HELI SIBERIA MAX

One of the best wilderness experiences available – “Gotta do it!”

Embark on an epic 25-minute helicopter flight into the impressive Mount Aspiring National Park and enjoy spectacular views with an alpine landing before tracking deeper into the valley for a close encounter with the Mt. Pollux Glaciers, cascading waterfalls, and remote alpine lakes.

Cruise over the tops of the Southern Alps to land in the remote Siberia Valley.
Land at the beginning of the track and stretch your legs on a 3-hour self-guided, well-marked hike, immersing yourself in New Zealand’s remote alpine environment.

Rendezvous with Wilkin River Jets at Kerin Forks for a thrilling 30-minute jet boat ride, skimming along just inches of water on not one but two rivers, the Wilkin and the mighty Makarora, while learning about the history and geology of our stunning region with informative and entertaining commentary from our experienced drivers.

Duration: 5 hours approx.

Energy Level: Low+

Ages: All ages

Min Booking: 2 People

What our customers say

Highlight of our New Zealand trip. Highly recommend the Siberia Max trip. The helicopter flight and landing on top of one of the nearby mountains were a highlight I will remember for very long. Then followed by a lovely hike and Jetboat ride back. Just so much beauty and fun packed into 5 hour excursion. The team was also very friendly and professional. Special shout out to Chris, our helicopter pilot!

It was one of our highlights of our 4 weeks tour through NZ. The helicopter flight is awesome. The best part, however, begins when the helicopter flys back and you hear nothing but untouched nature...

Highly recommend booking the Heli Siberia Max tour with them! We had an incredible day, starting with the helicopter ride that showed us amazing mountain peaks and lakes from above. The wilderness hike where the helicopter also dropped us off was one of my favorite hikes during my entire trip to New Zealand. Lastly, the jet boat experience with Wilkin River Jets was awesome and thrilling. Backcountry Helicopters is the BEST experience you can book to really explore Mount Aspiring National Park! 10/10 recommend!

We had such a great experience. We took a helicopter from Makarora to Siberia Valley, and then we had a nice walk to Wilkin Valley, where we were picked up by the jet boat that took us back to Makarora. Thanks to the pilot, we had an excellent guided flight over the backcountry, spotting a few chamois and making the experience even more memorable. Thank you Backcountry Helicopters.

Absolutely amazing trip. Helicopter flight was incredible, with fantastic pilot Henry. Walk is amazing with so many photo opportunities. The jet boat is the cream on the cake. Great driver with lots of information. Totally recommended.Thanks to the pilot, we had an excellent guided flight over the backcountry, spotting a few chamois and making the experience even more memorable. Thank you Backcountry Helicopters.

Terrific flight, magnificent view, excellent pilot, the experience you will never forget!