Fox Glacier Mountain Scenic Spectacular 40-Min Helicopter Flight
About this tour
This premier 40-minute helicopter tour lets you experience two of New Zealand's finest National Parks, divided by the imposing Southern Alps. Discover the gigantic expanse of the Franz Josef and Fox Glacier snowfields with a landing at around 2134 meters (7000 feet). Step out of the helicopter and experience how it feels to walk on snow. Then follow the Main Divide for fantastic views of the Tasman Glacier and Aoraki (Mount Cook) before heading back down towards the lush rainforests at the edge of the Tasman Sea.
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Highlights
- ✓Snow Landing (approx. 10-minutes)
- ✓Pilot guide
- ✓Live commentary on board
- ✓Scenic helicopter flight
Itinerary
Stop 1
Departing from Fox Glacier, this is one of New Zealand's largest glaciers. From above you can view and appreciate the incredible natural phenomenon, towering ice formations and vast size of the glacier. Then land on the beautiful snow plains on Fox Glacier.
Stop 2
Experience one of New Zealand's largest glaciers from above!
Stop 3
You’ll fly over the Tasman Glacier on the eastern side of the Southern Alps.
Stop 4
You'll fly close to Mount Cook/Aoraki, New Zealand’s highest peak.
Included
- ✓ Snow Landing (approx. 10-minutes)
- ✓ Pilot guide
- ✓ Live commentary on board
- ✓ Scenic helicopter flight
Not included
- ✕ Food and drinks
- ✕ Gratuities
From
$411.75 USD
per person, price varies by group size & date
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- ⏱ Duration varies
- 📍 Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
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Compare tours in Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Landing | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Glacier Mountain Scenic Spectacular 40-Min Helicopter FlightThis tour | Duration varies | 4.7 (28) | N/A | From $411.75 | |
| Franz Josef Glacier 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing | 25 min | 4.9 (241) | Yes | From $228.1 | View → |
| Franz Josef: Mountain Scenic Spectacular 40-Min Helicopter Flight | 40 min | 5.0 (38) | Yes | From $411.75 | View → |
| Fox Glacier and Mount Cook Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing | 35 min | 4.9 (48) | Yes | From $287.34 | View → |
From
$411.75 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
As an affiliate partner, we may earn a commission when you book through links on this page, at no extra cost to you. Prices and availability are set and provided by Viator.
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