Private Glacier Flight: Scenic 45-min Tour with Snow Landing
4.5
8 Ratings
Franz Josef / Waiau

Glacier Country Helicopters is a local, family owned and operated company based in Franz Josef, on the West Coast of New Zealand. Husband and wife team Gus and Poppy started the company in January 2014 and you’ll generally find one of them out flying most days.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Franz Josef Glacier - The Ultimate Discovery flight includes stunning views of the Franz Josef, Fox and Tasman Glaciers.
What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and/or taxes
Additional Information
  • 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.
  • Our helicopter seats are 40cm wide. If you would like extra space or are wider than this we highly recommend booking a comfort seat which guarantees an empty seat next to you.
Location
10 Main Road
Main Road
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.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.5
(8 Ratings)
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Hezmm
Apr 8, 2024
Magical, Etheral and Amazing - This is truly one of life's great journeys. Even though the weather was against us and we didn't get to the 3 glaciers because of cloud cover, our pilot Deon skillfully took us up to the top of the Tasman Glacier and gently nestled his chopper onto the ice. It felt so surreal to step out and walk or should I say slide our way on the ice above the clouds at the top of the glacier and this should be a 'must do' trip for anyone visiting this part of NZ. The whole flight there and back gave us the most amazing scenery. Deon was very informative with his commentary and as I was sitting beside him I was able to ask questions. It is also special that this is a family run business and the courtesy extended to their guests is above and beyond. My only suggestion is that some sort of spike or special rubber grips to slip over your shoes be provided so that you can comfortably walk on the ice. Thanks again for a truly magical experience, one that I will never forget and will highly recommend
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Holidaymode1
Apr 3, 2024
Must do. - Best day of our holiday. Views were amazing, landing on the glacier was amazing, can’t recommend it enough. Expensive but worth it.
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Flyer77179
Mar 29, 2024
Fantastic Experience, Great Company - Wonderful experience! The company contacted me the day before my reservation offering an earlier flight. I'm glad that I took them up on the offer, as later in the day the weather deteriorated. My first helicopter ride was fantastic. You just can't get the glacier views any other way. Don't let anything keep you from taking a helicopter tour with Glacier Country. All of their staff were very professional and helpful.
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D5048kzrickb
Mar 9, 2024
Great ride - Simply excellent. Pilot went out of his way to make sure we saw as much as possible. We had 2 helicopter flights in New Zealand and this one was by far the best. Highly recommend.
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J7752coianr
Feb 28, 2024
On Cloud Nine! - An outstanding experience which would have only been improved by being able to sit in the front seats although the pilot made sure we all got good views to take pictures. Being up as high as the clouds was awesome. There had been rain the day before, so when we got out to walk on the glacier it was rather slippy till we got the hang of taking tiny steps! A very slick, well managed operation where we felt totally safe. Can I get a job as a pilot?!!
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Axmanulochbaum
Nov 15, 2023
Very impressive experience 🤩 - Great experience with fantastic weather, everything was as promised! The glaciers were absolutely impressive.
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Successfulescapee
Sep 12, 2023
Fabulous - Lovely team, really friendly and professional. They were very honest about the weather and did not over promise what we would get to see. Once up in the air, the pilot looked for ways between the clouds and we ended up seeing everything. It was beautiful. Highly recommended.
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Thanh_n
Mar 24, 2024
Bad weather conditions so... - Bad weather conditions so no fly for this company. Other companies flew though. Low service quality, no update provided on potential flight.
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