Franz Josef Glacier Tandem Skydive 18,000ft - 2 Hours
Highlights & inclusions
1. Select date
August 2026
2. Select participants
What you can expect
Take your sense of adventure to new heights on this two-hour tandem skydive over the spectacular Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers, featuring an unforgettable jump from 18,000 feet. After a comprehensive safety briefing, you'll gear up with your experienced tandem instructor before boarding for a scenic 35-minute flight above New Zealand's dramatic West Coast.
Soak in breathtaking views of glaciers, snow-capped mountains, rainforest, rivers, beaches and Mount Cook before it's time to leap into the sky. Feel the incredible rush of up to 85 seconds of freefall, followed by a peaceful five-minute parachute flight back to the landing zone with panoramic alpine views in every direction.
Whether it's your first skydive or another adventure to add to your collection, this is an experience you'll remember forever. Professional photo packages are available, so you can relive every exhilarating moment and share your achievement with family and friends.
Location
What you need to know
- Tandem skydiving from 18,000ft
- Instruction from experienced expert
- Jumpsuit, helmet, goggles and gloves
- Experience video and photography
- Transport to and from the venue
- Photos and videos from your experience can be purchased at the following additional costs:
- Inside camera footage - $199 per person
- Personal photographer - $289 per person
- Inside camera footage and personal photographer package - $359 per person
- Available daily at select times
- The departure time for this experience varies and will be provided upon booking
- This experience is two hours in duration.
- This experience departs from 69 Cron St, Franz Josef Glacier, 7886.
- Clothing appropriate to the weather conditions on the day
- Warm clothing and a jacket during the winter
- Closed toe shoes are mandatory
- Glasses and contact lenses may be worn
- Minimum weight is 30 kilograms, and maximum weight is 100 kilograms
- Participants weighing up to 120 kilograms can be accommodated at the discretion of the experience provider, subject to weather conditions and operational requirements
- A surcharge may apply for participants over 100 kilograms
- Participants under 18 years of age must have written consent from a parent or legal guardian
- Participants with pre-existing medical conditions should consult a doctor before booking, especially participants with heart conditions and sinus or ear problems
- In the event of rain or inclement weather your experience will still go ahead unless contacted by the experience provider
- Bookings made from 1 April 2026 onwards will incur a $20 per person surcharge, payable on the day of your booking
- Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
