Twin Glacier 35-Minute Helicopter Flight from Fox Glacier
Overview
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35 minutes
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Twice the ice! Explore the glacial icefalls of not one but two glaciers - Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glacier on this 35-minute helicopter flight with a glacier landing along the way. Discover up close their neve and unusual ice formations. You will then land on the snowfields up on one of the glaciers which is a huge highlight and will make for superb photos, snowballs and memories, before heading back down to Fox Glacier Township.
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 Guide
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
What To Expect
Fox Glacier
The only thing better than one glacier is two glaciers, so why not experience twice the ice. Explore the glacial ice falls of the mighty Fox Glacier and the incomparable Franz Josef Glacier on this twin 30-minute helicopter flight from Fox Glacier. Each Glacier has its own different characteristics but both are magnificent and make for an unforgettable West Coast experience. You will discover up close their neve and unusual ice formations - landing on the snowfields is a highlight and will make for superb photos, snowballs and memories. It’s an adventure you'll remember forever and is often cited as a highlight of a New Zealand trip by holidaymakers
Franz Josef Glacier
Steeper and more dramatic or epic vastness and more remote? Take our Twin Glacier flight and you don't have to choose. This trip includes a snow landing and the chance to experience two very different glacial formations. This is the perfect trip to encounter both jaw-dropping glaciers, Fox and Franz Josef.
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Fox and Franz Josef Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight from Fox Glacier
Reviews
44 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic experience
John C,
Oct 16, 2024
- Viator
5.00Landing on the glacier was a great experience. Overall the views were amazing. Pilot Jy was excellent and informative.
Superb !!! Must try...
Karoon K,
Aug 20, 2023
- Viator
4.00Fantastics !! helicopter glacier trip for our family. However we miss to landing on glacier because of the weather.
Bloody fantastic
Yvonne A,
May 15, 2023
- Viator
5.00Absolutely fantastic, pilot was engaging and easy to talk to. Hubby and I enjoyed every minute of it and beautiful scenery.
Unforgettable Experience
Stephen G,
Jan 5, 2020
- Viator
5.00An amazing experience for both us and the kids. Unfortunately the weather meant we could only complete the shorter Fox Glacier flight but the views were stunning and the ability to jump out at the top and have the kids touch snow for the first time was absolutely priceless. Highly recommended.
We did not get to go on this flight...
Sharon B,
May 12, 2017
- Viator
3.00We did not get to go on this flight due to the weather changing an hour before we were due to fly. The lady in the office offered for us to transfer our flight to Queenstown as that was where we were heading. She did not offer to book the flight for us which was disappointing. We rang Queenstown ourselves and were able to get a flight booked there. This flight went ahead with no trouble and was great. Weather was fine, scenery was amazing and the pilot was very informative about what we were able to see from the air.
After talking to others it seems a lot of flights over the glaciers don't go ahead due to poor weather but at least we were able to make use of the flight voucher elsewhere a couple of days later
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