Excursión al monte Cook, el lago Tekapo y el glaciar Tasman desde Christchurch
Descripción
Viaje en grupo desde Christchurch, en una excursión de un día al Monte Cook Aoraki, la montaña más alta de Nueva Zelanda. Visite la pintoresca Iglesia del Buen Pastor a orillas del lago Tekapo y admire las impresionantes vistas alpinas desde el lago Pukaki de color turquesa. Disfrute de un delicioso almuerzo en el Hotel Hermitage (POA) ubicado en el Parque Nacional Mt. Cook y disfrute de un paseo panorámico para ver el Glaciar Tasman. Visite los lagos de color turquesa de deshielo glacial y montañas nevadas.
Opciones de la excursión
Itinerario
Recogida en su alojamiento se llevará a cabo entre las 6:30 AM y 7:00 AM. La hora exacta de recogida se confirmará por correo electrónico un día antes de la fecha de viaje.
Situado en el corazón de la región de Canterbury a los pies de los Alpes del Sur, Geraldine es la puerta de entrada a los lagos en la cuenca central de Mackenzie y el comienzo de la carretera Starlight a la mundialmente conocida Reserva Cielo Oscuro Internacional Aoraki McKenzie de Tekapo. Geraldine una parada de descanso programada con instalaciones completas y la oportunidad de moverse.
Visite el cautivador lago Tekapo de color turquesa, la emblemática Iglesia del Buen Pastor y la reconocida estatua de Sheepdog.
El lago Pukaki es una joya azul brillante ubicada en un gran parque alpino: un paisaje icónico de Nueva Zelanda con picos de alta montaña, lagos alpinos alimentados por glaciares y matas doradas que se extienden bajo un cielo infinito. Sir Peter Jackson eligió esta parte de los Alpes del Sur, la división principal que se extiende de norte a sur a lo largo de la Isla Sur de Nueva Zelanda, como escenario de "Lake-town" en El Hobbit: La desolación de Smaug.
Llegue al Parque Nacional Aoraki/Mount Cook, donde podrá saborear un delicioso almuerzo en el Hotel Hermitage y explorar el Centro Alpino Edmund Hillary.
Con unos 27 km de largo, el glaciar Tasman es el glaciar más largo de Nueva Zelanda. Esta caminata requiere una condición física moderada y es una caminata de regreso de aproximadamente 60 minutos. Hay buenas vistas del glaciar Tasman y el lago terminal, los icebergs y las montañas en la cabecera del valle.
Regreso a su alojamiento alrededor de las 8 p.m.
Lo más destacado
Qué incluye
Lugares y horarios de recogida
El horario de recogida se confirmará un día antes de la fecha de viaje. Recogida / entrega se ofrece desde determinados hoteles de Central Christchurch enumerados a continuación : 1. Intercambiador de autobuses de Christchurch 2. Heritage Hotel / Distinction Hotel 3. Crowne Plaza Hotel 4. The Mayfair, 155 Victoria Street 5. Castillo en el Parque 6. Fino Hotel & Suites, 87 Kilmore Street, Christchurch, Nueva Zelanda 7. Dirección: Kilmore Street, Christchurch, Nueva Zelanda 8. Hotel Montreal, 363 Montreal Street, Christchurch, Nueva Zelanda 9. Dirección: Wyndham Garden Christchurch City, 64 Kilmore Street, Christchurch, Nueva Zelanda
Valoraciones de viajeros
Información importante
- Hay opciones de transporte público disponibles en las cercanías
- Hay asientos o sillas infantiles disponibles
- Adecuado para todos los niveles de aptitud física
- Se requiere caminar un poco, así que use zapatos cómodos para caminar.
- Aproximadamente 2,5 horas de tiempo libre en el Parque Nacional Mount Cook para almorzar, disfrutar de una caminata panorámica o su actividad preferida.
- Visita totalmente guiada excepto los paseos por el Parque Nacional del Monte Cook.
- Opera en todas las condiciones climáticas, por favor vístete apropiadamente.
