Flights & Tours

"10/10. Flying in on the ski plane was brilliant and then flying out on the helicopter was absolutely brilliant! Each with their amazing benefits. The views were indescribable and the way we could get so close to the mountains was fantastic!" - Megan

Aoraki/Mt Cook Experiences

Take flight on one of our Mount Cook helicopter tours or ski plane trips over the scenic Southern Alps and stunning Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. View some of New Zealand’s most iconic geographical features, like the Franz Josef Glacier, Fox Glacier, and Tasman Glacier, the longest in the country.

You’ll never forget the lush greens of the vegetation beneath you, or the icy blue of the impressive glaciers. Reserve your choice of helicopter or ski plane to circumnavigate Mount Cook, touch down on the glaciers for a picnic lunch, ski the Tasman Glacier, skydive over the Franz Josef Glacier, or just enjoy some New Zealand sightseeing. We can’t wait to show you all that the region has to offer.

INFLITE is proudly Qualmark Gold – recognised by Tourism New Zealand as being amongst the very best operators in New Zealand.

Aerial view of mt cook covered with snow

Ski planes flying over Mt Cook

2 ski planes flying over Mt Cook in New Zealand

Ski planes lands on mt cook in New Zealand

Helicopter with the pilot flying over Mt Cook

Mt cook ski planes landing on glacier

2 people walking in snow in Mt Cook

WORLD EXCLUSIVE
MOST POPULAR EXPERIENCE
BUCKET LIST ITEM

Ultimate Alpine Experience

NZ$499

Fly in a ski plane and a helicopter to enjoy an unforgettable experience of Aoraki/Mount Cook! One aircraft will take you for your Tasman Glacier landing and an alternative aircraft will be your return flight back to the airport.

45 minutes

Includes a glacier landing

45 minutes

Glacier Highlights

Explore the peaks and valley of the Tasman Glacier during this scenic flight. Book now to reserve your spot aboard a ski plane or helicopter.

INCLUDES MOUNTAIN LANDING

25 minutes

Tasman Taster

Experience this 25-minute helicopter experience through the Aoraki Mt Cook National Park. This scenic flight up the Tasman Valley includes an alpine landing amongst the peaks of the Southern Alps.

Includes a glacier landing

55 Minutes

The Grand Circle

The ultimate way to see the Southern Alps. Traverse the Main Divide, to the West Coast and view the breath-taking landscape of the Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glacier, among other features.

45 minutes

Aerial Explorer

Scenic Flight Aoraki/Mount Cook: Unforgettable Southern Alps Views

Experience the breathtaking Southern Alps with a 25-minute scenic flight from Aoraki Mount Cook Airport. Just 5 minutes from Mount Cook Village, this highlights stunning views of snow-capped peaks, glacial valleys, and Mount Cook. Perfect for visitors seeking unforgettable New Zealand landscapes.

Includes a glacier landing

90 minutes

Exclusive Picnic Amongst The Peaks Experience | Helicopter

Experience a once in a lifetime Picnic Amongst the Peaks of Aoraki/Mt Cook. This flight option gives you the chance to jump aboard a private helicopter to land on the famous Tasman Glacier, and enjoy an exclusive picnic lunch on the snow!

Includes a glacier landing

90 minutes

Exclusive Picnic Amongst The Peaks Experience | Ski Plane

Experience a once in a lifetime Picnic Amongst the Peaks of Aoraki/Mt Cook. This flight option gives you the chance to jump aboard a private Ski Plane to land on the famous Tasman Glacier for an exclusive lunch on the snow!

45 minutes

Skydive and Ultimate Alpine Experience Combo

Helicopter, ski plane and freefall your way around the Southern Alps of New Zealand – the perfect combination of adrenaline and picturesque scenery.

3 Hour Guided Heli-Hike

NZ$799 per Person

The Adventurer: Tasman Glacier Heli Hike

Tasman Glacier Heli-hike Mount Cook

Combine the excitement of walking on New Zealand’s biggest glacier with the thrill of breathtaking scenic helicopter fly-bys of New Zealand’s largest mountain, Aoraki/Mt Cook. You will fly in to your drop off point on a remote part of the glacier.

Guided Ice-Climbing Experience

NZ$4599 per up to 5 pax

The Cool Climber: Tasman Glacier Ice Climbing

Feeling adventurous? Come ice climbing in New Zealand’s big alpine environment!

A thrilling scenic helicopter flight takes you up the Tasman Valley, where you’ll receive personalised ice climbing instruction to master basic crampon and ice axe techniques in the best ice climbing locations.

Now In Season
July - September

6 hours

Ski The Tasman

Enjoy complete immersion in the Southern Alps, exploring the incredible ice formations of the Tasman Glacier as you ski down New Zealand’s longest glacier, transported by the only Ski Plane operator in the Southern Hemisphere.

Intro into backcountry skiing
Unique NZ Skiing adventure for a range of abilities and ages 10+
Explore the Tasman Glacier
Bucket List Item
Lunch included

From NZ$925 per Person

Mt.Cook Tour & Heli-Hike

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.

From NZ$960 per Exclusive Group

Alps to Ocean

Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail Overview

The Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail is New Zealand’s longest cycle trail that serves up epic vistas on its way from the foot of the Southern Alps all the way to the Pacific Ocean.

13,000ft Skydive with Skydive Mt.Cook

Take the jump! On this 13,000ft dive, you enjoy a 10-minute scenic flight, up to 45 seconds of free-fall, and 3-5 minutes under the parachute.

10,000ft Skydive with Skydive Mt.Cook

Take the jump! On this 10,000ft dive, you enjoy a 10-minute scenic flight, up to 30 seconds of free-fall, and 3-5 minutes under the parachute.

From NZ$529 per Person

16,500ft Skydive with Skydive Mt.Cook

Take the jump! On this 16,500ft dive, you enjoy a 10-minute scenic flight, up to 70 seconds of free-fall, and 3-5 minutes under the parachute.