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Glacier Country Helicopters is a local, family owned and operated company based in Franz Josef, on the West Coast of New Zealand. Husband and wife team Gus and Poppy started the company in January 2014 and you'll generally find one of them out flying most days.
On our Mt Cook Supreme flight you'll fly over the Franz Josef, Fox, Tasman Glaciers and fly into the Southern Alps to see Mount Cook and enjoy two included 10 minute landings - the first a snow landing for photos and the second on the Shackleton Glacier. Total experience time approx. 60 minutes.
If you wish to book a Comfort Seat or request a Front Seat / Executive Helicopter Upgrade, please contact us at least 24hours in advance of your flight.
Please allow an extra 45minutes on top of your flight time to allow for checking in, transport to helicopter, loading, unloading and to return to our office.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please let us know if you have limited mobility e.g. injury, arthritis or recent surgery? There are two high ladder style steps into the helicopter. This information could effect what helicopter we fly you in.
Comfort Seats: Our helicopter seats are 40cm wide, an empty seat can be reserved next to you if you prefer extra space (passengers 120KG & over when weighed at check in will be required to purchase a Comfort Seat - these are half the RRP of your flight).
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Air-conditioned vehicle
All Fees and Taxes
Comfort Seat (compulsory for passengers 120kg & over)
Front Seat / Executive Helicopter Upgrade Request
Operated by Glacier Country Helicopters
32 reviews
Lisa C,
Dec 25, 2024
What a way for my family to experience their first ever helicopter flight and snow ball fight with 2 magical snow landings. The memories from this trip will last a lifetime!
Lesley I,
Dec 10, 2024
Holy cow. Seriously, just book this. The views are incredible, especially when you're standing on a glacier!
Radu B,
Dec 1, 2024
Great tour! Amazing pilot and super friendly! A must do activity in Franz Joseph! U will never regret it!
Julie R,
Oct 20, 2024
I didn’t actually get to do this because of the weather conditions- they couldn’t land or get to Mount Cook. However, the two glacier fly over was still great and the staff and the pilots commentary were fab.
Adrian R,
Aug 7, 2024
The weather wasn't looking good but the staff contacted us early to give us the best opportunity to still fly. Even with rescheduled flight time we were unable to land and had less time in the air due to the weather. Without asking we were given a partial refund to an equivalent type of booking. All the staff we're super friendly and helpful.