Franz Josef Heli-Tour

• Take a scenic helicopter ride with breathtaking views of Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere (Franz Josef Glacier).
• Step onto the world’s fastest-moving guided glacier and explore towering pinnacles, deep crevasses, and ice caves.
• Enjoy exclusive access to otherwise unreachable glacier terrain in a small group with expert guides.
• Stay safe and comfortable with provided gear while learning about glaciology, local history, and Māori legends.

Inclusions

• 4-hour guided Franz Josef Glacier hike tour
• Round-trip helicopter ride to Franz Josef Glacier
• English-speaking expert mountaineering guide
• Hiking gear (Crampons, harness, trekking poles, helmet)
• Waterproof jacket, over trousers, walking boots, socks,warm hat, gloves

• For safety reasons, guests under the weight of 115kg (253.53lb)are not allowed on this experience.
• This experience is not accessible wheelchair and pram/strollers users.

Additional Information

• A reasonable level of fitness and agility for trekking for 2.5 hours.
• People who are over 12 weeks pregnant.
• Permissible age is over the age of 10 years old, the weight of 35kg and the height of 137cm tall.
• People with existing or previous medical conditions including ankle or knee injuries, ACL damage, joint replacements or dislocations, neck or back injuries, heart conditions and high/low blood pressure, diabetes, severe asthma.

• Tip: Keep an eye (and ear) out for the glacier’s subtle movements—ice is constantly shifting, and you might hear it cracking as it slowly reshapes itself beneath your feet.
• This experience is not wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• A reasonable level of fitness and agility for trekking for 2.5 hours.
• Safety is a priority so this experience is restricted for guests over the weight of 115kg (253.53lb) and under the weight of 35kg (77.16lb), people who are over 12 weeks pregnant, children aged 9 years and under, and people under the height of 137cm (4.5ft).
• This experience is not suitable for people with existing or previous medical conditions including ankle or knee injuries, ACL damage, joint replacements or dislocations, neck or back injuries, heart conditions and high/low blood pressure, diabetes, and severe asthma.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Get ready for a high-five with the sky! Take off on a chopper for a 20/30/40-min ride over the Southern Alps and touchdown on top of the Franz Josef Glacier.
• Meet at the helicopter base and prepare for liftoff! Soar above the rainforest and alpine lakes, all while your pilot shares insights on the landscape.
• Opt to fly over the Fox Glacier for an extra adventure! From your bird's-eye view, soak in the panorama of icefalls, crevasses, and seracs in all their glory.
• Speaking of leaving you speechless, upgrade your ticket for the sight of Mt.Cook, New Zealand's highest mountain, and the turquoise Tasman Lake.
• Come to a stop with a spectacular snow landing in a frozen paradise. Pull out your camera to snap the endless vistas, or just let the child inside you scoop the soft snow.

Inclusions

• 20-min Franz Josef helicopter tour
• Snow landing
• Pilot guide
• 30-min Franz Josef & Fox Glacier helicopter tour (optional)
• 40-min Glaciers & Mt. Cook helicopter tour (optional)

• Tip: When you snow land on Franz Josef, do not miss out on creating insta-worthy reels of the blue ice!
• Selfie sticks and drones are not allowed on this experience.
• Please avoid using iPads for photography during flights as they can obstruct views. Feel free to use phones, cameras, or GoPros instead.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Take in breathtaking aerial views of Franz Josef and Fox Glacier as you fly over green rainforests and snow-capped peaks.
• Step onto a glacier, feel the crisp mountain air, and capture amazing photos in a true winter wonderland, with this 20-minute tour.
• Extend your journey to see both glaciers or fly even higher for unmatched views of Mt. Cook and the Tasman Glacier Lake, in a 1:6 group along with an expert guide.
• Experience the towering icefalls, deep crevasses, and glowing blue ice as you explore two of New Zealand’s fastest-moving glaciers.

Inclusions

• 20-min Franz Josef helicopter tour
• Snow landing
• Pilot guide

What to bring

• Bring along your sunglasses, covered shoes (sneakers or trainers are fine) hiking boots, and 3 to 4 layers of warm clothing.

What's not allowed

• Safety is a priority so this experience is restricted for guests under the age of 4years.
• Drones are not permitted on this experience.
• Please avoid using iPads for photography during flights as they can obstruct views. Feel free to use phones, cameras, or GoPros instead.

