Franz Josef Helicopter Ride

Join us for an adventure and experience the stunning 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 town is from the sky. When booking your helicopter tour, you can choose between 4 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, iconic glaciers, and mountains of Franz Josef. We will fly over Franz Josef Glacier, the Southern Alps, and Mount Elie de Beaumont, with a 10-minute snow landing.

Pilots Choice (35 minutes)

This option includes views of two glaciers and mountains, seeing either the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers or the Franz Josef and Tasman Glaciers, alongside the Southern Alps, Mount Cook, and Mount Tasman. It also features a 10-minute snow landing.

Ultimate Discovery (45 minutes)

This tour offers views of the Franz Josef, Fox, and Tasman Glaciers, the Southern Alps, and Mount Cook and Mount Tasman, with a 15-minute snow landing.

Mount Cook Supreme (1 hour)

This 1-hour helicopter tour includes views of the Franz Josef, Fox, Tasman, and Shackleton Glaciers, along with Mount Cook and Mount Tasman. The flight will pass through the Southern Alps, and you will enjoy two snow landings and visit Ice Lake.