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Benefits of Going on a Scenic Flight Tour with Southern Alps Air

Southern Alps Air is a family owned and operated business, established in 1994 and has been providing high quality scenic flights ever since! This includes a Milford Sound flight tour, Mt Aspiring/Tititea flight tour, Mt Cook/Aoraki flight tour, and more! 

In fact, here are several benefits that you could reap should you choose to book a scenic flight tour with Southern Alps Air:

Window Seats for All

Each of our planes provide a window seat for every passenger, meaning that all passengers receive unrestricted views on their scenic flight tour. No matter if you’re flying over Fiordland or the Dart Valley, you’ll be welcomed with extraordinary sights that you can freely gaze upon. 

Informative and Engaging Commentary 

Throughout the entirety of your flight tour, you can expect our experienced pilots to provide commentary about the areas and sights that we fly over. This enhances your overall flight experience, informing passengers about the history, culture, and facts of the places you’re seeing. For nature lovers and history buffs, this is not to be missed! 

Over 100 Glaciers to See!

All of our flights include incredible views of glaciers, no matter if you choose the Milford Sound flyover or our Mt Cook/Aoraki tour. With the former, as we fly from Wanaka, this offers the chance to witness over 100 glaciers as we travel towards Milford Sound! Meanwhile, the latter provides the opportunity to see popular glaciers like the Fox, Franz Josef, and Tasman glaciers in New Zealand’s Southern Alps.

Trustworthy and Reliable Operator

As mentioned previously, we have been operating since 1994, meaning that you can rely on us to provide first class scenic flights that go above and beyond your expectations. As a family run business, we understand the importance of building trusting and loyal relationships with our clients, which is why we aim to deliver reliable and trustworthy scenic flight packages of the highest quality. 

If you’re looking for a Milford Sound flight tour that offers panoramic views of glaciers, Mt Aspiring/Tititea, Alpine lakes, Fiordland National Park, and more, then we’ve got you covered. With the option to briefly land or step aboard a vessel to cruise across the Sound, you’re bound to find the perfect scenic flight tour package at Southern Alps Air. Check out our website for more information!