Franz Josef Glacier: Helicopter Flight & Alpine Landing
1.Franz Josef Glacier: Helicopter Flight & Alpine Landing
Fly 25 minutes over Franz Josef Glacier, then snap photos on a snow or alpine landing spot above the Southern Alps.
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14 Best Franz Josef & Glaciers Tours In New Zealand
New Zealand's best.
New Zealand's 14 most popular franz josef & glaciers tours, in one place. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
14 Best Franz Josef & Glaciers Tours In New Zealand
Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike
2.Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike
Helicopter to Franz Josef Glacier, then a guided crampon hike through ice caves and crevasses with warm gear and expert ice-guides.
“An amazing tour and experience! Knowledgeable guide and the hike was well planned out. Totally worth it and highly recommend!”
Heli Hike Fox Glacier
3.Heli Hike Fox Glacier
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.
“This was everyone’s favorite activity we did in New Zealand! Our guide, Billy, helped make it super fun! We spent a lot of time walking around on the glacier and taking pictures. Billy set up fun opportunities for us to do, like holding on to ropes and sliding into a semi-horizontal crevasse. He also shared…”
Franz Josef: 35min Helicopter Trip over Two Glaciers
4.Franz Josef: 35min Helicopter Trip over Two Glaciers
Fly 35 minutes over Franz Josef and Fox or Tasman glaciers, plus a 10-minute snow landing with live headset commentary.
Small-Group Kayak Adventure from Franz Josef Glacier
5.Small-Group Kayak Adventure from Franz Josef Glacier
Paddle Lake Mapourika on a small-group tour from Franz Josef, with gear, guide-led wildlife stops, and digital photos after your trip.
“It was an absolute blast ! Ollie our guide was a total legend , great sense of humour and his knowledge of te reo maori was immaculate !”
Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch
6.Mount Cook, Lake Tekapo and Tasman Glacier Tour from Christchurch
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.”
Franz Josef & Fox Glaciers Helicopter Flight & Snow Landing
7.Franz Josef & Fox Glaciers Helicopter Flight & Snow Landing
Fly over Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers in New Zealand, with a snow landing and pilot commentary on a 35-minute helicopter ride.
Franz Josef: 2.5 Hour Glacier Hike with Helicopter Transfer
8.Franz Josef: 2.5 Hour Glacier Hike with Helicopter Transfer
A helicopter ride and guided walk onto Franz Josef Glacier. Gear included, stories from experts, and close-up ice features in one half-day.
Fox Glacier: Up to 3 Hours Hike with Helicopter Transfer
9.Fox Glacier: Up to 3 Hours Hike with Helicopter Transfer
Helicopter into Fox Glacier for up to 3 hours of guided crampon hiking, ice caves, arches, and icefalls, with expert commentary.
Mt Cook & Tasman Glacier lookout Small Group Tour from Queenstown
10.Mt Cook & Tasman Glacier lookout Small Group Tour from Queenstown
Small-group Mt Cook and Tasman Glacier lookout day trip from Queenstown with Blue Lakes walk, glacier viewpoints, and scenic stops.
“A glorious day in New Zealand! Just beautiful scenery and a fabulous weather day. Felix was a great guide and took wonderful care of our group. I really enjoyed the two hikes we did and the stops at the cafe and at the end for ice cream were really cute. Would recommend this trip!”
Off Road Quad Bike Adventure Tour in Franz Josef
11.Off Road Quad Bike Adventure Tour in Franz Josef
Two hours of off-road quad biking in Franz Josef. Wet gear and gumboots included, with rainforest, river crossings, and glacier views.
“An awesome afternoon on the quad bikes, led by Jason. It was raining, but I think it made it even better, as the streams/rivers were higher, the landscape varied from dense rainforest to something that looked like Mars, with rivers and an ethereal mist, which was super cool.”
Mount Cook: Ski Plane and Helicopter Glacier Combo Flight
12.Mount Cook: Ski Plane and Helicopter Glacier Combo Flight
45-minute Mount Cook combo flight: skiplane up, helicopter back, plus a glacier snow landing on Tasman Glacier.
Mount Cook: 3-Hour Tasman Glacier Helicopter Ride and Hike
13.Mount Cook: 3-Hour Tasman Glacier Helicopter Ride and Hike
A 3-hour Mount Cook heli-hike: helicopter scenic flights over Aoraki/Mount Cook plus up to 2 hours walking Tasman Glacier.
Mount Cook: 3 Hour Heli Hike to the Tasman Glacier
14.Mount Cook: 3 Hour Heli Hike to the Tasman Glacier
Soar over Aoraki, land on the Tasman Glacier, and hike 2 hours with crampons for an unforgettable Mount Cook heli adventure.