Grand Glacier helicopter flight

Flight duration

40 minutes

Departure location

Franz Josef Glacier Heliport
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Price

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Free cancellation

Free cancellation, up to 48 hours on beforehand!

Availability

365 days, 09.00 - 17.00 (Shared)

Type

Helicopter

Soaring upwards to 3500 metres we discover New Zealand’s highest peaks, Aoraki Mount Cook, Mount Tasman and enjoy spectaculair views over the Southern Alps. Below us we see the rampant rainforests where rivers race each other on their short and wild journey to the sea. This flight brings together all the highlights of our tours in one ultimate experience! Explore both the Fox & Franz Josef Glaciers, Aoraki Mount Cook & Mount Tasman, including the Tasman Glacier. We top this off by landing you in the snow!

Route

This is an impression of the flight route.

Things to know

Weight restrictions

Total weight 1-3 passengers 240 kg
Total weight 1-4 passengers 340 kg
Max weight front seat 85 kg
Max weight back seats 120 kg

What do I bring?

Please bring your boarding pass and a valid ID Plenty of room on your memory card and/or phone for photos. Please note: Selfie sticks, especially extendable ones, are a safety hazard and are not permitted on our flights

What to wear?

We recommend to wear comfortable outdoor snow clothing with covered shoes (sneakers or trainers are fine) or hiking boots. Bring sunglasses and a bottle of water. Occasionally the temperature can be 5-10 degrees cooler on the snow than it is in the village. Check with the operator if you are unsure of what to wear

Languages for guided flights

English

Children

Children from 0-11 years get a 50% discount

Free cancellation

Cancel free of charge up to 48 hours before departure

CO2 Neutral

We fly 100% CO2 neutral

Weather

In case of bad weather we will contact you at least 2 hours before the flight

Wheelchair accessible

Questions

Go to the frequently asked questions

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