This glacier heli-hike is one of True South Flights’s more popular tours, allowing you to enjoy all that the Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park glaciers have to offer within a single day.
We begin a day filled with spectacular scenery, with a one-hour fixed-wing flight from Queenstown to Franz Josef Glacier. You will fly over the Southern Alps, home to over 3000 small glaciers, to Franz Josef Glacier on the western face of Aoraki/ Mt Cook.
The weather in this mountainous region can be very changeable with rain frequent on the western side. We have the flexibility with our guiding partners to be able to alternate from one side to the other should the weather not be suitable to visit the glacier of your choice, and our tours to both are very similar.
On arrival at the Franz Josef glacier tour, we will accompany you to your check in with our helicopter and guiding partners, Franz Josef Glacier Guides, who will provide you with all your necessary equipment and a safety briefing.
The experienced guides will then take you into a deep part of the glacier via a scenic helicopter flight. Your helicopter will pass over the deep crevasses of the icefalls and waterfalls to land at the upper Franz Josef icefall.
Here, you will be fitted with crampons for the two hours on the glacier ice, exploring ice caves and seeing the natural, ever-changing wonders of the South Island’s glaciers.
A minimum of four passengers is required for this tour, however if you are travelling solo, please contact us as we may be able to accommodate you with another group.
This tour leaves once a day.
Franz Josef Glacier Heli Hike 9.00 AM
This package includes:
A 1-hour fixed-wing flight followed by a helicopter ride to hike and experience the Franz Josef Glacier, ice caves and other natural features of the South Island glaciers. Organised in partnership with Franz Josef Glacier Guides.
Extend the flight to take in an overflight of Mount Aspiring, the Snowball glaciers and the Olivine ice plateau for an additional $149 per person.
New Zealand’s South Island has some of the most picturesque destinations in the world. Take in the breathtaking beauty of our fjords, glaciers and mountains by booking a scenic flight with True South Flights.
Embark on an unforgettable day tour from Queenstown to Mt. Cook, starting with a thrilling 1-hour fixed-wing flight over the Southern Alps. Upon landing at Mt. Cook Airport, you’ll have 4-5 hours to explore this pristine alpine region.
Immerse yourself in the rugged beauty of the glaciers in the Southern Alps with our half-day tour that includes a flight and helicopter ride. Organised in partnership with the Helicopter Line.
Experience Mt. Cook’s magical scenery on this incredible Scenic Flight tour. After admiring Mt. Cardrona & Wanaka from the air, breeze across the heart of the Southern Alps & around NZ’s tallest mountain, Mt. Cook.
Similar to the Franz Josef Heli Hike, this 1-hour fixed-wing flight followed by a helicopter ride takes you to the eastern side of Mount Cook to hike and experience the Tasman Glacier. Organised in partnership with Alpine Guides.
A 1-hour fixed-wing flight followed by a helicopter ride to hike and experience the Franz Josef Glacier, ice caves and other natural features of the South Island glaciers. Organised in partnership with Franz Josef Glacier Guides.
A day trip for heli-skiers and heli-boarders to experience some of the most unbelievable runs in New Zealand and the sheer beauty of the Southern Alps.
Ideal for both novice and experienced skiing enthusiasts, the Tasman Glacier offers the longest runs in Aotearoa. Plus, on our tour, you get the chance to experience some stunning landscapes and panoramic views of the Mount Cook region.
Remarkables Park Town Centre,
1B/8 Hawthorne Dr, Frankton, Queenstown 9300,
New Zealand
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