Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

Explore the rugged South Island landscape by helicopter, looking down over ice formations before touching down in the mountains.

• Listen to live onboard commentary in English for insight into the landscape below

Itinerary

1. Start at The Helicopter Line in Franz Josef for the Franz Josef Departure option, or in Fox Glacier for the Fox Glacier Departure option. Departure times are 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, and 16:00.
2. Explore Franz Josef Glacier from the air on a 25-minute guided helicopter flight with a snow landing.
3. Return to your departure base in Franz Josef or Fox Glacier. Corresponding return times are 09:25, 09:55, 10:25, 10:55, 11:25, 11:55, 12:25, 12:55, 13:25, 13:55, 14:25, 14:55, 15:25, 15:55, and 16:25.

What's Included

• Scenic helicopter flight
• Glacier snow landing
• English-speaking guide

Important details

• Children aged 4–14 require an accompanying paying adult.
• Infants under 4 and under 15 kg must sit on an adult's lap. Infants over 15 kg require their own seat.
• Do not bring iPads or selfie sticks on board.
• Flights, routes and landings may change with weather conditions and at the pilot's discretion. The glacier and landing location depend on daily ice movement and weather.
• Arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled departure. Late arrivals and no-shows are not refundable.