Franz Josef Glacier 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing
Make your way to a central location in Franz Josef township, where you check in for the flight; helicopter departures are available throughout the day, and can be arranged after booking. Lift off above the Franz Josef Glacier, which stretches through Westland Tai Poutini National Park, with thick forest that creeps to the edge of the ice. Mid-way through the flight, the pilot touches down on part of the glacier snowfield, in a location that could otherwise be reached only with specialized equipment and mountaineering guides. After time to snap some photos and enjoy the view, return to the helicopter for the flight back to Franz Josef township, where this tour concludes at the original departure point.
Highlights
- ✓Franz Josef helicopter tour
- ✓See the glacier from the air
- ✓Panoramic views of the ice
- ✓Land in a glacial snowfield
- ✓Choice of several departures throughout the day
What you'll see & do
- ✓Rise to the sky above Franz Josef in one of the modern helicopters as your pilot takes you on a once-in-a-lifetime experience. From sea level rising to the heart of the magnificent Southern Alps, this flight explores the awe-inspiring ice falls of the Franz Josef Glacier. See the stunning ice features, cracks and crevasses from above. Your flight also includes a snow landing, an excellent opportunity to really take in the surroundings and breathe the clean alpine air as you get your feet on pristine white snow. Climb back aboard the helicopter for the descending flight, landing back in the Franz Josef township.
- ✓Snow Landing on top of Franz Josef Glacier
What's included
- ✓Photo opportunities throughout the experience
- ✓Snow landing on Franz Josef Glacier
- ✓Scenic Helicopter Flight
- ✓Professional Guide
What's not included
- ✓Food and drinks
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
Good to know
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).
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 Glacier 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing
Make your way to a central location in Franz Josef township, where you check in for the flight; helicopter departures are available throughout the day, and can be arranged after booking. Lift off above the Franz Josef Glacier, which stretches through Westland Tai Poutini National Park, with thick forest that creeps to the edge of the ice. Mid-way through the flight, the pilot touches down on part of the glacier snowfield, in a location that could otherwise be reached only with specialized equipment and mountaineering guides. After time to snap some photos and enjoy the view, return to the helicopter for the flight back to Franz Josef township, where this tour concludes at the original departure point.
Highlights
- ✓Franz Josef helicopter tour
- ✓See the glacier from the air
- ✓Panoramic views of the ice
- ✓Land in a glacial snowfield
- ✓Choice of several departures throughout the day
What you'll see & do
- ✓Rise to the sky above Franz Josef in one of the modern helicopters as your pilot takes you on a once-in-a-lifetime experience. From sea level rising to the heart of the magnificent Southern Alps, this flight explores the awe-inspiring ice falls of the Franz Josef Glacier. See the stunning ice features, cracks and crevasses from above. Your flight also includes a snow landing, an excellent opportunity to really take in the surroundings and breathe the clean alpine air as you get your feet on pristine white snow. Climb back aboard the helicopter for the descending flight, landing back in the Franz Josef township.
- ✓Snow Landing on top of Franz Josef Glacier
What's included
- ✓Photo opportunities throughout the experience
- ✓Snow landing on Franz Josef Glacier
- ✓Scenic Helicopter Flight
- ✓Professional Guide
What's not included
- ✓Food and drinks
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
Good to know
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).
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.