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The glassy rivers and snow-capped peaks of the Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier are among the highlights of New Zealand’s South Island, and the West Coast glaciers are even more spectacular from above. Here are your options for Franz Josef and Fox glacier helicopter tours.
Highlights
- Soar over the magnificent Southern Alps, Mt. Cook, Lake Matheson, and the West Coast region on a scenic helicopter flight.
- Reach areas only accessible by experienced mountaineers and marvel at the vast glacial landscapes.
- Enjoy aerial views of both glaciers on a 30-minute helicopter tour, including snow landings.
- Explore the glacial icefalls and ice caves of the Franz Josef glacier on a thrilling heli hike.
- Make the most of the photo opportunities as you climb from sea level over the mighty peaks of the Mount Cook National Park.
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Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight from Franz Josef
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Appreciate the majesty and scale of Franz Josef and Fox glaciers from the air during a 30-minute helicopter flight and snow landing. Enjoy aerial views over both glaciers from your prime position in the sky, and hear live commentary from the professional pilot before landing atop either Fox or Franz Josef. Then hop out and focus your camera lens on a glacial scene of frozen icefalls, glowing blue ice fields and plunging crevasses — considered to be among New Zealand’s most stunning landscapes.
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$231.57
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$231.57

Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing
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See the Franz Josef Glacier from the air on a helicopter flight above ice falls, snowfields, and crevasses. Touch down on a snowfield to see the icy landscape up close, and take in sweeping views across the maritime glacier. This helicopter tour departs from a helipad in Franz Josef township.
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$180.11
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$180.11

Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike
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On this Franz Josef Glacier helicopter tour and hike, land atop the glacier and explore ice caves and pinnacles with a small group. Soar above New Zealand’s Southern Alps during a scenic flight, then grab your crampons and make your way through dramatic ice formations during a moderately difficult hike. After your return flight.. Numbers are limited to 11 to ensure personalized attention from your expert guide.
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$311.98
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$311.98

Franz Josef Neve Discoverer Helicopter Flight
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This 20-minute scenic helicopter flight takes you soaring above Franz Josef Glacier or Fox Glacier with a snow landing at the top — the perfect opportunity to get up close to a glacier in the South Island. You’ll be captivated as you lift off and fly up and over towering ice formations before a soft landing in a snowfield. Admire Mt Cook/Aoraki, New Zealand’s highest peak, from the glacial summit.
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$180.11
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$180.11

Twin Glacier Franz and Fox, snow landing (allow 30 mins - departing Franz Josef)
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Visit both the Franz Josef Glacier and the Fox Glacier on a single tour from Franz Josef on this flight tour that includes a snow landing. Get up close with the blue ice of these mammoth glaciers and snap unbelievable aerial photos from both the air and the ground level. Learn about the glaciology and environment of the area through your pilot's guided commentary.
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$237.51
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$237.51

Franz Josef Heli Hiking Guided Tour
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Experience a Franz Josef Glacier heli-hike as you explore ice caves and other glacial terrain with a professional guide. Then don provided boots, jacket and ice axe for a guided hike past deep crevasses and towering ice-blue pinnacles before the return chopper ride down. Choose from seasonal departure times to suit your schedule.
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$311.98
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$311.98

Off-Road Adventure Tour
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Explore the landscape around the Franz Josef glacier and New Zealand's rugged West Coast on a 2-hour ATV tour from Franz Josef village. Take in the mountains and rainforest of the Southern Alps as you go offroad and follow paths carved by ancient glaciers paths in the wilderness. Your guide leads you through the rainforest, riverbeds, grasslands, and mud on a thrilling tour that includes use of ATV equipment and wet weather gear.
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$115.78
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$115.78

Franz Josef Mountain Scenic Helicopter Flight
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See the imposing Southern Alps on an aerial tour with a helicopter landing on the snowfields of Franz Josef Glacier. Your 40-minute helicopter flight soars above the stunning alpine landscapes of the South Island, narrated by the professional pilot. Enjoy prime views of Aoraki/Mt Cook and Tasman Glacier from above before descending toward the lush rainforests at the edge of the Tasman Sea.
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$315.19
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$315.19

