Private Glacier Flight: Scenic Aerial View of Franz Josef and Tasman
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Franz Josef / Waiau
Experience a private glacier flight over Franz Josef and Tasman glaciers in New Zealand. Enjoy a scenic aerial view, a snow landing for photos, and a personalized flight with a local, family-owned company.
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Franz Josef Glacier - See the Franz Josef Glacier from the air as you fly over by helicopter
  • Fox Glacier - This flight includes two the three big glaciers by air. You’ll see the Franz Josef then either the Fox or Tasman Glacier depending on the best weather conditions.
  • Tasman Glacier - This flight includes two the three big glaciers by air. You’ll see the Franz Josef then either the Fox or Tasman Glacier depending on the best weather conditions.
  • Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu) - See Mount Cook from the air during your helicopter flight before you head for your snow landing in the Southern Alps
What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
  • Comfort Seat
Additional Information

On this private Pilots Choice flight you’ll see two of the three ‘big’ glaciers. You’ll fly over the Franz Josef Glacier then over either the Fox Glacier or Tasman Glacier past Mount Cook and fly into the Southern Alps to enjoy the included 10 minute snow landing for photos. Total experience time approx. 35 minutes.

We are 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.

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.

Please note that whilst this is a private flight, you may share check in and van travel with other passengers on other flights.

Total weight of passenger load must be within the helicopter’s weight and balance requirements.

  • 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 light jacket, camera, and shoes you don’t mind getting wet.
Cancellation Policy

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

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I8590xmbc
Feb 28, 2024
unforgettable, dazzling, experience, great people - Our initial tour of FJ Glacier was rescheduled 4 hrs earlier due to rough weather. Communication via text was excellent and timely, we were able to adjust and get there in time. Thanks to good organization and top-notch staff, owner/pilot Gus Grant and crew were able to sneak a safe flight into the Shackleton Glacier when Franz Joseph was socked in. It is worth the time effort and money it takes to get there; these people will get you to this amazing place safely if weather permits, and the spectacle is unforgettable. Highly recommend the experience and these people to arrange it with. Barclay Crane
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