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

Options

Mount Cook Spectacular Helicopter Flight from Franz Josef

Reviews

4.91

11 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Memorable flight to Mount Cook
Atul T,
Jan 12, 2025
- 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.
Could not have been better
Robert R,
Nov 4, 2023
- 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
- 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.
It was a gorgeous sunny day but we...
Nicola S,
Feb 25, 2018
- Viator
4.00
It was a gorgeous sunny day but we didnt get to do the 40 min mt cook spectacular helicopter flight due to strong winds over mt cook so they changed it to a 30 minute flight over fox and Franz Josef glaciers with a snow landing and it was great and still well worth it! Stunning scenery and it was great up in the snow line as they had had some fresh snow overnight. Best views of the glaciers!
A once in a lifetime experience for...
Nicholas H,
Jun 19, 2017
- Viator
5.00
A once in a lifetime experience for my wife and I. Brilliant flying between the snow capped mountains and spectacular walking around the top of the glacier. Great pilot!