Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight departing Franz Josef

Franz Josef, New Zealand

Fly over two of New Zealand's most famous glaciers on this 30-minute helicopter flight.

Marvel at the mantle of pure white snow as you land at the head of either the Franz Josef or Fox Glacier. This landing site is the perfect place to view the incredible natural phenomenon of the glaciers as they wind slowly down the carved valleys from their origin in the mountains high above you.

With its ability to hover, land and provide access to some of New Zealand's most remote areas, a helicopter is the ideal choice for sightseeing that will take you up close to towering peaks, crevasse filled glaciers and sparkling waterways. Learn about the stunning landscape as your professional pilot delivers an informative commentary en route.

USD $218.46

Traveler Reviews

Review by: Robert M	February 2012
What a brilliant experience this was. Even though we could not go to Fox Glacier due to the clouds rolling in, we did get in a snow landing. The pilot was fantastic and the company has offered to refund monies owed. We would thoroughly recommend this experience as it gives you a new and interesting perspective of the beautiful glacier.

Review by: Denita S	January 2012
Fabulous, friendly staff, on time, first time kids touched and played with snow . Would highly recommend to others.

Review by: Peter James L	January 2012
Slick, well run operation.

Review by: Sophie L	January 2012
Very beautiful and fantastic site to see when it's not cloudy.

Review by: Robert T	November 2011
Wonderful experience, a must do!!!

Review by: Michelle K	October 2011
Great experience and service. We had planned to fly the next morning, but the weather forecast was bad, so at very short notice, they arranged for us to go up the afternoon before.

Review by: Marco Antonio E	October 2011
The twin glacier helicopter flight was fantastic, we had a beautiful trip.The pilot was very helpful and very good photographer either. altogether would recommend to anyone.

Review by: Philip A	September 2011
Really a great experience, a very good pilot, fantastic scenery and over all too soon.

Review by: chocolate4jade	June 2011
Amazingly awesome! no words can really describe it

Review by: Jane C	March 2011
The twin glacier helicopter flight was brilliant, we luckily had a beautiful day, blue skies, great pilot called Richard, very helpful and not a bad photographer either. altogether would recommend to anyone.

Review by: Caroline A	March 2011
The helicopter trip was awesome and to stand on the glacier was fabulous. Only criticism is that the reception staff at The Helicopter line were very unhelpful and rude and the pilot's commentary was lack lustre. Apart from that brilliant!

Review by: Marianne K	March 2011
Superb experience, friendly and knowledgeable staff who want to give you the best service possible while making sure everyone is safe Excellent!

Review by: Peter W, Australia	March 2010
Words cannot descibe the experience..Totally awesome..Was the hilight of our trip.

Review by: Bronwyn G, Australia	February 2010
Awesome!! Spectacular!! Worth every dollar!! Educational!! Spunky pilot!!

Review by: Chris H, Australia	March 2009
We had to wait three days for the weather to clear, but it was well worth it.

Review by: Anonymous, Ireland	March 2009
We were lucky - only had pilot and 3 passengers.

Review by: Jason W, Australia	February 2009
Sensational trip, we had super blue skies and a fantastic trip up and around Mount Cook. The helicopter company also gave us a free upgrade to the 40 Minute trip!

Review by: Leanne T, Australia	January 2009
It's worth the money to be up on the glacier. In the sun and on the grass, then 5 minutes later in the sun and snow having a snowball fight. Awesome

Review by: Eileen S, United Kingdom	January 2009
It was everything and more! The helicopter flight was so smooth I was not at all worried though this was my first helicopter trip. In good NZ words, "AWESOME."

Review by: EILEEN S	January 2009
It was everything and more! The helicopter flight was so smooth I was not at all worried though this was my first helicopter trip. In good NZ words, "AWESOME."

Review by: Anonymous, United Kingdom	December 2008
Amazing experience & a fantastic way to see the glaciers with 2 children, aged 5 & 11. Check time of year for flights, though, as during summer the weather can be unpredictable & flights don't go. We got lucky!

Review by: Brooke M, Australia	March 2008
It was brilliant! The snow landing was great fun, especially when you don't get to see snow often coming from Australia!

Review by: Lawrence W, United Kingdom	March 2008
The staff was very friendly and well-informed. Overall, this was a great experience.

Review by: Linda A, United Kingdom	January 2008
After doubt whether trip could take place because it was too cloudy and postponement until 5pm, finally at 6.30pm the trip went to plan and was certainly well worth the wait. An amazing experience!