Tandem Skydive 16,500ft from Franz Josef

5.0 (20 reviews) 3 hours Free cancellation

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Tandem Skydiving With Skydive Franz — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Tandem Skydive 16,500ft from Franz Josef, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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.

Extreme Sports Skydiving Excellent Quality Low Supplier Cancellation Rate Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate Short term availability Weather Dependent - High

At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 70 people
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English
Operated by: Skydive Franz and Fox

Ages: Adults (7–99 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: Photo and Video options (available to purchase)
Not included: T-shirt and Hoodies (available to purchase)

Itinerary

Nestled between New Zealand’s highest mountains, the Tasman Sea, stunning rainforests, glowing glaciers, mirror lakes and braided river beds, Franz Josef Glacier has been described as one of the most beautiful places to skydive in the world. Tandem skydiving is the fastest, easiest and safest way for an inexperienced skydiver to enjoy the thrill of jumping out of a plane, free falling through the sky at 200kph/120mph and floating safely to the ground under a parachute. You can simply enjoy the thrill of the experience knowing your tandem instructor has everything under control.

Stop 1
Franz Josef Glacier

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please meet at the check in booking office;

63 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier Base, Franz Josef 7886

End point

Please meet at the check in booking office;

63 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier Base, Franz Josef 7886

Using your ticket

The listed price does not include a $40 (100kg+) or $60 (110kg-120kg) per person weight surcharge, payable at the time of tour check-in if customers exceed 100kg.
The listed price does not include photo and video options and/or merchandise, these are optional purchases at time of check in.
Skydiving within 48 hours of sea diving is not permitted. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to skydiving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from skydiving.
Not permitted for pregnant women
You cannot take your camera or any personal effects on the skydive. Be prepared to store your belongings in the free lockers at the airport.

All flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions.

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.

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.