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Private Flight: 3 Glaciers with Snow Landing - 45mins

4.7(16)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 16 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Glacier Country Helicopters
Private Flight: 3 Glaciers with Snow Landing - 45mins

About this activity

Glacier Country Helicopters is a local, family owned and operated company based in Franz Josef, on the West Coast of New Zealand. Husband and wife team Gus and Poppy started the company in January 2014 and you'll generally find one of them out flying most days.

On our PRIVATE Ultimate Discovery flight you'll see the three "big" glaciers. You'll fly over the Franz Josef, Fox & Tasman Glaciers and fly into the Southern Alps to see Mount Cook and enjoy the included 15-minute snow landing for photos. Total experience time approx. 45 minutes.

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.

Please note that whilst this is a private flight, you may end up sharing check in and van travel with other passengers on differing flights.

Total weight of passenger load must be within the helicopter's weight and balance requirements.

What's included

  • ✓All Fees and Taxes
  • ✓Air-conditioned vehicle

Meeting and pickup

  • Please check in at our office 30 minutes prior to your flight time. We recommend bringing sunglasses, a jacket, camera, and shoes you don’t mind getting wet. Our only base operates from Franz Josef. Cancellations within 24hours due to customer booking the wrong location will not be refunded.

Good to know

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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.
  • Our helicopter seats are 40cm wide. If you would like extra space or are wider than this we highly recommend booking a comfort seat which guarantees an empty seat next to you.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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