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Pilot’s Choice: 2 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 35min

Fly from Franz Josef to see two of the biggest glaciers in New Zealand before a snow landing with our family owned and operated helicopter …More

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Franz Josef & Fox Glacier, New Zealand
4.9 (378)

Pilot’s Choice: 2 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 35min

Fly from Franz Josef to see two of the biggest glaciers in New Zealand before a snow landing with our family owned and operated helicopter...

35 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (378)
from
$285
Franz Josef Glacier 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

From sea level rising to the heart of the magnificent Southern Alps, this 25-minute helicopter flight explores the awe-inspiring ice falls of the Franz Josef …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
Franz Josef & Fox Glacier, New Zealand
5.0 (230)

Franz Josef Glacier 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

From sea level rising to the heart of the magnificent Southern Alps, this 25-minute helicopter flight explores the awe-inspiring ice falls of the Franz Josef...

25 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (230)
from
$233
Queenstown: Pilot's Choice Helicopter Flight with Alpine Landing

Indulge in a bird's eye view of Queenstown and her surrounding mountains. Alpine landing our pilot will choose the best location on the day. Experience …More

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Queenstown, New Zealand
4.9 (184)

Queenstown: Pilot's Choice Helicopter Flight with Alpine Landing

Indulge in a bird's eye view of Queenstown and her surrounding mountains. Alpine landing our pilot will choose the best location on the day. Experience...

25 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (184)
from
$233
Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike

Discover the best of New Zealand’s natural beauty on this small-group 2 hour 30 minute Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike. Travel by helicopter to the Pinnacles …More

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Franz Josef & Fox Glacier, New Zealand
4.8 (589)

Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike

Discover the best of New Zealand’s natural beauty on this small-group 2 hour 30 minute Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike. Travel by helicopter to the Pinnacles...

4 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (589)
from
$530
Franz Josef Glacier and snow landing (allow 20 minutes - departs Franz Josef)

Franz Josef Glacier including snow landing (allow 20 minutes) Fly from our Franz Josef Heliport to the top of the Franz Josef icefall and land …More

Franz Josef & Fox Glacier, New Zealand
4.9 (71)

Franz Josef Glacier and snow landing (allow 20 minutes - departs Franz Josef)

Franz Josef Glacier including snow landing (allow 20 minutes) Fly from our Franz Josef Heliport to the top of the Franz Josef icefall and land...

20 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (71)
from
$212
Tasman Experience and Skydive | Combo

Land on a glacier in a Helicopter and jump out of plane! The best views of New Zealand are from the sky, and the ultimate …More

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Franz Josef & Fox Glacier, New Zealand
5.0 (2)

Tasman Experience and Skydive | Combo

Land on a glacier in a Helicopter and jump out of plane! The best views of New Zealand are from the sky, and the ultimate...

30 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
from
$430
Altitude Golf by Helicopter from Queenstown

Meet your pilot who will fly you up to our Over The Top exclusive Golf course 4000ft above Queenstown, with 180-degree views overlooking the magnificent …More

Queenstown, New Zealand
5.0 (24)

Altitude Golf by Helicopter from Queenstown

Meet your pilot who will fly you up to our Over The Top exclusive Golf course 4000ft above Queenstown, with 180-degree views overlooking the magnificent...

1 hour 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (24)
from
$443
Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Landing

Take in magnificent views while flying over the Franz Josef Glacier and surrounding Southern Alps mountains on this scenic flight. We are locally owned by …More

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Franz Josef & Fox Glacier, New Zealand
4.9 (217)

Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight with Landing

Take in magnificent views while flying over the Franz Josef Glacier and surrounding Southern Alps mountains on this scenic flight. We are locally owned by...

25 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (217)
from
$227
Queenstown: Southern Glacier 50 Minute Helicopter Flight

Soar over the majestic Southern Alps on a 50-minute breathtaking helicopter flight from Queenstown. Discover the mystery of Lake Wakatipu's northern shores, before experiencing a …More

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Queenstown, New Zealand
4.9 (142)

Queenstown: Southern Glacier 50 Minute Helicopter Flight

Soar over the majestic Southern Alps on a 50-minute breathtaking helicopter flight from Queenstown. Discover the mystery of Lake Wakatipu's northern shores, before experiencing a...

50 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (142)
from
$510
25-Minute Remarkables Helicopter Tour from Queenstown

Experience the best view in town. Land on the Remarkables spur, overlooking Queenstown and the Wakatipu basin with Coronet and Cecil Peaks in the distance. …More

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Queenstown, New Zealand
5.0 (120)

25-Minute Remarkables Helicopter Tour from Queenstown

Experience the best view in town. Land on the Remarkables spur, overlooking Queenstown and the Wakatipu basin with Coronet and Cecil Peaks in the distance....

