Fox Glacier: 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing
- 25 minutes
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Take to the skies above the Fox Glacier Township before heading towards the Fox Glacier and exploring the dynamic icefalls on this 25-minute helicopter flight. A snow landing above the glacier allows you to set foot on a largely inaccessible area and breathe in the pristine alpine air as the majesty of the landscape surrounds you.
Inclusions
What's included
- Scenic Helicopter flight
- Professional guide
- Photo opportunities throughout the experience
- Snow landing on Fox Glacier
What's not
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
Your 20-minute helicopter flight begins when take to the skies above the Fox Glacier Township. You will get a view of the remarkable West Coast glacier region from high above before heading towards the mighty Fox Glacier. You'll explore the magnificent ice falls and see some of the finest work Mother Nature has done. This spectacular scenic flight includes a snow landing above the glacier, allowing you to set foot on a largely inaccessible area and breathe in the pristine alpine air as the majesty of the landscape surrounds you. It's here you'll get that stunning picture you'll want to show everyone as soon as you get home.
Land in the Fox Glacier Neve where you will get out of the helicopter and have the chance to stand in the pristine snow and enjoy the views and plenty take photos before heading back down to Fox Glacier Township via Helicopter.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 108 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Fox Glacier landing a wonderful experience
The staff were very professional and friendly I would recommend the experience to anyone. The pilot was very experienced and we managed about a ten minute landing on the glacier.
5Awesome Experience
A must do. Once in a lifetime experience. Awesome pilot. Amazing views. Very informative. Awesome. 😀
5Amazing just amazing !!!!
Wow what an amazing experience. My wife and I had a 10am flight. From the first moment to the min we left we were really well looked after. All of the staff are friendly and professional on every way. The flight was incredible with an ice landing, our pilot made it look easy but it’s nothing but, his knowledge was great and good photo skills too. This trip is a must for anyone visiting this area. Well done everyone. 👏👏👏👏👏👏
5Really exciting experience
Amazing experience. Would thoroughly recommend it to others.
5Magical and once in a lifetime
Spectacular views and very helpful informative pilot. Was able to accommodate change in plans and helpful advice. Magical experience all round
5First contact with glacier
Jay our pilot made this trip to NZ a life long memory by landing on the glacier and give us a glimpse of mother nature
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Please check in 30 minutes prior to your chosen departure time. Departure Point: Main Street though town Address: Located in the townships of Fox Glacier on the Main Street though town - Main South Road, SH6
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 12 travellers
- Operated by
- Glacier Helicopters
- 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
- What to Bring, Warm Clothing,Sturdy Covered Shoes, Sunglasses,Sunscreen and a Camera
- 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).
How it compares in Franz Josef & Fox Glacier
- Its from-price is 14% below the median of the 59 experiences we list in Franz Josef & Fox Glacier.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 15 of 59.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Franz Josef & Fox Glacier
Franz Josef and Fox are two glaciers on New Zealand's West Coast that flow from the Southern Alps almost into temperate rainforest.
The Franz Josef and Fox glaciers descend from the Southern Alps through steep valleys into lowland rainforest on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island, ending only a few hundred metres above sea level. The two small townships, about twenty-five kilometres apart, sit in Westland Tai Poutini National Park, part of a UNESCO World Heritage area. Julius von Haast named Franz Josef in 1865 after the Austrian emperor.
Top-ranked sights in Franz Josef & Fox Glacier: Franz Josef Glacier, Fox Glacier, Fox Glacier South Side Walkway.
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