Franz Josef Helicopter Ride

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

Franz Josef Helicopter Ride

Welcome to Franz Josef! To explore this stunning town, the best way to do so is from the sky. When booking your helicopter tour, you can choose from four options. We will 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)

On this flight, we'll see the rainforests, glaciers, and mountains of Franz Josef. We'll fly over Franz Josef Glacier, the Southern Alps, and Mount Elie de Beaumont, including a 10-minute snow landing.

Pilots Choice (35 minutes)

This flight offers views of rainforests, two iconic glaciers, and mountains. We'll see either the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers or the Franz Josef and Tasman Glaciers, along with Southern Alps, Mount Cook, and Mount Tasman. This option also includes a 10-minute snow landing.

The tour allows landing in remote areas, enabling immersion in the wilderness of Glacier Country.

Ultimate Discovery (45 minutes)

This tour provides views of the rainforests, glaciers, and mountains, including the Franz Josef, Fox, and Tasman Glaciers, Southern Alps, Mount Cook, and Mount Tasman. It includes a 15-minute snow landing.

Mount Cook Supreme (1 hour)

This 1-hour flight explores landscapes, glaciers, and mountains. We'll view the Franz Josef, Fox, Tasman, and Shackleton Glaciers, Mount Cook, and Mount Tasman, and soar through the Southern Alps. The tour offers two snow landings and includes a visit to Ice Lake.