25 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (120)
from
$247
45-Minute Mount Cook Ski Plane and Helicopter Combo Tour

*WORLD EXCLUSIVE FLIGHT* Join this tour for the unique opportunity to fly in both a Ski Plane and Helicopter, the only flight like it in …More

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Aoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu), New Zealand
4.8 (115)

45-Minute Mount Cook Ski Plane and Helicopter Combo Tour

*WORLD EXCLUSIVE FLIGHT* Join this tour for the unique opportunity to fly in both a Ski Plane and Helicopter, the only flight like it in...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (115)
from
$345
Franz Josef: Twin Glacier 35-Minute Helicopter Flight

Twice the ice! Explore the glacial icefalls of not one but two glaciers - Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glacier on this 35-minute helicopter flight …More

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Franz Josef & Fox Glacier, New Zealand
4.9 (147)

Franz Josef: Twin Glacier 35-Minute Helicopter Flight

Twice the ice! Explore the glacial icefalls of not one but two glaciers - Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glacier on this 35-minute helicopter flight...

35 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (147)
from
$292
Mount Cook and The Glaciers 55-Minute Helicopter Flight

Our premier flight over the Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park and its vast glaciers and snowfields. See the ancient waters of the Tasman Glacier …More

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Aoraki Mount Cook (Mount Cook Village), New Zealand
4.9 (133)

Mount Cook and The Glaciers 55-Minute Helicopter Flight

Our premier flight over the Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park and its vast glaciers and snowfields. See the ancient waters of the Tasman Glacier...

55 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (133)
from
$546
Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike Tour from Queenstown

The one-hour fixed-wing flight from Queenstown to the Tasman Glacier in Aoraki Mount Cook is certainly spectacular, but the highlight of this trip is the …More

Queenstown, New Zealand
5.0 (81)

Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike Tour from Queenstown

The one-hour fixed-wing flight from Queenstown to the Tasman Glacier in Aoraki Mount Cook is certainly spectacular, but the highlight of this trip is the...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (81)
from
$1,236
Hokitika Fly SIX Glaciers Heli Tour + Snow Landing

We're a small boutique Glacier tour company that only operates one scenic Helicopter at a time. We are the only business located at the beautiful …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
5.0 (60)

Hokitika Fly SIX Glaciers Heli Tour + Snow Landing

We're a small boutique Glacier tour company that only operates one scenic Helicopter at a time. We are the only business located at the beautiful...

45 to 60 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (60)
from
$403
Ultimate Discovery: 3 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 45min

Glacier Country Helicopters is a local, family owned and operated company based in Franz Josef, on the West Coast of New Zealand. Husband and wife …More

Franz Josef & Fox Glacier, New Zealand
4.9 (129)

Ultimate Discovery: 3 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 45min

Glacier Country Helicopters is a local, family owned and operated company based in Franz Josef, on the West Coast of New Zealand. Husband and wife...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (129)
from
$400
Mount Cook: Mountains High 40-Minute Helicopter Flight

Aoraki/Mount Cook ‘the cloud piercer’, our highest peak dominates the Southern Alps mountain range that divides New Zealand’s South Island into east and west. The …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
Aoraki Mount Cook (Mount Cook Village), New Zealand
4.8 (59)

Mount Cook: Mountains High 40-Minute Helicopter Flight

Aoraki/Mount Cook ‘the cloud piercer’, our highest peak dominates the Southern Alps mountain range that divides New Zealand’s South Island into east and west. The...

40 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (59)
from
$410
Milford Sound Heli Tour from Queenstown with 2 Alpine Landings

Soar over captivating Milford Sound on a 1.5-hour helicopter flight from Queenstown. You'll fly over New Zealand's most dramatic scenery, from secluded alpine lakes and …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
Queenstown, New Zealand
5.0 (56)

Milford Sound Heli Tour from Queenstown with 2 Alpine Landings

Soar over captivating Milford Sound on a 1.5-hour helicopter flight from Queenstown. You'll fly over New Zealand's most dramatic scenery, from secluded alpine lakes and...

1 hour 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (56)
from
$823
Mt Cook Supreme: 4 Glaciers with 2 Snow Landings - 60mins

Your tour operator is a local, family owned and operated company based in Franz Josef, on the West Coast of New Zealand. Husband and wife …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
Franz Josef & Fox Glacier, New Zealand
4.8 (45)

Mt Cook Supreme: 4 Glaciers with 2 Snow Landings - 60mins

Your tour operator is a local, family owned and operated company based in Franz Josef, on the West Coast of New Zealand. Husband and wife...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.8 (45)
from
$515
Fox Glacier and Mount Cook Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

Depart Fox Glacier Village, fly over the legendary Fox Glacier and snowfields and watch the crevasses and ice forms race by below you. Land in …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
Franz Josef & Fox Glacier, New Zealand
5.0 (47)

Fox Glacier and Mount Cook Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

Depart Fox Glacier Village, fly over the legendary Fox Glacier and snowfields and watch the crevasses and ice forms race by below you. Land in...

35 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (47)
from
$292

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