HELI SIBERIA

If you are looking for a must-do activity in New Zealand, this is it!

Begin your adventure with an exciting 15-minute helicopter experience, taking in elevated views of the clear, braided Wilkin and Makarora rivers towards the majestic Mount Aspiring National Park.

With your pilot providing informative commentary along the way, enjoy spectacular views of Crucible Lake and the iconic Siberia Valley.
From there, land at the beginning of the track and enjoy a 3-hour self-guided, well-marked hike, immersing yourself in New Zealand’s remote alpine environment.

Finish your trip with Wilkin River Jets for a thrilling 30-minute jet boat ride amidst native beech forest, pristine river valleys, and rugged ice-capped mountains, while learning about the history and geology of the area from your local and experienced driver.

Duration: 4 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!