Mount Cook Glacier and Hooker Valley Day Tour

Wow! I never expected to have such a great day tour experience in Queenstown; it was absolutely worth it. I usually don't write reviews for these places, but the people I met were so wonderful that I felt compelled to write one. Our guide, Xiao Hai, provided superb service! The night before, he notified us of the departure time in the group chat. Because Mount Cook had just received fresh snow, he specifically adjusted our departure to be a bit later for safety, which didn't interfere with my helicopter flight. The door-to-door pickup and drop-off were also incredibly convenient, and we saw super beautiful scenery along the way! It was truly stunning. We stopped at two salmon shops on the way and ate delicious glacier salmon. We stopped at all the scenic viewpoints I wanted to visit within Mount Cook. I had booked a scenic flight, and he dropped me off at the airport right on time. After the flight, the guide said we still had enough time, so he took me to hike the Hooker Valley Track. The entire trail was covered in snow, and Mount Cook after a heavy snowfall was absolutely breathtaking and so worthwhile! I've already recommended this day tour to all my friends. I heard that Xiao Hai's local team also hosted Jay Chou's team and the 'Earth's Freshest' team, so they are incredibly familiar with the Queenstown area, which is very reassuring!

It was a super perfect day! The weather was fantastic! After turning onto the road to Mount Cook, all the clouds cleared, revealing a magnificent landscape of snow-capped mountains, glaciers, and lakes, like a fairyland. On the way back, the incredibly beautiful pink, purple, and blue sunset glow, reflecting off the pristine white snow mountains, left even us, who are used to Adelaide's pink and purple skies, in awe! We absolutely must give our driver and guide, a wonderful young lady, a five-star-plus review! She thoughtfully prepared snacks, wet wipes, and tissues, explained things softly and gently along the way, drove safely and smoothly, took us to restrooms that bypassed the queues at tourist spots, and even made a special stop on the return journey so we could gaze at the starry sky. For this, she extended our trip by an hour for free, bringing our Queenstown journey to a perfect close.

Thank you to Tour Guide Roolee for her professional and considerate explanations, and also for assisting and providing information on our new itinerary👍

Our driver and tour guide, GoGo, provided very thoughtful service. His driving skills were excellent, and the entire journey was very smooth. The only thing that needs improvement is the car door, which requires a lot of force to close. Please get an automatic door soon! 👍🏻😂

Beforehand, they thoughtfully confirmed the pick-up location with me. The vehicle was smooth and comfortable, and the small group made it easy to gather. At the end, because there was still time, we stopped at one more scenic spot for photos. The scenery was beautiful, and the trail was easy to walk.