Mount Cook Spectacular Helicopter Flight from Franz Josef Discount Tickets

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Overview

Enjoy the ultimate glacial experience on this 40-minute Mount Cook spectacular helicopter flight from Franz Josef. This flight tours covers it all including glacial icefalls and crevasses and neves. You will have views from the coast to mountain tops and you will get to see both glaciers and New Zealand’s highest peak. Cross the spine of the Southern Alps and circle the top of magnificent Mt Cook. Topped off with a spectacular snow landing, this is the best helicopter experience on the West Coast.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

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

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Franz Josef Glacier
Fly up from our heli-pad up to Franz Josef Glacier where you will land up on the neve of the glacier. Stand on the pristine snow and take pictures of the huge ice expanse before heading towards Fox Glacier and Aoraki / Mount Cook for the rest of your helicopter journey.
Duration: 10 mins
2. Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
Fly over the Glaciers into the Mackenzie Country and head towards New Zealand's highest peak, Aoraki / Mount Cook and take up the changing landscapes and snow topped peaks around this amazing area before heading back over towards Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers.
3. Fox Glacier
Fly and take in the ice crevasses and towering peaks looking over the glacier.

Inclusion

Professional Pilot

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

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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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