Tekapo to Mt Cook Small Group Tour (One Way)

Tekapo to Mt Cook, via Lake Pukaki (one way). This small group, fully-guided tour combines two of the most stunning locations in the South Island. Led by our famously passionate tour guides, notorious for bringing your journey to life by sharing their stories and rich background knowledge and run in modern, comfortable minibuses packed with extras ensuring your comfort and safety.

Highlights:

• Mt Cook & Aoraki National Park
• Lake Tekapo & Lake Pukaki
• Church of the Good Shepard, Lindis Pass and the Southern Alps
• Free time for activities & walks

Itinerary:

1.     Tekapo - Your tour starts at Lake Tekapo. This turquoise blue lake is famous world over for its pristine beauty. At the right time of year this stunning lake is boarded by wild flowers which smother the landscape. Take time to unleash your inner photographer. 

2.     Lake Pukaki -  As we pass the striking blue canals of the Mackenzie High Country we descend upon Lake Pukaki and get our first glimpses of Mt Cook towering the landscape at the far end of the lake. We will stop at a view point to get photo's of Mt Cook with the lake and winding roads in the foreground. 

3.     Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park – Once at the national park you can choose to be dropped to your accommodation or our guide can drop you off and pick you up from one of the many world class activites. These include: Scenic flights – see the region from the air and land on the Tasmin Glacier or Heli Hikes, the Hooker Valley hike – This easy 3 hour hike is considered one of New Zealand’s most beautiful, Whatever you have decided to do, we will pick you up and drop you off where you need to go and make sure you are well looked after.

Inclusions:

• Small Group
• Fully Guided Tour
• Bottled Water & Snacks

Optional Extras:

• Hooker Valley Hike 
• Tasman Glacier Lookout Hike
• Scenic flights with Glacier landings
• Heli Hike 

While the destinations you will be visiting are truly spectacular, we at Cheeky Kiwi Travel believe it is our small groups, our guides, the journey and the little details that set our tours well apart. Secret stops, wildlife viewings, specially designed vehicles, complementary refreshments and many other pleasant surprises ensure our tours are an experience to remember.