Franz Josef Town: 3-Glacier Helicopter Ride with Landing

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Franz Josef Town: 3-Glacier Helicopter Ride with Landing
Top rated
4.778761 out of 5 stars
4.8
4.778761 out of 5 stars
113 reviews

Fly by helicopter above the Franz Josef, Fox, and Tasman Glaciers on a tour from Franz Josef Town. Take sweeping photos of the mountain scenery from the snow landing site amongst the Southern Alps.

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Duration 45 minutes
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Elizabeth – Australia

Great communication from the team about weather conditions to get the most out of our experience. Just an amazing experience to have done.

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Catherine – New Zealand

An unforgettable helicopter ride over three stunning glaciers, capped off with a landing on Shackleton Glacier. Our pilot was not only skilled but also made us feel completely safe and welcome throughout the experience. A memorable adventure!

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Highlights

  • Take a helicopter ride over the Franz Josef, Fox, and Tasman Glaciers
  • See Mount Cook & some of New Zealand's highest mountains
  • Admire ice pinnacles and crevasses
  • Take beautiful photos during the included 15 minute snow landing

Full description

Take in three of New Zealand’s most impressive glaciers during a helicopter ride. Land on the elevated snow landing site to take photos of the spectacular views.

Meet at the local partner’s office to check in and attend a safety briefing. Then, following a transfer to a private hangar, you will meet your pilot and board the helicopter for takeoff. Put your headset on to listen to your pilot's guided commentary.

Fly over the terminal moraine of the ancient Franz Josef Glacier and up the valley to see the big three from above. The Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers are ice rivers that plug New Zealand's longest glacier: the Tasman Glacier. Take in their ice pinnacles and crevasses while flying amongst some of New Zealand’s biggest mountains. Admire Mount Cook in the impressive Southern Alps.

Land on an elevated snow landing site to enjoy stunning views of Westland Tai Poutini National Park for 15 minutes. You will have plenty of time to take photos before returning to the hangar.

Includes

  • Safety briefing
  • Helicopter tour
  • Landing fees
  • Experienced pilot
  • Guided commentary
  • Headset
  • Comfort seat (compulsory for all customers 120kg or over at check-in)
  • Front seat request (requests must be made 24 hours in advance and are confirmed at check-in)

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

Meeting point

Please check in at our local supplier's office 30 minutes prior to your flight.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Sunglasses
  • Camera
  • Jacket
  • Closed-toe shoes

Not allowed

  • High-heeled shoes
  • Smoking
  • Drones
  • Selfie sticks
  • Vaping
  • Tripods
  • Walking sticks
  • Crutches
  • Explosive substances
  • Loose clothing
  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • ☼Comfort Seats (passengers 120KG & over when weighed at check in will be required to purchase a Comfort Seat - these are half the RRP of your flight).
  • ☼ This activity is weather-dependent, so flight routes are subject to change and cancellation at short notice.
  • ☼ Minimum numbers are required for flights to depart; there is a possibility of cancellation if there are not enough passengers. In this case, you will be offered a reschedule or full refund.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 113 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5

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Elizabeth – AustraliaApril 2, 2025 – Verified booking
Great communication from the team about weather conditions to get the most out of our experience. Just an amazing experience to have done.
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Catherine – New ZealandMarch 20, 2025 – Verified booking
An unforgettable helicopter ride over three stunning glaciers, capped off with a landing on Shackleton Glacier. Our pilot was not only skilled but also made us feel completely safe and welcome throughout the experience. A memorable adventure!
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Claire – United KingdomFebruary 13, 2025 – Verified booking
We were supposed to fly the day before but the weather was not good with low cloud. Waking up the next morning to sunshine we thought everything would be ok, but the town was experiencing a power cut. The operator Glacial Country Helicopters were fantastic and did everything they could do to allow us to fly and also gave a discount for a shorter flight without us asking. Top company!

Product ID: 398558

Activity provider:Glacier Country Helicopters

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