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PRIVATE: Shackleton Glacier Whiskey Flight - 50mins

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We welcome you to discover the extraordinary Shackleton Glacier and the fascinating story of its namesake's Sir Ernest Shackleton and his legendary Antarctic expedition.

This 50-minute flight includes flying over the Franz Josef and Tasman Glaciers. Fly past Mount Cook & Mount Tasman and then through the Southern Alps where the ""Lighting of The Beacons"" was filmed for Lord of the Rings. You'll have an included 15minute snow landing on the Shackleton Glacier where a complimentary sample of Shackleton Whiskey available to those who want to sample.

We are a local, family owned and operated company based in Franz Josef and please note that whilst this is a private flight, you may share the check in and van travel with other passengers on other flights.

Total weight of passenger load must be within the helicopter's weight and balance requirements.

Options

1-3 people

4-6 people

1-3 people

FromNZD $2,275Per Aircraft

What's included in PRIVATE: Shackleton Glacier Whiskey Flight - 50mins

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Franz Josef Glacier
Pass-by Only

Fly over the Franz Josef Glacier

Tasman Glacier
Pass-by Only

Fly over the Tasman Glacier

Aoraki/Mt. Cook
Pass-by Only

See Mount Cook and Mount Tasman from the air!

Inclusions

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Comfort Seat
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please let us know if you have limited mobility e.g. injury, arthritis or recent surgery? There are two high ladder style steps into the helicopter. This information could effect what helicopter we fly you in
  • Our helicopter seats are 40cm wide. If you would like extra space or are wider than this we highly recommend booking a comfort seat which guarantees an empty seat next to you.

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting / End Points

  • Please check in at our office 30 minutes prior to your flight time. We recommend bringing sunglasses, a jacket, camera, and shoes you don’t mind getting wet. Our only base operates from Franz Josef. Cancellations within 24hours due to customer booking the wrong location will not be refunded.

Redeem

Ticket Redemption

Direct access

Please check in 30minutes prior to flight departure time at 10 Main Road, Franz Josef

Operator

Glacier Country Helicopters