Tandem Skydive 16,500ft from Franz Josef
Skydive amongst mountains, glaciers, lakes, rivers and ocean views. Skydive Franz has New Zealand’s highest mountain Aoraki/Mount Cook and the biggest glaciers Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers immediately on the right and the wide blue ocean on the left. Multiple departure times. Allow 3 hours for your tandem skydive experience.
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What's included in Tandem Skydive 16,500ft from Franz Josef
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Nestled between New Zealand’s highest mountains, the Tasman Sea, stunning rainforests, glowing glaciers, mirror lakes and braided river beds, Franz Josef Glacier has been described as one of the most beautiful places to skydive in the world. Tandem skydiving is the fastest, easiest and safest way for an inexperienced skydiver to enjoy the thrill of jumping out of a plane, free falling through the sky at 200kph/120mph and floating safely to the ground under a parachute. You can simply enjoy the thrill of the experience knowing your tandem instructor has everything under control.
Inclusions
- Use of helmet, gloves, goggles and jumpsuit
- Use of skydive equipment
- Round-trip shared transfer from booking office to airport except under covid restrictions
- Photo and Video options (available to purchase)
- T-shirt and Hoodies (available to purchase)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please wear warm lightweight clothes and secure shoes (preferably with laces)
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Please meet at the check in booking office; 63 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier Base, Franz Josef 7886
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• The listed price does not include a $40 (100kg+) or $60 (110kg-120kg) per person weight surcharge, payable at the time of tour check-in if customers exceed 100kg. • The listed price does not include photo and video options and/or merchandise, these are optional purchases at time of check in. • Skydiving within 48 hours of sea diving is not permitted. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to skydiving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from skydiving. • Not permitted for pregnant women • You cannot take your camera or any personal effects on the skydive. Be prepared to store your belongings in the free lockers at the airport. All flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions.
