Tandem Skydive 16,500ft from Franz Josef

5.0(20)3 hFree cancellationBy Skydive Franz and Fox

About this activity

Skydive amongst mountains, glaciers, lakes, rivers and ocean views. Skydive Franz has New Zealand’s highest mountain Aoraki/Mount Cook and the biggest glaciers Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers immediately on the right and the wide blue ocean on the left. Multiple departure times. Allow 3 hours for your tandem skydive experience.

What's included

✓Use of helmet, gloves, goggles and jumpsuit
✓Use of skydive equipment
✓Round-trip shared transfer from booking office to airport except under covid restrictions

Not included

✕Photo and Video options (available to purchase)
✕T-shirt and Hoodies (available to purchase)

Meeting and pickup

Please meet at the check in booking office; 63 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier Base, Franz Josef 7886

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please wear warm lightweight clothes and secure shoes (preferably with laces)
This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
Persons weighing between 100-115kg may be able to jump, subject to assessment by a tandem master and a harness fitting on the day. All persons weighing 100kg or over subject to a small surcharge, which varies based on weight. The minimum weight requirement is 35kg, and all passengers must be large enough to fit safely into the harness. The ability for a child to jump is determined by their, weight, size and how the harness fits. The minimum weight is 35kg and . All passengers must fit securely into the harness.All children are subject to an assessment on the day by the Tandem Master.

Cancellation policy

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

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