Get the cameras ready for one of the best glacier experiences in New Zealand. Enjoy a 30 minute scenic helicopter flight over Franz Josef & Tasman Glaciers with a Glacier landing.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Reserve now & pay later: Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
Duration 30 minutes: Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide: English

Highlights

Marvel at stunning views of Aoraki Mount Cook and Mount Tasman
Enjoy an exclusive Glacier Landing
Fly over Franz Josef & Fox Glaciers

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Enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime experience flying over some of New Zealand's most iconic glaciers. Starting your adventure you will depart Franz Josef Heliport and climb up the Franz Josef Glacier, crossing the main divide at Centennial Hut to land on New Zealand’s longest glacier, the Tasman Glacier.

Step out of your helicopter and take in breath-taking views of Mount Tasman and Aoraki Mount Cook, rich with uninterrupted scenery that you have to see to believe.

Then hop back onboard, you will cross back over Climber Col Pass and enjoy the spectacular views of Franz Josef Glacier before arriving back at Franz Josef Heliport.

We are the only operator on the West Coast flying to the Tasman Glacier, arguably the most picturesque and the longest Glacier in New Zealand!

We are also the only certified Carbon Zero aviation operator in New Zealand!!

Come Fly with us Inflite Franz & Fox Helicopters

Includes

Scenic Flight
Alpine Glacier Landing
Safety Briefing

Food & Beverages

Meeting point

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Important information

Not allowed

Selfie sticks

Know before you go

You will receive an email from the local partner to confirm your exact flight date and time after booking and this might be different from what you requested
If the tour is canceled due to the weather conditions you will be offered a full refund or rescheduled tour
Please note that weight and balance limits apply to all aircraft. Passenger weight limits are 116 kilograms (255 pounds)
Your flight may be rescheduled in the rare case that the combined weights of all passengers reach the maximum safety limit
You can use your camera and phone during the flight

Nearby destinations

Nearby sights

Franz Josef: 30-min Flight Franz Josef & Tasman Glaciers

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