Pilot’s Choice Glacier Helicopter Tour
Glorious glaciers, pristine peaks, and a sensational snow landing
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Prices fromNZ$425 NZD
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Overview
Embark on a sensational scenic helicopter tour over your pilot’s choice of their favorite South Island glaciers. It’s a thrilling adventure promising picture-perfect landscapes of glistening white and blue icy peaks, the full glory of two glaciers, and a fabulous snow landing you’ll remember forever.
Your pilot will choose to fly you either over the phenomenal Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers or the incredible Franz Josef and Tasman Glaciers. Either option guarantees an unbeatable adventure above the unbounded beauty of an icy wonderland, where snowy peaks peer up beside your window and glaciers glisten in the hazy sunlight beneath you.
As well as the full glory of the glaciers, you’ll also soar over the spectacular Southern Alps and take in the magnificent majesty of Mt Cook and Mt Tasman. Your thrilling helicopter tour will reach a phenomenal finale with a breathtaking snow landing.
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Dates & Pricing
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Days Start Finish Daily 9:30 am Daily 11:30 am Daily 1:30 pm Daily 3:30 pm Pricing
Rate NZD Adult NZ$425 Child NZ$425 Infant NZ$215 Comfort Seat NZ$215 -
Extra Info
Meeting place and directions
Franz Josef - 10 Main Road (next to Blue Ice Restaurant)
Cancellation policy
Please let us know about any cancellations at least 24 hours prior to departure, cancellations over 24hours will be at no charge. Cancellations within 24hours are non-refundable and changes at our discretion.
Please contact us as soon as possible if you'd like to make any changes to your flight. We'll do our best to accommodate you.
All flights are highly weather dependent, and Franz Josef weather can change extremely fast. We reserve the right to change flights, routes and landings subject to weather conditions at the pilot’s discretion. We will endeavor to give you as much notice as possible, but a final weather call can be made as late as the check-in time.
We recommended you check your emails and phones the day prior & of your flight for any updates or changes. If you are unable to fly due to weather conditions, you will be refunded. Wind, rain and cloud could all affect your flight. Please be kind to our team - we can't control the weather and safety is our priority.
Health and safety policy
As with any activity there is always some degree of risk, we ask that you follow staff instructions to lower and eliminate these risks.
Under our Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) certification we must meet the same requirements as the likes of Air New Zealand or the international airline you flew to New Zealand on.
Both our company and pilots all have great safety records. We have a small immaculate fleet and use modern technology so you know you will be in good hands.
If you suffer from motion sickness in cars or boats, we would suggest taking your normal motion sickness medication or consultant your pharmacist before your flight. In the unlikely event you are unwell, sick bags are carried in all our helicopters and vans.Passenger weights must be within the weight & balance requirements for the helicopter. Please ensure you have given accurate weights at the time of booking to avoid rescheduling.
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