Christchurch: Mt Cook Full-Day Private Tour via Lake Tekapo
ID: GYG960977-1494833
Category:
Country: New Zealand
Duration:
13:00 hours
Description
Discover the Māori significance of Aoraki/Mount Cook on a private full-day tour from Christchurch. Explore the Tasman Glacier, New Zealand's largest glacier, and its ice caves.
Take a private tour from Christchurch to Mount Cook, New Zealand's tallest peak. Explore the Māori significance of Aoraki/Mount Cook, the Tasman Glacier, and the unique flora and fauna of the area.
Start your tour with pickup from your hotel in Christchurch. Make your way to Mount Cook, stopping at the towns of Geraldine and Fairlie along the way.
See the stunning Lake Tekapo and Lake Pukaki, and learn about the significance of Aoraki/Mount Cook to the Māori people. Stop at the Tasman Glacier, New Zealand's largest glacier, and the Hooker Valley Track.
Visit the Mount Cook Village, and take a scenic helicopter flight over the area. Stop at a lavender farm and see the beautiful lakes of Lake Tekapo and Lake Pukaki. Finally, return to Christchurch and be dropped off at your hotel.
Highlights
- Discover the Māori significance of Aoraki/Mount Cook, New Zealand's tallest peak
- Explore the Tasman Glacier, New Zealand's largest glacier, and its ice caves
- Enjoy a panoramic helicopter flight over the Southern Alps (optional)
- Visit the beautiful Lake Tekapo and Lake Pukaki and a lavender farm
- Learn about the history of mountaineering in the region
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a jacket for cooler temperatures.
Bring your camera for stunning photo opportunities.
Consider bringing snacks and water for the journey.
Be prepared for varying weather conditions in the mountain areas.
Helicopter flights over the glaciers are available at an additional cost.
The tour involves moderate walking, so a reasonable level of fitness is required.
INCLUDED
- Private transportation in a comfortable vehicle
- Specalized Live tour Guide
- Professional Driver
- Meet & Greet
- Adventures Activity-Hiking/Trekking
- Stops at scenic viewpoints for photography
- Visit to a lavender farm
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
