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.
This tour leaves once a 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 package includes:
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.
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Yes, all our prices are in New Zealand dollars and include all applicable taxes and fees.
We recommend booking your flight on the first day of your stay in Queenstown to allow for potential weather rescheduling.
Bookings can be made directly online or by phone or email:
No, unfortunately we do not accept American Express (AMEX) credit cards.
Yes! We operate 364 days a year, depending on the weather, with the exception of Christmas Day.
True South Flights partners with Helicopter Line to offer a variety of incredible South Island scenic helicopter flights, with landing options on and near the glaciers around Mt Cook
Our Mt Cook scenic flight allows passengers to enjoy all the scenery that Aoraki / Mount Cook has to offer within half a day. Perfect for travellers who may not have a lot of time to explore the region.
A 1-hour fixed-wing flight followed by up to 5 hours exploring Mt. Cook National Park.
The world renowned Franz Josef Glacier is famous for it’s everchanging ice features and the speed in which it moves. Enjoy this ultimate Heli Hiking experience departing from Queenstown with True South Flights, the only operator that offers this as a day trip.
