Franz Josef: Twin Glacier 35-Minute Helicopter Flight Discount Tickets

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Overview

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

Meeting and Pickup

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

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Franz Josef Glacier
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.
Duration: 10 mins
2. Franz Josef Glacier
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.
Duration: 10 mins
3. Fox Glacier South Side Walk
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.
Duration: 10 mins

Inclusion

Photo opportunities throughout

Scenic Helicopter Flight

Snow landing on a Glacier

Professional Guide

Exclusion

Food and drinks

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

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).

Supplied by Glacier Helicopters

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