Private Tour

Private Flight - 2 Glaciers - Snow Landing - Franz Josef - 35mins

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

On this private 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 past Mount Cook and fly into the Southern Alps to enjoy the included 10 minute snow landing for photos. Total experience time approx. 35 minutes.

We are 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.

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.

Please note that whilst this is a private flight, you may share check in and van travel with other passengers on other flights.

Total weight of passenger load must be within the helicopter's weight and balance requirements.

Additional Info

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.

Our helicopter seats are 40cm wide. If you would like extra space or are wider than this we highly recommend booking a comfort seat which guarantees an empty seat next to you.

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

What To Expect

Franz Josef Glacier

See the Franz Josef Glacier from the air as you fly over by helicopter

Admission Not Applicable

Fox Glacier

This flight includes two the three big glaciers by air. You'll see the Franz Josef then either the Fox or Tasman Glacier depending on the best weather conditions.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Private Flight 1-3 people

Private Flight 4-6 people

Reviews

5.00

5 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Excellent unforgettable experience
Bosswitch,
Feb 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent flight with Edie. Superb experience. Flight was delayed from day before due to very bad weather. Kept us informed and when weather changed unexpectedly they put our flight on straight away for us. It was expensive being a private flight but it was excellent and we felt it was worth the extra Everyone was incredibly professional and very friendly. Highly recommend.
Peak Experience!
April N,
Jan 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Loved it. First class operation. Excellent instruction, narration, piloting! Appreciated the private tour and ability for both of us to have great views. I would skip the glacier landing (I had done in Alaska, friend had never) and go for more airtime! Views were phenomenal.
Excellent company
dalensue,
Dec 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We booked direct through the office for the following day. However on the morning of the flight we could see the clouds coming down from our hotel, then we received an email stating because of the weather our flight was cancelled, we were offered an alternative to Shackleton Glacier and Ice Lake, rebook for the next day or a cancellation. We chose the alternative flight We were all weighed and our seats allocated accordingly. We had a good flight with Mike, our pilot who took photos for us on the snow, however we didn't have long on the snow landing before the cloud started to descend and we took off back to base Glacier Country helicopters certainly have safety as a top priority and I would certainly recommend them. We even received a refund for our time lost on the snow landing
unforgettable, dazzling, experience, great people
I8590XMbc,
Feb 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our initial tour of FJ Glacier was rescheduled 4 hrs earlier due to rough weather. Communication via text was excellent and timely, we were able to adjust and get there in time. Thanks to good organization and top-notch staff, owner/pilot Gus Grant and crew were able to sneak a safe flight into the Shackleton Glacier when Franz Joseph was socked in. It is worth the time effort and money it takes to get there; these people will get you to this amazing place safely if weather permits, and the spectacle is unforgettable. Highly recommend the experience and these people to arrange it with. Barclay Crane