Tandem Skydive Over Franz Josef & Fox Glaciers

Leap from a plane strapped to a tandem instructor in a shared harness and parachute system, then float toward the ground beneath the canopy. Take in a landscape of glaciers, temperate rainforest, lakes and braided rivers. Jump options range from 10,000 to 18,000 ft, with higher jumps offering more time in freefall.

Itinerary

1. Start at Skydive Franz. For the 10,000 ft Tandem Skydive and 13,000 ft Tandem Skydive, departures are at 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, and 17:00. For the 16,500 ft Tandem Skydive and 18,000 ft Tandem Skydive, departures are at 07:00, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 17:00, 17:30, and 18:00.
2. Experience a tandem skydive above Westland and Aoraki/Mount Cook National Parks, part of Te Wāhipounamu, during this 3-hour experience. The 10,000 ft Tandem Skydive includes 20+ seconds of freefall; the 13,000 ft Tandem Skydive includes 45+ seconds; the 16,500 ft Tandem Skydive includes 60+ seconds; and the 18,000 ft Tandem Skydive includes 85+ seconds.
3. Return to Skydive Franz. Your return time varies with your departure time.

What's Included

• English-speaking guide
• Shared tandem harness and parachute system

Important details

• No previous skydiving experience is required.
• Parental or guardian consent is required for anyone under 18.
• Children under 12 require an individual assessment to ensure the adult harness fits safely.
• The standard weight limit is 100 kg. Participation between 100 and 110 kg depends on the tandem instructor’s assessment on the day.
• This activity is not recommended for anyone with high blood pressure, epilepsy or other serious medical conditions.
• A surcharge may apply for weights between 100 and 110 kg. This is not included in the listed price; the amount is not specified.
• Wear shoes that won’t fall off. Selfie sticks and drones are not permitted on flights.
• Arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled activity time.