Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight from Franz Josef
Overview
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30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Marvel at some of New Zealand’s most amazing scenery on this once-in-a-lifetime 30-minute helicopter flight over the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers. Enjoy panoramic views of the glaciers’ natural beauty from your helicopter high in the sky. Listen to live commentary from your professional pilot on route and gaze over the mantle of sheet ice and snow below. Land at the head of either the Franz Josef or Fox Glacier, then hop out to experience the frozen landscape up close. Pose for photographs and capture the glacial scenery on camera.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult, Children weighing less than 15kgs are required to sit on a parents lap.
It is recommended that warm clothing and suitable footwear be worn on this tour due to cold temperatures
Passengers MUST advise individual weight at time of booking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Scenic helicopter flight with snow landing (5-10 minutes)
Pilot guide
Informative commentary during the flight
Food and drinks
Gratuities
What To Expect
Franz Josef Glacier
Experience both Franz Josef Glacier & Fox Glacier in one trip! Land upon Franz Josef Glacier and enjoy the snow and crisp glacial fresh air.
Fox Glacier
Fly over Fox Glacier on this fantastic Twin Glacier experience
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Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight from Franz Josef
Reviews
168 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Mind blown! Don’t miss this.
Samantha T,
Jun 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Hands down THE most amazing thing I’ve done. To be standing on a glacier..wow! The pilot was fantastic, very friendly and knowledgable.
An older couples adventure
Geof W,
Apr 20, 2024
- Viator
5.00Flying over the glacier. Absolutely awesome flight up to glacier and then landing on the plateau. The snow was packed harder than what we anticipated.
Helicopter to Franz Josef glacier
Michelle T,
Apr 15, 2024
- Viator
5.00It appears that weather affects this A LOT! So get on when you can. We only saw Franz Josef, and unable to land, but we are so grateful we did it regardless of this. Brilliant!
Franz Josef Heli ride
Jonathan M,
Feb 1, 2024
- Viator
4.00There was cloud coverage coming in so we spent more time on the glacier than I believe is normal. Our pilot wasn't the most informative but that was ok.
A must-do!
Jennifer K,
Jan 21, 2024
- Viator
5.00A wonderful experience! To the folks that checked me in to the pilot, just wonderful people. The snow landing was super neat, glad to see both glaciers because I didn’t have time to stop into Fox glacier area.
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