An unique adventure combining a scenic flight, a helicopter flight and a glacier trekking - The trip was a very well-organized activity delivered by both True South Flights (the scenic flight by a small plane to Aoraki) as well as by Alpine Guides (the helicopter flight to the Tasman Glacier and the glacier trekking). It took about 56 min to get from Queenstown Airport to Aoraki and 49 min from Aoraki to Queenstown. The view of mountain peaks covered with snow, especially during the return journey, was truly breathtaking! Our pilot was driving the plane in a safe and confident manner, and provided us with lots of interesting information regarding the local geography and venues we saw during our flight. At Aoraki base we very supplied with boots suitable for glacier trekking. A short helicopter flight was an unique opportunity to see the Tasman Glacier's forehead and dramatic changes to the local landscape caused by a rapidly melting ice. Before we started our trekking we were given crampons and taught how to use them properly. The glacier trekking was a great chance to learn about glacier geomorphology (caves, crevasses, holes). Since the trip time did not exceed 6 hours (7 hours with a shuttle bus transfer from your accommodation) I would recommend this activity to all travellers who would like to see a lot, but do not have too much time to spend one day on driving from Queenstown to the Tasman Glacier and back. This heli-hike adventure by Alpine Guides combined with a scenic flight by True South Flights left fabulous memories in my mind and was a very good idea for enriching my ski holiday in Queenstown.

Heli - hike Tasman Glacier - The heli - hike was fantastic, a magical experience that we will never forget. The day was so special, enhanced by the very friendly staff, starting with the staff at the office, the young guy who guided to the plane, the pilot Luke, and Pablo and Andy at the glacier. Overall a wonderful day, full of fun and laughter.

Unreal experience , a must do activity ! - Unreal experience , the view and the hike was amazing. The tour guide ( Kerry or terry ) i think his name was very friendly and helpful towards our group.

Amazing experience with True South Flight! - I just wanted to give a big shoutout to the True South Flight crew! They were absolutely fantastic! Belinda was so helpful and took the time to understand our preferences. She managed to book us a flight to Queenstown, and then she even arranged for us to go on the incredible Heli Hike at Mt Cook! It was an experience of a lifetime. And let’s not forget about our captain, Luke. The whole flight was so smooth and the views from the plane were breathtaking. Luke was also incredibly knowledgeable about the area and shared all sorts of interesting information with us. That made our tour even more special. If you’re ever in New Zealand and looking for an amazing flight experience, I highly recommend True South Flight. They’re truly a top-notch team!

- Incredible and very well organized! Everything was so beautiful! The staff was also very nice — from the pilot to the team at base camp and the glacier guide, everyone was kind.

I did the Tasman Glacier... - I did the Tasman Glacier heli hike and it was truly one of the greatest experiences of my life! The views from the helicopter rides, stomping on the glacier with crampons and crawling through ice caves made for an unreal day. The pilot, Luke, was super friendly and made for such a smooth flight that I nearly fell asleep both ways! Our guide on the glacier, Scott, was also just fantastic - enthusiastic, passionate and helped everyone break the ice (pun intended) and be friends. Super expensive but worth every dollar - don’t think twice!

Great day out - What a great day! Very well organised- special thanks to Deborah, Andrew, our pilot Luke and our very patient Bristolian tour guide Matt!!

A Must in Mt. Cook - Helihike is an amazing experience. We are able to see the Glacier from height and also really have a nice walk over the Glacier! It is also interesting to have pilot Lily who picked you up from hotel and fly with you on plane. Glacier Walk guide Kenri brought us a joyful and special Glacier Walk experience!

Highlight of our Trip! - Our trip with True South Flights was an incredible experience that really allowed us to explore and honor the beauty of the south island. Our pilot, Luke, was excellent - professional, knowledgeable, and very skilled. The flight was breathtaking and he offered a lot of information about the area, including places to visit and some history of its development. We appreciated the many photo opportunities from the plane and felt very safe and comfortable for the entirety of the flight. The flight & glacier hike were very well organized and communication was excellent throughout. Tasman Glacier is an incredible sight and is also an absolute must-see when visiting New Zealand. Looking forward to our next trip and next flight!

Amazing - book with True South! - Such a smooth trip & a perfect day -thanks Andrew Wallace! Awesome communication before & during the tour. Great commentary so we knew what we were flying over. Approx 1 hour from The Remarkables airstrip to Mt Cook then a small wait while we checked in, got our boots & then on the helicopter for the Tasman Glavier landing. Awesome walking around the glacier & even into 2 ice caves. And then helicopter back and then another flight back to Queenstown. Great views of Mt Cook and the glacier. What a perfect day!