Franz Josef: Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

Overview

Available languages

English

35 minutes

Mobile ticket

Marvel at some of New Zealand’s most amazing scenery on this once-in-a-lifetime 30-minute helicopter flight over the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers. Enjoy panoramic views of the glaciers’ natural beauty from your helicopter high in the sky. Listen to live commentary from your professional pilot on route and gaze over the mantle of sheet ice and snow below. Land at the head of either the Franz Josef or Fox Glacier, then hop out to experience the frozen landscape up close. Pose for photographs and capture the glacial scenery on camera.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

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

Passengers MUST advise individual weight at time of booking

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Allow 35-minute total trip duration including snow landing

Pilot guide

Guaranteed snow landing

Informative commentary during the flight

Scenic helicopter flight

Food and drinks

Gratuities

What To Expect

Franz Josef Glacier

Experience both Franz Josef Glacier & Fox Glacier in one trip! Land upon Franz Josef Glacier and enjoy the snow and crisp glacial fresh air.

Admission Not Applicable

Franz Josef Glacier

Land atop of Franz Josef glacier and step foot onto the ancient ice as survey the path that the glacier has carved below you, creating deep valleys.

10 minutes • Admission Included

Options

Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight from Franz Josef

Reviews

4.61

171 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

143

GREAT TRIP
Pioneer15611400758,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The trip was re-booked due to weather, but the re-booked trip was wonderful and exhilarating. The pilot was also very patient and helpful as I'd had a bad fall two days before and had trouble walking. Thank you all for your kindness and a terrific trip.
Our 1st helicopter flight was AWESOME
Y6490YAchriss,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
there aren't enough superlatives to describe how good this was, our original flight was cancelled due to the weather (understandably) and the helpful staff were right onto getting us on another
A must do experience - breathtaking
Jo S,
Aug 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Nothing beats this experience. From beginning to end - just breathtaking. Shout out to our pilot Richard who was so informative & took the best photos. A must-do!
Mind blown! Don’t miss this.
Samantha T,
Jun 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Hands down THE most amazing thing I’ve done. To be standing on a glacier..wow! The pilot was fantastic, very friendly and knowledgable.
Fantastic not to be missed experience!
RebeccaS328,
Apr 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Really impressed with the whole process. We called in to glacier helicopters (sister company) day before trip to confirm and were given instructions on where to go on the day. Everything went very smoothly - safety was paramount but did not detract from the trip (franz josef and fox glacier) with a put down on the fox glacier which was amazing. Cant recommend them highly enough. Amazing pilot (Richard i think) did a fabulous job of telling us about the glaciers and surrounding area and helped us out into the slippery glacier. Wonderful!!
Stunning!
RBonTheLake,
Mar 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Awesome! Jay was our pilot and did an excellent job. We had a beautiful morning with the sun shining and we could see Mt Cook. The landing on the glacier was fantastic. We spent probably half of the 30 minutes of the trip just staring in awe while standing on the glacier. It’s absolutely stunning. Words (and pictures) don’t do it justice. You have to take a flight – and do a landing.
Amazing!! Just amazing!
GrandTour14981149164,
Mar 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing experience!!! Unbelievable scenery and very knowledgable and friendly team!! Highly recommended!! 10 out of 10!!
An amazing flight
mnass68,
Mar 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A great helicopter flight to both Franz Josef and Fox Glacier. Our pilot Jay was very professional and provided an interesting insight and made us feel safe throughout the flight. An amazing experience. Highly recommended.
Brilliant excursion
readonpark,
Feb 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The views were superb and the pilot made sure we got to see fantastic sights while pointing out landmarks on the way. The snow landing was amazing. Loved every minute of it
Just Wow 😮
suelT5720SD,
Feb 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Hubby and I had done the Heli-hike some 20 years ago, and enjoyed the experience. The helicopter flight was more relaxed and we thoroughly enjoyed it, particularly in the company of friends. Paul, our pilot was excellent giving us great commentary and opportunity to take photos, and experience landing on the glacier. This company is really well organised, efficient and well trained. I would highly recommend this company. Truly, you won’t be disappointed.