Franz Josef: Twin Fox & Franz Josef Glaciers Helicopter Trip

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4.918605 out of 5 stars
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Activity provider:HeliServices.NZ Fox Franz Haast
Franz Josef: Twin Fox & Franz Josef Glaciers Helicopter Trip
Top rated
4.918605 out of 5 stars
4.9
4.918605 out of 5 stars
86 reviews

Helicopter over both the Twin Glacier Fox and Franz Josef glaciers for astounding views of the Southern Alps, Mount Cook, and Mount Tasman and experience a scenic snow landing.

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Duration 30 minutes
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Maria – Australia

Absolutely loved the experience. Staff were all so friendly and helpful and our pilot was very experienced and knowledgeable. My sister and cousin who had never been on a helicopter before were very comfortable with the experience and ecstatic about landing in the snow. Highly recommend to anyone.

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Andrew – Australia

We loved our tour of Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers. They were absolutely magnificent. Despite some poor weather that nearly cancelled our tour, our amazing pilot Ken managed to navigate the clouds to get some spectacular views. It’s a once in a lifetime memory that will stay with our family forever. Well worth the cost!

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Highlights

  • Enjoy an unforgettable helicopter ride above Glacier Fox and Franz Josef Glacier
  • Marvel at the sheer blue depth of the world-famous glacial icefalls
  • Get magnificent views of the Southern Alps, Mount Cook, and Mount Tasman
  • Experience a snow landing that provides stunning photo opportunities

Full description

Experience double the excitement as you fly over the stunning Twin Glacier Fox and Franz Josef Glacier on a helicopter ride over stunning mountain landscapes that includes a scenic snow landing. 

Depart from Franz Josef town and within minutes you will be soaring across the majestic icefall of the Franz Josef Glacier where you will ascend among the mountain tops for your snow landing experience.

As you fly, admire below you the snowfields of the Twin Glacier Fox and Franz Josef Glacier, and magnificent views of the Southern Alps, Mount Cook, and Mount Tasman.

After 10 minutes of feeling the snow on your feet, jump back in the helicopter and take off once again across the snowfield expanse and then land back where you departed from.

Includes

  • 30-minute scenic helicopter ride
  • Commentary throughout the flight
  • 10-minute landing experience
  • Hotel pickup or drop-off

Meeting point

Meet at Alpine Adventure Centre, 29 Main Road, Franz Josef. Please check in 30 minutes prior to departure.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Camera

Know before you go

  • Infants under 3 years weighing less than 15 kg will fly for free, sitting on an adult's lap. Infants under 3 years weighing above 15 kg must be charged at the child fare
  • Flight departures, routes, and snow landing are subject to suitable weather conditions and at the pilot's discretion

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 86 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    5/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Maria – AustraliaMay 1, 2025 – Verified booking
Absolutely loved the experience. Staff were all so friendly and helpful and our pilot was very experienced and knowledgeable. My sister and cousin who had never been on a helicopter before were very comfortable with the experience and ecstatic about landing in the snow. Highly recommend to anyone.

Response from provider

May 5, 2025

Thank you Maria - Australia for your wonderful 5 star rating and equally wonderful feedback. We are so pleased your sister and cousin were able to experience taking the helicopter and landing on the snow. Thank you again for your high recommendation. From the HeliServices.NZ Customer Services Team : )

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Andrew – AustraliaApril 11, 2025 – Verified booking
We loved our tour of Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers. They were absolutely magnificent. Despite some poor weather that nearly cancelled our tour, our amazing pilot Ken managed to navigate the clouds to get some spectacular views. It’s a once in a lifetime memory that will stay with our family forever. Well worth the cost!
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Jeffrey A – United StatesMarch 31, 2025 – Verified booking
The incredible views, being up close to the glacier ice flows. Landing and walking around on top of the glacier was an incredible thrill. I never knew that 'regular' people could do something like this!!

Response from provider

March 31, 2025

Thank you so much Jeffrey A for the exceptional 5 stars rating and wonderful feedback. The. views certainly are incredible and this is an activity anyone can do. Thank you for choosing HeliServices.NZ :) from the HeliServices.NZ Customer Service team.

Product ID: 352691

Activity provider:HeliServices.NZ Fox Franz Haast

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