Mount Cook Spectacular Helicopter Flight from Franz Josef

Overview

Available languages

English

40 minutes

Mobile ticket

Enjoy the ultimate glacial experience on this 40-minute Mount Cook spectacular helicopter flight from Franz Josef. This flight tours covers it all including glacial icefalls and crevasses and neves. You will have views from the coast to mountain tops and you will get to see both glaciers and New Zealand’s highest peak. Cross the spine of the Southern Alps and circle the top of magnificent Mt Cook. Topped off with a spectacular snow landing, this is the best helicopter experience on the West Coast.

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

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‘s Included

Professional Pilot

Food and drinks

Hotel pickup and drop-off

What To Expect

Franz Josef Glacier

Fly up from our heli-pad up to Franz Josef Glacier where you will land up on the neve of the glacier. Stand on the pristine snow and take pictures of the huge ice expanse before heading towards Fox Glacier and Aoraki / Mount Cook for the rest of your helicopter journey.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)

Fly over the Glaciers into the Mackenzie Country and head towards New Zealand's highest peak, Aoraki / Mount Cook and take up the changing landscapes and snow topped peaks around this amazing area before heading back over towards Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers.

Admission Not Applicable

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Mount Cook Spectacular Helicopter Flight from Franz Josef

Reviews

4.92

13 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Phenomenal experience
GoPlaces286190,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an amazing experience flying over the glacier in the parks then landed on the glacier. Had time to take pictures videos and walk around. It was an awesome experience. Highly recommend.
Breathtaking viwes and experience of a lifetime!
shageerm,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Glacier Helicopters gave us an experience we will never forget! The staff and our pilot Sam welcomed us so warmly and kept us up to date with the weather conditions and fortunately we were able to take our amazing flight over the Fox Glacier and then landing on a mountain! Photos will never do justice for what you will experience. We cannot wait to go back and experience another flight again. Thank you to everyone at Glacier Helicopters for such a memorable flight experience!
A flight to remember!
rogermM46,
Mar 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Words are not sufficient to describe the experience of flying above the mountains. To see the peak of mount cook at twelve thousand feet, with five miles at sea level to the tasmanian sea is amazing! This is probably the best helicopter flight I have ever taken and well worth the admittedly not inconsiderable charge. If you can afford it, take it.
Fantastic experience
Nigel T,
Jan 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely brilliant experience from checking in to the flight. Great staff and a wonderful pilot. Can’t praise them enough.
Memorable flight to Mount Cook
Atul T,
Jan 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The team was extremely professional. Checking in, briefing and the flight itself was conducted seamlessly. Our pilot was friendly and updated us throughout the rides. He even helped us click few memorable clicks.
Do it if you can!
752rayp,
Oct 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Just wow - The whole team did a great job at making it a special event and the weather gods shone on us that day 😁 The snow landing just showed us how big everything else is ….. if you have the opportunity - you have to do this trip
Could not have been better
Robert R,
Nov 4, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
Sensational. Pilot Andy was the best. More excited than his passengers. Greatest thrill on a spectacular day with a fantastic pilot. WOW.
Spectacular!
mtnwmn50,
Oct 30, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was my first time in a helicopter. We had a beautiful day for flying. The pilot was knowledgeable in his commentary. We had a booking snafu, but they made it right and got us up the mountain.
Outstanding
dianneb826,
Aug 25, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is a once in a lifetime experience- we did the 40 min tour and flew around Mt Cook and Mt Tasman. Also the Fox, Tasman and Franz Josef glaciers. The views were breathtaking. Our pilot, Richard was very skilled friendly and informative. The staff back at the base were also very friendly, efficient and accommodating. I would highly recommend this tour and this company
Top Notch!
WamDy,
Mar 6, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an excellent experience with this company from the time we booked to the end of the flight. All the staff were friendly and helpful. The flight itself was magic! Only one suggestion: it would be helpful if the online booking times actually matched what time slots were available. Otherwise, just remove the booking tool and have people call or email for availability.