Helicopter Tour: Franz Josef & Fox Glaciers

Experience New Zealand’s stunning glaciers from above on a 30-minute helicopter flight. Land on the ice, capture breathtaking photos, and enjoy live commentary.

Duration: 35 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Franz Josef Glacier - Discover the wonders of both Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier in a single journey! Touch down on Franz Josef Glacier and relish the snow and invigorating glacial air.
  • Franz Josef Glacier - Land on the summit of Franz Josef Glacier and walk on the ancient ice as you observe the glacier’s path, which has sculpted deep…
What's Included
  • Scenic helicopter flight with snow landing (5-10 minutes)
  • Pilot guide
  • Informative commentary during the flight
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Marvel at some of New Zealand’s most amazing scenery on this once-in-a-lifetime 30-minute helicopter flight over the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers. Enjoy panoramic views of the glaciers’ natural beauty from your helicopter high in the sky. Listen to live commentary from your professional pilot on route and gaze over the mantle of sheet ice and snow…

Location
The Helicopter Line Franz Josef Heli Hike
Main South Road
Weather check – due to very changeable weather conditions your weather is at same time as check-in. Check-In closes 30 minutes prior to departure time.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Y6490yachriss
Oct 6, 2025
Our 1st helicopter flight was AWESOME - there aren't enough superlatives to describe how good this was, our original flight was cancelled due to the weather (understandably) and the helpful staff were right onto getting us on another
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Jo
Aug 12, 2025
A must do experience - breathtaking - Nothing beats this experience. From beginning to end - just breathtaking. Shout out to our pilot Richard who was so informative & took the best photos. A must-do!
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Samantha_t
Jun 29, 2025
Mind blown! Don’t miss this. - Hands down THE most amazing thing I’ve done. To be standing on a glacier..wow! The pilot was fantastic, very friendly and knowledgable.
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Rebeccas328
Apr 1, 2025
Fantastic not to be missed experience! - Really impressed with the whole process. We called in to glacier helicopters (sister company) day before trip to confirm and were given instructions on where to go on the day. Everything went very smoothly - safety was paramount but did not detract from the trip (franz josef and fox glacier) with a put down on the fox glacier which was amazing. Cant recommend them highly enough. Amazing pilot (Richard i think) did a fabulous job of telling us about the glaciers and surrounding area and helped us out into the slippery glacier. Wonderful!!
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Rbonthelake
Mar 29, 2025
Stunning! - Awesome! Jay was our pilot and did an excellent job. We had a beautiful morning with the sun shining and we could see Mt Cook. The landing on the glacier was fantastic. We spent probably half of the 30 minutes of the trip just staring in awe while standing on the glacier. It’s absolutely stunning. Words (and pictures) don’t do it justice. You have to take a flight – and do a landing.
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Grandtour14981149164
Mar 21, 2025
Amazing!! Just amazing! - Amazing experience!!! Unbelievable scenery and very knowledgable and friendly team!! Highly recommended!! 10 out of 10!!
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Mnass68
Mar 5, 2025
An amazing flight - A great helicopter flight to both Franz Josef and Fox Glacier. Our pilot Jay was very professional and provided an interesting insight and made us feel safe throughout the flight. An amazing experience. Highly recommended.
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Readonpark
Feb 26, 2025
Brilliant excursion - The views were superb and the pilot made sure we got to see fantastic sights while pointing out landmarks on the way. The snow landing was amazing. Loved every minute of it
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Suelt5720sd
Feb 22, 2025
Just Wow 😮 - Hubby and I had done the Heli-hike some 20 years ago, and enjoyed the experience. The helicopter flight was more relaxed and we thoroughly enjoyed it, particularly in the company of friends. Paul, our pilot was excellent giving us great commentary and opportunity to take photos, and experience landing on the glacier. This company is really well organised, efficient and well trained. I would highly recommend this company. Truly, you won’t be disappointed.
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Susanky4408lu
Feb 20, 2025
Glacier Landing! - The Helicopter Line tour was fantastic. We landed on Franz Josef Glacier and flew over Fox Glacier. Very professional pilot. I highly recommend!👍
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From $285
up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).