Mount Cook Lake Tekapo & Tasman Glacier Private Tour | 13 hours

14 Reviews | Christchurch
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • National Park fees
  • Bottled water
  • Professional guide.
  • Hotel Pick up and Drop Off.
  • Private tour (i.e. only for one party)
  • Approximately 3 hrs of free time in Mount Cook National park.
  • Transport by air-conditioned late model Mercedes Benz vans.
  • Lunch (POA)

Overview

Enjoy a private day tour to Aoraki/Mount Cook - the tallest mountain in New Zealand. Visit the picturesque town of Lake Tekapo, admire stunning alpine views from Lake Pukaki, and enjoy a delicious lunch at the Hermitage Hotel. Tours Highlights: • Enjoy a day trip from Christchurch to discover incredible glaciers, lakes and rivers • Sample award-winning cheese at a local cheese factory in Geraldine • Visit the iconic Church of Good Shepherd and Bronze Sheepdog Statue in Lake Tekapo • Admire Lake Pukaki, the largest lake in Mackenzie region, and stunning alpine scenery • Savor a delicious lunch with spectacular views at the Hermitage Hotel • Explore one of the many alpine walks in Mount Cook National Park

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Itinerary

  • Christchurch

    Pickup from your accommodation or preferred location at 7am.

    5 minutes

  • Lake Tekapo

    Visit captivatingly turquoise Lake Tekapo.

    20 minutes

  • N/A

    Set at the heart of the Canterbury region at the foot of the Southern Alps, Geraldine is the gateway to the lakes in the central Mackenzie Basin and the beginning of the Starlight Highway to Tekapo's world renowned UNESCO Aoraki McKenzie International Dark Sky Reserve. Geraldine is the perfect place to stop for refreshments and break your journey.

    20 minutes

  • Lake Pukaki

    Lake Pukaki is a shimmering blue jewel set into a grand alpine playground - an iconic New Zealand landscape of high mountain peaks, glacier fed alpine lakes and golden tussocks stretched beneath an endless sky. Sir Peter Jackson chose this part of the Southern Alps - the main divide stretching north-south the length of New Zealand's South Island - as the setting for ‘Lake-town’ in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.

    20 minutes

  • Aoraki/Mt. Cook

    Arrive at Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park where you can savor a scrumptious lunch at Hermitage Hotel and explore Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre.

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • Blue Lakes and Tasman Glacier walks

    At around 27 km long, the Tasman Glacier is the longest glacier in New Zealand. This hike require moderate fitness and is approximately a 60 min return hike. There are good views of the Tasman Glacier, Terminal Lake, Icebergs and Aoraki Mt Cook from the lookout and the most popular hike in the national park. Instead of hike, if you would like to take a secnic flight that can be arranged. Clients who wish to do different hike or activity transportation for that can be arranged. Please specify at the time of booking.

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • The Church of the Good Shepherd

    Situated on the shores of Lake Takapō amongst the natural beauty of the lake and the mountains, the Church of the Good Shepherd was built to the glory of God and as a memorial to the pioneers of the Mackenzie Country.

    20 minutes

  • Christchurch

    Drop off at your at your accommodation or preferred location at around 8pm.

    5 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
  • A small amount of walking is involved.
  • Lunch (POA).

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  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

4.9

14 reviews

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Trips into the South Island Mountain Ranges.

Published on Feb, 2022

I should start by being clear, this trip was the second we experienced with NZSI this week. The first was a day trip to Arthurs Pass taking the optional train ride out and using their transport to return. In both case we were picked up and dropped off at our accommodation. First of all I should mention our guide/driver Anuj. He was very pleasant, mannerly, considerate, punctual and professional. The vehicles used were both modern, comfortable and well maintained. When we were picked up we were provided with a face mask, hand sanitizer, wet wipes and some candies. I could really write a great deal of both experiences but I really want to keep your attention. Anuj kept us occupied with his incredible knowledge of the towns and sights and stopped regularly for photo stops and the occasional breaks for coffees, lunches and shopping. There was never any pressure to hurry. I would definitely recommend this company and I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again.

Post Covid Treat!

Published on Jun, 2020

Our guide Anusj was amazing! Polite, friendly and knowledgeable. We had amazing weather and the change in lunch venue was also perfect. Highly recommend.

WOW!!!

Published on Mar, 2020

Excellent tour with views that are absolutely spectacular. Long day with a delicious lunch included! If you are traveling to Christchurch, be sure to book this fantastic tour!!

Awesome tour

Published on Dec, 2019

Despite the fact that when we arrived at Mt Cook it was cloudy and pouring, we had an awesome time. As we couldn't go on the 45 minute hike due to the weather, Anujk stopped at other viewing points/ outlooks and even a lavender field. Awesome guide - really knowledgeable and made sure to tailor the tour to our liking.

Great day around the mountains and lakes

Published on Nov, 2019

Anuijk was our guide and was very accommodating to our requests to maximise walking time at Aoroka/Mount Cook and not visit the cheese factory at Geraldine. He was also able to give us advice about the trails which added to our online gained information. This gave us ample time to walk the trail up the Hooker Valley. The weather across the Canterbury Plain was wet but much improved around the lakes and mountains and we were able to stop at good viewpoints. We had many interesting discussions about NZ, UK and India and there were copious supplies of drinks and snacks. The good buffet at the Hermitage Hotel was all arranged with great seats in front of the picture windows looking out to the mountains. It was a long (0730-2100) but very worthwhile day out. Highly recommended.

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