- Hemos diseñado nuestro itinerario con un descanso dedicado en [Mount Cook Village], que le da la libertad de explorar los cafés locales y elegir una comida que se adapte a su apetito.
Opiniones(381)
This tour was amazing & we had so much fun! Our tour size was only 12 people so it wasn’t too big nor small. Our tour guide AJ was phenomenal! He would share so much knowledge and facts with us when we get to each landmark yet allow some quiet and rest time while driving alongside some relaxing music. We got picked up and then drove around 90 mins from Christchurch before getting to Geraldine for a 30-mins breakfast stop and bathroom break. Then we drove another 90 mins before reaching Lake Tepako where we stayed for 20 minutes. Then we drove for 30 minutes before reaching reaching Lake Pukaki and stayed there for 20 minutes. We then drove 30 minutes and reached the Heritage Hotel for a 45-mins lunch break. Good options and plenty of seating space at that location. Then we reached Mount Cooked. According to our tour guide AJ, we had 90 minutes there and there are two hikes (one is a bit elevated but doable and one is flat & easy) which combined takes only 80 minutes so we did both. We first did the Tasman Glacier View hike which is the elevated hike. From start to top and back to start takes about 35 minutes (this also included phototaking and short breaks) The views from up top is stunning. Once we got back to the bottom, we did the other hike (Tasman River) where we got to see the floating glaciers. If you do the Tasman Lake Jetty, it’s not very good nor recommended so stick with the “Tasman River” path! This hike is flat but long so start to river and back is about 45 minutes including phototaking. Once we finished it was about 2:30pm so we started driving back to Christchurch and got dropped off at our original pick up locations. Again, our tour guide AJ was super knowledgeable, friendly, caring and super nice. He was always smiling and also provided us with plenty of snacks from chips to chocolates to bites during the entire van ride along with water. Our van also had free wifi so that was super helpful and useful too. All in all, I’m so happy we booked this tour and got AJ as our tour guide. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Christchurch and has a whole day free for this tour to get some amazing photos and views.
Kia Ora Anthony_P, Thank you so much for this incredibly detailed and thoughtful review! We are absolutely thrilled that you had such an amazing day exploring Mount Cook with us. We will definitely pass your high praise along to your guide—he truly loves sharing his knowledge, keeping the van vibe relaxing with great music, and making sure the snack basket is always fully loaded! It sounds like you made the absolute most of your time at Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki, and during your hikes to the Tasman Glacier View and Tasman River. Thank you for sharing such helpful tips for future travellers, and for highly recommending our tour to anyone visiting Christchurch. Safe travels, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon! Kind regards, NZSI Team
This tour was amazing & we had so much fun! Our tour size was only 12 people so it wasn’t too big nor small. Our tour guide AJ was phenomenal! He would share so much knowledge and facts with us when we get to each landmark yet allow some quiet and rest time while driving alongside some relaxing music. We got picked up and then drove around 90 mins from Christchurch before getting to Geraldine for a 30-mins breakfast stop and bathroom break. Then we drove another 90 mins before reaching Lake Tepako where we stayed for 20 minutes. Then we drove for 30 minutes before reaching reaching Lake Pukaki and stayed there for 20 minutes. We then drove 30 minutes and reached the Heritage Hotel for a 45-mins lunch break. Good options and plenty of seating space at that location. Then we reached Mount Cooked. According to our tour guide AJ, we had 90 minutes there and there are two hikes (one is a bit elevated but doable and one is flat & easy) which combined takes only 80 minutes so we did both. We first did the Tasman Glacier View hike which is the elevated hike. From start to top and back to start takes about 35 minutes (this also included phototaking and short breaks) The views from up top is stunning. Once we got back to the bottom, we did the other hike (Tasman River) where we got to see the floating glaciers. If you do the Tasman Lake Jetty, it’s not very good nor recommended so stick with the “Tasman River” path! This hike is flat but long so start to river and back is about 45 minutes including phototaking. Once we finished it was about 2:30pm so we started driving back to Christchurch and got dropped off at our original pick up locations. Again, our tour guide AJ was super knowledgeable, friendly, caring and super nice. He was always smiling and also provided us with plenty of snacks from chips to chocolates to bites during the entire van ride along with water. Our van also had free wifi so that was super helpful and useful too. All in all, I’m so happy we booked this tour and got AJ as our tour guide. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Christchurch and has a whole day free for this tour to get some amazing photos and views.
