Private Heli Skiing - Over The Top
Exclusive Heli Skiing Tour with Over The Top
Highlights
- Exclusive heli ski tour with duration to suit your group
- Choice of custom black Over The Top helicopter
- Charismatic and professional guide
- Gourmet alpine lunch and hot drinks
Description
Explore exciting backcountry terrain on an exclusive private heli ski with Over The Top from Queenstown. Private heli skiing is an incredible way to experience the best powder on offer, with the added bonus of a scenic Over The Top helicopter flight into Queenstown’s snow-capped mountains. Your local guide knows all the best powder pockets and bowls to suit your skiing or snowboarding ability, and it goes without saying that a gourmet Over The Top lunch and hot drink is included at midday while enjoying the view.
Private heli skiing with Over The Top is an all inclusive tour completely customised to suit your preferences. Start your day at the Over The Top helicopter base in Queenstown airport, where you are provided with all your safety equipment and a briefing, as well as ‘Fat Boy’ skis and poles should you need them. Kitted out and ready for an unforgettable powder day, settle in onboard your custom black Over The Top helicopter for a spectacular flight out of Queenstown to find your first run of the day.
As you touch down on pristine white snow, it’s time to go powder hunting! Your friendly and professional Over The Top skiing guide accompanies you throughout the day on runs suited to both weather conditions and your ability. Experience the feeling of floating on untouched wild powder as you make your way down each thrilling run and meet the Over The Top helicopter for your lift back to the top. Break up your day of private heli skiing with a skiers lunch and hot drink overlooking Queenstown’s breathtaking alpine scenery.
Over The Top Helicopters
The fleet at Over The Top features the most modern helicopters available for private charter missions in New Zealand. Each in distinctive custom black, choose between the Airbus Squirrel and EC130 Eurocopter helicopter for private heli skiing from Queenstown.
The Airbus Squirrel
One of the most popular helicopters worldwide and highly recommended for skiing missions, the AS350 Airbus Squirrel comfortably seats 4 passengers plus your guide and gear, with a tandem seat up front and large bench behind. This helicopter has a wide range of mission capabilities and is exceptional for aerial photography.
EC130 Eurocopter
For groups of 5 passengers plus your guide, the EC130 Eurocopter offers comfortable seating and features the quietest single engine available. With large windows, the EC130 delivers panoramic views and if often a favourite for sightseeing and VIP transfers.
Trip Includes
- Local professional skiing guide
- Return scenic helicopter flight
- Helicopter transfers between runs
- Fat Boy skis and poles if required
- Safety equipment and briefing
- Gourmet skiers lunch and hot drinks
Duration
- Choose a half day (up to 5 hours) or full day (up to 7 hours)
Departures
- Check in and safety briefing at 9:00am
- Operates during winter months only (July-Sept)
- Departs from Over The Top at The Blue Hangar, 10 Tex Smith Lane, Queenstown Airport (opposite New World)
- Complimentary transfers available from your Queenstown accommodation
Other Information
- Operates during winter (July - September), snow dependant
- Amount of runs and duration of tour is weather and ability dependant
- Bring your windproof jacket and pants, boots, warm gloves, sunglasses/goggles, sunscreen and a camera
- Bring your own snowboard/wide skis and poles or Over The Top can provide 'Fat Boy' skis and poles
- Wear casual shoes for the morning pick up
- Make sure you dress as you would for a cold day at the ski field
- Transfers will arrange for pick up 30 minutes prior to your flight time
- Parking available at The Blue Hangar if self driving
- Please advise of any dietary requirements upon booking
- This tour is only available on a private basis
- For private charters, choose between Over The Top's custom helicopters: AS350 Squirrel (up to 5 passengers + guide) or EC130 Eurocopter (up to 5 passengers + guide)
Normal Retail Prices
- AS350 Squirrel (up to 4 pax):
- half day NZD$12700.00
- full day NZD$15200.00
- EC130 Eurocopter (up to 5 pax):
- half day NZD$14200.00
- full day NZD$17300.00
All prices shown in NZD$.
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