Mt Cook Glacier Explorer Tour from Queenstown - Full Day
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August 2026
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What you can expect
Embark on an unforgettable full day adventure from Queenstown to Aoraki Mount Cook. Travel in a small, premium group through breathtaking landscapes, including Central Otago’s wine regions, the dramatic Lindis Pass, and the brilliant blue waters of Lake Pukaki. Upon arrival at Mt Cook, check in for your Glacier Explorers experience, where a guided alpine walk leads you to the Tasman Glacial Lake. Board a specially designed boat for a one hour journey among towering icebergs, getting up close to the massive terminal face of the Tasman Glacier while learning about this ever-changing natural wonder.
After your thrilling glacial adventure, enjoy free time in Mt Cook Village before beginning the scenic return to Queenstown. With expert guides, a luxury touring van, and plenty of stunning stops along the way, this 12 hour tour offers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience New Zealand’s most iconic alpine landscapes.
What you need to know
- Take a one day tour from Queenstown to Mt Cook in a premium Mercedes Sprinter
- Scenic stops in Cromwell, Lindis, Omarama, and more
- Experience a unique boat trip on Tasman Glacial Lake
- Please note this tour cannot operate over the winter months and is only available from November – May
- This tour departs at 7:30AM from Queenstown, returning at 7:30PM
- The full day trip takes approximately 12 hours from Queenstown
- This experience includes a pickup from select Queenstown hotels and the main bus stop routes in Queenstown town centre and along Frankton Road
- The tour provider pick ups from select Queenstown hotels and the main bus stop routes in Queenstown town centre and along Frankton Road
- Upon booking, please advise your preferred pick up location
- An extra warm layer of clothing
- Camera
- Sunblock & sunglasses
- Wet weather gear
- Suitable walking shoes
- As this is a weather-dependent tour, if there is a risk of adverse weather conditions that will impact the operation of the tour, you will be contacted the day prior to your trip to explore alternative options
- The Glacier tour is subject to availability
- Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no-shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
