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Mount Cook Tours From Christchurch
Four day tours, side by side on price and length. Starting prices run from $144 to $226.63; three list pickup.
Day tours from Christchurch to Aoraki / Mount Cook cost from $144 to $226.63 per person and run 13 to 14 hours. Four trips are compared here, all rated 4.7 or 4.8 by travelers. Three include pickup, and the fourth departs from the Christchurch Bus Interchange and continues one way to Queenstown. All four include lunch. None includes the Glacier Explorers boat trip on Tasman Lake, which the operator sells separately.
Small Group, Lunch Included
13 hours · Cheeky Kiwi Travel
from $169.83 per person Check availability →
One-Way Transfer To Queenstown
14 hours · Cheeky Kiwi Travel
from $226.63 per person Check availability →Common Questions
How Much Do Day Tours From Christchurch Cost?
Prices start at $144 per person for the Dedicated Minibus tour with hotel pickup, $152 for the Lunch Included tour, and $169.83 for the Small Group tour. The One-Way Transfer to Queenstown starts at $226.63 per person. None of these prices varies by group size.
How Long Do The Tours Take?
Three tours run 13 hours, with the Dedicated Minibus tour stating 13 hours including pickup and drop-off. The One-Way Transfer to Queenstown runs 14 hours in total. At Aoraki / Mount Cook, two tours allow 150 minutes of free time and two include a 120-minute stop.
What Is Included And What Should I Check Before Booking?
Lunch and free cancellation are included on all four tours, and three include pickup. Two tours mention the Tasman Glacier walk in their descriptions. The Glacier Explorers boat trip on Tasman Lake is a separate product sold by the operator and is not part of these day trips, so book it separately if you want it, and remember that mountain weather decides conditions on the day.
How Do I Choose Between The Tours?
For the lowest price, the $144 Dedicated Minibus tour with hotel pickup is rated 4.8 from 658 reviews. The $169.83 Small Group tour is rated 4.8 from 252 reviews and includes a 120-minute stop at Mount Cook. Travelers finishing in Queenstown rather than returning to Christchurch should take the 14-hour One-Way Transfer.
Compare The Four Day Tours Side By Side
| Tour | Length | From | Rating | Pickup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dedicated Minibus, Hotel Pickup | 13 hours | $144 per person | ★ 4.8 (658) | Included |
| Lunch Included | 13 hours | $152 per person | ★ 4.7 (467) | Included |
| Small Group, Lunch Included | 13 hours | $169.83 per person | ★ 4.8 (252) | Included |
| One-Way Transfer to Queenstown | 14 hours | $226.63 per person | ★ 4.7 (128) | Not listed |
