Supreme Glacier & Mountain Helicopter Tour
Glaciers, mountains, ice lakes, and a scene from Lord of the Rings
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Length1 hour
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Prices fromNZ$775 NZD
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Overview
Set out on a supreme helicopter glacier tour, taking you to the most fantastic sites in Franz Josef, including four glaciers, two mountains, an ice lake, and a set from the world-famous The Lord of the Rings. On this thrilling hour-long tour, you’ll also enjoy not one but two thrilling snow landings that’ll have your adrenaline well and truly pumping.
Your spectacular helicopter flight will first see you soaring over the atmospheric majesty of the Franz Josef Glacier, admiring an impressive icy wonderland before you weave your way over the Fox and Tasman Glaciers, which are equally spellbinding. As you soar over the Shackleton Glacier, named after the explorer Ernest Shackleton who discovered it, take a moment to consider what it must have been like to stand in the endless snowy landscape below over a century ago.
You’ll be lost for words as the majestic peaks of Mt Cook and Mt Tasman loom into view in this awe-inspiring icy landscape. There’ll be plenty of opportunities for unbeatable photographs as you soak up the incredible sights unfurling before you.
As you soar over the Southern Alps, gaze down over one of the phenomenal film sets from The Lord of the Rings, used for the scene the ‘Lighting of the Beacons’. You’ll soon be spellbound as you catch sight of the helicopter’s reflection in an ice lake - a spectacular natural phenomenon.
Your two snow landings will leave you speechless as you experience a thrill unique to a glacier country helicopter tour.
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Dates & Pricing
Dates
Days Start Finish Daily 8:00 am ~9:00 am Daily 11:00 am ~12:00 pm Daily 4:00 pm ~5:00 pm Pricing
Rate NZD Adult NZ$775 Child NZ$775 Infant NZ$380 Comfort Seat NZ$380 -
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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