Fox and Franz Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight from Franz Josef
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The Fox and Franz Josef glaciers are New Zealand’s largest and most magnificent glaciers, and many visitors find it hard to choose between them. This helicopter tour takes in both with a thrilling flight over snowy peaks and frozen waterfalls, and an unforgettable snow landing overlooking the glacier.
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$231.57
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$231.57

Franz Josef Glacier and snow landing (allow 20 minutes - departs Franz Josef)
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Get aerial views of Fox Glacier or Franz Josef Glacier on this air flight, including a snow landing. Take fantastic photos of the pinnacles and sheer crevasses, then make a snow landing for more shots of you and your party. Multiple departure times throughout the day make for a flexible outing, and you'll learn about the glaciers through your guide/pilot's informative commentary.
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$184.73
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$184.73

Mount Cook Spectacular Helicopter Flight from Franz Josef
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Fly above Mount Cook’s glacial icefalls, crevasses, and neves on a 40-minute helicopter flight from Franz Joseph, and see both of New Zealand’s West Coast glaciers from the air. Your route crosses the spine of the Southern Alps, circles the summit of Mount Cook, then touches down for a snow landing, with spectacular aerial views of Westland Tai Poutini National Park throughout the flight.
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$315.19
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$315.19

Pilot's Choice - 2 Glaciers with Snow Landing - 35mins
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Glacier Country Helicopters is a local, family owned and operated company based in Franz Josef, on the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island.
Husband and wife team Gus and Poppy started the company in January 2014. They still have their sleeves rolled up each day working their roles in the business and are both experienced pilots themselves.
Our small team are passionate about what we do, to us it’s more than just a scenic flight. We want you to experience the real West Coast and would love for you to join us to see the rainforests, glaciers and mountains that form our incredible backyard.
See the Franz Josef Glacier and Fox or Tasman Glacier and enjoy a 10 minute snow landing in the Southern Alps on on our 35 minute Pilots Choice Flight.
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$254.08
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$254.08

Ultimate Discovery: 3 Glaciers with Snow Landing - 45mins
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Glacier Country Helicopters is a local, family owned and operated company based in Franz Josef, on the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island.
Husband and wife team Gus and Poppy started the company in January 2014. They still have their sleeves rolled up each day working their roles in the business and are both experienced pilots themselves.
Our small team are passionate about what we do, to us it’s more than just a scenic flight. We want you to experience the real West Coast and would love for you to join us to see the rainforests, glaciers and mountains that form our incredible backyard.
See the Franz Josef, Fox & Tasman Glaciers and fly into the Southern Alps enjoying a 15 minute snow landing on our 45 minute Ultimate Discovery Flight.
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$318.41
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$318.41

Glacier Plus - 1 Glacier Scenic Flight & Landing - 30mins
Glacier Country Helicopters is a local, family owned and operated company based in Franz Josef, on the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island.
Husband and wife team Gus and Poppy started the company in January 2014. They still have their sleeves rolled up each day working their roles in the business and are both experienced pilots themselves.
Our small team are passionate about what we do, to us it’s more than just a scenic flight. We want you to experience the real West Coast and would love for you to join us to see the rainforests, glaciers and mountains that form our incredible backyard.
See the Franz Josef Glacier, Geikie Snowfields and the Southern Alps and enjoy a 10 minute snow landing on our 30 minute Glacier Plus Flight.
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$225.14
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$225.14

Glacier Explorer - 1 Glacier with Snow Landing - 25min
Glacier Country Helicopters is a local, family owned and operated company based in Franz Josef, on the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island.
Husband and wife team Gus and Poppy started the company in January 2014. They still have their sleeves rolled up each day working their roles in the business and are both experienced pilots themselves.
Our small team are passionate about what we do, to us it’s more than just a scenic flight. We want you to experience the real West Coast and would love for you to join us to see the rainforests, glaciers and mountains that form our incredible backyard.
See the Franz Josef Glacier, the Southern Alps and enjoy a 10 minute snow landing on our 25 minute Glacier Explorer Flight.
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$189.76
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$189.76