Ultimate Discovery: 3 Glaciers with Snow Landing - 45mins

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From NZD 595

4.86
94 reviews

Overview

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 Ultimate Discovery flight you'll see the three "big" glaciers. You'll fly over the Franz Josef, Fox & Tasman Glaciers and fly into the Southern Alps to see Mount Cook and enjoy the included 10-15 minute snow landing for photos. Total experience time approx. 45 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

Air-conditioned vehicle

All Fees and Taxes

Comfort Seat (compulsory for passengers 120kg & over)

Front Seat / Executive Helicopter Upgrade Request

Options

Ultimate Discovery: 3 Glaciers with Snow Landing - 45mins

Reviews

4.86

94 reviews on TripAdvisor

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  • Chopper ride

    Michael C,

    Mar 25, 2025

    5.00

    Good helicopter ride. Poppy the pilot gave us lots of information. We landed on the Glacier. Enjoyable tour.

  • Making lasting memories

    David H,

    Mar 22, 2025

    5.00

    What a brilliant way to see Mount Cook, Franz Josef and Fox Glacier from the air with Mike our pilot, landing on the snow and being able to enjoy the breathtaking views are where memories are for a lifetime. Fred, Olly, and the ladies that run the office, thank you

  • Incredible flight over glaciers.

    Marta R,

    Mar 15, 2025

    5.00

    Incredible flight. Mike, the pilot, was amazing, navigating through clouds and making sure we enjoyed the whole trip. Highly recommended.

  • Good flight

    Jacqueline C,

    Feb 25, 2025

    5.00

    Beautiful day up in the glacier. Weather was ok - had to do a shorter flight because of weather. Poppy was a great pilot.

  • Flying high

    mirelle d,

    Feb 23, 2025

    5.00

    Extremely well organised with good pilot. Cloud prevented him flying where he was supposed to but he found other routes and still made the ride beautiful