50-Minute Glacier Explorer Flight from Queenstown

Summary Description

Receive a pickup from your Queenstown hotel or make your way to the tour operator offices to begin your adventure. You can choose between a convenient morning and afternoon departure options.

When you take off, climb rapidly above the scenery of Queenstown before zooming like a bird over Paradise Valley as you head toward Mount Aspiring National Park. Feel like you’re looking down at a real-life postcard as you take in the captivating scenery of blue-green ice formations and majestic mountain spires.

You’ll cap off your flight by landing on top of Clarke Glacier, the largest in the region, allowing you time to take photos to share with friends and family back home. Then climb back aboard your airborne chariot for the ride back to Queenstown, passing above secluded alpine lakes and Skippers Canyon.

Come back to earth by landing in Queenstown, after which you’ll receive a complimentary drop-off back at your accommodations.

Highlights
  • Receive a pickup from your Queenstown hotel or make your way to the tour operator offices to begin your adventure. You can choose between a convenient morning and afternoon departure options. When you take off, climb rapidly above the scenery of Queenstown before zooming like a bird over Paradise Valley as you head toward Mount Aspiring National Park. Feel like you’re looking down at a real-life postcard as you take in the captivating scenery of blue-green ice formations and majestic mountain spires. You’ll cap off your flight by landing on top of Clarke Glacier, the largest in the region, allowing you time to take photos to share with friends and family back home. Then climb back aboard your airborne chariot for the ride back to Queenstown, passing above secluded alpine lakes and Skippers Canyon. Come back to earth by landing in Queenstown, after which you’ll receive a complimentary drop-off back at your accommodations.
Description

Head west over the Queenstown basin and Paradise Valley and into Mt Aspiring National Park. Enjoy an exhilarating flight past spectacular mountains and blue-green ice falls before landing on one of the many glaciers within the Forbes Mountains. There’s time for photos in the snow before heading back towards Queenstown past hidden alpine lakes and the rich gold mining history of Skippers Canyon.

Included / Excluded
  • Landing and facility fees
  • Headsets to hear the pilot clearly
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Important Information
Know Before You Book
  • Duration: 50m
  • Mobile tickets accepted
Cancellation

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Additional Information

Children must be accompanied by an adult<br>Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat (0-3 years old sit on adults lap)<br>Due to comfort and weight / balance of the aircraft, passengers must supply accurate weights upon booking.<br>Not wheelchair accessible<br>Near public transportation<br>Infants must sit on laps<br>Infant seats available<br>Most travelers can participate<br>This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund<br>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<br>This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

FAQ

How much is 50-Minute Glacier Explorer Flight from Queenstown?

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50-Minute Glacier Explorer Flight from Queenstown price starts from $358.82.

What is the 50-Minute Glacier Explorer Flight from Queenstown cancellation policy?

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50-Minute Glacier Explorer Flight from Queenstown cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

How much time do I need for 50-Minute Glacier Explorer Flight from Queenstown?

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On average, this experience will take approximately 50m.

Which company provides 50-Minute Glacier Explorer Flight from Queenstown?

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50-Minute Glacier Explorer Flight from Queenstown is hosted by Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact on Tripadvisor.

Operated by:

Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters

About operator:

Glacier Southern Lakes is Queenstown's leading scenic heli-flight company with a reputation of providing a high standard of professionalism and service. We offer daily scenic helicopter tours over the mountains, lakes, glaciers and fiords in and around Middle-earth, Queenstown, Milford Sound and Fiordland National Park & Mt Aspiring National Park. Alpine or snow landings are part of all our flights and glacier landings are included in all our Milford Sound flights. We have the most experienced team of helicopter pilots in Queenstown who will share their extensive local knowledge with you. For Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit fans we can show you many of the Queenstown film locations like nobody else, with pilots who were part of the film crew.

Basic Information
  • Duration: 50 minutes
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