Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers Heli Tour with Landing on Fox
Soar over two of New Zealand's most renowned glaciers, each cloaked in an ice-blue sheen, on this 30-minute helicopter flight. Arrive at the helicopter base for your aerial tour that includes a magnificent snow landing atop either Fox Glacier, as well as flights over both Franz Josef and Fox Glacier. Step aboard your twin-engine helicopter and look out from the 6-passenger open cabin to an incomparable aerial vista over the Southern Alps. Hover above fascinating ice forms as your pilot provides interesting narration on the ever-changing glacial landscape. After a remote landing, step out onto a snowfield above the icefalls. You’ll be captivated by your natural surroundings, including views of Aoraki Mt. Cook, which towers at an elevation of 12,217 feet (3,724 meters).
Highlights
- ✓See parts of the Southern Alps you couldn't access any other way
- ✓This scenic flight experience includes a snow landing on Fox Glacier
- ✓Learn more about the area from your pilot's informative commentary
- ✓Tours depart from Fox Glacier village
What you'll see & do
- ✓Fly over both Franz Josef Glacier & Fox Glacier in one trip!
- ✓Fly over both Franz Josef Glacier & Fox Glacier in one trip! Land on the snow at the head of the Glacier, jump out and take it all in.
- ✓After your snow landing, fly back down Fox Glacier over the crevasses and se the ice sculptures that make up this incredible location.
What's included
- ✓GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- ✓Professional guide
- ✓Live commentary on board
- ✓Snow Landing (approx. 10 minutes)
- ✓Scenic helicopter flight
What's not included
- ✓Items of a personal nature
Good to know
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.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers Heli Tour with Landing on Fox
Soar over two of New Zealand's most renowned glaciers, each cloaked in an ice-blue sheen, on this 30-minute helicopter flight. Arrive at the helicopter base for your aerial tour that includes a magnificent snow landing atop either Fox Glacier, as well as flights over both Franz Josef and Fox Glacier. Step aboard your twin-engine helicopter and look out from the 6-passenger open cabin to an incomparable aerial vista over the Southern Alps. Hover above fascinating ice forms as your pilot provides interesting narration on the ever-changing glacial landscape. After a remote landing, step out onto a snowfield above the icefalls. You’ll be captivated by your natural surroundings, including views of Aoraki Mt. Cook, which towers at an elevation of 12,217 feet (3,724 meters).
Highlights
- ✓See parts of the Southern Alps you couldn't access any other way
- ✓This scenic flight experience includes a snow landing on Fox Glacier
- ✓Learn more about the area from your pilot's informative commentary
- ✓Tours depart from Fox Glacier village
What you'll see & do
- ✓Fly over both Franz Josef Glacier & Fox Glacier in one trip!
- ✓Fly over both Franz Josef Glacier & Fox Glacier in one trip! Land on the snow at the head of the Glacier, jump out and take it all in.
- ✓After your snow landing, fly back down Fox Glacier over the crevasses and se the ice sculptures that make up this incredible location.
What's included
- ✓GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- ✓Professional guide
- ✓Live commentary on board
- ✓Snow Landing (approx. 10 minutes)
- ✓Scenic helicopter flight
What's not included
- ✓Items of a personal nature
Good to know
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.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.