Franz Josef Glacier Flight with Alpine Landing - 35 Minutes
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August 2026
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What you can expect
Lift off from Franz Josef on a 35 minute scenic helicopter flight that climbs straight from the valley floor into the heart of the Southern Alps. As the ground drops away, you rise above icy rivers and rainforest, then bank over the Franz Josef Glacier, its cracked blue ice spilling down the mountainside below your window. Depending on the day's conditions, your pilot swings you over either the Fox or the Tasman Glacier, so no two flights trace exactly the same line through the peaks.
Midway through, the helicopter carries you higher into the ranges and sets down for a 10 minute alpine landing on a snow covered peak reachable only by air. Step out into the crisp alpine quiet, take in the summits stacked in every direction, and get your camera out while you have the chance. Then it is back aboard for the scenic return. A tip from the locals: pick a clear, calm day if your dates are flexible, when the light on the ice is at its sharpest.
Location
What you need to know
- 35-minute helicopter flight
- Alpine peak snow landing
- Experienced pilot
- This experience is 35 minutes in duration
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure for check-in
- This experience departs from Glacier Country Helicopters, 10 Main Road, Franz Josef, Waiau 7886 (opposite the Police Station, look for the blue flags).
- Sturdy shoes
- Light jacket
- Sunglasses
- Comfort Seats (passengers 120KG and over when weighed at check-in will be required to purchase a Comfort Seat — these are half the RRP of your flight).
- Front Seat Request (Requests must be made 24hrs in advance & are only confirmed at check in)
- The snow landing is season and weather dependant.
- Comfort Seats (passengers 120KG and over when weighed at check-in will be required to purchase a Comfort Seat — these are half the RRP of your flight).
- Front Seat Request (Requests must be made 24hrs in advance & are only confirmed at check in)
- Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
