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A blue helicopter with a person standing beside it on a snowy mountain. 1
Two people standing on snow-covered ground with a blue helicopter in the background. 2
A glacier valley with steep, rocky mountains and snow-capped peaks. 3
A helicopter cockpit with a snowy mountainous landscape outside. 4
A blue helicopter on a snowy mountain with a person standing beside it. 5
By Glacier Country Helicopters

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €201 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 25m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Take in magnificent views while flying over the Franz Josef Glacier and surrounding Southern Alps mountains on this scenic flight.

    We are locally owned by husband-and-wife team Gus and Poppy started our West Coast company in 2014. They are both commercial pilots and you'll generally find one of them out flying most days.

    On our Glacier Explorer flight, you'll fly over the Franz Josef Glacier and into the Southern Alps to enjoy the included 10-minute *alpine landing for photos. Total experience time approx. 25 minutes.

    The snow levels on this alpine (rocky mountain) landing site vary seasonally, please book a longer flight for a snow landing all year

    If you wish to book a Comfort Seat or request a Front Seat Upgrade, please contact us at least 24hours in advance of your flight.

    Please allow an extra 45minutes on top of your flight time to allow for checking in, transport to helicopter, loading, unloading and to return to our office.

Activity location

  • 10 Main Road
    • 10 Main Road
    • 7886, Franz Josef / Waiau, West Coast Region, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 10 Main Road
    • 10 Main Road
    • 7886, Franz Josef / Waiau, West Coast Region, New Zealand

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Glacier Explorer - 1 Glacier with Snow Landing - 25min

  • Activity duration is 25 minutes25m
    25m
Price details
€201.46 x 1 Adult€201.46
Total
Price is €201.46
Until Sat, 1 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional, experienced pilot
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All taxes, fees, and charges
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Alpine landing (approx. 10 minutes)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Scenic 25-minute helicopter flight
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Comfort Seat (required for passengers 120kg / 265lbs+)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Front seat upgrade requests (subject to availability)

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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.
  • Comfort Seats: Our helicopter seats are 40cm wide, an empty seat can be reserved next to you if you prefer extra space (passengers 120KG & over when weighed at check in will be required to purchase a Comfort Seat - these are half the RRP of your flight).
  • Please note snow levels on this 25minute flight are seasonal. In summer the alpine landing site may have no snow & be a rocky mountain side. Please book a longer flight option for gauranteed snow.
  • If we are unable to land due to weather conditions, you will be refunded the $30 landing fee and the flight length reduced by the landing time.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Franz Josef Glacier (Pass by)

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

Location

Activity location

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    10 Main Road
    • 10 Main Road
    • 7886, Franz Josef / Waiau, West Coast Region, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    10 Main Road
    • 10 Main Road
    • 7886, Franz Josef / Waiau, West Coast Region, New Zealand

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