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PRIVATE: Shackleton Glacier Whiskey Flight - 50mins

1h 30m
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About This Tour

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.

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PRIVATE: Shackleton Glacier Whiskey Flight - 50mins
PRIVATE: Shackleton Glacier Whiskey Flight - 50mins
PRIVATE: Shackleton Glacier Whiskey Flight - 50mins
PRIVATE: Shackleton Glacier Whiskey Flight - 50mins
PRIVATE: Shackleton Glacier Whiskey Flight - 50mins
PRIVATE: Shackleton Glacier Whiskey Flight - 50mins
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What's Included

All Fees and Taxes

What's Not Included

Comfort Seat

Additional Information

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.

Meeting Point

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.

Special Instructions

Please check in 30minutes prior to flight departure time at 10 Main Road, Franz Josef

Cancellation Policy

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

✓ Free cancellation due to bad weather

Tour Operator

Glacier Country Helicopters

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