Mount Cook Private Day Tour from Queenstown

Discover Aoraki/Mount Cook in comfort with scenic photo stops, glacier views, and your own personal guide.

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Cost for 12 Hour Private Tour

  • Private group up-to 5 Guests $2200 NZD

  • Private group between 6 and 11 Guests $2585 NZD

  • Private group between 12 and 18 Guests $3075 NZD

    Cost of experiences not included

  • Multi Day option POA

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Discover New Zealand’s Highest Peak in Ultimate Comfort and Style

Experience the breathtaking beauty of New Zealand’s alpine heart on a luxury private day tour from Queenstown to Aoraki / Mount Cook with Remarkable Scenic Tours. This unforgettable journey through the Southern Alps combines world-class landscapes, expert local guiding, and the flexibility of a fully personalised itinerary tailored just for you.


Depart Queenstown – 7:00 AM

Your adventure begins with a relaxed morning pick-up from your Queenstown accommodation in a premium European tour vehicle. Your friendly and knowledgeable local guide will ensure a comfortable, informative, and memorable day from the moment you set off.

Scenic Drive via Lindis Pass with Stunning Photo Stops

Enjoy a leisurely drive through Central Otago’s golden plains, past the brilliant blue of Lake Dunstan, and over the dramatic Lindis Pass. Along the way, we’ll stop at handpicked locations so you can stretch your legs and capture postcard-perfect shots of snow-capped peaks, turquoise glacial lakes, and sweeping high-country vistas.

Explore Aoraki / Mount Cook – Up to 3 Hours Free Time

On arrival in Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park, you’ll have around three hours to explore this spectacular region at your own pace. We’ll help you choose from a range of incredible activities to suit your interests and fitness level, from gentle scenic strolls to exhilarating alpine adventures.

Optional Activities Include:

  1. Walk the Hooker Valley Track: An easy 3-hour return hike offering some of the best alpine scenery in New Zealand, including swing bridges, glacier-fed rivers, and views of Hooker Lake with floating icebergs and Mount Cook towering in the background.

  2. Visit the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre: Dive into the legacy of New Zealand’s greatest mountaineer and explore the rich history of alpine exploration.

  3. Scenic Helicopter Flight (Optional Extra): For the ultimate aerial perspective, take to the skies and witness the Southern Alps from above, with glacier landings available (weather dependent).

Return to Queenstown – Around 7:00 PM

After an unforgettable day in the shadow of New Zealand’s tallest mountain, enjoy a peaceful drive back to Queenstown. As the sun sets behind the mountains, reflect on your once-in-a-lifetime adventure—tailored just for you by Remarkable Scenic Tours.

Book your private Mount Cook day tour today and let us take care of every detail while you sit back, relax, and experience the South Island at its most majestic.

TOUR DESRIPTION

What’s Included

  • Private tour with expert local guide

  • Photo Stop at Lindis Pass

  • Comfort and food stop in Omarama

  • Option to visit High Country Salmon Farm

  • Photo stops over Lake Pukaki

    With plenty of free time, there are multiple fantastic activities we can arrange for your time in Aoraki / Mount Cook.

    • Heli Hike

    • Grand Circle scenic flight

    • Mount Cook ski plane glacier landing

    • Glacier Explorer boat cruise

    • Visit the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre

    • Choose one of our four recommend short walks

    • Option to fly back to Queenstown

Know Before You Go

Start 7.00am, Finish Around 7.00pm

*Please note cost of attractions not included.

*All Tour pick ups are from Queenstown accommodation only.

The tour can be adjusted to your preferred locations within the time frame, any extra time will be charged on the day.

If you’d like to know more, please see our FAQs.

Call us on +64 (03) 441 8867 between the hours of 8.30am and 6.30 pm if you have any questions.

Scenic view of a glacier-fed lake surrounded by snow-capped mountains, with icebergs floating on the water at Mt Cook

Short Walks in Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park

Discover some of the most breathtaking scenery in New Zealand with our favourite short walks in Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park. Towering as the country’s highest peak, Aoraki / Mount Cook provides a dramatic alpine backdrop to every step.

We’ve handpicked four accessible and rewarding tracks, perfect for a range of fitness levels. None are overly steep or long, making them ideal for relaxed exploration. Whether you’re seeking glacier views, suspension bridges, or wide-open valleys, each trail offers its own unique charm—plus unforgettable views of Aoraki / Mount Cook at every turn.

Take it at your own pace and let the mountains move you.

Flight over Mt Cook
Person stargazing with a telescope under a starry sky and the Milky Way.
Stone church at Tekapo
Historic red and yellow tram numbered 178 on Christchurch city tour track, passing a modern building with advertisement posters and visible shop signs for "CRAFT EMBASSY."

Extend Your Adventure – Stay Overnight or Continue to Christchurch

If the breathtaking beauty of Aoraki / Mount Cook has captured your heart, we offer flexible options to extend your journey beyond a single day. With Remarkable Scenic Tours, you’re not locked into a fixed itinerary – we’ll work with you to tailor the perfect extension, whether you’d like to stay overnight or travel onward.

Option 1: Stay Overnight in Mt Cook or Tekapo
Spend more time soaking in the majesty of the Southern Alps. Enjoy another day in Mount Cook Village, or head to nearby Lake Tekapo, famous for its stunning turquoise waters, the Church of the Good Shepherd, and world-renowned stargazing in the UNESCO Dark Sky Reserve.

Option 2: Travel Onward to Christchurch
Prefer to keep moving? Journey east across the dramatic Mackenzie landscape and arrive in Christchurch, New Zealand’s vibrant Garden City. From botanical gardens to heritage trams and a buzzing food scene, there’s something here for every kind of traveller.

No matter which path you choose, our local guides will ensure your adventure is seamless, comfortable, and completely unforgettable. Let us know your preferences, and we’ll help you create the perfect personalised itinerary from Mt Cook to Tekapo or Christchurch.

Contact us today to start planning your extended South Island experience.

A yellow boat with people in life jackets on a turquoise glacial lake, surrounded by icebergs and mountains Mt Cook
A scenic view of lake Pukaki and Mt Cook
Mountain landscape with a rocky path, grassy fields, and snow-capped peaks under a partly cloudy sky.
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Two people walking on an empty road towards snow-covered Mt Cook.
Person with hiking boots overlooking snow-capped mountains and a glacial lake.

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