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Pilots Choice - 35mins 2 Glaciers Scenic Flight

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Experience two of our biggest glaciers before a snow landing in Southern Alps on our scenic helicopter flight!

Highlights

See the glacial ice & crevasses while flying over Franz Josef and either Fox or Tasman Glaciers
Enjoy a 10 minute snow landing to fully experience the magnificent landscape
Incredible photo opportunities in the Southern Alps

Departing from Franz Josef Township this 35minute flight includes

Flying over the Franz Josef & Fox Glaciers; OR Franz Josef & Tasman Glaciers
See Mount Cook and Mount Tasman
10-minute snow landing in the Southern Alps included

Glacier Country Helicopters is a local family, owned and operated company. Husband and wife duo Poppy and Gus Gordon who are both commercial pilots started the company in 2014. You’ll find them at the hangar or flying one our helicopters most days.

Our friendly team are certified Qualmark Gold, have received the Traveller’s Choice Award several years and look forward to showing you the glaciers, rainforests and mountains that form our incredible back yard.

Adult $450.00

Child $450.00 (Aged 4- 17 years)

Infant $225.00 (Maximum 1 infant per booking)

What's included

35 minute helicopter flight - including snow landing

Duration

Allow 80 minutes for the whole activity

Location

Check in 30 minutes before flight departure time : 10 Main Road, Franz Josef / Waiau West Coast 7886 New Zealand

Child Friendly

This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

Please Note: Do you have limited mobility e.g. injury, arthritis or recent surgery? There are two high ladder style steps into the helicopter. This information could affect what helicopter we fly you in. Please let us know as you proceed through checkout.
Flights require a minimum of 4 pax to depart. Solo travels & smaller bookings are welcomed and we will aim to pair you up with another booking.
Our helicopters hold a maximum of 6 passengers (including infants) if your group is bigger than this please note you will be separated into different machines.
Flights, routes and departure times are all subject to change due to weather conditions.
In the summer season there may not be fresh snow on the landing site. We will always do our best to get you snow photos, but conditions are different each summer.
We ask that no one with cold or flu symptoms fly with us for safety reasons.
Bad weather refunds:If your experience is cancelled by the operator (due to weather) you will be entitled to a full refund. Your booking is only valid for the time & route you have booked. If the flight time or route you booked is unable to go ahead your booking will not be able to be rescheduled or transferred to an alternative route or flight time.
Cancellation policy:All bookings are non-transferable and cancellations must be made 24hours in advance or 100% cancellation fee will apply.
*This is in addition to Bookme's T&C's

Available Bookings from 22 Dec to 4 Jan 2025

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

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Adult$359.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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Infant$179.00

Adult$359.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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Infant$179.00

Adult$359.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Child$337.00
Infant$179.00

Adult$359.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Child$337.00
Infant$179.00

Adult$450.00
Child$450.00
Infant$225.00

Adult$359.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Child$337.00
Infant$179.00

Adult$359.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Child$337.00
Infant$179.00

Adult$359.00 Less than 6 at this price!
Child$337.00
Infant$179.00

Adult$359.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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Infant$179.00

Adult$450.00
Child$450.00
Infant$225.00

Adult$450.00
Child$450.00
Infant$225.00

Adult$359.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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Infant$179.00

Adult$359.00 Less than 6 at this price!
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Infant$179.00

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Pilots Choice - 35mins 2 Glaciers Scenic Flight

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fraeuleinwayfarer from Germany wrote on 21 May 2024

Cool! 😎

Der Heli-Flug war sensationell 🤩 Und da meine DE-Telefonnr. in NZ nicht funktioniert, war es klasse, dass die Kommunikation via WhatsApp möglich war (habe eine eSim). Etwas merkwürdig fand ich, dass ich eine Bestätigung für meinen Flug um 1pm erhielt, aber dann eine Nachricht erhielt, dass mein Flug nicht bestätigt ist und dass um 11am noch ein Platz frei sei. Ich bin zum früheren Abflug, aber nach mir gab es weitere Flüge!? Und die MitarbeiterInnen im Office waren mehr geschäftsmäßig als freundlich. Daher nur 4 Sterne. Der Pilot war aber super und wie gesagt, der Flug selber grandios!

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From Pilots Choice - 35mins 2 Glaciers Scenic Flight

Thanks for the feedback. We require a minimum of 4 passengers for a flight to depart. If there weren't 4 people booked on your flight we would have offered you another option. The early to midafternoon is often the quietest time of the day. This doesn't mean other flights weren't going after you that may have been different lengths or we had last minute bookings come in. We'd rather contact people to move them to a confirmed flight than wait till their check in time and then tell them they flight has been cancelled if minimum numbers weren't met. I'm glad you enjoyed the flight and thank you for coming in earlier!

sabinek1 from Germany wrote on 19 February 2024

Einzigartiges Erlebnis

Wir waren sind von dem Rundflug total begeistert zurückgekehrt! Wegen des Wetters erfolgte die Landung auf dem Shackelton Glacier und anschließend haben wir den Franz Josef überflogen. Da hat sich auch das einstündige Warten auf den Abflug gelohnt. Eine ganz klare Empfehlung !

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susi1707 from Germany wrote on 22 January 2024

Super schön

Ein super nettes Team. Es war top organisiert. Ein tolles Erlebnis 🤩

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Ann-Katrin Barenbrügge from Germany wrote on 29 October 2023

Super Erfahrung

Es war toll! Das Personalbüro sich lieb gekümmert, der Pilot hat spannend erzählt und die Sussicht war gigantisch💪🏼 jeden Penny wert

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Ellen Watt from New Zealand wrote on 24 October 2021

Fantastic Flight!!

Fantastic experience, would highly recommend!! Great commentary from our pilot, Gus. Nice to be able to fly with a family owned and operated business!

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Thanks for taking the time to leave a review Ellen and for flying with us!

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