Franz Josef Glacier: Ultimate Helicopter & Alpine Tours

From sea level rising to the heart of the magnificent Southern Alps, this 25-minute helicopter flight explores the awe-inspiring ice falls of the Franz Josef Glacier. The flight includes a snow landing, an excellent opportunity to really take in the surroundings and breathe the clean alpine air.

• Franz Josef Glacier
• Franz Josef Glacier

• Wheelchair accessible, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Specialized infant seats are available, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, 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).

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

Fly from Franz Josef to see two of the biggest glaciers in New Zealand before a snow landing with our family owned and operated helicopter company. We are locally owned by husband-and-wife team Gus and Poppy started our West Coast company in 2014. They are both commercial pilots and you'll general...

• Franz Josef Glacier
• Fox Glacier
• Tasman Glacier

• 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).

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

Discover the best of New Zealand’s natural beauty on this small-group 2 hour 30 minute Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike. Travel by helicopter to the Pinnacles area of the glacier with your guide. Navigate your way through the maze of ice on your moderately difficult hike. Learn of the dramatic environm...

• Franz Josef Glacier

• Public transportation options are available nearby, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, Minimum age is 10 years old for the 2.5 hour trip and 14 for the 5.5 hour trip, Minimum weight is 35kg, Maximum weight 115kg, Children must be accompanied by an adult, Glacier walks are moderately difficult, clients need to be fit and able. Refunds will not be available for clients who cannot participate on the day due to inappropriate fitness levels, i.e. it is important you are selecting the right trip for your physical fitness ability. Guides reserve the right to curtail or cancel trips for clients whose fitness is not appropriate, Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Two to four warm upper- body layers of clothing are recommended, quick-drying trousers or shorts (no jeans), a hat and gloves, sunglasses, sunscreen and a camera, The Operator reserves the absolute right to cancel or vary any service for any reason including as a result of weather conditions, insufficient reservations or any unforeseen event or circumstance. These trips are weather dependent., For Health and Safety reasons, we are unable to guide pregnant women. Please note: We have a weight limit of 115kg per person on the Heli Hike.

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

Experience two of New Zealand's finest National Parks, divided by the imposing Southern Alps. Discover the gigantic expanse of the Franz Josef and Fox Glacier snowfields with a helicopter snow landing on Franz Josef Glacier at around 2134 meters (7000 feet). Learn about the stunning landscape as you...

• Franz Josef Glacier
• Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
• Fox Glacier

• Wheelchair accessible, Service animals allowed, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, 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. Moderate fitness is required

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

Take in magnificent views while flying over the Franz Josef Glacier and surrounding Southern Alps mountains on this scenic flight. We are locally owned by husband-and-wife team Gus and Poppy started our West Coast company in 2014. They are both commercial pilots and you'll generally find one of th...

• Franz Josef Glacier

• 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)., Please note snow levels on this 25minute flight are seasonal. In summer the alpine landing site may have no snow & be a rocky mountain side. Please book a longer flight option for gauranteed snow., If we are unable to land due to weather conditions, you will be refunded the $30 landing fee and the flight length reduced by the landing time.

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

This eco-tour is ideal for nature enthusiasts of all ages and abilities, providing opportunities for off-track adventures & a profound insight into the intricate workings of the ecosystem. This unforgettable journey unveils the hidden wonders of the Franz Josef Glacier Valley. Meander through ancien...

• Franz Josef Glacier

• Specialized infant seats are available, Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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

Enjoy the ultimate glacial experience on this 40-minute Mount Cook spectacular helicopter flight from Franz Josef. This flight tours covers it all including glacial icefalls and crevasses and neves. You will have views from the coast to mountain tops and you will get to see both glaciers and New Zea...

• Franz Josef Glacier
• Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
• Fox Glacier

• 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).

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

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...

• Franz Josef Glacier
• Fox Glacier
• Tasman Glacier
• Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)

• 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).

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

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 glaci...

• Franz Josef Glacier
• Franz Josef Glacier
• Fox Glacier South Side Walk

• Public transportation options are available nearby, 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).

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

On our private Glacier Explorer flight, you'll fly over the Franz Josef Glacier and then into the Southern Alps to enjoy the included 10-minute snow landing for photos. Total experience time: approx. 25 minutes. Please allow an extra 45 minutes on top of your flight time to allow for checking in, ...

• Franz Josef Glacier
• Westland Tai Poutini National Park

• 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.

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