Fox Glacier: 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

Overview

Available languages

English

25 minutes

Mobile ticket

Take to the skies above the Fox Glacier Township before heading towards the Fox Glacier and exploring the dynamic icefalls on this 25-minute helicopter flight. A snow landing above the glacier allows you to set foot on a largely inaccessible area and breathe in the pristine alpine air as the majesty of the landscape surrounds you.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

What to Bring, Warm Clothing,Sturdy Covered Shoes, Sunglasses,Sunscreen and a Camera

For safety reasons, we do not allow selfie sticks, drones, flammable liquids, lighters, iPads/ tablets and bags of any description on any of our flights.

We fly all year round, weather permitting. Please note: On Christmas, we only operate for half the day (9 am - 12 pm).

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Scenic Helicopter flight

Professional guide

Photo opportunities throughout the experience

Snow landing on Fox Glacier

Food and drinks

Hotel pickup and drop-off

What To Expect

Fox Glacier

Your 20-minute helicopter flight begins when take to the skies above the Fox Glacier Township. You will get a view of the remarkable West Coast glacier region from high above before heading towards the mighty Fox Glacier. You'll explore the magnificent ice falls and see some of the finest work Mother Nature has done. This spectacular scenic flight includes a snow landing above the glacier, allowing you to set foot on a largely inaccessible area and breathe in the pristine alpine air as the majesty of the landscape surrounds you. It's here you'll get that stunning picture you'll want to show everyone as soon as you get home.

Admission Not Applicable

Fox Glacier

Land in the Fox Glacier Neve where you will get out of the helicopter and have the chance to stand in the pristine snow and enjoy the views and plenty take photos before heading back down to Fox Glacier Township via Helicopter.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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Fox Glacier Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

Reviews

4.83

95 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Fabulous
Q9151REgretag,
Apr 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fabulous!! Totally worth the money spent. We would do it again if we ever come back to NZ South Island. Richard the pilot gave great comp entry and took photos with our camera for us.
Perfect trip of a lifetime
wiebkek155,
Apr 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was absolutely wonderful. The tour is a on d in a lifetime thing and I can only recommend doing so. Our pilot was super friendly and loved giving us as much detail about our surroundings as possible. We also got lucky with the weather so it was an even better experience.
Amazing experience
Laura G,
Mar 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
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 road. The flight itself was incredible and our pilot was extremely nice. The views were incredible and the landing was so smooth.
Requesting immediate refund for cancelled trip
AnnMarie R,
Mar 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
I need my refund, I need my refunf NOW I NEED MY REFUND NOW I need my refund now I need my refund now
Lifetime opportunity
Chris B,
Mar 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Not to be missed, weather was fabulous which made for a spectacular flight. Organisation was great and our pilot gave a great commentary on our journey
Need refund
seanandannmarie,
Mar 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Our helicopter trip was cancelled - fair enough with the weather but cant find email for tripadvisor for my refund nearly €1k
The most wonderful day ever, such a great company and fantastic experiences
675toniz,
Mar 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This trip was actually so wonderful, we did the 20 min flight first and then we paid to do the 40min flight an hour later as well. Absolutely amazing and beautiful. The reception staff were so polite and friendly and our pilot for ours flights (Paul) is so professional, so good with local knowledge. He also made the trip by being so much fun to be around and we had so many laughs. He even participated in a snowball fight. Thankyou for such great memories, we will be back again.
A short trip with a big wow factor
Dirk P,
Feb 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The really wonderful trip , our pilot was fantastic and the weather fine so the flight and landing was a brilliant, it’s not cheap but the only way to get up to the glacier. A must do if you are travelling on the west coast
Franz Josef Helicopter flight and landing grand tour 40 minutes
gpjrm,
Feb 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Did the grand tour 40 minute helicopter flight with snow landing from Franz Josef. Excellent organisation, tour ,pilot excellent. Flew around mount Cook and both glaciers. Spent about 8 minutes on snow with photos.Magnificent scenery flying close to glaciers and mountains. Excellent.
Good information about bad weather
Morten Hygum,
Feb 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our trip was well enough cancelled, but it is not something that Glacier can do for and all the way through they were very helpful and good to keep us up to date