Ultimate Discovery: 3 Glaciers with Snow Landing - 45mins
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Ultimate Discovery: 3 Glaciers with Snow Landing - 45mins
By Glacier Country Helicopters
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Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 0-99, max of 12 per group
Duration: 45m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
What's not included- Comfort Seat
- Start:
- 10 Main Road, Franz Josef / Waiau 7886, New ZealandPlease check in at our office 30 minutes prior to your flight time. We recommend bringing sunglasses, a light jacket, camera, and shoes you don’t mind getting wet.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 113645P3- Most travelers can participate
- Please let us know if you have limited mobility e.g. injury, arthritis or recent surgery? There are two high ladder style steps into the helicopter. This information could effect what helicopter we fly you in.
- Our helicopter seats are 40cm wide. If you would like extra space or are wider than this we highly recommend booking a comfort seat which guarantees an empty seat next to you.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 113645P3
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Itinerary
- 10 Main Road, Franz Josef / Waiau 7886, New ZealandPlease check in at our office 30 minutes prior to your flight time. We recommend bringing sunglasses, a light jacket, camera, and shoes you don’t mind getting wet.
- Pass byFranz Josef GlacierFox GlacierTasman GlacierAoraki Mount Cook National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
About the operator
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- 673nickf0 contributionsGO Glacier Country Helicopters!Fantastic company! They really try hard for you to get the best experience! But don’t forget the changeable weather! We were booked on the first flight of the day ,and cloud hadn’t quite lifted. But our excellent pilot got us up,over the glacier for a great view,Wonderful experience even though we could not land on the glacier that day. Definitely coming back for another go in the future and would only use Glacier Country Helicopters!Written February 10, 2025
- Jay S0 contributionsHighlight of my trip! Fantastic adventure ride.Really a great trip. Highly recommend this company. Very professional and good communication. Definitely worth the money.Written February 8, 2025
- sebastienlL2928SN0 contributionsAwesome experience 👌We had the opportunity to fly with these guys. Amazing experience, very friendly and professional pilote:thanks Matt for this awesome moment...see you next tima with pleasure... I need a 6 stars to rate them👏👏👏Written February 6, 2025
- Pauline A0 contributionsBeauty beyond belief so glad we did itWe booked our flight in the UK and received a call the day before asking if we could change our flight to earlier the next day. We weren't sure why but took the earlier time. They seemed to live up to their glacier name with a frosty welcome perhaps they were having a bad day but firing out instructions like "take your scarf off" and " it is summer you know" were not particularly helpful and it was a little chilly on landing. Overall thought it was a great experience and Mike was a diligent and informative pilot making us feel safe at all times. Impressed we had a photo presentation wallet offered on our stop on the glacier.Written February 5, 2025
- beejaypea0 contributionsSpectacularWe had spectacular views of Franz and Fox glaciers, and Mt Aoraki and Tasman and landed in the perfect spot for photos. Totally worth it!Written February 4, 2025
- GavinR_120 contributionsGreat trip to view the mountains and glaciersThe views of the mountains and the glaciers from the helicopter were amazing, thanks to skill of our pilot Edine and the wonderful weather. The snow landing was great as we were able to experience both the mountain air and the snow.Written February 2, 2025
- growers20250 contributionsStep onto the stunning glacierThis ride was an unforgettable experience! The views from above were absolutely breathtaking, with stunning snow-capped mountains and the massive glacier beneath us. The landing on glacier was a surreal moment. Must try!Written February 2, 2025
- Simon S0 contributionsSunny glacier dayWe had a lovely smooth flight up onto the glaciers. The team were very good with managing the bookings as our original flight time had to be rescheduled due to bad weather. Great to have two front seats for the spectacular views.Written January 30, 2025
- rosiecM9167NB0 contributionsAmazing views of stunning glaciers & surrounding area.We had an amazing trip. Matt was friendly & informative. All the staff were very pleasant, friendly & helpful. Couldn't fault them. Loved it. Thanks so much. The CambersWritten January 29, 2025
- Roam156586662410 contributionsGlacier Country Helicopters Scenic FlightFrom the moment I arrived at their office I felt like a valued guest. The team was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made sure we all felt safe, relaxed and ready for the flight. I had a breathtaking 25-minute flight that gave me the once-in-a-lifetime chance to stand on a glacier and take in the most stunning views. A huge shoutout to Pilot Matt for his engaging commentary, fascinating facts, and ensuring everyone felt safe and well cared for. Not only did he make the flight unforgettable, but he also helped me capture some amazing photos on the glacier, memories I’ll treasure forever. Thank you Glacier Country Helicopters for such a stunning experience!Written January 24, 2025