Kia Ora Anthony_P, Thank you so much for this incredibly detailed and thoughtful review! We are absolutely thrilled that you had such an amazing day exploring Mount Cook with us. We will definitely pass your high praise along to your guide—he truly loves sharing his knowledge, keeping the van vibe relaxing with great music, and making sure the snack basket is always fully loaded! It sounds like you made the absolute most of your time at Lake Tekapo, Lake Pukaki, and during your hikes to the Tasman Glacier View and Tasman River. Thank you for sharing such helpful tips for future travellers, and for highly recommending our tour to anyone visiting Christchurch. Safe travels, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon! Kind regards, NZSI Team
Dress appropriately for the weather and the hiking. One in a lifetime experience and be prepared to take lots of photos.
Kia Ora Anna_U, Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are thrilled that you had a once-in-a-lifetime experience with us. Your advice is spot on—dressing for the weather and being trail-ready makes all the difference, and we are so glad you captured plenty of photos to remember the journey. We hope those memories last a lifetime, and we would love to adventure with you again in the future! Kind regards, NZSI Team
Amazing tour! I wanted to see as much beautiful nature from Christchurch as possible and this trip definitely achieved that. Both lakes were incredible, but the highlight was Mount Cook National Park—lunch with a view, glaciers, icebergs, and incredible mountains. I did this as a solo traveler in winter, and it was a great experience. While the tour inevitably included a lot of car time, the views out the window were gorgeous, so the car time didn’t feel like a waste of time at all.
Kia Ora 941juliannef, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are delighted that our tour hit all the marks for your solo winter holiday, especially the highlights around Mount Cook National Park. Providing a comfortable and visually stunning journey despite the travel distance is always our goal, so we are pleased the changing scenery kept you captivated. Thank you for choosing our tour! Kind regards, NZSI Team
Amazing experience, I absolutely recommend it. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly, we really enjoyed the trip with him.
Kia Ora Sara, Thank you for the fantastic recommendation! We are so glad you enjoyed the trip and had a great experience with your guide. Hope to see you again soon! Kind regards, NZSI Team
We got to do a lot in one day. It was totally worth the cost. The guide was nice and helpful. There were lots of snacks onboard.
Kia Ora Dara_V, Thanks for the fantastic feedback! We are so glad you loved the full day of activities, our helpful guide, and the snacks. Come back and see us again soon! Kind regards, NZSI Team
Thanks for a great day! We had perfect weather and a knowledgeable and helpful guide who provided everything we needed for a great day. It was helpful to have a few options at each stop outlined for us - a great balance of flexibility, choice and guidance of how to make the most of each location along the way. I recommend this very highly as a convenient way to see these beautiful places with minimum hassle.
Kia Ora anthead978, Thank you for the high recommendation. We are delighted that you enjoyed your day and found our guide's knowledge and flexible itinerary helpful. Providing a convenient, stress-free experience is always our top priority. We look forward to seeing you again!
It was amazing!!!! The weather was perfect, the food was great , and the schedule was so good. I’d like to book tours again!
Kia Ora, Wow, thank you so much for the amazing review. We are absolutely thrilled that everything hit the mark for you—from the perfect weather and great food to the schedule. We can't wait to welcome you back for another tour soon!
Great tour, our guide and driver Anuj was great the hikes were great and frequent stops along the way
Kia Ora Ateeq_U , Thanks for sharing your experience! We're so glad you loved the hikes and the frequent stops. I'll be sure to pass your compliments along to guide—he truly loves showcasing the area. Safe travels, and we hope to see you again!
This was the perfect excursion to see many of the famous sights in the south island! The group was rather small which made the experience more intimate and personal. Our guide was very knowledged and clear with instructions and speech. Amazing views for the whole car ride. Definitely would recommend anyone to join this trip!
