Skydiving in Franz Josef and Fox Glacier: Our Top 4

1.Tandem Skydive 18,000ft from Franz Josef

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · from $515Our pick

Meet at 63 Cron Street in Franz Josef for an 18,000-foot tandem jump with a trained instructor. After a shared ride to the airport, enjoy 85 seconds of freefall above glaciers, mountains, lakes, and braided rivers before a gentle parachute descent.

“A big thank you to Peter and JT! They were our instructors for the 20,000 ft sky dive and helped make the whole experience incredible. JT was extremely calming, and helped put my partner at ease as she was quite excited on the groRead more”

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2.Tandem Skydive 16,500ft from Franz Josef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $341Top rated

Take a tandem skydive from 16,500 feet above Franz Josef with an experienced instructor, free fall at about 200kph, then glide over glaciers, lakes, rivers, and the Tasman Sea. Transport from Franz Josef village and all jump gear are included. Photos and video cost extra.

“Love, Love, Loved it! First timer 16,500 feet! Buy the photo package, you’ll regret it if you don’t. Thank you to Jordi and Jordy, great job, the parachute opened and video and photos are a great memory of my 68th birthday.🥳❤️🥂”

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3.Tandem Skydive 13,000ft from Franz Josef

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · from $276

Meet your instructor in Franz Josef Village for a roughly three-hour tandem jump from 13,000 feet. After a scenic flight, you freefall at about 200kph before floating down over glaciers, mountains, rainforest, rivers, and the Tasman Sea. Instructor Danny is among the team members praised for keeping first-timers calm.

“Jump into the air and fly in the sky are great thing in my life. Danny gave big courage in that experience. He is a excellent instructor.”

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4.Tandem Skydive 10,000ft from Franz Josef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $225Best value

Meet at 63 Cron Street in Franz Josef, ride to the airfield, and take a 10,000-foot tandem skydive with a trained instructor. You will see glaciers, mountains, rainforests, lakes, and braided rivers before returning safely by parachute to the meeting point.

“Blue sky and green mountains scenery was amazing, wonderful adventure we experienced.”

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