Additional Information

• Snow landings are subject to weather conditions and are at the pilot’s discretion.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Fly on a chopper above Fox Glacier and revel in a 3-hour guided trek on the icy wonderland, offering a front-row seat to the sublime beauty of Mt.Cook and Mt.Tasman.
• Buckle up for a 4-min helicopter ride, as you get close to towering crevasses made of iridescent ice, before careening towards the landing point at Victoria Falls.
• Strap your crampons, grab your ice axe, and follow your guide as you explore the rugged contours of the glacier ridges that look like waves of water frozen in time.
• Feeling extra adventurous? Opt for a full-day hike of the Fox Glacier. Squeeze through icy blue crevasses, crawl through ice caves and climb icy staircases for glorious views!
• You’re in for a day full of adventure (and safety) with expert mountaineering guides and all specialist equipment ready to make your glacial journey one to remember!

Inclusions

• 4-hour guided Fox Glacier hike
• Round-trip helicopter ride
• English-speaking expert mountaineering guide
• Leather boots & crampons
• Hats, gloves & backpack
• Waterproof jacket & overtrousers

• Tip: Try to spot the rainforest from the glacier's edge – it’s one of the only places in the world where a glacier ends with a rainforest.
• Wearing jeans is not allowed.
• Safety is a priority. So, this experience is restricted for guests under the age of 8 years and weighing more than 116kg.
• Large bags, and drones are not allowed.
• This experience requires good fitness level, sufficient to ascend and descend 1000m+ over 8 hours or more carrying a pack 12kg.
• Leather boots, socks, crampons, walking poles, a waterproof jacket, overtrousers and a backpack will be provided.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• Trade the hiking trails for snow-capped mountains on a 20/30/40-min helicopter ride to make a snow landing on the Fox Glacier.
• Opt for the Franz Josef Glacier tour to enjoy the best of both worlds and admire the tapestry of glaciers, where black rocks contrast the bright peaks.
• Ready for an upgrade that'll blow your mind? See Mt.Cook, monarch of the Southern Alps piercing the heavens– it's like stepping into a living postcard!
• Why settle for less when you can have it all? Experience the best of the Southern Alps with an all-inclusive package: Franz Josef, Fox Glacier, Mt.Tasman, and Mt.Cook, all in one trip!
• As you make your snow landing, you will be met with ever-extending snowy mountains, majestic pinnacles, and an icy landscape that begs to be clicked.

Inclusions

• 20-min Fox Glacier helicopter tour
• Snow landing
• Pilot guide
• 30-min Franz Josef & Fox Glacier helicopter tour (optional)
• 30-min Fox Glacier & Mt.Cook helicopter tour (optional)
• 40-min Glaciers, Mt.Cook & Mt.Tasman helicopter tour (optional)

• Tip: When you snow land on Fox Glacier, do not miss out on creating insta-worthy reels of the Victoria Falls descending from the Victoria Glacier,
• Selfie sticks and drones are not allowed on this experience.
• Please avoid using iPads for photography during flights as they can obstruct views. Feel free to use phones, cameras, or GoPros instead.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

• While New Zealand is full of scenic overlooks, nothing compares to exploring the ancient podocarp rainforest at Fox Glacier Valley on a guided E-bike and hiking tour.
• Beginning in Fox Glacier Village, pedal along the cycleway before parking your e-bikes to ascend hills on foot in leather boots while your guide shares the region's finest tales.
• Start a picturesque hike through lush foliage, passing Cone Rock and New Zealand’s largest active landslip, leading to the viewpoint of the Fox Glacier's terminal face.
• You’re in for a day full of adventure with the necessary gear such as a helmet, boot, waterproof jacket, and backpack, to make your hike one to remember!

Inclusions

• Tour of Fox Glacier Valley
• Expert guide
• E-bike
• Bike helmet
• Leather boots
• Waterproof jacket
• Backpack

• Tip: Keep an eye out for local wildlife. It's not uncommon to spot various bird species in the rainforest.
• Safety is a priority so this experience is restricted to guests under the age of 13 years and weighing more than 116kg.
• Large bags, and drones are not allowed.
• A moderate level of fitness is required for this tour which is sufficient to ascend and descend 500-800m over 4-6 hours carrying a light pack of 10kg (22lb).
• There is a 3 kg or 6.6 lbs limit per passenger for carry-on baggage.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.