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Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike: Helicopter access to ice mazeFly by helicopter to Franz Josef Glacier and hike through the ice with a guide, crampons and all gear included.
- 662 reviews
- 4.60★
- Duration
- 4h
- start times · Every day
- 9
Lake Mapourika kayak tour near Franz Josef GlacierPaddle Lake Mapourika with a local guide for three hours, taking in views of Franz Josef Glacier and the Southern Alps from the water while exploring.
- 412 reviews
- 4.91★
- Duration
- 3h
- start times · Every day
- 4
Heli Hike Fox Glacier: Helicopter Access to Ice CavesHeli hike on Fox Glacier in New Zealand with helicopter transfers, professional guide, boots and crampons included.
- 604 reviews
- 4.88★
- Duration
- 4h
- start times · Every day
- 2
Recommended (7)
Franz Josef & Fox Glacier: Helicopter Snow Landing 35min
- 404 reviews
- 4.78★
- Duration
- 35m
Franz Josef Glacier: 25-Min Helicopter Flight & Snow Landing
- 247 reviews
- 4.89★
- Duration
- 25m
Helicopter Flight Franz Josef: 25-Min Alpine Landing
- 228 reviews
- 4.84★
- Duration
- 25m
Franz Josef Wildlife Center Skip-the-Line Tickets: Backstage Pass
- 210 reviews
- 4.66★
- Duration
- 1h–2h
Franz Josef & Fox Glacier: Helicopter Flight & Snow Landing
- 192 reviews
- 4.65★
- Duration
- 35m
Franz Josef Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing
- 160 reviews
- 4.81★
- Duration
- 35m
Top rated (7)
Lake Mapourika Cruise & Rainforest Walk: Kiwi SanctuaryCruise Lake Mapourika and walk an exclusive rainforest trail in the Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary near Franz Josef, with a guide sharing local stories among 1,200-year-old trees.
- 105 reviews
- 4.94★
- Duration
- 2h 30m
- start times · Every day
- 3
Franz Josef & Fox Glacier: Helicopter Flight with Snow LandingThirty-minute helicopter flight over Franz Josef and Fox Glacier with snow landing. Blue ice views and mountain peaks included. Departures from Franz Josef or Fox.
- 107 reviews
- 4.93★
- Duration
- 30m
- start times · Every day
- 16
Franz Josef: Lake Mapourika Kayak & Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary WalkPaddle Lake Mapourika’s calm waters, explore ancient rainforest in the Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary, and enjoy coffee with glacier views. Includes guide, gear, and free photos.
- 128 reviews
- 4.90★
- Duration
- 4h
- Every day
- 14:00
Franz Josef Glacier: Nature Walk & Rainforest with GuideTrek through podocarp rainforest to 2000m from Franz Josef Glacier's terminal face. Includes wet-weather gear, boots, and guide explaining glaciology and history. Small groups.
- 116 reviews
- 4.88★
- Duration
- 3h
- start times · Every day
- 2
Franz Josef helicopter tour with 3 glaciers & snow landingFly over Franz Josef, Fox and Tasman Glaciers on a 45-minute helicopter tour with a 10–15 minute snow landing in the Southern Alps near Mount Cook.
- 136 reviews
- 4.85★
- Duration
- 45m
- start times · Every day
- 6
Fox Glacier: 25-Minute Helicopter Flight & Snow LandingHelicopter flight over Fox Glacier with snow landing on the neve. 25 minutes total, includes guide, photos, and alpine views. Weather permitting, year-round.
- 109 reviews
- 4.85★
- Duration
- 25m
- start times · Every day
- 18
Lake Mapourika Scenic Cruise: Small Group, Glacier ViewsSmall group cruise on Lake Mapourika in Franz Josef with live guide, coffee and tea included. Glide past rainforest shores and glacier peaks on the water.
- 116 reviews
- 4.84★
- Duration
- 2h
- start times · Every day
- 3
Lowest price (7)
Fox Glacier Rainforest Walk & Mountain Views, New ZealandWestland Tai Poutini National Park's rainforest to Fox Neve with guides explaining geology, flora and Mt Tasman views. Includes gear, tea break. All weather.
- 96 reviews
- 4.83★
- Duration
- 3h–4h
- Every day
- 13:30
Fox Glacier Helicopter: 20-Min Flight & Snow LandingHelicopter flight from Fox Glacier with 20-minute airtime and snow landing on the glacier. See pinnacles and seracs up close. Safety briefing included.
- 10 reviews
- 4.80★
- Duration
- 20m
- start times · Every day
- 16
Tandem Skydive 13,000ft from Franz Josef: Mountains & GlaciersJump from 13,000 feet over New Zealand's highest mountain, two massive glaciers and the Tasman Sea.
- 16 reviews
- 4.69★
- Duration
- 3h
- start times · Every day
- 9
Franz Josef & Fox Glacier: Scenic Flight with Snow LandingHelicopter flight over Franz Josef and Fox Glacier with 30-minute snow landing. Includes safety briefing and views of blue ice fields. Departs from Fox Glacier or Franz Josef.
- 11 reviews
- 4.73★
- Duration
- 30m
- start times · Every day
- 16
Fox Glacier & Mount Cook Helicopter Flight Snow LandingFly 35 minutes from Fox Glacier over glacial crevasses and the Southern Alps to land on snow fields beside Mount Cook, New Zealand's highest peak, with your pilot.
- 11 reviews
- 4.45★
- Duration
- 35m
- start times · Every day
- 19
Skydiving Franz Josef: 18,000ft over glaciers & Mount CookTandem skydive at 18,000ft over Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers, Aoraki/Mount Cook and the Tasman Sea. Includes all gear, 85 seconds freefall, transfers.
- 29 reviews
- 4.72★
- Duration
- 3h
- start times · Every day
- 7
Franz Josef & Fox Glacier: 60-Min Helicopter with 2 Snow LandingsHelicopter tour over Franz Josef, Fox & Tasman Glaciers with Mount Cook views and two 10-minute snow landings. 60 minutes total, small groups, family-run operator.
- 49 reviews
- 4.71★
- Duration
- 1h
- start times · Every day
- 6
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Franz Josef Glacier Helicopter Flight: 3 Snow LandingsFly over Franz Josef, Fox and Tasman Glaciers on a 90-minute helicopter tour with three snow landings and views of Mount Cook from all angles, piloted by local experts.
- Duration
- 1h 30m
- start times · Every day
- 2
Franz Josef & Fox Glacier at a glance ✓ 2026-11-05
- Most booked: Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike: Helicopter access to ice maze, NZ$ 922 (4h, 4.60★ · 662).
- Top rated: Lake Mapourika kayak tour near Franz Josef Glacier, NZ$ 159 (3h, 4.91★ · 412).
- Best value: Heli Hike Fox Glacier: Helicopter Access to Ice Caves, NZ$ 871 (4h, 4.88★ · 604).
Of the 25 experiences: 24 with free cancellation, 23 with instant confirmation, 1 with hotel pickup and 20 bookable last-minute.