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Franz Josef: Glacier Helicopter Ride with Snow Landing

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Activity provider:HeliServices.NZ Fox Franz Haast
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Franz Josef: Glacier Helicopter Ride with Snow Landing

Activity provider:HeliServices.NZ Fox Franz Haast
5  / 5
4 reviews

From US$ 197.77 per person

Soar above scenic snowy landscapes and enjoy unsurpassed views of Franz Josef Glacier on this epic helicopter tour. From a unique birds-eye perspective, admire views of some of New Zealand’s highest peaks, then stop for a once-in-a-lifetime snow landing.

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Duration 20 minutes
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible
Small group
Limited to 10 participants

Experience

Highlights
  • Admire spectacular views of the ice pinnacles and crevasses of Franz Josef Glacier
  • Soak up the magical atmosphere from your snow landing and enjoy fantastic photo opportunities
  • See majestic snow-capped mountains and some of New Zealand's highest peaks
Full description
Board the helicopter at the local partner’s base in Franz Josef, then ascend into the New Zealand's highest mountain range known as the Southern Alps, where panoramic views await. Soar across the sky, passing over the spectacular ice pinnacles and crevasses of Franz Josef Glacier on the way to the snow landing site. Throughout the tour, soak up once-in-a-lifetime views of snow-capped mountains, ancient glacier as well as some of New Zealand’s highest peaks. Arrive at the landing site and take your first steps onto the snowy landscape. Be amazed by the sheer beauty of your surroundings as you are dwarfed by the size of this mountainous West Coast region. Enjoy enough time to take photos and soak up this magical location, then board the helicopter for the return journey to the base. Another view of this amazing and unique glacier formation as you descend back down across temperate rainforest and safe landing back at base.
Includes
  • Headsets provide for a running commentary provided by your pilot
  • Pilots and guides will point out areas of interest such as Mount Cook and Mount Tasman, New Zealand's highest peaks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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  • Infants 3yrs and under and weighing less than 15kg will fly for free, sitting on an adult's lap, but they must be declared as a passenger with the initial booking
  • Infants 3yrs and under and weighing above 15kg must be charged the child fare
  • Flight departures, flight routes, and snow landing are subject to safe and suitable weather conditions and at the pilot's discretion

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This was one of the most amazing experiences and the highlight of our big trip. 😊

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