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    Ultimate Discovery: 3 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 45min

    4.8(135 reviews)
    By Glacier Country HelicoptersProduct code 113645P3
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    Duration

    1 hour 30 minutes

    Ticket type

    Mobile Only

    Languages

    En

    Confirmation

    Manual

    Pickup

    Pickup details available

    Meeting point

    Meeting point provided

    Time zone

    Pacific/Auckland

    Why Travelers Love This

    4.8 rating from 135 reviews1 hour 30 minutesMobile ticketsPickup details available

    Overview

    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 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 10-15 minute snow landing for photos. Total experience time approx. 45 minutes. If you wish to book a Comfort Seat or request a Front Seat / Executive Helicopter Upgrade, please contact us at least 24hours in advance of your flight. 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.

    What's Included

    Other

    Experienced and professional pilot

    Other

    Safety briefing

    Other

    All fees, GST, and taxes

    Other

    45-minute scenic helicopter flight with snow landing included

    Other

    Comfort Seat (required for passengers 120kg/265lbs & over; optional for extra space)

    Other

    Front Seat Upgrade (must request at least 24 hours in advance & confirmation at check in)

    Other

    Hotel pickup and drop-off (check-in at 10 Main Road, Franz Josef)

    Other

    Food and drinks

    Meeting And Pickup

    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.

    Pickup details

    Meet Everyone At Start Point
    Please check in 30minutes prior to flight departure time at 10 Main Road, Franz Josef. No shows or late check ins will result in the forfeit of your full fare and seat. If you wish to book a Comfort Seat or request a Front Seat / Executive Helicopter Upgrade, please contact us at least 24hours in advance of your flight.

    Itinerary

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    The Ultimate Discovery flight includes stunning views of the Franz Josef, Fox and Tasman Glaciers.

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    The Ultimate Discovery flight includes stunning views of the Franz Josef, Fox and Tasman Glaciers.

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    The Ultimate Discovery flight includes stunning views of the Franz Josef, Fox and Tasman Glaciers.

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    Fly past Mount Cook and Mount Tasman

    Additional Info

    Public Transportation Nearby

    Public transportation options are available nearby

    Infants Must Sit On Laps

    Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

    Physical Easy

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Health Other

    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.

    Health Other

    Comfort Seats: Our helicopter seats are 40cm wide, an empty seat can be reserved next to you if you prefer extra space (passengers 120KG & over when weighed at check in will be required to purchase a Comfort Seat - these are half the RRP of your flight).

    Cancellation Policy

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

    Policy type

    Standard

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

    Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.

    Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.

    Refund eligibility

    100% refundable 1+ days before

    Refund eligibility

    0% refundable 0-1 days before

    Review Summary

    4.8

    135 reviews

    Collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

    5 stars125
    4 stars6
    3 stars0
    2 stars1
    1 stars3

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