Pilot’s Choice: 2 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 35min
- 35 minutes
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Instant confirmation
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Fly from Franz Josef to see two of the biggest glaciers in New Zealand before a snow landing with our family owned and operated helicopter company. We are locally owned by husband-and-wife team Gus and Poppy started our West Coast company in 2014. They are both commercial pilots and you'll generally find one of them out flying most days. On our Pilots Choice flight, you'll see two of the three "big" glaciers. You'll fly over the Franz Josef Glacier then over either the Fox Glacier or Tasman Glacier and fly into the Southern Alps to enjoy the included 10-minute snow landing for photos. Total experience time approx. 35 minutes. If you wish to book a Comfort Seat or request a Front Seat 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.
Inclusions
What's included
- 35-minute scenic helicopter flight
- Snow landing (approx. 10 minutes) for photos
- Safety briefing and equipment (if required)
- Professional and experienced pilot
- All fees, GST, and taxes
What's not
- Comfort Seat (compulsory for passengers 120kg / 265lbs & over, or optional for extra space)
- Front Seat / Executive Upgrade (subject to availability, request in advance)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (check-in is at 10 Main Road, Franz Josef)
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
The Pilot's Choice flight includes stunning views of the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers or Franz Josef and Tasman Glaciers.
The Pilot's Choice flight includes stunning views of the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers or Franz Josef and Tasman Glaciers.
The Pilot's Choice flight includes stunning views of the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers or Franz Josef and Tasman Glaciers.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.8
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2Frustrated
The team at Franz Josef were great unfortunately due to poor weather our trip was cancelled. The disappointment is when I booked the flight no money was being taken. I was advised that our money to be refunded will take 3 to 7 days it will be the seventh day tomorrow with no refund. We fly back to Australia on Sunday I hope I am not chasing our money once we are back in Australia.
5Cartchar Adventures
Great experience, well run & great communication. Mark our pilot was very knowledgeable & easy to chat with
5Best experience ever!!
This was definitely the highlight of our NZ holiday!! This company was fantastic to deal with and esp Aaron our pilot who made the whole experience so special for us! We had the perfect day and landing on the snow was unbelievable! Well worth the money - highly recommend !
5The only way to go
Our Pilot was Mark very friendly , helpful and very informative definitely a big tick off the bucket list
5Do it!
Very weather dependant, but if you get a good day it is spectacular! Throw snowballs at your friends!
5Franz Josef glacier tour
The whole experience was amazing Mark our pilot was awesome as was all the staff they had to cancel my initial trip but they put us on the next day no problem I can’t over state how good this trip is
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Please check in at our office 30 minutes prior to your flight time. We recommend bringing sunglasses, a jacket, camera, and shoes you don’t mind getting wet. Our only base operates from Franz Josef. Cancellations within 24hours due to customer booking the wrong location will not be refunded.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 20 travellers
- Operated by
- Glacier Country Helicopters
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please let us know if you have limited mobility e.g. injury, arthritis or recent surgery? There are two high ladder style steps into the helicopter. This information could effect what helicopter we fly you in.
- Comfort Seats: Our helicopter seats are 40cm wide, an empty seat can be reserved next to you if you prefer extra space (passengers 120KG & over when weighed at check in will be required to purchase a Comfort Seat - these are half the RRP of your flight).
How it compares in Franz Josef & Fox Glacier
- Its from-price is close to 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 4 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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