30 minute Tasman Experience - scenic helicopter flight

5.0 (3 reviews) 30 min Free cancellation

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Landing on the Tasman Glacier — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Views of Aoraki Mt Cook — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Get the cameras ready for one of the best glacier experiences in New Zealand. Climb up the Franz Josef Glacier, crossing the main divide at Centennial Hut to land on New Zealand’s longest glacier, the Tasman Glacier.

Take in breath-taking views of Mount Tasman and Aoraki Mount Cook, rich with uninterrupted scenery you have to see to believe. Then hop back onboard, cross back over Climber Col Pass and enjoy the spectacular views of Franz Josef Glacier before arriving back at Franz Josef Heliport.

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At a glance

Duration: 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Inflite Franz & Fox Helicopters

Ages: Children (0–12 years) · Adults (13–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Snowfield Landing
Included: Scenic Helicopter Flight

Itinerary

Aoraki/Mt. Cook

Passing by

Take in the endless beauty of Mount Cook and the national park as we fly over the snow-capped mountains.
Franz Josef Glacier

Passing by

Enjoy breath-taking scenic landscape of the Franz Glacier during the flight.
Tasman Glacier

10 min

Tasman Glacier and snowfield landing - once landed, the Helicopter will shut down completely for passengers to enjoy the tanquility and silence of the beautiful alpine surroundings.
West Coast Region

Passing by

Enjoy scenic helicopter flight overlooking - Alpine Huts, View of the Tasman Sea, Native Rainforest & Multiple Waterfalls, among others (views are dependent on weather conditions)

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Skydive Franz / INFLITE Franz and Fox Helicopters - Front of House or Service Desk

End point

Skydive Franz / INFLITE Franz and Fox Helicopters - Front of House or Service Desk

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.