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45 min Helicopter & Ski Plane Flight + Glacier Landing - Ultimate Alpine Combo - INFLITE Mount Cook
“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!
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Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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sharyns fromNew Zealand wrote on 16 September 2025
Amazing Experience
This was a birthday present for our 18 year old twins. They had an amazing time and something they will remember for years.
soniar2 fromNew Zealand wrote on 05 September 2025
Ultimate Alpine Combo
Our family loved the experience of landing on the Glacier. We had stunning weather. The opportunity to land on the glacier in a ski plane was incredible, and then we flew back in a helicopter. Both pilots were really friendly and gave us an interesting commentary as we flew.
lorenf1 fromNew Zealand wrote on 03 June 2024
Good but not great
Enjoyable however slightly dissapointed. With 4 seats at the back you need a window seat to see. If you do not get a window seat, enjoy the ride with minimal view and being squashed between two people. Rode with 2 others who had already been up. Foced us to get in first , having the window with an obstructed view for the whole ride. Ive had better experiences that were more comfortable in other countries of the world. This felt overcrowded and average for what you pay. If you have never been in a helicopter then this will be a great experience but if you have been in a helicopter it most likely will dissapoint.
From 45 min Helicopter & Ski Plane Flight + Glacier Landing - Ultimate Alpine Combo - INFLITE Mount Cook
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We’re sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet your expectations. We strive to provide the best possible experience for all our passengers, and your comments will help us improve. We understand that the seating arrangement can impact the overall experience, and we’re sorry to hear that it led to discomfort during your flight. We will review our seating procedures to ensure a more enjoyable experience for all passengers in the future. While we’re glad to hear that the flight can be a great experience for first-time helicopter passengers, we aim to provide exceptional experiences for everyone, regardless of their prior helicopter experiences. Your feedback is invaluable, and we’ll use it to enhance our service. Thank you for your honest review.
sofiyya fromAustralia wrote on 07 November 2024
Extremely Frustrating Experience & Bad Comm
I had a very disappointing experience with this operator. I arrived at the airport expecting a helicopter & ski plane flight as booked, only to be told that I would be flying in a ski plane instead. They insisted the route was the same and kept emphasizing that I had paid a lower price, which felt dismissive and frustrating. They explained that the switch was due to a lack of passengers for the helicopter, which seemed like an unreasonable reason for changing my flight, especially since I had tried to book the experience online earlier for my friend (another one slot), and it showed that the slots were fully booked. Naturally, I assumed there were enough passengers to proceed with the helicopter as planned. Again, they did not address this concern and issue. So, I rescheduled for the next day after a staff member assured me that a confirmed helicopter and ski plane flight was scheduled for 10:30 am—though they warned that it would still depend on the weather. However, the following day, I received an email saying only the helicopter would be flying due to poor weather. I couldn’t understand how the helicopter could fly in those conditions but the ski plane couldn’t—it just didn’t make sense. Since I had paid for a combo experience and felt that the operator was not delivering on what was promised, I cancelled my booking due to bad weather and request a refund. Overall, this experience felt confusing and inconsistent (somewhat scam). Clear communication and a smoother refund process would go a long way in making customers feel valued.
From 45 min Helicopter & Ski Plane Flight + Glacier Landing - Ultimate Alpine Combo - INFLITE Mount Cook
We're sorry to hear about your frustration and disappointment with your experience. We always aim to provide clear communication and the best possible experience, so we appreciate your feedback. To clarify, our ski plane and helicopter have different weather restrictions, primarily due to wind conditions and landing requirements. The ski plane needs quite specific weather and snow conditions to land safely, whereas the helicopter has more flexibility in varying conditions. This is why one aircraft may be able to operate while the other cannot. Additionally, we do operate with minimum numbers in mind, as we are conscious of sustainability and aim to reduce unnecessary environmental impact where possible. We understand this may have been frustrating, and we apologize if our communication around this wasn’t clear. We appreciate your feedback and will review how we can improve our processes to ensure a smoother experience for our customers.
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grit1997 fromChina 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。