Franz Josef Glacier 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing
Overview
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25 minutes
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From sea level rising to the heart of the magnificent Southern Alps, this 25-minute helicopter flight explores the awe-inspiring ice falls of the Franz Josef Glacier. The flight includes a snow landing, an excellent opportunity to really take in the surroundings and breathe the clean alpine air.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
We recommend you bring along warm clothes, sunglasses, sturdy footwear, your camera and a sense of adventure!
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 To Expect
Franz Josef Glacier
Rise to the sky above Franz Josef in one of the modern helicopters as your pilot takes you on a once-in-a-lifetime experience. From sea level rising to the heart of the magnificent Southern Alps, this flight explores the awe-inspiring ice falls of the Franz Josef Glacier. See the stunning ice features, cracks and crevasses from above. Your flight also includes a snow landing, an excellent opportunity to really take in the surroundings and breathe the clean alpine air as you get your feet on pristine white snow. Climb back aboard the helicopter for the descending flight, landing back in the Franz Josef township.
Franz Josef Glacier
Snow Landing on top of Franz Josef Glacier
What‘s Included
Photo opportunities throughout the experience
Snow landing on Franz Josef Glacier
Scenic Helicopter Flight
Professional Guide
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing
Reviews
230 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
What a view
patrickmK3103QE,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely wonderful quick trip. Just long enough for the cold to not fully set in. Amazing views
An excellent experience, not to be missed!
MikeV130577,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great organization and excellent trip. Such friendly staff. Would do it again in a heartbeat!
Superb glacier experience!
DerekP66,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience. The views of the glaciers were incredible and the landing on Franz Josef was amazing. Excellent flying with smooth landings. Even my wife enjoyed and she had been apprehensive!!
Nervous flyer
Debra B,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic, pilot was the nicest guy and all staff were very professional and very friendly, well done
Experience of a lifetime
wattskaren17,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The pilot and loading man were lovely. The pilot took it nice and steady up to the glacier which was excellent for videos and photos. The time on the glacier was great and felt longer than 5 mins, certainly plenty of time to take photos. Viewing the glacier from the road does not do it justice compared to actually flying up and seeing it up top. We can’t recommend this company highly enough. Well done and thank you for a once in a lifetime experience
Beautiful views of the glacier
MarigoldToronto,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an experience! Weather delayed our flight and they had to reduce our flight from 40 to 25 min but it was still a great experience and we were able to land in n the glacier!
A simply fantastic experience!
andrewwC1144XJ,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely brilliant. Whole experience was thoroughly professional with great attention to safety. Flight and landing were really smooth, pilot was very informative - and the views were spectacular!
Amazing experience
raewyns2026,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing experience,all of the staff were very friendly and helpful, we got upgraded with our flight and the pilot made sure we saw everything and extra cannot wait to do this again , thank you so much
Franz Josef Glacier March 2026
merrymsmouse,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It's fabulous! Take your time up on the glacier to take in the sights! Great pilot! Definitely a must
Up Close and Personal with Fox Glacier!
Anne H,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This helicopter tour was fantastic! James is a very experienced pilot and he took us close to the mountains and the glacier and then landed on the glacier beautifully. We got tons of pics and videos of the spectacular views. This was a must see!
From NZ$394.88
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