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Queenstown Day Tours To Mt Cook
Five day tours, side by side on price and length. Starting prices run from $150.52 to $203.91; four list pickup.
Five day tours run from Queenstown to Aoraki / Mount Cook, priced from $150.52 to $203.91 per person and lasting 9 to 13 hours. Four return to Queenstown and one ends in Tekapo. Time at Mount Cook ranges from 120 to 210 minutes depending on the tour. The Glacier Explorers boat trip on Tasman Lake is a separate product sold by the operator; mountain weather decides what you see.
One-Way Transfer To Tekapo
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Common Questions
How Much Do Day Tours From Queenstown Cost?
The five tours cost between $150.52 and $203.91 per person. Via Wānaka and Pukaki starts at $150.52, both small group tours start at $158.47, Alpine Centre Entry Included starts at $160, and the one-way transfer to Tekapo starts at $203.91.
How Long Are The Tours?
Durations run from 9 to 13 hours. The one-way transfer to Tekapo takes 9 hours, the Small Group 12 Hours tour takes 12 hours and Alpine Centre Entry Included runs up to 12 hours, while Small Group 13 Hours and Via Wānaka and Pukaki each take 13 hours.
What Is Included And What Should I Check?
Free cancellation applies to all five tours. Pickup is included on four of them; pickup is not stated for Via Wānaka and Pukaki, which is also the only tour that includes lunch. The Glacier Explorers boat trip on Tasman Lake is sold separately by the operator and no day tour here includes it; mountain weather decides conditions on the day, so check the forecast before you go.
How Do I Choose Between The Tours?
Choose by time at Mount Cook and route. Alpine Centre Entry Included gives you 210 minutes of free time at Mount Cook plus Alpine Centre entry, the two small group tours stop for 180 minutes, and the remaining tours stop for 120 minutes. Via Wānaka and Pukaki includes lunch and is the only tour that mentions the Tasman Glacier walk, while the one-way transfer to Tekapo, at 9 hours, suits travelers who are not returning to Queenstown.
Compare The Five Day Tours Side By Side
| Tour | Length | From | Rating | Pickup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Group, 13 Hours | 13 hours | $158.47 per person | ★ 4.9 (445) | Included |
| Small Group, 12 Hours | 12 hours | $158.47 per person | ★ 4.9 (351) | Included |
| Alpine Centre Entry Included | 12 hours | $160 per person | ★ 4.7 (310) | Included |
| One-Way Transfer to Tekapo | 9 hours | $203.91 per person | ★ 4.5 (26) | Included |
| Via Wānaka and Pukaki | 13 hours | $150.52 per person | 12 reviews | Not listed |
