FRANZ JOSEF AND FOX GLACIER · HELICOPTER TOURS
The flights worth leaving the ground for.
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.
Fly to Franz Josef by helicopter, land on the glacier, then hike ice caves and crevasses with gear and expert guides.
Most Popular“Awesome sights! Staff was amazing and knowledgeable, they are well equipped and well prepared professionals.”
Heli hike Fox Glacier pairs short helicopter flights with guided crampon hiking up to 3 hours, with wet-weather gear and safety kit.
“Amazing!! The staffs are very kindly, and glacier is the most beautiful experience I’ve ever met!😍😍”
Fly Franz Josef Glacier by helicopter, then land on a mountain peak for an alpine pause with dramatic Southern Alps and ice views.
“Scenic flight across the Franz Josef and Fox Glaziers, amazing views and a must do activity if you’re in Franz Josef. 10/10 activity. Weather dependant on the snow landing as safety is the priiority.”
Fly low over Franz Josef Glacier and step onto a snow landing for close-up ice views, in a short, weather-dependent helicopter ride.
“This trip was cancelled due to weather ...by the company. I need a refund but no one at viator is getting back to me. Please refund my money. Thanks.”
Twin Glacier helicopter flight from Franz Josef with snow landing. Fly both glaciers, enjoy live pilot commentary, and step onto the ice.
“Visually stunning scenery and the local knowledge of the pilot was awesome, I would recommend in a moment this flight”
Twin Glacier helicopter flight over Franz Josef and Fox, plus a snowy glacier landing and walk—small-group, pilot commentary, big views.
“We were unable to do the trip due to poor weather. Could. Or wait for a rescheduled flight. Could we have a refund please? Very disappointed”
25-minute Fox Glacier helicopter flight with a snow landing. Small group, live onboard commentary, and real access to glacier snow for photos.
“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”
Twin glacier helicopter flight from Fox Glacier to Franz Josef, with Westland views and a glacier snowfield touchdown for photos.
“Landing on the glacier was a great experience. Overall the views were amazing. Pilot Jy was excellent and informative.”
Helicopter flight from Fox Glacier to Mt Cook with a rare snow landing. Small group, live pilot narration, and Southern Alps views.
“If you do this you flight you will never forget it. We did this activity with stunning deep blue skies and have many photos and videos to record such a wonderful adventure. Highly Recommended”
Fly over Franz Josef Glacier in a small helicopter, then land on the neve for a close-up walk in the alpine air.
“Our pilot was excellent and gave us a very personal tour and explanation of even how they were formed,”
40-min helicopter flight from Franz Josef with snow landing, Aoraki and Tasman Glacier views, pilot narration, small group.
“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 tour. It was an incredible experience to see the…”
Fox Glacier helicopter flight with snow landing on Fox Glacier, plus views over Franz Josef Glacier and the Southern Alps.
“If they had said it was this good we would not have believed them. The weather forecast was not good but it turned out a lovely morning (at least when we flew). Enough safety management to give confidence but not boring. We had walked to Fox glacier the day before but it did not prepare…”
A 40-minute Fox Glacier helicopter flight with pilot narration and a snow landing, plus views of Tasman Glacier and Mt. Cook.
“Tour was cancelled due to weather conditions and we were offered a cheaper alternative which we accepted and we got our partial refund 2 weeks later”
Fly Fox Glacier by helicopter with a rare snow landing, Southern Alps views, and live pilot narration, in a small 6-seat aircraft.
“The tour was cancelled due to weather however I am still waiting for a refund a week later. Viator has not gotten back to me at all, disappointed with the service!”
40-minute helicopter flight from Franz Josef to Mount Cook, with snow landing and views of both glaciers over Westland Tai Poutini.
“The team was extremely professional. Checking in, briefing and the flight itself was conducted seamlessly. Our pilot was friendly and updated us throughout the rides. He even helped us click few memorable clicks.”
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