Franz Josef and Fox 2-Glacier Heli Flight from Franz Josef
Start your Southern Alps glacier discovery at Franz Josef town, where you'll board your helicopter for the 30-minute flight. Strap yourself into your seat and prepare for a once-in-a-lifetime ride, soaring above the pristine scenery of New Zealand’s Franz Josef and Fox glaciers—the result of millions of years of geologic change. En route, listen to live narration from your experienced pilot and gaze out the panoramic windows to the stunning frozen landscape below. Your helicopter hovers above a mantle of ice and snow, then makes a thrilling snow landing at the top of either the Franz Josef Glacier or Fox Glacier. Hop out to get up close to the breathtaking scene, including shimmering blue icefalls, ice caves, deep crevasses, pinnacles and seracs. Take some time to pose for photos, capture the alpine terrain on camera, and take in the mountaintop views over the valley beyond. Finally, settle back inside your helicopter for the short flight back to the base.
Highlights
- ✓A 2-for-1 flight that includes Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers
- ✓Enjoy panoramic views of the glaciers from the air
- ✓Hear interesting commentary from your pilot
- ✓Meet at a handy central spot in Franz Josef town
What you'll see & do
- ✓Experience both Franz Josef Glacier & Fox Glacier in one trip! Land upon Franz Josef Glacier and enjoy the snow and crisp glacial fresh air.
- ✓Land atop of Franz Josef glacier and step foot onto the ancient ice as survey the path that the glacier has carved below you, creating deep valleys.
- ✓Fly over Fox Glacier on this fantastic Twin Glacier experience
What's included
- ✓Allow 35-minute total trip duration including snow landing
- ✓Pilot guide
- ✓Guaranteed snow landing
- ✓Informative commentary during the flight
- ✓Scenic helicopter flight
What's not included
- ✓Food and drinks
- ✓Gratuities
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
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
- •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 2-Glacier Heli Flight from Franz Josef
Start your Southern Alps glacier discovery at Franz Josef town, where you'll board your helicopter for the 30-minute flight. Strap yourself into your seat and prepare for a once-in-a-lifetime ride, soaring above the pristine scenery of New Zealand’s Franz Josef and Fox glaciers—the result of millions of years of geologic change. En route, listen to live narration from your experienced pilot and gaze out the panoramic windows to the stunning frozen landscape below. Your helicopter hovers above a mantle of ice and snow, then makes a thrilling snow landing at the top of either the Franz Josef Glacier or Fox Glacier. Hop out to get up close to the breathtaking scene, including shimmering blue icefalls, ice caves, deep crevasses, pinnacles and seracs. Take some time to pose for photos, capture the alpine terrain on camera, and take in the mountaintop views over the valley beyond. Finally, settle back inside your helicopter for the short flight back to the base.
Highlights
- ✓A 2-for-1 flight that includes Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers
- ✓Enjoy panoramic views of the glaciers from the air
- ✓Hear interesting commentary from your pilot
- ✓Meet at a handy central spot in Franz Josef town
What you'll see & do
- ✓Experience both Franz Josef Glacier & Fox Glacier in one trip! Land upon Franz Josef Glacier and enjoy the snow and crisp glacial fresh air.
- ✓Land atop of Franz Josef glacier and step foot onto the ancient ice as survey the path that the glacier has carved below you, creating deep valleys.
- ✓Fly over Fox Glacier on this fantastic Twin Glacier experience
What's included
- ✓Allow 35-minute total trip duration including snow landing
- ✓Pilot guide
- ✓Guaranteed snow landing
- ✓Informative commentary during the flight
- ✓Scenic helicopter flight
What's not included
- ✓Food and drinks
- ✓Gratuities
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
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
- •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.