Pilot's Choice - 2 Glaciers with Snow Landing - 35mins

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Overview

35 minutes

Mobile ticket

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 Pilots Choice flight you'll see two of the three "big" glaciers. You'll fly over the Franz Josef Glacier then over either the Fox Glacier or Tasman Glacier and fly into the Southern Alps to enjoy the included 10 minute snow landing for photos. Total experience time approx. 35 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.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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).

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

All Fees and Taxes

Air-conditioned vehicle

Comfort Seat (compulsory for passengers 120kg & over)

Front Seat / Executive Helicopter Upgrade Request

What To Expect

1

Franz Josef Glacier

The Pilot's Choice flight includes stunning views of the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers or Franz Josef and Tasman Glaciers.

Admission Not Applicable
2

Fox Glacier

The Pilot's Choice flight includes stunning views of the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers or Franz Josef and Tasman Glaciers.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Pilot's Choice - 2 Glaciers with Snow Landing - 35mins

Reviews

4.84

274 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Fabulous Flight

    Lynn J,

    Jul 31, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Great trip. Luckily for us the weather was spectacular. Fabulous views of Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers. Excellent landing spot. Our pilot, Mark was friendly, professional and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.

  • Unforgettable experience

    Patricia D,

    Apr 25, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Amazing views and a smooth flight Staff taking care of you and walking on the glacier was an unforgettable experience

  • Be in awe of the grandeur.

    The D,

    Apr 20, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    Exciting and awe-some. Seeing the grandeur of the Southern Alps from such a close position was amazing.

  • Poor, expensive alternate and misleading

    Keith M,

    Apr 12, 2025

    - Viator

    2.00

    Well below expectations and expensive. Admittedly the weather was poor so the booked tour was unavailable so they offered another trip to the Shackleton Glacier. Staff promised to enable passengers to change seats on the glacier so that everyone got a good view but the pilot then prohibited it saying it was a problem due to helicopter balance despite many passengers looking similar. The view from two seats was marginal. In good weather the views may have been ok.

  • Helicopter Adventure

    Maureen E,

    Mar 20, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Helicopter flight over the glaciers with one landing. Standing on the ice and throwing ice balls was great

From NZD 427.5