Mount Cook Spectacular Helicopter Flight from Fox Glacier Discount Tickets

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Overview

Enjoy the ultimate glacial experience on this 40-minute Mount Cook spectacular helicopter flight from Fox Glacier. This flight tour 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 Fox & Franz Josef 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
Your tour begins when you arrive at base on the Main Street of Fox Glacier. Take off on this 40-minute ultimate Mt Cook helicopter flight when you fly over the glacial icefalls, crevasses and the neves. You will experience views from the coast to the mountain tops as you get to see both of the amazing West Coast Glaciers (Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier) and New Zealand’s highest peak, Mount Cook.
2. Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
Cross the Southern Alps spine and circle to the top of the magnificent Mt Cook before taking the opportunity to top it all off with a spectacular snow landing, getting your feet on snow and taking the best holiday photos.  This is the best helicopter experience on the West Coast and perhaps even in all of New Zealand.
3. Franz Josef
Land on Franz Josef or Fox Glacier high in the snow.
Duration: 10 mins
4. Fox Glacier
Fly over Fox Glacier and take in the amazing views of the ice crevasses and towering peaks

Inclusion

Photo opportunities throughout your experience

See Franz Josef Glacier, Fox Glacier and Aoraki / Mount Cook

Scenic Helicopter Flight

Professional Pilot

Snow landing on a Glacier

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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