PRIVATE: Shackleton Glacier Whiskey Flight

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You can select up to 6 travelers in total.

Traveler (0-120) Minimum: 1, Maximum: 6

Book online or call: +1 437 970 2890

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

4-6 people

2 Adults x $2,276.25

$4,552.50

Approx Total

$4,552.50

1-3 people

2 Adults x $1,327.81

$2,655.62

Approx Total

$2,655.62

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
All Fees and Taxes

Comfort Seat

Overview

We welcome you to discover the extraordinary Shackleton Glacier and the fascinating story of its namesake's Sir Ernest Shackleton and his legendary Antarctic expedition. This 50-minute flight includes flying over the Franz Josef and Tasman Glaciers. Fly past Mount Cook & Mount Tasman and then through the Southern Alps where the ""Lighting of The Beacons"" was filmed for Lord of the Rings. You'll have an included 15minute snow landing on the Shackleton Glacier where a complimentary sample of Shackleton Whiskey available to those who want to sample. We are a local, family owned and operated company based in Franz Josef and please note that whilst this is a private flight, you may share the 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.

Meeting points

Please check in at our office 30 minutes prior to your flight time. We recommend bringing sunglasses, a jacket, camera, and shoes you don’t mind getting wet. Our only base operates from Franz Josef. Cancellations within 24hours due to customer booking the wrong location will not be refunded.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Franz Josef Glacier (Pass By)

Fly over the Franz Josef Glacier
Tasman Glacier (Pass By)

Fly over the Tasman Glacier
Aoraki/Mt. Cook (Pass By)

See Mount Cook and Mount Tasman from the air!
Franz Josef

Land on snow of the remote Shackleton Glacier for photos where you are welcome to try a complimentary sample of Shackleton Whiskey.

15 minutes

Additional Info

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.

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund

February 06No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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