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New Zealand's 15 most popular franz josef & glaciers tours, in one place. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Fly 25 minutes over Franz Josef Glacier, then snap photos on a snow or alpine landing spot above the Southern Alps.
“It was amazing!! Words can’t express the beauty and how exhilarating it was! Rachel, our pilot, was fantastic! Will, our transport, was so friendly. Both were so knowledgeable. We highly recommend going with them.”
Helicopter to Franz Josef Glacier, then a guided crampon hike through ice caves and crevasses with warm gear and expert ice-guides.
“Amazing experience! Was easy and very well organised. Not too tough on the hiking side. Great guides made the day very enjoyable.”
A heli-hike on Fox Glacier: short helicopter flights, up to 3 hours walking on the ice with crampons, plus panoramic views and guide-led safety.
“Amazing!! The staffs are very kindly, and glacier is the most beautiful experience I’ve ever met!😍😍”
Fly 35 minutes over Franz Josef and Fox or Tasman glaciers, plus a 10-minute snow landing with live headset commentary.
“There is nothing that should stop you from doing this Glacier flight by helicopter. It is magnificent and will never be forgotten. Sadly, the weather can ruin many plans but if you are lucky, it will be a very special memory. Just do it!”
Paddle Lake Mapourika on a small-group tour from Franz Josef, with gear, guide-led wildlife stops, and digital photos after your trip.
“Had a great paddle in a gentle rain! Very enjoyable. Our guide Dillon was very good. Kayaks were very stable and easy to paddle. Though we did not have views of the mountains due to low clouds the scenery around the lake was wonderful”
Day trip from Christchurch to Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and the Tasman Glacier with small-group comfort, guided stops, and a moderate walk.
“I enjoy the whole duration of tour. The driver/guide is very friendly, respectful, patient and accommodating. If I will book for another tour in South Island again in the future, I wish it would be the same driver of the minibus again. Also the placeRead more”
Fly over Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers in New Zealand, with a snow landing and pilot commentary on a 35-minute helicopter ride.
“The whole experience was perfect. The flight was awesome, and landing on the top of Franz Joseph glacier was perfect. Our pilot Jay was very knowledgeable and answered any questions we had, and took a perfect photo of us on top of the glacier. The staff in the offices, and the ground crew were also…”
A helicopter ride and guided walk onto Franz Josef Glacier. Gear included, stories from experts, and close-up ice features in one half-day.
“Our guide Ryan was amazing. He made the whole experience fantastic. Thank you, Sheree and David”
Helicopter into Fox Glacier for up to 3 hours of guided crampon hiking, ice caves, arches, and icefalls, with expert commentary.
“The Heli-Hiking was the highlight of our New Zealand vacation and truly one of the best experiences in my life ! Definitely a Must Do in any trip to New Zealand. You get insights into the life of the glacier, see characteristic elements of the compression zone and have the opportunity to take marvelous pictures.…”
Small-group Mt Cook and Tasman Glacier lookout day trip from Queenstown with Blue Lakes walk, glacier viewpoints, and scenic stops.
“My family had amazing time long day tour but time went really fast Saw lots of snow, spectacular view Tour guide Lynette was well organised and very friendly Thanks so much We had great time”
Two hours of off-road quad biking in Franz Josef. Wet gear and gumboots included, with rainforest, river crossings, and glacier views.
“This would have to be the best experience we have ever had, both my wife and I newbie’s to Quad Biking and would definitely do this again. The whole team Justin, Leo and the awesome Benji were fantastic from start to finish. Benji was our guide and did a great job with his knowledge of…”
45-minute Mount Cook combo flight: skiplane up, helicopter back, plus a glacier snow landing on Tasman Glacier.
“It was brilliant! The wind was picking up so was a bit hit and miss as to whether it would go ahead, but the team were great at keeping me informed (shoutout to Tina for being amazing and making sure I was able to get a slot!) Can’t recommend enough!”
A 3-hour Mount Cook heli-hike: helicopter scenic flights over Aoraki/Mount Cook plus up to 2 hours walking Tasman Glacier.
“An awesome day out on Tasman Glacier. Anna was a great guide, extremely knowledgable. The helicopter rides were brilliant, very competent pilots with amazing views both ways. Pauley did a great job at putting the boots away at the end of the tour 😆 Highly recommend.”
Soar over Aoraki, land on the Tasman Glacier, and hike 2 hours with crampons for an unforgettable Mount Cook heli adventure.
“Trip of a lifetime. Visiting a glacier at the bottom of the world in the beautiful country of New Zealand. Unforgetable.”
Fly the West Coast glaciers in a helicopter with an alpine landing near Franz Josef, where weather decides the snow show.
“Incredible a must do The weather was perfect and the scenery is stunning The landing experience was surreal The pilot was informative”
