Journey into the largely inaccessible heart of the majestic Southern Alps. Experience a snow landing and explore the ice falls on a West Coast Glacier. Gaze over staggering ice formations and rugged South Island terrain before returning back to our Franz Josef base. Highlights Explore one of our stunning West Coast glaciers. Gaze over staggering ice formations and rugged South Island terrain, taking in views of snowy glacial plains. Your pilot will choose the best location for your stunning snow landing on the day of your flight. What's Included Scenic helicopter flight. Snow landing atop the glacier. Informative pilot commentary. Departure Locations Departs and returns from The Helicopter Line Base OR Glacier Helicopters Base situated on the Main Road (State Highway 6), Franz Josef Glacier, 7856. These meeting points are approx. 30m apart, we will reach out to you the day before with the exact meeting point! Departure Times and Check In

• Check In closes 30 minutes prior to departure time. Please ensure you are at the Franz Josef township Helicopter Base on time - we don't want to leave without you!
• Minimum numbers apply for flights. Bookings will be coordinated to achieve this where possible. Larger parties may be split between helicopters.
• Please call 0800 807 767, 24-hours prior to departure to reconfirm your booking.

Weather Your flight is subject to favourable weather conditions; if cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or a full refund. We recommend booking your flights early in your trip with flexibility for weather changes. We don’t want you to miss out. Additional Information

• Confirmation will be received within 48-hours of booking, subject to availability.
• Flights, landings and routes may vary due to weather and the pilot’s discretion. Flight times are approximate and include your landing.
• Minimum passenger numbers apply for flights. Bookings will be coordinated to achieve this where possible.
• Prices include concession fees contributing toward conservation and sustainability management.
• Drones, iPads, bags and selfie sticks are not allowed on board for safety.
• We recommend booking your flights early in your trip with flexibility for weather changes. We don’t want you to miss out.

What To Bring

• Warm clothing.
• Sturdy covered shoes.
• Sunglasses and sunscreen.
• Your phone/camera.

Highlights:

• Explore one of our stunning West Coast glaciers.
• Gaze over staggering ice formations and rugged South Island terrain, taking in views of snowy glacial plains.
• Your pilot will choose the best location for your stunning snow landing on the day of your flight.

Included:

• Scenic helicopter flight.
• Snow landing atop the glacier.
• Informative pilot commentary.