Tour Highlights
- Stunning Scenic Flight: Enjoy a 1-hour fixed-wing flight from Queenstown over the Southern Alps with guaranteed window seats.
- