Aoraki/Mount Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Tour


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 buffet 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 buffet lunch with spectacular views at the Hermitage Hotel 
  • Explore one of the many alpine walks in Mount Cook National Park

THIS IS A PRIVATE TOUR (i.e. ONLY FOR ONE PARTY)

Mt Cook & Lake Tekapo Day Tour Including lunch – Duration 12 hours (Tour Start Time: 8am)

$800 for upto 6 people

$1200 for upto 7 - 11 people

Lunch at Hermitage Hotel extra $35 adult & $20 children (upto 13 years)

Secnic Flight with snow Landing (25 min) $299 adult & $255 children (4 to 12 years) infant free (0 to 3 years)

Secnic Flight with snow Landing (35 min) $399 adult & $339 children (4 to 12 years) infant free (0 to 3 years)

TOUR DESCRIPTION:

Experience dramatic glacier lakes, snow-capped mountains, and beautiful alpine walks on a private day trip from Christchurch. Home to Southern Alps, Aoraki/Mount Cook is the highest mountain in New Zealand at a height of 3724 meters.

After pick-up from your hotel, journey to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, located a 4 hours' drive though spectacular and breathtaking landscapes. Stretch your legs at the historic town of Geraldine and treat your taste buds at an artisan cheese shop, or browse for Merino and Alpaca fleece clothing. Visit the heart of Mackenzie Country, the captivatingly turquoise Lake Tekapo, the iconic Church of Good Shepherd, and the well-recognized statue of Sheepdog. Travel through Lake Pukaki and admire stunning views of Mt. Cook from a distance.

Arrive at your final destination of Mount Cook where you'll savor a scrumptious buffet lunch at Hermitage Hotel. Enjoy 3 hours of free time to explore Mount Cook village, take on one of the many walks, enjoy an optional scenic flight (at your own cost), or visit Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre. Then, rejoin your guide for the return scenic journey to Christchurch.

Keeping you safe during COVID-19

What you can expect during your visit:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff

Price Includes:

  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Transport in luxurious van (2017 or late model Mercedes Benz)
  • Private tour
  • Professional guide
  • Lunch at Hermitage Hotel (Optional)

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