Franz Josef and Fox Glacier Helicopter Tours


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15 Best Franz Josef and Fox Glacier Helicopter Tours

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The 15 franz josef and fox glacier helicopter tours travellers book most, gathered in one place. What you see from the air, how long you are up, who flies you, and what a seat costs.

15 Best Franz Josef and Fox Glacier Helicopter Tours

Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike - The short flight over the Southern Alps (and why timing matters)
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Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike

1.Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike

Fly to Franz Josef by helicopter, land on the glacier, then hike ice caves and crevasses with gear and expert guides.

Most Popular 4.5

“Amazing heli-hike from start to finish! I would recommend this to anyone who has never been on a helicopter and/or been up close to the mountain glaciers before. Our guide Sarah was well qualified to take care of us and quite knowledgable on the history of the mountain. Plus you get to have flavoured snowcones…”

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Heli Hike Fox Glacier - Walking on ice: crampons, cut steps, and what “up close” really means
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Heli Hike Fox Glacier

2.Heli Hike Fox Glacier

Heli hike Fox Glacier pairs short helicopter flights with guided crampon hiking up to 3 hours, with wet-weather gear and safety kit.

5.0

“Amazing experience, you feel like you are on another planet. It does require a bit of balance to maneuver some of the stairs and patience for the photo ops if you are with a larger group - we were about 15 people.”

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Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Landing - What you actually see: rainforest, the glacier, and the Southern Alps
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Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Landing

Franz Josef Glacier 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing - Your Helicopter Ride Over the Glacier: Ice Falls, Crevasses, and Forest at the Edge
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Franz Josef Glacier 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

4.Franz Josef Glacier 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

Fly low over Franz Josef Glacier and step onto a snow landing for close-up ice views, in a short, weather-dependent helicopter ride.

5.0

“This was a highlight of our time in New Zealand! I am afraid of flying, but wanted to experience this. The pilot was very accommodating and understanding. This was a fantastic experience that we highly recommend!”

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Franz Josef: Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing - Meeting in Franz Josef: where to start and what to expect
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Franz Josef: Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

5.Franz Josef: Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

Twin Glacier helicopter flight from Franz Josef with snow landing. Fly both glaciers, enjoy live pilot commentary, and step onto the ice.

4.5

“A fantastic trip. Andrew the pilot was very friendly and informative. The weather was perfect and the time on Fox Glacier just below Mt Tasman was brilliant. The ground staff were all warm and informative too”

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Franz Josef: Twin Glacier 35-Minute Helicopter Flight - Your First Views: Flying Over Franz Josef Glacier (And Why It Matters)
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Franz Josef: Twin Glacier 35-Minute Helicopter Flight

Fox Glacier: 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing - Touchdown on the snow: what the landing experience is like
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Fox Glacier: 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

7.Fox Glacier: 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

25-minute Fox Glacier helicopter flight with a snow landing. Small group, live onboard commentary, and real access to glacier snow for photos.

5.0

“The organisation of the tour itself was a bit of a mess - the instruction says to go to the office but when we arrived that was locked. We only found where to go by walking around to ask different people who were on the other side of the roaRead more”

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Twin Glacier 35-Minute Helicopter Flight from Fox Glacier - Where you meet, how the timing works, and what to expect onboard
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Twin Glacier 35-Minute Helicopter Flight from Fox Glacier

Fox Glacier and Mount Cook Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing - The route arc: Fox Glacier to the Mt Cook viewpoint
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Fox Glacier and Mount Cook Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

Franz Josef: Mountain Scenic Spectacular 40-Min Helicopter Flight - The Flight Route: Franz Josef to Fox, Over the Southern Alps, Toward the Tasman Sea
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Franz Josef: Mountain Scenic Spectacular 40-Min Helicopter Flight

10.Franz Josef: Mountain Scenic Spectacular 40-Min Helicopter Flight

40-min helicopter flight from Franz Josef with snow landing, Aoraki and Tasman Glacier views, pilot narration, small group.

5.0

“This was a truly spectacular way to see the glaciers up close and worth every penny! We had scheduled the 40 min tour that went closer to Aoraki/Mt. Cook, but due to weather we had to be rescheduled to another day on a shorter 30 min toRead more”

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Franz Josef: Neve Discoverer Helicopter Flight with snow landing - Timing and flight length: how 25 minutes gets split up
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Franz Josef: Neve Discoverer Helicopter Flight with snow landing

Fox Glacier: Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing - How the twin-glacier route works in the air
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Fox Glacier: Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

12.Fox Glacier: Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

Fox Glacier helicopter flight with snow landing on Fox Glacier, plus views over Franz Josef Glacier and the Southern Alps.

4.5

“I really can't fault the experience it was awesome landing on glacier the helicopter line done their very best in trying times in regards to the recent weather would definitely recommend the company and the experience”

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Fox Glacier Mountain Scenic Spectacular 40-Min Helicopter Flight - The full flight path: what you’ll see during the 40 minutes
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Fox Glacier Mountain Scenic Spectacular 40-Min Helicopter Flight

Fox Glacier: Neve Discoverer Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing - Meeting Point and Transfers: Where the Day Starts
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Fox Glacier: Neve Discoverer Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

14.Fox Glacier: Neve Discoverer Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

Fly Fox Glacier by helicopter with a rare snow landing, Southern Alps views, and live pilot narration, in a small 6-seat aircraft.

4.5

“Amazing scenery. Landing on the snow and walking in knee deep snow was an experience I will always remember. The pilot Ben was very polite and helpful. The flight was terrific even though it was only a 20 minute tour I would love to have Read more”

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Mount Cook Spectacular Helicopter Flight from Franz Josef - Mount Cook circling + the UNESCO factor you can see
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Mount Cook Spectacular Helicopter Flight from Franz Josef

15.Mount Cook Spectacular Helicopter Flight from Franz Josef

40-minute helicopter flight from Franz Josef to Mount Cook, with snow landing and views of both glaciers over Westland Tai Poutini.

5.0

“This was my first time in a helicopter. We had a beautiful day for flying. The pilot was knowledgeable in his commentary. We had a booking snafu, but they made it right and got us up the mountain.”

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