Highlights
- Fly with a company that has over 27 years of experience operating in NZ's alpine environment
- View the incredible natural phenomenon of the glaciers
- Scenic flight over Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier
- Helicopter Landing on the snow
- Professional trained staff offering commentary
Your Experience
Explore two spectacular glaciers from above and actually land on one of them on this **Fox and Franz Josef Twin Glacier with Glacier Landing Helicopter Adventure!** These glaciers, sandwiched between the Tasman Sea and the Southern Alps on the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island, are the most low-lying of their type in the world and are incredible sites to explore. Begin your adventure at the base of one of the glaciers, where you board the helicopter. Fly above the extraordinary alpine region, viewing the glacial icefalls and the unusual and impressive formations. After viewing it from above, you have the opportunity to experience it first hand when you land on one of the glacier’s snowfields! Roam the snowfield, take stunning photos, make snow angels and have a snowball fight! This 30-minute adventure will surely last a lifetime in your memory!
Inclusions
- Explore the glacial icefalls of not one but two glaciers - Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glacier
- Discover up close their neve and unusual ice formations - landing on the snowfields is a highlight and will make for superb photos, snowballs and memories
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Must Know
- On all scenic flights, minimum numbers apply of 3 passengers. Individual bookings may be combined if neccessary to achieve minimum numbers
- Glacier Helicopters carry a maximum of six passengers per flight
- On occasion, map routes may change at the pilots' discretion. We will keep you informed of any changes to the published information
- A child is 4-14 years. Infants up to 3 years are FOC and are required to sit on an adult's knee. Children must be accompanied by a fee paying adult
- Both Franz and Fox bases have parking available on the street
Ticket Delivery
Cancellation Policy
No Cancellation and Non-refundable
Frequently asked questions
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