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Highlights

  • A helicopter ride flies over Fox Glacier and includes a snow landing experience.
  • You see the glacier’s crevasses, waterfalls, and nearby peaks like Mount Cook.
  • Your pilot offers commentary on the landscape and local geography during the trip.
  • Choose upgrades to fly over Franz Josef Glacier or to Mount Cook for more views.

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Departing from the local township, this helicopter journey takes you into the Southern Alps.

Arrive ahead of time for check-in and a safety talk from the pilot before taking off into the mountains.

Views and Landscape

See wide aerial views of the glacier’s cracks, falls, forest edges, and high peaks like Mount Cook and Tasman.

Snow Landing Details

Touch down on a fresh snowfield for photos and to walk around the alpine environment in the mountain air.

Pilot Guidance

The pilot shares live details about the ice terrain, geography, and nearby scenery during the flight.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Twenty-minute helicopter flight around Fox Glacier
  • Landing on snow at Fox Glacier
  • Commentary from your pilot
  • Optional thirty-minute flight covering Franz Josef and Fox Glacier
  • Optional thirty-minute flight from Fox Glacier to Mount Cook
  • Any personal expenses incurred

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

  • Arrive early at the township to check in and get briefed by the pilot before takeoff.
  • Wear warm layers, light trousers or leggings, sunglasses, and sunscreen for comfort.
  • Leave selfie sticks and drones at home, and use phones or cameras for photos instead.
  • Snow landings are subject to changing weather and the pilot’s decision.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

  • Please arrive at the redemption point 30 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

Ticket redemption point

  • Show your ticket at Fox Glacier Guiding - Glacier Tours & Adventures.

  • Address: 44 Main Road, State Highway 6, Fox Glacier 7859, New Zealand.

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Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

Bring along your warm upper-body clothing (preferably 3-4 layers), leggings or light trousers, sunglasses, and sunscreen.

Selfie sticks and drones are not allowed on this experience. Please avoid using iPads for photography during flights as they can obstruct views. Feel free to use phones, cameras, or GoPros instead. Jeans are not recommended for this experience as they become very heavy, cold and uncomfortable to wear when wet.

Snow landings are subject to weather conditions and are at the pilot’s discretion. Infants under 3 years weighing less than 15 kg will fly for free, sitting on an adult's lap. Infants under 3 years weighing above 15 kg must be charged at the child fare.

While the experience offers thrilling views and snow landing opportunities, it does require you to go through mandatory security checks upon arrival at Fox Glacier township.

You can choose optional upgrades for your flight that extend the experience to Franz Josef Glacier and even further to Mount Cook and Mount Tasman, providing you with epic alpine panoramas.

Prepare by wearing warm upper-body clothing in layers (3-4), leggings or light trousers. Avoid jeans as they become heavy and uncomfortable when wet; sunglasses and sunscreen are also recommended.

Selfie sticks, drones, and iPads are not allowed due to safety concerns. However, you're welcome to use phones, cameras, or GoPros instead.

Arrive early at Fox Glacier township to check in and receive your safety briefing from the pilot before take-off into the Southern Alps. Late arrivals may miss these essential steps.

Personal expenses are not included, so it's best to budget for any additional costs you might incur separately.

During your helicopter ride over Fox Glacier, enjoy a unique opportunity to land on a glacier snowfield. Here, take in stunning alpine scenery and crisp mountain air while capturing memorable photos.

The standard package includes a 20-minute helicopter flight over Fox Glacier, featuring panoramic views of crevasses, waterfalls, rainforest foothills, and towering alpine peaks like Mount Cook.

Avoid bringing selfie sticks or drones for safety reasons. Also, refrain from using iPads during the flight as they can obstruct views; instead, use phones, cameras, or GoPros.

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