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Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Alpine Landing
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Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Alpine Landing

by Glacier Country Helicopters

25 min
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25 min
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
NZ$711NZ$790Save 10%
2 adults × NZ$355.50
All taxes and fees included

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Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.

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Overview

Franz Josef Glacier is a large glacier on New Zealand’s West Coast, surrounded by rainforest and mountain ranges. This helicopter flight lasts about 25 minutes and includes views of the glacier, the nearby Southern Alps, and the surrounding West Coast region. During the flight, the helicopter lands on an alpine peak for around 10 minutes, allowing passengers to step out and view the landscape from above. Snow coverage on the landing area changes with the seasons, with summer often revealing a rocky mountainside instead of snow. The flight is piloted by a professional, experienced pilot. Passengers should be aware that boarding involves climbing two high ladder-style steps. If a passenger has limited mobility, this should be communicated beforehand as it may affect which helicopter is used. Seats in the helicopter are 40 cm wide; passengers weighing 120 kg (265 lbs) or more must purchase an additional Comfort Seat for extra room. Front seat upgrades are available but depend on availability. If weather conditions prevent the alpine landing, the flight time will be shortened by the landing duration and a refund for the landing fee will be issued.

Highlights

25-minute scenic helicopter flight over Franz Josef Glacier
10-minute alpine landing on a mountain peak
Views of rainforest and Southern Alps mountain range
Flight led by professional, experienced pilot
Seasonal snow levels at alpine landing site

What's included

Flight piloted by a professional, experienced pilot
All applicable taxes, fees, and charges
Alpine landing lasting approximately 10 minutes
Scenic helicopter flight lasting about 25 minutes

What's not included

Comfort Seat required for passengers weighing 120kg / 265lbs or more
Front seat upgrade requests subject to availability

Itinerary

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Franz Josef Glacier

The flight includes views of Franz Josef Glacier, showing its extent and surrounding landscape from the air.

Meeting point

Please check in at our office 30 minutes prior to your flight time. We recommend bringing sunglasses, a light jacket, camera, and shoes you don’t mind getting wet.

End point

Please check in at our office 30 minutes prior to your flight time. We recommend bringing sunglasses, a light jacket, camera, and shoes you don’t mind getting wet.

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–12 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Reachable by public transport
Infants travel on an adult's lap
Suitable for all fitness levels
Passengers with limited mobility, such as injuries or recent surgery, should notify the operator due to two high ladder steps for helicopter boarding; this may affect helicopter selection.
Helicopter seats are 40 cm wide; passengers weighing 120 kg or more must purchase a Comfort Seat, which is half the usual flight cost.
Snow levels on this 25-minute flight are seasonal. In summer, the alpine landing site may have no snow and be a rocky mountainside. A longer flight option should be booked for guaranteed snow.
If weather prevents the alpine landing, the flight duration will be reduced by the landing time and the $30 landing fee refunded.
Total
NZ$711Save 10% vs Viator