Shackleton Glacier Whiskey Endurance - 50mins
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.
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.
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Franz Josef Glacier, Glacier Access Road Westland Tai Poutini National Park, Franz Josef, Westland Tai Poutini National Park New Zealand
Fly over the Franz Josef Glacier
Pass By: Tasman Glacier, New Zealand
Fly over the Tasman Glacier
Pass By: Aoraki/Mt. Cook, Mt. Cook Road, Mt. Cook Village, Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu) New Zealand
See Mount Cook and Mount Tasman from the air!
Stop At: Franz Josef, Franz Josef, Westland Tai Poutini National Park, West Coast Region, South Island
Land on snow of the remote Shackleton Glacier for photos where you are welcome to try a complimentary sample of Shackleton Whiskey.
Duration: 15 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Franz Josef Glacier, Glacier Access Road Westland Tai Poutini National Park, Franz Josef, Westland Tai Poutini National Park New Zealand
Fly over the Franz Josef Glacier
Pass By: Tasman Glacier, New Zealand
Fly over the Tasman Glacier
Pass By: Aoraki/Mt. Cook, Mt. Cook Road, Mt. Cook Village, Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu) New Zealand
See Mount Cook and Mount Tasman from the air!
Stop At: Franz Josef, Franz Josef, Westland Tai Poutini National Park, West Coast Region, South Island
Land on snow of the remote Shackleton Glacier for photos where you are welcome to try a complimentary sample of Shackleton Whiskey.
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- 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
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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April 2023
We were lucky enough to be the first group to land on the glacier that day. It was an incredible experience! Can’t recommend the team highly enough from the front desk staff to the pilot to the minibus driver, they were all so friendly, helpful and professional.
We were lucky enough to be the first group to land on the glacier that day. It was an incredible experience! Can’t recommend the team highly enough from the front desk staff to the pilot to the minibus driver, they were all so friendly, helpful and professional.852angiet
April 2023
Professional company, very good communication about options, wheatherconditions and alternative times. Great explanation during the flight. Fully recommend this company. Price is fair. I did compare with others.
Professional company, very good communication about options, wheatherconditions and alternative times. Great explanation during the flight. Fully recommend this company. Price is fair. I did compare with others.robmK8190QS
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.
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.18caitlinp
December 2022
One of the highlights of our trip to the South Island! Glacier Country Helicopters was amazing! Our original flight was cancelled due to weather and they easily booked us on a flight the next day. We took our ten month old on the trip and they were so accommodating and friendly. This is an ex...
One of the highlights of our trip to the South Island! Glacier Country Helicopters was amazing! Our original flight was cancelled due to weather and they easily booked us on a flight the next day. We took our ten month old on the trip and they were so accommodating and friendly. This is an experience you do not want to miss.