- Axyl1000 contributionsA bucket list experienceAmazing! We loved our trip. Matt, our pilot was brilliant - great commentary and really enthuiastic. We felt very safe. The views were stunning and it was so odd to leave the warm valley floor and then land on, and walk on, snow one the glacier.Written January 24, 2025
- jacobvB8662SE0 contributionsNot a great experience from the website.You have mislead us due to false advertisement. Although it was on sale We had to pay you more than the actual fare offered by operator and other agencies. Your website was very confusing and impractical of navigating, specifically regarding the currency is not clearly shown (it is located at the very bottom of the webpage instead next of right next to the price!). I am Very disappointed.Written January 12, 2025
- 719eddiew0 contributionsExpensive but worth it.Simply the most amazing experience. Fully recommend to anyone coming to NZ. Expensive but worth it. Great staff from start to Reception to mini bus to pilot.Written January 11, 2025
- pdodd830 contributionsAn unforgettable experienceA fantastic experience. Views were spectacular,we took so many photos. The pilots were friendly and informative. Highly recommend!Written January 11, 2025
- AlexisD20280 contributionsRefund so delayDue to the weather I was not able to take the tour to the glaciers on January 2, 2025. They said they would refund the money to me, but until today, January 12, I have not received anything. warning for other customersWritten January 11, 2025
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Flysouthforwinter
50 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
Can't rate this company highly enough. It can't be easy running a company that is so weather dependent, but this family run company certainly try their best to give everyone a good experience. They could see the cloud cover was going to mean no flights would go when we were booked in and kept us informed whilst offering us an earlier flight that had more chance of going. In the end time ran out and we couldn't do the 45 min with snow landing as it wasn't safe, but we did have a fantastic 35 minutes in the air viewing the glaciers and surrounding area. It was incredible and we were so lucky that they were flexible enough to get us up there. Thank you to Poppy.
Written November 19, 2024
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James D
Southampton, UK132 contributions
Superb experience from start to finish. Very professional yet personal at the same time.
Helicopter flying is by nature at the whim of the weather, and the team at Glacier Country kept us fully informed and adjusted our timings to make things work.
The safety briefing was detailed, and then we jumped in a transfer bus to their private hangar. This was a really good opportunity for our driver to chat to us about the region and glaciers, and is a massive plus compared to departing from the production line in the town!
Our pilot was Dion, and he had such a relaxed manner you couldn’t help but feel safe. The scenery is both epic and sad at the same time. Incredible views, but you can really see how much the glacier has receded.
We landed on the snow for some jolly japes, and Dion took some photos with our phones and his camera. A really nice touch was he printed his best photo and put it into a presentation pamphlet for us - all done on the snow! This is an optional extra but the nominal fee goes straight to the pilot, so I’d highly recommend showing your appreciation in this way.
The flight home was swift and smooth, with more commentary from Dion. A precise landing, chat with the team, stroke of the farm cat, and it was back in the bus for the short hop to town.
A brilliant experience with the most flexible of all the helicopter operators.
It’s worth picking up the phone to them for the best service and a chat about what you need. They’ll look after you.
Well executed, memories for a lifetime.
Helicopter flying is by nature at the whim of the weather, and the team at Glacier Country kept us fully informed and adjusted our timings to make things work.
The safety briefing was detailed, and then we jumped in a transfer bus to their private hangar. This was a really good opportunity for our driver to chat to us about the region and glaciers, and is a massive plus compared to departing from the production line in the town!
Our pilot was Dion, and he had such a relaxed manner you couldn’t help but feel safe. The scenery is both epic and sad at the same time. Incredible views, but you can really see how much the glacier has receded.
We landed on the snow for some jolly japes, and Dion took some photos with our phones and his camera. A really nice touch was he printed his best photo and put it into a presentation pamphlet for us - all done on the snow! This is an optional extra but the nominal fee goes straight to the pilot, so I’d highly recommend showing your appreciation in this way.
The flight home was swift and smooth, with more commentary from Dion. A precise landing, chat with the team, stroke of the farm cat, and it was back in the bus for the short hop to town.
