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! If you want to explore the best of this stunning town, the best way to do so is undoubtedly from the sky. When booking your helicopter tour, you can choose between 4 options. Regardless of which flight you choose, we'll 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 the 25-minute helicopter flight, we'll see the rainforests, iconic glaciers, and majestic mountains that form the landscape of Franz Josef. We'll fly over Franz Josef Glacier, the Southern Alps, and Mount Elie de Beaumont, with a 10-minute snow landing.

Pilots Choice (35 minutes)

On the 35-minute helicopter flight, we'll see the rainforests, two iconic glaciers, and the mountains in Franz Josef. We'll also see either the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers or the Franz Josef and Tasman Glaciers, as well as the Southern Alps, Mount Cook, and Mount Tasman. This option includes a 10-minute snow landing.

This tour allows us to touch down in remote areas, letting us step out of the helicopter and immerse ourselves in the wilderness of Glacier Country.

Ultimate Discovery (45 minutes)

This 45-minute tour will include views of the rainforests, iconic glaciers, and mountains. We'll see the Franz Josef, Fox, and Tasman Glaciers, the Southern Alps, and Mount Cook, with a 15-minute snow landing.

Mount Cook Supreme (1 hour)

This 1-hour helicopter tour will explore rainforests, iconic glaciers, and mountains. We'll see the Franz Josef, Fox, Tasman, and Shackleton Glaciers, as well as Mount Cook and Mount Tasman, with two snow landings and a visit to Ice Lake.