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Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing | 20 minutes

139 Reviews | Franz Josef & Fox Glacier
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Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing
2 Adults x $209.52
$419.04
Approx Total
$419.04

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Professional Guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Overview

From sea level rising to the heart of the magnificent Southern Alps, this 20-minute helicopter flight explores the awe-inspiring ice falls of the Franz Josef Glacier. The flight includes a snow landing, an excellent opportunity to really take in the surroundings and breathe the clean alpine air.

Meeting points

Franz Josef, New Zealand, NZ

Departure Point: Main Street of Town Address: Located in the townships of Franz Josef Glacier on the Main Street though town - Main South Road, SH6 Dates: Daily

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Franz Josef Glacier

    Rise to the sky above Franz Josef in one of the modern helicopters as your pilot takes you on a once-in-a-lifetime experience. From sea level rising to the heart of the magnificent Southern Alps, this flight explores the awe-inspiring ice falls of the Franz Josef Glacier. See the stunning ice features, cracks and crevasses from above.  Your flight also includes a snow landing, an excellent opportunity to really take in the surroundings and breathe the clean alpine air as you get your feet on pristine white snow.  Climb back aboard the helicopter for the descending flight, landing back in the Franz Josef township.

    20 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • We recommend you bring along warm clothes, sunglasses, sturdy footwear, your camera and a sense of adventure!
  • For safety reasons, we do not allow selfie sticks, drones, flammable liquids, lighters, iPads/ tablets and bags of any description on any of our flights.
  • We fly all year round, weather permitting. Please note: On Christmas, we only operate for half the day (9 am - 12 pm).

Free Cancellation

September 10100% refund
September 11No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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4.9

139 reviews

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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 129 reviews with 5 stars

Franz Joseph Glacier walk

Published on Feb, 2025

Great expirience. We did the glacier walk, about 2 and half hours.All the team were great, cheerful, helpful, knowledgeable and positive. Happily recommend this to others.

Awesome

Published on Feb, 2025

Thank you it was awesome, Tom the pilot was great and The system was good. We landed in the snow and walked about. Received good explanatiins, wonderful view! Shalom and thank you

Once in a lifetime amazing experience

Published on Feb, 2025

This is a once in a lifetime experience. Organised and great communication from start to finish. We were lucky enough to not have our time slot cancelled or postponed. Tour guides were lovely and had a great chat about the area. Pilot also lovely and made everyone feel safe. Also happy to take photos and print some to purchase. Pictures don't do justice to the views. Amazing!

A must try experience.

Published on Feb, 2025

A great experience, I would highly recommend it. The pilot and ground crew took great care of us and made the whole thing so enjoyable. Thanks again.

Safe, professional and breathtaking.

Published on Feb, 2025

Great ride. Rich - the pilot - flew a safe and nice scenic route close to peaks and watetfalls, gave a good commentary about the glacier and even shared some technical info about the heli. The landing on the glacier was a nice addition to my glacier collection. And the ground team made sure all is also safe. 5/5

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