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Mount Cook Private Tour: Explore Tasman Glacier and Lake Tekapo
4.9
14 Ratings
Christchurch
Discover Mount Cook’s alpine beauty, explore Tasman Glacier, and visit Lake Tekapo. Enjoy award-winning cheese and a scenic lunch at Hermitage Hotel.
Discover Mount Cook’s alpine beauty, explore Tasman Glacier, and visit Lake Tekapo. Enjoy award-winning cheese and a scenic lunch at Hermitage Hotel.
Duration:
13 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Christchurch - Pickup from your accommodation or preferred location at 7am.
- Lake Tekapo - Visit captivatingly turquoise Lake Tekapo.
- Geraldine - 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…
- Christchurch - Pickup from your accommodation or preferred location at 7am.
- Lake Tekapo - Visit captivatingly turquoise Lake Tekapo.
- Geraldine - 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Christchurch - Drop off at your at your accommodation or preferred location at around 8pm.
What's Included
- National Park fees included.
- Complimentary bottled water.
- Expertise of a professional guide.
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Exclusive private tour experience.
- Enjoy 3 hours of leisure at Mount Cook National Park.
- Travel in comfort with air-conditioned Mercedes Benz vans.
- National Park fees included.
- Complimentary bottled water.
- Expertise of a professional guide.
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Exclusive private tour experience.
- Enjoy 3 hours of leisure at Mount Cook National Park.
- Travel in comfort with air-conditioned Mercedes Benz vans.
What's Not Included
- Lunch (POA)
- Lunch (POA)
Additional Information
Embark on a private tour to Aoraki/Mount Cook, the highest peak in New Zealand. Explore the scenic town of Lake Tekapo, take in breathtaking alpine views from Lake Pukaki, and feast on a delectable lunch at the Hermitage Hotel.
Tour Highlights:
• Set off on a day journey from Christchurch and explore splendid glaciers, lakes and rivers
• Get a taste of…
Embark on a private tour to Aoraki/Mount Cook, the highest peak in New Zealand. Explore the scenic town of Lake Tekapo, take in breathtaking alpine views from Lake Pukaki, and feast on a delectable lunch at the Hermitage Hotel.
Tour Highlights:
• Set off on a day journey from Christchurch and explore splendid glaciers, lakes and rivers
• Get a taste of award-winning cheese at a local cheese factory in Geraldine
• Pay a visit to the famous Church of Good Shepherd and Bronze Sheepdog Statue in Lake Tekapo
• Appreciate Lake Pukaki, the biggest lake in the Mackenzie region, and its mesmerizing alpine scenery
• Delight in a mouthwatering lunch amid incredible views at the Hermitage Hotel
• Roam around the alpine walks in Mount Cook National Park
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- A small amount of walking is involved.
- Lunch (POA).
Location
Christchurch
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(14 Ratings)
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Dannyc3410
Feb 24, 2022
Trips into the South Island Mountain Ranges. - 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.
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Rachel_h
Jun 6, 2020
Post Covid Treat! - Our guide Anusj was amazing! Polite, friendly and knowledgeable. We had amazing weather and the change in lunch venue was also perfect. Highly recommend.
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Donnadanish
Mar 6, 2020
WOW!!! - 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!!
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Rose_a
Dec 4, 2019
Awesome tour - 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.
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379janew
Nov 30, 2019
Great day around the mountains and lakes - 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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Cathdcfc
Aug 14, 2019
Wonderful tour with wonderful guide - This was a brilliant day and would thoroughly recommend this tour. Prior to the the day of the tour, the communication from the company was very good confirming details and providing updates on the weather. On the day of the tour, the pick up was on time and we were provided with a selection on snacks (biscuits, crisps, nuts) and tea and coffee throughout the day.
The guide/ driver was informative and helpful throughout the day. The scenery at the Lakes and Mount Cook was stunning (even in thick snow) and we also had extra stops a long the way. The guide/ driver also happy to take photographs and ensure the group maximised their time at each place.
The lunch was very good and one of the best buffets ( not usually a fan) I have been to. High quality food and a good selection of hot and cold options
Really excellent day
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Mary
Jun 24, 2019
Incredible day that featured beautiful views, a delicious lunch and an incredible tour guide - My daughter and I had the pleasure of doing this full day tour, with our tour guide Anuj. First, the booking process was great with Parul giving prompt responses to questions I asked. Anuj, was a pleasure to be with the whole day, from the moment he picked us up, from the moment he dropped us off at the end of the day. He was incredibly informative and taught us not only about the places we were seeing but also general information about New Zealand. He catered to us in that he realized what we wanted to spend more time on and waited patiently until we were finished. The buffet lunch was delicious and plentiful. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to see some incredible sights, and some nice hiking with an exceptional tour guide. Thank you once again to NZSI for the wonderful New Zealand welcome.
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Jftowers
Jun 9, 2019
Educational and Breathtaking - At 7am Anujk, our guide, picked us up. Unlimited snacks and refreshments on the way, including hot drinks. Anujk had incredible knowledge about New Zealand’s history and geography that kept us occupied for the two hours to Geraldine, honestly could travel the whole of New Zealand with this guy, nothing he doesn’t know. Wine, cheese, jams, earthquake history, glaciers, restaurants, mountains, cities, local flora and fauna, he had interesting facts and figures about all of it. He’s also one of the most polite and accommodating guides I’ve ever encountered, and his car was immaculate. In Geraldine we stopped for the loo, and to sample some cheese from the local factory along with some Barker’s condiments. Both were excellent, bought some of both. Stopped at a couple of nice viewpoints on the drive to Tekapo, and by the lake itself next to the church. Incredibly picturesque, the lake was stunningly blue.
After this we drove on to Lake ?Pukaki for a viewpoint and then Mt Cook Village, where we had an excellent all you can eat buffet lunch in the Hermitage Hotel. I can’t overstate how pleasant this was, a real Grand Budapest Hotel vibe with the great service, stunning backdrop and over 100 years of history. This was hammered home in the alpine museum, which especially focussed on Sir Edmund Hillary, and Anujk had already bought us tickets for. After this went on a walk to the Tasman glacier viewpoint just the southeast of mount Wakefield, which stands in front of Mt Cook. V easy and only took 30 minutes. Spent another 30 at the top as views are excellent, also some v impressive alpine parrots which were surprisingly social. After this we headed straight back to Christchurch. Anujk offered to stop but there was no need, and even dropped us off at a restaurant he recommended for dinner. Great day, worth every penny and the time.
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Samuel
Mar 22, 2019
Awesome day - Amazing scenery, particularly at Mt. Cook National Park. Our guide was outstanding. He was very accommodating about stopping for photos and making sure our day was great. It was a long but very enjoyable day in a nicely furnished van. Our guide also provided snacks and beverages.
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Katyhining3
Feb 4, 2019
Had a great time with Parul! - Highly recommend doing this trip! Parul is very knowledgeable and caters the trip to his passengers. The sights were unforgettable, and it was a very well organized trip.
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