Private Flight - 2 Glaciers - Snow Landing - Franz Josef - 35mins

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Private Flight - 2 Glaciers - Snow Landing - Franz Josef - 35mins — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

On this private Pilots Choice flight you'll see two of the three "big" glaciers. You'll fly over the Franz Josef Glacier then over either the Fox Glacier or Tasman Glacier past Mount Cook and fly into the Southern Alps to enjoy the included 10 minute snow landing for photos. Total experience time approx. 35 minutes.

We are 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.

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 share check in and van travel with other passengers on other flights.

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

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Glacier Country Helicopters

What is included

Included

Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Comfort Seat

Itinerary

Franz Josef Glacier

Passing by

See the Franz Josef Glacier from the air as you fly over by helicopter
Fox Glacier

Passing by

This flight includes two the three big glaciers by air. You'll see the Franz Josef then either the Fox or Tasman Glacier depending on the best weather conditions.
Tasman Glacier

Passing by

This flight includes two the three big glaciers by air. You'll see the Franz Josef then either the Fox or Tasman Glacier depending on the best weather conditions.
Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)

Passing by

See Mount Cook from the air during your helicopter flight before you head for your snow landing in the Southern Alps

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please check in at our office 30 minutes prior to your flight time. We recommend bringing sunglasses, a light jacket, camera, and shoes you don’t mind getting wet.

End point

Please check in at our office 30 minutes prior to your flight time. We recommend bringing sunglasses, a light jacket, camera, and shoes you don’t mind getting wet.

Using your ticket

Please check in 30minutes prior to flight departure time at 10 Main Road, Franz Josef

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

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.