25 Minute Glacier Explorer: 1 Glacier with Snow Landing

From NZD 350

4.9

167 reviews

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Overview

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Glacier Country Helicopters is a local, family owned and operated company based in Franz Josef, on the West Coast of New Zealand. Husband and wife team Gus and Poppy started the company in January 2014 and you'll generally find one of them out flying most days.

On our Glacier Explorer flight you'll fly over the Franz Josef Glacier and then into the Southern Alps to enjoy the included 10 minute snow landing for photos. Total experience time approx. 25 minutes.

Please allow an extra 45minutes on top of your flight time to allow for checking in, transport to helicopter, loading, unloading and to return to our office.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please let us know if you have limited mobility e.g. injury, arthritis or recent surgery? There are two high ladder style steps into the helicopter. This information could effect what helicopter we fly you in.

Our helicopter seats are 40cm wide. If you would like extra space or are wider than this we highly recommend booking a comfort seat which guarantees an empty seat next to you.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

All Fees and Taxes

Comfort Seat

Options

Glacier Explorer - 1 Glacier with Snow Landing - 25min

Adult plus Comfort Seat

Comfort Seat: Our helicopter seats are 40cm wide, an empty seat can be reserved next to you if you need or prefer extra space for comfort.

Operated by Glacier Country Helicopters

Reviews

4.9

167 reviews

155

Excellent. Do not miss it!!
FRAN K,
Jan 17, 2025
5.0
this company is very professional, friendly and we felt totally safe. The weather was closing in on Franz Joseph so we wouldn’t be able to land. We took the option of the 35 minute flight and we were all so very happy that we did. Our pilot was excellent and she was very knowledgeable. It was the best take off and landing that I’ve ever done in a helicopter.
Fun ride with beautiful...
Krunali S,
Jan 2, 2025
3.0
Fun ride with beautiful views, but extremely short. We barely got 5-7 minutes on the glacier and 10-12 minutes of flight time. Not worth the price.
Beauty beyond words
MohammedFaisal R,
Dec 28, 2024
5.0
Breathtaking views of the glacier and the valley. Very professionally run setup; they took care of every minute details for safety and comfort. Rachel, our skipper, was kind and funny. We had a great time in the flight and upon landing on the glacier
A must do while in Franz Josef!
Diana C,
Dec 26, 2024
5.0
One of our highlights to our trip to NZ! The weather did not cooperate on the day of our booking but the staff was very good at communicating and rebooking us the following day. The views of the glacier from the helicopter was stunning and the landing was an experience like no other. Highly recommend Glacier Country Helicopters
Fox Glacier Helicopter Flight
Vaughan D,
Nov 4, 2024
4.0
Great helicopter flight zig-zagging up the glaciers. Unfortunately, the weather conditions did not allow the landing, which would have been the icing on the cake. Nevertheless, a great experience.