Franz Josef: Twin Glacier 35-Minute Helicopter Flight

4.8 (160 reviews) 35 min Free cancellation

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About this activity

Twice the ice! Explore the glacial icefalls of not one but two glaciers - Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glacier on this 35-minute helicopter flight with a glacier landing along the way. Discover up close their neve and unusual ice formations. You will then land on the snowfields up on one of the glaciers which is a huge highlight and will make for superb photos, snowballs and memories, before heading back down to Franz Josef Township

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At a glance

Duration: 35 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: Glacier Helicopters

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–14 years) · Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Photo opportunities throughout
Included: Scenic Helicopter Flight
Included: Snow landing on a Glacier
Included: Professional Guide

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

Franz Josef Glacier

10 min

The only thing better than one glacier is two glaciers, so why not experience twice the ice. Explore the glacial ice falls of the mighty Fox Glacier and the incomparable Franz Josef Glacier on this twin 30-minute helicopter flight.

It’s an adventure you'll remember forever and is often cited as a highlight of a New Zealand trip by holidaymakers.
Franz Josef Glacier

10 min

Each Glacier has its own different characteristics but both are magnificent and make for an unforgettable West Coast experience. You will discover up close their neve and unusual ice formations - landing on the snowfields is a highlight and will make for superb photos, snowballs and memories.
Fox Glacier South Side Walk

10 min

Steeper and more dramatic or epic vastness and more remote? Take our Twin Glacier flight and you don't have to choose. This trip includes a snow landing and the chance to experience two very different glacial formations. This is the perfect trip to encounter both jaw-dropping glaciers, Fox and Franz Josef.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please check in 30 minutes prior to your chosen departure time.

Departure Point: Main Street of Town

Address: Located in the township of Franz Josef Glacier on the Main Street though town - Main South Road, SH6

End point

Please check in 30 minutes prior to your chosen departure time.

Departure Point: Main Street of Town

Address: Located in the township of Franz Josef Glacier on the Main Street though town - Main South Road, SH6

Using your ticket

All flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions. If you are staying in the town you are flying from, the base will be no longer than a 10-minute walk from where you are staying

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
We recommend you bring along warm clothes, sunglasses, sturdy footwear, your camera and a sense of adventure!
For safety reasons, we do not allow selfie sticks, drones, flammable liquids, lighters, iPads/ tablets and bags of any description on any of our flights.
We fly all year round, weather permitting. Please note: On Christmas, we only operate for half the day (9 am - 12 pm).