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Twin Glacier Franz and Fox, snow landing (allow 30 mins - departing Franz Josef)
Franz Josef & Fox Glacier, New Zealand
- 30 minutes
- Flight time: 30 minutes
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Visit both the Franz Josef Glacier and the Fox Glacier on a single tour on this flight tour that includes a snow landing. Depart from either Franz Josef or Fox villages, to suit your plans. Get up close to the blue ice of these mammoth glaciers and snap unbelievable aerial and ground-level photos. Learn about the glaciology and environment of the area through your pilot's guided commentary.
- Helicopter tour allows you to efficiently visit both glaciers
- Get great aerial views and photo ops
- Choose from multiple departure times throughout the day
- Includes entry to Franz Josef Cinema to watch a documentary on glaciers
What's Included
- Pre-flight safety briefing
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase) when conditions allow
- Entry to Franz Josef Cinema to view WESTLAND WONDERLAND 40 minute South West New Zealand spectacular
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 29 Main Road, Franz Josef / Waiau 7886, New Zealand
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
HeliServicesNZ Fox & Franz
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infants must sit on laps
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Glenn_R
Being with family to share a once in a lifetime experience. An amazing Pilot and Chris (Ground staff) were fantastic, friendly and extremely Professional
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Karen_B, Apr 2024
Amazing getting so close to the mountains and glaciers. Our pilot, Mark, was terrific, excellent commentary and information. Landing on a glacier was definitely the highlight.
Glenn_R, Apr 2024
Being with family to share a once in a lifetime experience. An amazing Pilot and Chris (Ground staff) were fantastic, friendly and extremely Professional
Nora_H, Feb 2024
Great experience, kids (3 and 6) loved it and we will never forget this amazing tour.
No need to bring warm clothes in the summer if the weather is sunny and you will definitely need sunglasses.
Patricia_G, Oct 2023
Our tour with Fiordland Tours was ABSOLUTELY SPECTACULAR! Our pilot, Richard was so welcoming, informative and happy to take a few pics for us upon our land on the glacier. We had the most glorious weather and had more than adequate timing on the glacier. It was a mind blowing experience and one we’ll never forget!
I travelled with my brother, sister and their partners for 3 weeks in NZ and everyone agreed that was their highlight!
When you’re up there on the glacier, the world stands still and you’re lost in the moment of the beauty and awe around you.
Thank you Fiordland Tours for an unforgettable experience!
Justin_G, May 2023
Great crew, very friendly and communicated each step very well. The pilot and ground crew assisted greatly and encouraged our 2 children
Response from Host, May 2023
Thank you for such wonderful feedback Justin_G and for the excellent 5 star rating. I am pleased it was such a great experience for you and your children
Anne_C, Jan 2023
The whole trip was wonderful. We were lucky with the weather and the views were tremendous. I had wondered whether it would be value for money as it is a short trip and expensive but worth every penny. Our pilot was great, shifting us around on the return journey so everyone got great views and plenty of time on the snow landing to take photos
Response from Host, Jan 2023
Thank you Ann_C for your wonderful feedback and 5 star rating. We are so pleased you had such a wonderful trip with the weather and had such tremendous views and plenty of time on the snow.
colin_c, Oct 2022
Being able to view the glacier and mountain from above prior to landing on the glacier. It was my wife's first time in a chopper and she felt very comfortable with the flying experience. Although it is sad to hear the glacier is receding.
Response from Host, Oct 2022
Wonderful feedback and 5 star rating thank you colin_c. I am pleased to hear it was your wife's first time in a helicopter and she felt comfortable with the experience.
Marion_T, Jul 2020
A fantastic experience, views are wonderful landing on the snow was worth it.
The pilot will take your photo, a must have.
Response from Host, Aug 2020
Thank you Marion_T for your 5 star rating and excellent review. Fantastic it was worth it and a photo from the pilot was a must have.
Cheryl_R, Jun 2020
The weather was terrible so we couldn't go at the time booked. However, the weather broke for a short time later in the day & they did a special trip for us, very accommodating. We weren't able to do the snow landing, but the views of the glaciers were magical. Totally worth it!!
Response from Host, Jun 2020
Thank you Cheryl_R for your 5 stars rating and fantastic review. I am very pleased it was totally worth it.
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