About this tour
This private helicopter experience from Queenstown takes you into the heart of the Southern Alps — a landscape so vast and so dramatic that it must be seen from the air to be properly understood. The flight covers the Remarkables, the Richardson Mountains, and the high alpine terrain above the West Coast glacier systems.
The helicopter lands at a remote alpine location — either on a glacier or at a high mountain site accessible only by air. Your pilot guides you through the landscape, explaining the geology and ecology of one of the world's great alpine environments. The silence at altitude is extraordinary.
This tour is bookable for private groups of 2–6 passengers per helicopter. For larger groups, multiple helicopters can be arranged simultaneously.
Tour highlights
- Private helicopter flight over the Remarkables and Southern Alps
- Glacier or alpine landing — on the ice, in silence
- Expert pilot commentary on geology and alpine ecology throughout
- 360-degree mountain views from altitude
- Optional Champagne on the glacier — pre-arrange with us
- Photography opportunities unavailable from any other vantage point
What's included
Frequently asked questions
Alpine helicopter flights are weather-dependent. Your pilot makes the final safety call on the day. If the flight cannot proceed safely, we rebook or refund in full.
2–6 passengers per helicopter. We can arrange multiple helicopters simultaneously for larger groups.
We have arranged several proposals on glacier landings. Let us know in advance and we will help make it extraordinary.
Warm layers regardless of season — it is significantly colder at altitude. Closed-toe shoes are required. Gloves and a windproof jacket are recommended.
