We arrived in Tekapo, the sun was shining and we decided to check is Air Safaris had availability... read more
We had an amazing flight. The ride was smooth. The view was spectacular. The staff was terrific... read more
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We arrived in Tekapo, the sun was shining and we decided to check is Air Safaris had availability for their Grand Traverse plane flight over the Southern Alps. We expected to book in for the following day, however Lyndsey said they had availability at 4pm...More
Hi Jenn, Thank you for taking the time to write a review and share your experience with us, Good on your for jumping on the earlier flight that day, we do believe in getting people flying when we know the weather and views are perfect...More
We had an amazing flight. The ride was smooth. The view was spectacular. The staff was terrific. The plane was comfortable.More
Hi Judi, Thank you very much for your review, Glad you had a great flight with us and it was smooth enough for you on that day, it makes it all that much better when the weather is on our side. Thank you again and...More
Staff so helpful and friendly, flight was absolutely fantastic. Views were breathtaking. Do the grand traverse, it's worth it as you won't see the same areas ever if you just travel by road. It would depend on the time/season as to how much notice is...More
What an amazing experience! It was unplanned & something I never thought I would do due to being a little scared of tiny small planes however the weather was perfect & somehow I came around which made my husband very very happy, his dream came...More
Hi gcsv, Thank you for taking the time to write a review of your experience. Well done for overcoming your fear and being able to join us on a flight, it sounds like you're pleased you came which is even better! Its great to hear...More
Air Safari were very professional, very friendly, and gave really good service. They actually advised us to change our flight time to make the best of perfect flying conditions, and they were right. We had sunny weather with perfect visibility over the mountains. Awesome views!...More
Hi Naoal, Thanks for sharing your review. Sounds like you were able to make the most of a sunny day for your flight! The weather here can change so much it always pays to check in with us, well done! We're pleased you enjoyed the...More
We booked the Grand Traverse flight (Tekapo) for the morning session in advance. Upon arrival, the weather was very good according to my observation. However, they told us the sky near Fox and Franz Josef Glacier was very cloudy, and therefore, we might not be...More
Hi Henry, Thanks for your lovely review! We're so sorry we couldn't give you a full Grand Traverse flight experience during your stay in Tekapo but it's great to hear that you still enjoyed the views over the Mackenzie and the other features, as well...More
Grand traverse fromTekapo to Franz Josef and return. the whole flight exceeded my expectations.We meandered up Lake Tekapo to the Cass valley, then over to the Murchison and Tasman glaciers, where we saw 9 glacier skiers! We then went down the Franz Josef glacier from...More
Hi Simon, Thanks for sharing such a detailed review! It sounds like you were a rather lucky passenger on one of our trips to our West Coast base to swap an aircraft, what a bonus! We are pleased you enjoyed the flight and took so...More
What an amazing experience!!! We booked the grand traverse scenic flight the night before. That was no problem at all, but we had been there during low season. No idea how busy it is during peak season. It is just a few minutes drive from...More
Hi MiriamNiessen, Thanks for sharing a review of your flight, you've covered all the points! We really appreciate the lovely comments and are so pleased you enjoyed the trip, making sure we provide exactly what we say we do is high on our priorities list!...More
Excellent Flight over Tekapo. Weather was not good early on so they changed our time to suit us and weather. Good communication and excellent service.More
Hi Leigh-timaru, Thank you for taking the time to share this review. We're pleased we were still able to accommodate you around the weather, thanks for being so understanding on the day! Your comments are greatly appreciated and have been passed onto the rest of...More
My first time in a helicopter and I throughly enjoyed it. The pilot explained everything and was very reassuring for a nervous flyer. The scenario was breathtaking, plenty of photo opportunities.
Hi Catwood71, Thanks for sharing your review, its great to hear you enjoyed your helicopter flight! We hope you had a great time in Lake Tekapo! Kind regards, The Air Safaris Team
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