Private Flight: 3 Glaciers with Snow Landing - 45mins | 1 hour 30 minutes

10 Reviews | Franz Josef & Fox Glacier
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All Fees and Taxes

Overview

Glacier Country Helicopters is a local, family owned and operated company based in Franz Josef, on the West Coast of New Zealand. Husband and wife team Gus and Poppy started the company in January 2014 and you'll generally find one of them out flying most days. On our PRIVATE Ultimate Discovery flight you'll see the three "big" glaciers. You'll fly over the Franz Josef, Fox & Tasman Glaciers and fly into the Southern Alps to see Mount Cook and enjoy the included 15-minute snow landing for photos. Total experience time approx. 45 minutes. Please allow an extra 45minutes on top of your flight time to allow for checking in, transport to helicopter, loading, unloading and to return to our office. Please note that whilst this is a private flight, you may end up sharing check in and van travel with other passengers on differing flights. Total weight of passenger load must be within the helicopter's weight and balance requirements.

Meeting points

Please check in at our office 30 minutes prior to your flight time. We recommend bringing sunglasses, a jacket, camera, and shoes you don’t mind getting wet. Our only base operates from Franz Josef. Cancellations within 24hours due to customer booking the wrong location will not be refunded.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Franz Josef Glacier (Pass By)

    The Ultimate Discovery flight includes stunning views of the Franz Josef, Fox and Tasman Glaciers.

  • Fox Glacier (Pass By)

    The Ultimate Discovery flight includes stunning views of the Franz Josef, Fox and Tasman Glaciers.

  • Tasman Glacier (Pass By)

    The Ultimate Discovery flight includes stunning views of the Franz Josef, Fox and Tasman Glaciers.

  • Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu) (Pass By)

    Fly past Mount Cook and Mount Tasman

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please let us know if you have limited mobility e.g. injury, arthritis or recent surgery? There are two high ladder style steps into the helicopter. This information could effect what helicopter we fly you in.
  • Our helicopter seats are 40cm wide. If you would like extra space or are wider than this we highly recommend booking a comfort seat which guarantees an empty seat next to you.

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

4.6

10 reviews

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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 9 reviews with 5 stars

Absolutely amazing

Published on Feb, 2025

We were absolutely thrilled with our trip. There were just three passengers and Gus our pilot, did everything possible to make sure each of us had a Birds Eye view of each glacier. The landing was amazing. It was okay for me to wander a very short way from the helicopter and to enjoy virgin snow where maybe no one has ever stood before. I tasted the glacier and it was wonderful. Gus showed us some deer on a ridge below the glacier on our flight down which was a real bonus. Thank you Gus.

Awesome communication

Published on Jan, 2025

The experience was awesome. But the thing that really stood out for us was the communications in the 24 hours leading up to our scheduled booking, where they let us know weather was looking marginal and assisted us to easily and confidently book for the next day. The early and clear communication enabled us to rebook and still maximize our time in Franz.

Magical, Etheral and Amazing

Published on Apr, 2024

This is truly one of life's great journeys. Even though the weather was against us and we didn't get to the 3 glaciers because of cloud cover, our pilot Deon skillfully took us up to the top of the Tasman Glacier and gently nestled his chopper onto the ice. It felt so surreal to step out and walk or should I say slide our way on the ice above the clouds at the top of the glacier and this should be a 'must do' trip for anyone visiting this part of NZ. The whole flight there and back gave us the most amazing scenery. Deon was very informative with his commentary and as I was sitting beside him I was able to ask questions. It is also special that this is a family run business and the courtesy extended to their guests is above and beyond. My only suggestion is that some sort of spike or special rubber grips to slip over your shoes be provided so that you can comfortably walk on the ice. Thanks again for a truly magical experience, one that I will never forget and will highly recommend

Must do.

Published on Apr, 2024

Best day of our holiday. Views were amazing, landing on the glacier was amazing, can’t recommend it enough. Expensive but worth it.

Fantastic Experience, Great Company

Published on Mar, 2024

Wonderful experience! The company contacted me the day before my reservation offering an earlier flight. I'm glad that I took them up on the offer, as later in the day the weather deteriorated. My first helicopter ride was fantastic. You just can't get the glacier views any other way. Don't let anything keep you from taking a helicopter tour with Glacier Country. All of their staff were very professional and helpful.

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