Ultimate Discovery: 3 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 45min
About this tour
Glacier Country Helicopters is a local, family owned and operated company based in Franz Josef, on the West Coast of New Zealand. Husband and wife team Gus and Poppy started the company in January 2014 and you'll generally find one of them out flying most days. On our Ultimate Discovery flight you'll see the three "big" glaciers. You'll fly over the Franz Josef, Fox & Tasman Glaciers and fly into the Southern Alps to see Mount Cook and enjoy the included 10-15 minute snow landing for photos. Total experience time approx. 45 minutes. If you wish to book a Comfort Seat or request a Front Seat / Executive Helicopter Upgrade, please contact us at least 24hours in advance of your flight. Please allow an extra 45minutes on top of your flight time to allow for checking in, transport to helicopter, loading, unloading and to return to our office.
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Highlights
- ✓Experienced and professional pilot
- ✓Safety briefing
- ✓All fees, GST, and taxes
- ✓45-minute scenic helicopter flight with snow landing included
Itinerary
Stop 1
The Ultimate Discovery flight includes stunning views of the Franz Josef, Fox and Tasman Glaciers.
Stop 2
The Ultimate Discovery flight includes stunning views of the Franz Josef, Fox and Tasman Glaciers.
Stop 3
The Ultimate Discovery flight includes stunning views of the Franz Josef, Fox and Tasman Glaciers.
Stop 4
Fly past Mount Cook and Mount Tasman
Included
- ✓ Experienced and professional pilot
- ✓ Safety briefing
- ✓ All fees, GST, and taxes
- ✓ 45-minute scenic helicopter flight with snow landing included
Not included
- ✕ Comfort Seat (required for passengers 120kg/265lbs & over; optional for extra space)
- ✕ Front Seat Upgrade (must request at least 24 hours in advance & confirmation at check in)
- ✕ Hotel pickup and drop-off (check-in at 10 Main Road, Franz Josef)
- ✕ Food and drinks
From
$401.45 USD
per person, price varies by group size & date
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- ⏱ Duration varies
- 📍 Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
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| Ultimate Discovery: 3 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 45minThis tour | Duration varies | 4.8 (135) | Yes | From $401.45 | |
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| Fox Glacier and Mount Cook Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing | 35 min | 4.9 (48) | Yes | From $287.34 | View → |
From
$401.45 USD
per person, price varies by group size & date
Check availabilityYou'll complete your booking securely on Viator
- ⏱ Duration varies
- 📍 Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
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