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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 23 Dec to 5 Jan 2025

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

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YONG LU from China wrote on 27 November 2023

不一样的冰川之行

服务公司服务非常到位，提前通知我们天气状况，确保我们能够顺利的成行。冰川的景色非常美，直升机的状况也不错，飞行员非常有经验，让我们感到很安全。一切都非常好，就是感觉游玩时间有点短。

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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!

jryan from New Zealand wrote on 23 October 2021

Absolutely epic!

Megan, you are the coolest! Jay you were fantastic! The snow landing was mind blowing! What and incredible experience Highly recommend

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Hi Jyran! Was awesome having you fly with us too!

kateyy from New Zealand wrote on 14 July 2021

Awesome!

I had such a brilliant time. I smiled ear to ear the whole flight. The pilot, Jay, was informative and made us feel safe. Panoramic views from the snowfield landing followed by a flight to my cook and Tasman and then sweeping over the glaciers. Amazing!

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Dat boi from New Zealand wrote on 09 June 2021

10/10 Experience!

Megan and Jay made it feel like going flying with family. Very personable and very knowledgable about the area they live and fly in. Would recommend to anyone looking for an out of this world experience with down to earth team!

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Pilots Choice - 35mins 2 Glaciers Scenic Flight

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YONG LU from China wrote on 27 November 2023

不一样的冰川之行

Ellen Watt from New Zealand wrote on 24 October 2021

Fantastic Flight!!

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jryan from New Zealand wrote on 23 October 2021

Absolutely epic!

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kateyy from New Zealand wrote on 14 July 2021

Awesome!

Dat boi from New Zealand wrote on 09 June 2021

10/10 Experience!

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