Franz Josef Helicopter Ride

Join us for an adventure and experience the breathtaking beauty of Franz Josef from the skies on this helicopter tour. An unforgettable experience awaits!

Franz Josef Helicopter Ride

Welcome to Franz Josef! The best way to explore this stunning town is from the sky. When booking your helicopter tour, you can choose between 4 options. All flights meet at 10 Main Road in Franz Josef at the indicated time.

You can check out the details of each option below:

Glacier Explorer (25 minutes)

This 25-minute flight includes views of rainforests, iconic glaciers, and majestic mountains. Highlights are the Franz Josef Glacier, the Southern Alps, and Mount Elie de Beaumont, with a 10-minute snow landing.

Pilots Choice (35 minutes)

The 35-minute flight showcases rainforests, two iconic glaciers, and nearby mountains. You will see either the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers or the Franz Josef and Tasman Glaciers, as well as Mount Cook and Mount Tasman. This option also includes a 10-minute snow landing.

This tour allows us to land in remote areas, providing an immersive experience in the untouched wilderness.

Ultimate Discovery (45 minutes)

This 45-minute tour features views of rainforests, iconic glaciers, and mountains. It includes sights of the Franz Josef, Fox, and Tasman Glaciers, Mount Cook, and Mount Tasman, along with a 15-minute snow landing.

Mount Cook Supreme (1 hour)

This 1-hour tour covers the rainforests, iconic glaciers, and majestic mountains of Franz Josef. You will see the Franz Josef, Fox, Tasman, and Shackleton Glaciers, plus Mount Cook and Mount Tasman. The tour includes two snow landings and a visit to Ice Lake.