From Franz Josef: Scenic Helicopter Flight Tour with Snow Landing
From Franz Josef: Scenic Helicopter Flight Tour with Snow Landing
The Experience
Your experience Soar above rugged peaks and snow land on Franz Josef Glacier for a scenic helicopter experience. Getting started This adventure includes a scenic helicopter flight from Franz Josef township with the opportunity to land on snow atop Franz Josef Glacier. Arrive early to check in, get briefed by your pilot, and prepare for take‑off. What to expect Aerial views: Enjoy breathtaking aerial views over lush rainforest, alpine mountains and sweeping glacier valleys before landing on the snow‑capped glacier. Snow landing: Touch down on Franz Josef Glacier’s snow for photos and to soak in the crisp alpine atmosphere. Expert pilot guidance: Throughout your flight, benefit from engaging commentary and insights from your experienced pilot guide.
How to book
Booked on Headout, who runs this experience. Inclusions and cancellation are theirs.
Book with Headout
4.8(238 reviews)Free cancellation · 24h before
from₹18,769
Includes: 20-min Franz Josef helicopter tour · Snow landing on Franz Josef · Pilot guide · +2 more
Highlights
- Fly above Franz Josef Glacier and land on snow for a stunning alpine helicopter adventure.
- Enjoy panoramic views of glaciers, mountains, and rainforest before stepping onto the glacier’s snow for a memorable photo opportunity.
- Explore the icy terrain safely and learn about the glacier’s ever-changing features from your experienced pilot.
- Extend your flight to see both Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers, or take the longer route to enjoy Mount Cook and Mount Tasman for even bigger alpine views.
Included
- 20-min Franz Josef helicopter tour
- Snow landing on Franz Josef
- Pilot guide
- 30-min Franz Josef & Fox Glacier helicopter tour (as per option selected)
- 40-min Glaciers & Mt. Cook helicopter tour (as per option selected)
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
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What to Bring
Recommended
- Bring along your warm upper-body clothing (preferably 3-4 layers), leggings or light trousers, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
What to wear
when wet
Logistics & Transit
Good to know
Who it's for
Min persons: 1
About the guide
Know before you go
Know before you go What to bring Bring along your warm upper-body clothing (preferably 3-4 layers), leggings or light trousers, sunglasses, and sunscreen. What's not allowed 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. Additional information 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.
The fine print
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 HeliServices.NZ Franz Josef . Address: 29 Main Road, Franz Joseph Glacier, 7856, New Zealand. Get directions to the Redemption point
Booked on Headout
From ₹18,769
You book and pay on Headout's site. What's included and the cancellation terms are below.
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