapo Aerodrome, Lake Tekapo 7945

How to get there

  • By car: self drive to Lake Tekapo Airport on State Highway 8, 3mins south of Lake Tekapo village

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Mount Cook Franz and Fox Magic (60mins)

Adult
5 781 000 UZS
≈$470
Child(3-13) (3-13 years)
4 624 800 UZS
≈$376
Infant(0-2) (0-2 years)
2 693 700 UZS
≈$219

Included

  • Insurance provided by the operator
  • 1-hour(s) helicopter flight experience
  • English-speaking flight commentary
  • This 60 minute experience will take you from Tekapo, winding through our remote alpine valleys all the way right up close to mighty Aoraki / Mount Cook at over 3724 meters
  • Learn all about our high country areas before crossing into the Mount Cook National Park for some amazing views of our highest peaks and longest glaciers
  • You will then traverse over the Southern Alps and take in views of the Franz and Fox glaciers, before crossing back east for your snow landing
  • Included in the flight is a snow landing on Liebig Dome (7700′) to enjoy a panorama view of Aoraki Mount Cook and surrounding mountains. ** snow can be limited Feb – March

Not Included

  • Other personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities

Itinerary

  • Check in 15mins prior to departure time
  • Traverse around Aoraki Mount Cook and Mount Tasman, crossing into the Tai Poutini National Park to get stunning close up views of the Franz and Fox glaciers
  • Marvel at the large icebergs below an the Tasman river formed by the melting ice as it flows down into Lake Pukaki
  • Look down into dense milky waters of the Tasman Terminal lake at the bottom of the Tasman Glacier
  • Wind your way through the steep, rugged mountains and passes of the Cass, Fork and Jollie Valleys, home to the merino sheep. Your pilot will tell you all about how these sheep are farmed and show you the remote musterers huts
  • Glenmore & Godley Peaks High Country Sheep Stations
  • Seeing the turquoise blue water of beautiful Lake Tekapo and the local rivers that fed into the lake
  • Mt John Observatory
  • Cross the mid Tasman and Murchison glaciers with ice stretching over 10 kilometers in both directions
  • Experience a wonderful alpine snow landing on Liebig Dome at 7700' (landing location can change depending on weather conditions
  • Lake Alexandrina with it’s fresh spring fed water contrasting starkly with glacial fed Lake Tekapo
  • Ancient glacial deposits including massive “erractics” left behind as ice melted during the last ice-age
  • Total: 1 hour(s) and 0 minute(s)

Eligibility

  • Children aged 0-2 can join this activity free of charge

Booking limitations

  • Participants must weigh between 0kg-130kg for this activity

  • This activity requires a minimum of 4 participant(s). If the minimum is not met, you can book an alternative date or request a full refund

  • Please call 0800 806 880 or 03 680 6880 the day before your scheduled activity date to see if minimum numbers have been met

Additional information

  • Passengers are not permitted to carry any loose items on board the helicopter

Accessibility

  • This activity is not stroller and wheelchair-accessible

What to bring

  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Caps or hats

What to wear

  • Warm clothing (preferrably thick clothing for warmth)
  • Walking shoes

Confirmation

  • You'll get confirmation within minutes. If you don't see any confirmation, reach out to our customer support.

Usage validity

  • The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

Voucher type

  • Present your voucher and exchange it for a physical ticket(s) at the check-in counter

Meet-up information

  • Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded

  • Please ring merchant the day before to reconfirm the booking and check the weather. Kindly check merchant's details on the voucher

  • Arrive at the meet-up location 15 minutes before the scheduled activity time

  • Please refer to the map for assistance

  • Address: State Highway 8, Tekapo Aerodrome, Lake Tekapo 7945

How to get there

  • By car: self drive to Lake Tekapo Airport on State Highway 8, 3mins south of Lake Tekapo village

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Mackenzie Explorer (30mins)

Adult
2 693 700 UZS
≈$219
Child(3-13) (3-13 years)
2 140 200 UZS
≈$174
Infant(0-2) (0-2 years)
1 389 900 UZS
≈$113

Included

  • Insurance provided by the operator
  • 30-minutes helicopter flight experience
  • English-speaking flight commentary
  • Experience a wonderful alpine landing at 5500′ (snow only in winter months) to get the chance to get out and take in panoramic views of the lakes and mountains.
  • Seeing the turquoise blue water of beautiful Lake Tekapo and the local rivers that fed into the lake

Not Included

  • Other personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities

Itinerary

  • Check in 15mins prior to departure time
  • Seeing the turquoise blue water of beautiful Lake Tekapo and the local rivers that fed into the lake
  • Flying around Lake Tekapo Village
  • Mt John Observatory
  • Mt Hay, Glenmore & Godley Peaks High Country Sheep Stations - see the family homesteads and higher up hill country where the merino sheep roam
  • Experience a wonderful alpine landing at 5500 feet (snow only in winter months, usually May - September
  • Lake Alexandrina with it’s fresh spring fed water contrasting starkly with glacial fed Lake Tekapo
  • Tour stops and highlights: Ancient glacial deposits including massive “erractics” left behind as ice melted during the last ice-age
  • Total: 0 hour(s) and 30 minute(s)

Eligibility

  • Free for children aged 0-2

  • Participants must weigh between 0kg-130kg for this activity

Booking limitations

  • This activity requires a minimum of 4 participant(s). If the minimum is not met, you can book an alternative date or request a full refund
  • Please call 0800 806 880 or 03 680 6880 the day before your scheduled activity date to see if minimum numbers have been met

Additional information

  • Passengers are not permitted to carry any loose items on board the helicopter

Accessibility

  • This activity is not stroller and wheelchair-accessible

What to bring

  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Caps or hats

What to wear

  • Warm clothing (preferrably thick clothing for warmth)
  • Walking shoes

Confirmation

  • You'll get confirmation within minutes. If you don't see any confirmation, reach out to our customer support.

Usage validity

  • The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

Voucher type

  • Present your voucher and exchange it for a physical ticket(s) at the check-in counter

Meet-up information

  • Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded

  • Please ring merchant the day before to reconfirm the booking and check the weather. Kindly check merchant's details on the voucher

  • Arrive at the meet-up location 15 minutes before the scheduled activity time

  • Please refer to the map for assistance

  • Address: State Highway 8, Tekapo Aerodrome, Lake Tekapo 7945

How to get there

  • By car: self drive to Lake Tekapo Airport on State Highway 8, 3mins south of Lake Tekapo village

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  • You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time)
  • In case of unforeseen events or extreme weather, the operator reserves the right to cancel the activity. If this happens, you have the option to reschedule or request a full refund

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