Tasman Glacier Heli Hike

Yes, 4 people are required for this excursion to take place.

If your group is less than 4 people, we will do our best to join you on an outing with other participants. If the minimum number is not reached, private excursions can be arranged at an additional cost.

You are considered to be in low to moderate physical condition if you can walk up and down a flight of stairs without holding on to the handrail and walk at a moderate pace, with stops, for up to 2 hours.

At some times, it may be necessary to walk up or down steeper steps using a handrail to maintain balance.

Please make sure you allow enough time to travel safely to the operating base at Aoraki / Mount Cook Airport. The route is spectacularly beautiful, and you may want to make some stops along the way.

We have strict safety briefing and flight scheduling schedules, so we cannot delay your departure if you are late. Failure to show up on time will be considered a forfeiture of the tour and will still be charged, as your place has been reserved specifically for you.

Excursions are dependent on weather conditions. Being an alpine environment in Aoraki / Mount Cook, the weather is very changeable and therefore unpredictable.

For this reason, the final decision on the weather for each departure is made 10 minutes before departure time.

If conditions are not suitable for flying and your tour is cancelled, a refund will be issued. Alternatively, if you prefer to change to another departure time, it is possible if there is availability.

Please read the following risk disclosure statement carefully.

UNDERSTANDING THE RISKS

I accept that this activity inherently involves risks and hazards that could potentially result in harm or injury. The risks and hazards include, but are not limited to avalanche, rock fall, ice fall, crevasses, moulins, heavy rain, cold exposure, heights, flooding, uneven terrain, tripping, earthquake (including without limitation injury from man-made structures (like buildings, bridges and dams) or natural features (like cliffs and sloping ground) being destabilised or damaged), air travel (including without limitation aircraft crash or accident or injury from collision with spinning aircraft propellor or rotor blades) and sun exposure.

I am aware that participating in the guided activities offered by the operator can be hazardous if they are not conducted with care, control and responsibility. I acknowledge that these risks could result in my injury (physical or mental) or even death.

Medication / health conditions

I have informed the staff of the operator (or will, prior to undertaking the activity) of any medical conditions, previous injuries and any medication I am currently taking which may affect my ability to undertake the activity I have booked.

I confirm I am physically fit and able to participate in the activities and I have not been advised otherwise by a qualified medical person.

I consent to receive any medical treatment that may be deemed necessary in the event of injury, accident or illness while undertaking the activities.

I understand it is my responsibility to disclose any conditions (health or otherwise) that may affect the safety and enjoyment of myself and those around me.

Conditions of participating in activity

I agree to walk with care, and obey the rules set out by the operator and instructions given by the guide at all times.

I accept that if I do not adhere to the instructions and rules, or if I act dangerously, recklessly or in a way that might endanger myself or others, the operator may remove me from the activity. If this occurs, I acknowledge I will not receive a refund. This is necessary to ensure my safety and the safety of others.

I accept that the operator reserves the right to cancel this activity if it becomes concerned for my safety, or the safety of another person.

I agree to wear appropriate clothing and use/wear all safety clothing and equipment (as required by the guide) at all times when participating.

Limited liability of the operator

I understand that if I act recklessly or intentionally, and don’t follow the rules or instructions set out by the operator and the guide, which I have been made aware of, to the extent permitted by law, the operator will not be held responsible for any injury, damage or loss I cause to myself/my property, or another person/their property, resulting from my action (or lack of action).

Liability of landowner

I agree that the owner(s) of the land on which the activity is conducted, to the extent permitted by law, will not be held responsible for any death, injury, misadventure, damage to or loss of property caused in whole or part by these activities.

Damage to property or equipment

In the event that I damage any of the clothing or equipment, or other property owned by the operator or a landowner, I agree to pay all costs associated with repairing the damage.

Drugs / alcohol

I confirm I am not under the influence of intoxicating alcohol or drugs (legal or illegal) which may in any way impair my ability to undertake the activity.

Marketing

I give the operator permission to send me emails and/or mail relating to events and promotions, as well as the right to use all photos and videos of me taken during the activity for promotional and social media purposes.

Insurance

I acknowledge that it is strongly recommended that I have full insurance covering any personal injury and loss or damage to property that I might suffer, including medical treatment cover.

Overnight stay on glacier

I understand that the operator operates in a mountain/alpine environment where certain events may result in having to stay on the glacier overnight.

Participant acceptance

I agree that by purchasing this ticket and undertaking the activities, I accept the risks and hazards associated with the activities and all other terms and conditions outlined in this Risk Disclosure Statement.

I also confirm that all persons travelling with me on this ticket have been informed about the terms of this Risk Disclosure Statement and, in undertaking the activities, have similarly agreed to accept that there are risks and hazards associated with the activities and to accept the terms of this Risk Disclosure Statement.

We look forward to seeing you in Mount Cook!