While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, we at Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey and the little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles, complementary refreshments and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember.
Mt Cook Tour & Heli Hike Combo, this small group, fully-guided day trip combines all of the key highlights of Mt Cook with an incredible Heli Hike on Tasman Glacier including two scenic helicopter flights. Led by our famously passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge, and run in modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety.
Posted By : Josephine_T
The most important thing I wanna to do is Heli hike on glacier, I booked in very advanced. But just before few days, they told me the heli hike fully booked and need swap to other activities ( but not due to the weather problems). I’m shocked and disappointed for that.
The tour keep going, just cancel the heli hike. FYI, then I swap to helicopter and landing ( without hike). They tried very hard to reorganise, I felt very thankful about that. And, The tour was good, the guide super nice and very informative and knowledgeable, really learnt a lot. But, the tour ultimately didn’t go to the Mt cook village & in the fruit Orchard, little disappointed. However, all the staff and the plan is very smooth. For what happened during the tour time was very good. I would said super worth for it. Just something different with what the tour page said.
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Posted On : 2023-12-29 22:30:59 
Posted By : 435knicks
Our flight was cancelled due to poor weather but we were immediately refunded and had the choice to skip the tour or modify it to hike around the base of mount cook. We chose to do the hike.
Overall a great trip! Our Tour guide, Tammy, did a fantastic job of telling us about the local area and keeping us comfortable and entertained as we drove to/from our destination.
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Posted On : 2023-12-29 12:34:03 
Posted By : Jenny_W
Helihike was fantastic, guide (Ryan) was excellent. One of the stand out experiences of my trip here.
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Posted On : 2023-12-17 14:54:23
Posted By : E543APchristopherg
The heli hike was spectacular, our bus driver made the kilometres pass by with his fun commentary and light hearted humour
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Posted On : 2023-11-18 21:32:20
Posted By : matthewdG994HC
An absolutely incredible experience. Every moment was so serene and breathtaking, from soaking in the sights in a helicopter (I mean, c’mon!!!) to walking through an ice cave and drinking the purest water I could imagine tasting.
Our guide, Jakey, provided such an enjoyable experience while teaching us quite a bit about the glaciers we were standing on and mountains all around us.
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Posted On : 2023-11-13 22:16:03
Posted By : Louisa B
Our tour guide for the day was Colin. He was friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable. He went above and beyond to make sure we got to do our heli hike part of the tour. Due to the weather changing there was some doubt as to whether or not the hike would go ahead. It did luckily and the views afforded and overall experience were nothing short of spectacular. Add it to your list of things to do, you won’t be disappointed!
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Posted On : 2023-10-27 07:23:30
Posted By : Daniel_G
This experience was undoubtedly the crown gem of my time in New Zealand. I cannot overstate how much I recommend the operators to anyone interested in exploring Aoraki Mt. Cook and/or the Tasman Glacier.
My positive experiences began well before I even set foot on the bus in Queenstown, with Matlida doing a fantastic job explaining what to expect, where I should be, and other guidance for the experience. The day before departure, she notified me that there was a good chance that weather would scrub helo activities near the glacier and spelled out the options for alternative itineraries and ways to refund the flight portion of the trip. I did -- and still do -- appreciate her sincerity and professionalism.
However, it turns out that weather forecasts on the South Island are something of an art more than a science. The weather on the day of the flight was perfect. Collin, the charming bus driver who shuttled our crew up from Queenstown, communicated to me and one other helihike participant updates on the weather while en route, in between explaining the history and trivia of the stunning scenic vistas we were traversing. I don't know if I expected a bus ride to be a huge plus to a day spent hiking on a glacier, but it certainly was!
Likewise, the staff conducting Aoraki Mount Cook helihikes were very professional, and their dedication to safety was evident from the moment I arrived. We received briefings on navigating the glacier itself and how to behave around the helicopters that would ferry us to and from the Tasman Glacier. There were ample amounts of gear for us, as well. Windproof layers, down jackets, good boots, thick wool socks, waterproof bags, crampons, and more were ready for us to use. The operations at the airport were smooth, professional, and speedy.
Now, the hike itself. I find myself struggling to describe what a unique, incredible, astounding experience it was. The magnitude and scale of the living mountains are hard to encapsulate. The sounds of the glacier, the waterfalls, the icefalls, and the rock slides punctuated the air between the whispered "wows" from the participants. Ryan, our guide that day, deftly led us across the glacier to a series of caves and undulations in the ice that we could explore. It was stunning, and I still find myself flipping through the photos I took that day.
I wholeheartedly recommend this trip to anyone up for a great adventure in New Zealand. Just remember, the mountain and weather heed no plans from man. Be ready to be flexible and be gracious if the mountain allows you to traverse its wilds. A canceled flight or hike does not mean your experience was ruined; it means someone genuinely cares about your well-being and respects the raw power of this untamed yet beautiful, corner of the world.
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Posted On : 2023-10-25 18:34:37
Posted By : Marcus_F
The whole trip was wonderful and unforgettable. Stunning views especially frlm the helicopter. I hadn't realised that appropriate clothing, gloves and boots were provided so that was good for those that needed. I dropped one star simply because we had less time actually walking on the glacier that I'd anticipated (about 1.5 hours) We wore crampons which was a first for me! But a fab trip and great tour leader.
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Posted On : 2023-10-13 14:18:42
Posted By : Hello2219
The guide was awesome and shared tons of interesting factoids about the various locations. The route also meant that there was many opportunities to snap great pics too. Finally, although the weather meant that certain activities were out of bounds, the guide made great effort to provide us with safe alternatives. The guide was also personable and put in genuine effort to ensure that the entire journey was comfortable and memorable.
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Posted On : 2023-08-02 03:53:22
Posted By : princessinme1
Stunning scenery, a landscape that appears untouched, friendly people, an amazing and comedic driver, Pete who made the day memorable, and a knowledgeable and caring guide, Rich that kept us safe.
Highly recommend this unique experience. Worth the money!
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Posted On : 2023-07-29 17:36:26
