Fox Glacier: Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

Overview

Available languages

English

35 minutes

Mobile ticket

Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers are two of New Zealand largest glaciers. From above you can view and appreciate the incredible natural phenomenon, towering ice formations and vast size of the glaciers. Top it off with a snow landing and standing on the ancient ice of the glaciers. You’ll also fly over the Tasman Glacier on the eastern side of the Southern Alps and close to Mount Cook/Aoraki, New Zealand’s highest peak.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Service animals allowed

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult, Children weighing less than 15kgs are required to sit on a parents lap.

It is recommended that warm clothing and suitable footwear be worn on this tour due to cold temperatures.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Professional guide

Live commentary on board

Snow Landing (approx. 10 minutes)

Scenic helicopter flight

Items of a personal nature

What To Expect

Franz Josef Glacier

Fly over both Franz Josef Glacier & Fox Glacier in one trip!

Admission Not Applicable

Fox Glacier

Fly over both Franz Josef Glacier & Fox Glacier in one trip! Land on the snow at the head of the Glacier, jump out and take it all in.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight departing Fox Glacier

Reviews

4.75

28 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Awesome views of one of nature’s wonders
thyboev,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent experience with The Helicopter Line. We had prebooked a trip to Fox Glacier. As it turned out, the weather was not promising, but they were very flexible rebooking a couple of times, before we finally managed to get on to the flight. Check-in was smooth and flight safety was observed at all times (also with regards to the weather). We landed on Fox Glacier, where you really can appreciate the scale and dimensions of the glacier. As it turned out, we were on a flight that was making a fly by of the Franz Josef Glacier as well, so we were lucky to get a bonus! The cloud base was surrounding the top of the mountains, but pilot Simon made an excellent job finding the holes between the clouds. Also a good commentary en route. Highly recommendable!
Once in a lifetime must do
512elizabethk,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We loved the professional approach of the staff and the pilot. We loved the flight because we saw exactly what was advertised and the snow landing was exquisite. Great photo opportunities too. Very memorable.
Awesome time
matthew h,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
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
Helicopter and mountains
christopherrL1841XV,
Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience. We landed on the glacier, which was really special. Ground crew and pilot were very helpful and professional. Highly recommend.
Happy
KarenB7639,
Jun 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Worth every penny chopper pilot was extremely good. Great experience will tell people of experience and more. Five star
Exceeded expectations!
joshuacX7337YG,
Jan 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Exceeded our expectations! What an amazing adventure, and where else could you make snow angels on a glacier? Would absolutely recommend to everyone!
Only to be recommended
Maps296018,
Dec 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The staff at Glacier Helicopters in Fox Glacier were very nice and accommodating. The pilot Tom was great. The flight to both glaciers plus landing on the snowfield was one of my most beautiful experiences.
Exciting and worth it
Tenna S,
Apr 3, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Exciting and worth it 😎 beautiful view from above. Pilot Simon was very helpful with information about the area.
Paid for 3I min Twin Glacier and received 20 min one glacier ride.no promised partial refund.
Valerie a,
Mar 14, 2023
- Review from Viator
2.00
We signed up and paid for the twin Glacier trip from Fox Glacier to bith Fix and Franz Joseph Glacier. After several delays we went to Fox Glacier which was beautiful! However the pilot s seemed pushed to get more people to the top and did not take us over to Franz Joseph Glacier claiming there was too much wind. There was no wind however.
Ice to see you 😎
Keith D,
Feb 23, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
A well organised helicopter trip to view 2 glaciers and land on one. And it was a flexible package too, as our previously arranged trip was cancelled due to bad weather.