Hiking & Walking
Helicopter Scenic Flights
Scenic Plane Flights
Family-friendly Tours
Day Tours
Exploring the Ice and Beyond
Once on the glacier, you’ll strap on your crampons and follow your guide through a maze of brilliant blue ice caves and sculpted formations. Each turn reveals new shapes and shades as sunlight glints across the surface of this constantly changing environment. The two-hour guided hike is both thrilling and deeply awe-inspiring.
Both Franz Josef and Tasman glaciers offer equally stunning experiences, with each presenting its own unique terrain and beauty. The Franz Josef is steeper, while the Tasman stretches further across the landscape, and both deliver spectacular views. Staying flexible with your plans ensures the best experience, whatever the mountain weather brings.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Spectacular one-hour fixed-wing flight from Queenstown, with a unique return route via Mt. Aspiring, weather permitting.
- Breathtaking helicopter ride over Franz Josef Glacier, offering unparalleled views of icefalls and natural wonders.
- A guided heli-hike on the glacier, exploring mesmerising ice caves and the ever-changing glacial terrain.
INCLUSIONS
- Courtesy transport between your accommodation and Queenstown Airport.
- Guaranteed window seats for the best aerial views between Queenstown and Franz Josef.
- Four-hour heli-hike adventure, including scenic helicopter flights and two hours on the ice.
- Comprehensive equipment provision, including crampons, boots, socks, and ice axes.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Minimum Passengers: A minimum of four passengers is required, with arrangements possible for solo travellers to join other groups.
- Flexibility on Glacier Choice: Weather conditions may dictate the choice of glacier (Franz Josef or Tasman), with both offering comparable and stunning glacier hiking experiences.
AGE INFORMATION
- Adults: 14 years+
- Children: 10-13 years
- Minimum age: 10 years
CANCELLATION & REFUNDS
- More than 24 hours before departure: Full refund.**
- Within 24 hours of departure: No refund.
- If the weather isn’t suitable to safely conduct the flight on the day, you will have the option to rebook for the next available time or receive a full refund.
- If the weather is safe to fly but will be turbulent, you will have the option of flying, rebooking, or receiving a full refund.
**Less credit card and booking fees.
Note: Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.