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Franz Josef: Twin Fox & Franz Josef Glaciers Helicopter Trip

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Activity provider: HeliServices.NZ Fox & Franz
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    Franz Josef: Twin Fox & Franz Josef Glaciers Helicopter Trip

    Activity provider: HeliServices.NZ Fox & Franz

    From US$ 243.59 per person

    Helicopter over both the Twin Glacier Fox and Franz Josef glaciers for astounding views of the Southern Alps, Mount Cook, and Mount Tasman and experience a scenic snow landing.

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    Duration 30 minutes
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    Live tour guide
    English
    Wheelchair accessible

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Enjoy an unforgettable helicopter ride above Glacier Fox and Franz Josef Glacier
    • Marvel at the sheer blue depth of the world-famous glacial icefalls
    • Get magnificent views of the Southern Alps, Mount Cook, and Mount Tasman
    • Experience a snow landing that provides stunning photo opportunities
    Full description
    Experience double the excitement as you fly over the stunning Twin Glacier Fox and Franz Josef Glacier on a helicopter ride over stunning mountain landscapes that includes a scenic snow landing.  Depart from Franz Josef town and within minutes you will be soaring across the majestic icefall of the Franz Josef Glacier where you will ascend among the mountain tops for your snow landing experience. As you fly, admire below you the snowfields of the Twin Glacier Fox and Franz Josef Glacier, and magnificent views of the Southern Alps, Mount Cook, and Mount Tasman. After 10 minutes of feeling the snow on your feet, jump back in the helicopter and take off once again across the snowfield expanse and then land back where you departed from.
    Includes
    • 30-minute scenic helicopter ride
    • Commentary throughout the flight
    • 10-minute landing experience
    • Hotel pickup or drop-off

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    Meeting point

    Meet at Alpine Adventure Centre, 29 Main Road, Franz Josef. Please check in 30 minutes prior to departure.

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    What to bring

    • Comfortable shoes
    • Camera
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    Overall rating

    5 /5

    based on 6 reviews

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    We were lucky I have great weather for our flight. Our pilot Dion was very knowledgeable and gave us an amazing experience that we will treasure forever. This is the best way to view what is left of the glaciers. Glad we did it before they are gone. Highly recommend.

    September 19, 2022

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    Great morning flight with my husband and daughter while on holidays in the South island truly amazing views and effortless flight . Didn’t even know when the chopper took off so smooth it was a great birthday present for my husband while on vacation. Snow landing great for photo op.

    July 8, 2022

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