30 minute Tasman Experience - scenic helicopter flight






About this tour
Get the cameras ready for one of the best glacier experiences in New Zealand. Climb up the Franz Josef Glacier, crossing the main divide at Centennial Hut to land on New Zealand’s longest glacier, the Tasman Glacier. Take in breath-taking views of Mount Tasman and Aoraki Mount Cook, rich with uninterrupted scenery you have to see to believe. Then hop back onboard, cross back over Climber Col Pass and enjoy the spectacular views of Franz Josef Glacier before arriving back at Franz Josef Heliport.
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Highlights
- ✓Snowfield Landing
- ✓Scenic Helicopter Flight
Itinerary
Stop 1
Take in the endless beauty of Mount Cook and the national park as we fly over the snow-capped mountains.
Stop 2
Enjoy breath-taking scenic landscape of the Franz Glacier during the flight.
Stop 3
Tasman Glacier and snowfield landing - once landed, the Helicopter will shut down completely for passengers to enjoy the tanquility and silence of the beautiful alpine surroundings.
Stop 4
Enjoy scenic helicopter flight overlooking - Alpine Huts, View of the Tasman Sea, Native Rainforest & Multiple Waterfalls, among others (views are dependent on weather conditions)
Included
- ✓ Snowfield Landing
- ✓ Scenic Helicopter Flight
From
$230.48 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 minute Tasman Experience - scenic helicopter flightThis tour | Duration varies | 5.0 (3) | N/A | From $230.48 | |
| Franz Josef Glacier 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing | 25 min | 4.9 (241) | Yes | From $228.1 | View → |
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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
$230.48 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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