A brilliant experience with the most flexible of all the helicopter operators.
It’s worth picking up the phone to them for the best service and a chat about what you need. They’ll look after you.
Well executed, memories for a lifetime.
Written December 9, 2022
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Kylie M
5 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Poppy was a brilliant pilot and a great photographer! Just stunning to experience these wondrous glaciers up close and personal. The office was even considerate of cloudy skies and offered other time suggestions. I’ve taken a few helicopter rides and I definitely recommend this company and duration of flight, you see all of the notable landmarks and have plenty of time in your snow landing. Well done guys.
Written March 26, 2023
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Christine M
13 contributions
Feb 2023
This is a really well run organization that strives to take care of its customers! The entire staff goes out of their way to ensure you have a trip of a life time. The helicopters are stunning, the commentary as we flew over the glaciers was informative and fun and the touch down landing was spectacular. Overall a really magical experience. I would highly recommend Glacier Country Helicopters!
Written March 7, 2023
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Thank you for the lovely review, was great to have you fly with us!
Written March 12, 2023
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colleen r
Albury, Australia96 contributions
One of the best experiences that I have ever had. I would definately recommend this as a must do when visiting New Zealand. We actually booked for a 2.15pm flight but arrived earlier and was put on the 12.15pm flight. They run a very good operation and making sure safety is a priority. The views are spectacular and was so glad we did this….Highly recommend..
Written February 29, 2024
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TravisTraviling
Pasadena, TX20 contributions
An unforgettable time, all of the staff were very helpful to rebook early next morning because of bad weather. Check-in was quick.
The flight was awesome, and I was able to sit up front, which allowed excellent photography.
Landed on the Glacier and had more than enough time to take photos and videos.
I researched all of the other companies, and Glacier Country was the best and local company.
The flight was awesome, and I was able to sit up front, which allowed excellent photography.
Landed on the Glacier and had more than enough time to take photos and videos.
I researched all of the other companies, and Glacier Country was the best and local company.
Written January 29, 2025
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Matt L
2 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
It was my first time in a helicopter and an overall great experience. Easy booking, professional, and informative tour. They even called me the day of to move my flight up two hours earlier for hope of better weather conditions, and it was fine. I did the 45 min tour, if you're short on time or want to spend a little less money I would guess you will still get a great/similar experience with the shorter duration tour.
Written November 22, 2023
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K and M
Melbourne, Australia25 contributions
Glacier County Helicopters is a very professionally-run family operation and their communication processes are very efficient. The weather was unsuitable on the day of our scheduled flight but the company managed to reschedule our trip to the next morning when conditions were perfect. Dion was our very informative pilot who gave us a fantastic experience, including two snow landings. The area is beautiful from ground level but you gain another perspective from being airborne- exhilarating views of majestic mountains and glaciers. Highly recommended.
Written March 18, 2023
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承豐 王
Taipei, Taiwan7 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Although the journey time was shortened due to strong winds
But the whole trip was wonderful
Well worth it to attend
I saw glaciers and landed on the snow on the top of the mountain.
We all had a great time
Finally, they helped take commemorative photos, which cost 10 NZD each.
But the whole trip was wonderful
Well worth it to attend
I saw glaciers and landed on the snow on the top of the mountain.
We all had a great time
Finally, they helped take commemorative photos, which cost 10 NZD each.
Written October 11, 2023
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Ngaio M
Auckland Central, New Zealand6 contributions
Aug 2023
We booked to do all 3, but on the day there was only other passengers that wanted to do the shorter 2 glacier flight. Fear of not getting up the next day, we went! It was outstanding and we absolutely loved it. Only downside was the chopper we were in, didn't have all around windows, so for us being in the back, the view was limiting. The snow landing was wonderful, and our pilot was awesome! Totally do it if you are there. Memories and photos are forever!
Written August 21, 2023
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Thanks for your feedback, our larger 6 seater helicopters are AS350 B2 Squirrels and are the most popular passenger helicopter in the world. They are designed for passengers with their big panoramic windows so unfortunately we don't have a lot of other options helicopter wise to provide bigger windows. I'm glad you enjoyed the flight though and the weather turned its best side for you!
Written September 1, 2023
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Does this itinerary land on all 3 glaciers or just one of them?
Written August 14, 2022
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