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25mins Private Helicopter Flight in Franz Josef with Landing

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On our private Glacier Explorer flight, you'll fly over the Franz Josef Glacier and then into the Southern Alps to enjoy the included 10-minute snow or alpine landing for photos. Snow levels on the landing site do vary seasonally on this flight.

Total experience time: approx. 25 minutes. Please allow an extra 45 minutes on top of your flight time to allow for checking in, transport to the helicopter, loading, unloading, and returning to our office.

Please note that while this is a private flight, you may share the check-in and van travel with other passengers on other flights.

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

Options

1-3 people

4-6 people

1-3 people

From¥5,437.80Per Aircraft

What's included in 25mins Private Helicopter Flight in Franz Josef with Landing

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Franz Josef Glacier
Pass-by Only

The Glacier Explorer flight includes stunning views of the Franz Josef Glacier.

Westland Tai Poutini National Park
Pass-by Only

View the Westland National park by air and fly through the Southern Alps to your landing snow landing site where you will have a 10minute stop.

Inclusions

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • 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