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Tandem Skydive over Mt Cook with Photographer - 13,000ft

Departs Aoraki/Mt Cook - Show on map

ZIN010

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For 1 person

$499 each

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$499 each

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Overview

Highlights

Tandem skydive from up to 13,000 feet
Spectacular views of Mt Cook and the Aoraki basin
Personal photographer to record your memories

Make lasting memories as you leap out of a plane at 13,000ft over Mt Cook. Feel the adrenaline surge through your body as you experience freefall for up to 45 seconds, followed by 3-5 minutes under the parachute. Your personal photographer will jump alongside you to capture the entire thing.

What's Included?

Up to 13,000ft tandem skydive
10 minute scenic flight
Professional instructor
Personal photographer who jumps with you

Feel the urge to throw yourself out of a plane at 13,000ft? Take the plunge and experience one of the most magical skydives in the world at Mt Cook. After a safety briefing, you will board the plane for a 10 minute scenic flight to altitude. Calm your nerves as you gaze down at the stunning world below you, before the doors open and you inch closer to the edge. Together with your professional tandem master, you'll make the ultimate leap of faith out of the aircraft at 13,000ft, experiencing heart-pounding freefall for up to 45 seconds followed by 3-5 minutes under the parachute. Admire views of brilliant blue lakes and snow-peaked mountains as you float gently back to ground. And the best part is, this flight includes a personal photographer who will jump alongside you wearing camera equipment on their helmet, meaning you can relive the experience over and over again.

Session Length

Please allow 2-3 hours for the duration of this experience
Not available Christmas Day

Important Information

Restrictions

Children eighteen and under need parent's or guardian's consent to jump Children under 12 should be evaluated on an individual basis. Maximum weight is 100kg

Guidelines

Children 18 years and under require a parent's or guardian's consent to jump
Children under 12 years should be evaluated on an individual basis
Maximum weight is 100kg. Please advise your weight at the time of booking
Please consult your doctor if you have any pre-existing medical conditions
Videos are shot from a GoPro Hero5+

Cancellation

Once this experience has been confirmed, changes are at the discretion of the experience provider and arranged directly with them according to this policy:

Cancellations between 20 and 10 days prior will incur a 20% admin fee
Cancellations between nine days and 48 hours prior will incur a 50% admin fee
Cancellations within 48 hours of the booking will incur a 100% admin fee

Numbers on the Day

Maximum of 12 participants in the plane.

Spectators

Spectators welcome.

Weather

This is a weather dependant activity and must be reconfirmed on the day, prior to flying.

Dress Code

Comfortable clothing for the season and shoes that won’t fall off! A jumpsuit, gloves and goggles are provided.

Location

This experience takes place over Aoraki Mt Cook National Park.