Franz Josef Glacier Tours

Trade hiking boots for a helicopter seat and set off on a 20/30/40-min ride as you soar above rainforest and brace for a snow landing at Franz Josef Glacier.

Craving double the adventure? Opt for a twin glacier package and see Fox Glacier as you get close to crevasses made of iridescent ice before you snow land.

Level up your experience with an upgrade to catch sight of Mt.Cook–New Zealand's highest peak, and spot the occasional icebergs near the Tasman Glacier.

Arrive at a stunning snowy touchdown in a winter wonderland. Take out your camera to capture the endless scenery, or build a snowman while you're at it!

Fun fact: One of the most remarkable facts about Mount Cook is that it still grows with an average of 7 millimeters (0.28 inches) each year.

Forget heli-skiing; it's all about heli-hiking now! Take a helicopter over the Fox Glacier, followed by a 3-hour guided hike, offering vivid blue glacial landscape views!

Be amazed by the stellar view of Mt. Tasman and the rainforest from your chopper as it glides over the glacier, and then lands at lower ice falls.

Gear up with crampons and walking poles as your guide leads the way! You may squeeze through frosty blue crevasses, crawl through ice tunnels, and pass by towering seracs.

Fun fact: Fox Glacier moves 10 times faster than most glaciers worldwide, creating an ever-evolving landscape of icy wonders, an intriguing aspect of this adventure.

Soar above the emerald rainforests and trade the hiking trails for a snow landing atop Fox Glacier, where icy blue seracs contrast the black mountains with white peaks.

Craving comfort and dazzling views? Upgrade your experience to include the Franz Josef Glacier - a mosaic of crevasses with a frozen river carving through mountains.

Adventure seekers, this is your ultimate upgrade! The chopper takes you to a viewpoint of Mt.Cook, New Zealand's highest peak, a giant playing peek-a-boo with the clouds.

Don't just see the Southern Alps, conquer them all! This all-inclusive package whisks you away on an epic adventure, taking in Franz Josef, Fox Glacier, Mt.Tasman, and Mt.Cook.

Fun fact: One of the most remarkable facts about Mount Cook is that it still grows with an average of 7 millimeters (0.28 inches) each year.

Immerse yourself in the untamed wilderness during this E-bike and hiking tour and uncover the natural wonders and rich history of Fox Glacier in just one day!

Harness the power of E-bikes to effortlessly traverse ancient podocarp rainforest terrain, before venturing on foot to witness New Zealand's largest active landslip.

Enjoy the added advantage of an expert guide who not only shares intriguing local historical insights but also equips you with a waterproof jacket and backpack for a hike.

The adventure doesn’t end even on high points, you'll get to marvel at the closest views of the terminal face of the fast-moving Fox Glacier.

Fun fact: Despite its name, Sir William Fox, an early New Zealand Prime Minister, never actually visited Fox Glacier, one of the world's fastest-moving glaciers!

Swap your hiking boots for a helicopter seat and embark on a 20-minute flight, over lush rainforests before making a touchdown at Franz Josef Glacier.

Explore Fox Glacier with its shimmering crevasses carved from ice before a gentle snow landing.

Upgrade your journey to catch a glimpse of Mt. Cook, New Zealand’s tallest peak and spot the occasional iceberg drifting near the Tasman Glacier.

Touch down in a winter wonderland where you can capture endless scenic views. Watch out for the commentary on the region, glaciology, local history, and Māori legends from your expert guide.

Fun fact: The ice on Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers can be over 1,000 years old, making it a great place to walk on frozen history!