Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Landing

From the operator

Take in magnificent views while flying over the Franz Josef Glacier and surrounding Southern Alps mountains on this scenic flight.

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 Glacier Explorer flight, you'll fly over the Franz Josef Glacier and into the Southern Alps to enjoy the included 10-minute snow landing for photos. Total experience time approx. 25 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.

From the listing by Glacier Country Helicopters on Viator.

The tour, stop by stop

1. The Glacier Explorer flight includes stunning views of the Franz Josef Glacier.

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.

Checking in

Please check in 30minutes prior to flight departure time at 10 Main Road, Franz Josef.

No shows or late check ins will result in the forfeit of your full fare and seat.

If you wish to book a Comfort Seat or request a Front Seat / Executive Helicopter Upgrade, please contact us at least 24hours in advance of your flight.

Where it ends

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.

Your Viator voucher confirms the exact spot and time.

Good to know

• 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).
• Please note snow levels on this 25minute flight are seasonal. In summer the alpine landing site may have no snow & be a rocky mountain side. Please book a longer flight option for gauranteed snow.
• If we are unable to land due to weather conditions, you will be refunded the $30 landing fee and the flight length reduced by the landing time.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

How refunds and weather cancellations work is on our booking help page.