Embark on a 50-minute Antarctic explorer-inspired scenic flight over the Shackleton Glacier. Discover the captivating story of Sir Ernest Shackleton and enjoy a snow landing and a complimentary sample of Shackleton Whiskey.
Embark on a 50-minute Antarctic explorer-inspired scenic flight over the Shackleton Glacier. Discover the captivating story of Sir Ernest Shackleton and enjoy a snow landing and a complimentary sample of Shackleton Whiskey.
- Franz Josef Glacier - Fly over the Franz Josef Glacier
- Tasman Glacier - Fly over the Tasman Glacier
- Aoraki/Mt. Cook - 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.
- Franz Josef Glacier - Fly over the Franz Josef Glacier
- Tasman Glacier - Fly over the Tasman Glacier
- Aoraki/Mt. Cook - 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.
- All fees and taxes included
- All fees and taxes included
- Comfort Seat
- Comfort Seat
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:
- Franz Josef, Tasman and Shackleton Glaciers
- Mount Cook & Mount Tasman
- Fly through the Southern Alps where the ‘’Lighting of The Beacons’’ was filmed…
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:
- Franz Josef, Tasman and Shackleton Glaciers
- Mount Cook & Mount Tasman
- Fly through the Southern Alps where the ‘’Lighting of The Beacons’’ was filmed for Lord of the Rings
- 15-minute snow landing included
- Complimentary sample of Shackleton Whiskey available to those who want to sample it with the glacial ice
Glacier Country Helicopters is a local, family owned and operated company based in Franz Josef. Husband and wife team Gus and Poppy own the company and are both commercial pilots.
- 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.
- 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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.