Shackleton Glacier Whiskey Endurance - 50mins | 50 minutes

8 Reviews | Franz Josef & Fox Glacier
From $376.71 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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Shackleton Glacier Whiskey Endurance - 50mins
2 Adults x $379.37
$758.74
Approx Total
$758.74

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Comfort Seat

Overview

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.

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

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No 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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Reviews

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8 reviews

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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 8 reviews with 5 stars

Best company to go with

Published on May, 2024

The team went out of there way to make this happen. Having a whiskey on the snow was incredible. Wouldn't book with anyone else. Dion did an amazing job and was very informative.

Brilliant

Published on May, 2024

How great the staff were. It was brilliant from start to finish. Dion our pilot was just amazing. Would go again in a heart beat. The company is brilliant. Don't book anyone else.

Make it, take it.

Published on Feb, 2024

Impressive experience. The flight was pleasant, the pilot Gus professional. The glacier landing was like a breece of freish air.

A must do. Breathe taking and amazing. Great service

Published on Feb, 2024

Great service. Such an amazing way to see the glaciers and the extreme mountains. The pilot was wonderful and the flight fantastic.

Fantastic experience.

Published on May, 2023

Fantastic experience. Friendly and relaxed staff, ground crew and pilot. Booking was easy and the flight and landing on the glacier were experiences never to be forgot. Highly recommended.

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