Most-reviewed trip
Tasman Glacier Landings
Eight flights, side by side on price and length. Starting prices run from $280 to $558; one lists pickup.
Tasman Glacier landing trips on this page run from $280 to $558 per person, from a 45-minute ski plane and helicopter combo to three-hour heli hikes. Eight options depart from Mount Cook Airport, Glentanner Park, or Bowen Drive. All flights are weather dependent, so conditions on the day decide whether a glacier landing goes ahead.
Mountains High, 40-Minute Flight
40 minutes · The Helicopter Line
from $409.68 per person Check availability →
Tasman Glacier And National Park
40 minutes · Southern Lakes Helicopters
from $373 per person Check availability →
Glacier Highlights Ski Plane
45 minutes · Mount Cook Ski Planes and Helicopters
from $401.73 per person Check availability →
Tasman Glacier Helicopter, 40 Minutes
40 minutes · Glacier Helicopters
from $373 per person Check availability →
Grand Glacier Experience, 50 Minutes
50 minutes · Glacier Helicopters
from $468.61 per person Check availability →Common Questions
How Much Do Tasman Glacier Landing Flights Cost?
Prices run from $280 per person for the 45-minute Ski Plane and Helicopter Combo to $558 per person for the two three-hour heli hikes. The 40-minute helicopter options start at $373, the Glacier Highlights Ski Plane starts at $401.73, and the 50-minute Grand Glacier Experience starts at $468.61. All prices are per person.
How Long Are The Flights?
Flight-only trips are listed at 40 to 50 minutes: the Ski Plane and Helicopter Combo and the Glacier Highlights Ski Plane each at 45 minutes, Mountains High and the two Tasman Glacier helicopter flights at 40 minutes, and the Grand Glacier Experience at 50 minutes. The two heli hikes last about three hours each. The Guided 3-Hour Glacier Hike includes 15 minutes of helicopter time each way and up to two hours on the glacier.
What Is Included And What Should I Check?
All eight trips include free cancellation and a glacier landing, though weather on the day decides if a landing goes ahead. The Heli Hike is the only trip that includes hotel pickup. Weight limits are stated as 150 kg on Mountains High and the Heli Hike and 200 kg on the Grand Glacier Experience, and no other trip states one.
How Do I Choose Between The Flights?
For the lowest price and a mix of two aircraft, the 45-minute Ski Plane and Helicopter Combo starts at $280. For time standing on the snow, the Glacier Highlights Ski Plane lists 10 to 15 minutes on the snow with a 5 rating from 21 reviews, while Mountains High lists 5 to 10 minutes on the snow and a 4.8 rating from 61 reviews. For more time on the glacier, the two heli hikes each run about three hours, and the Heli Hike adds hotel pickup and a 4.8 rating from 270 reviews.
Compare The Eight Flights Side By Side
| Tour | Length | From | Rating | Pickup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ski Plane and Helicopter Combo | 45 minutes | $280 per person | ★ 4.7 (380) | Not listed |
| Guided 3-Hour Glacier Hike | 3 hours | $558 per person | ★ 4.9 (347) | Not listed |
| Heli Hike, Hotel Pickup | 3 hours | $558 per person | ★ 4.8 (270) | Included |
| Mountains High, 40-Minute Flight | 40 minutes | $409.68 per person | ★ 4.8 (61) | Not listed |
| Tasman Glacier and National Park | 40 minutes | $373 per person | ★ 4.7 (22) | Not included |
| Glacier Highlights Ski Plane | 45 minutes | $401.73 per person | ★ 5.0 (21) | Not listed |
| Tasman Glacier Helicopter, 40 Minutes | 40 minutes | $373 per person | 13 reviews | Not included |
| Grand Glacier Experience, 50 Minutes | 50 minutes | $468.61 per person | 2 reviews | Not listed |
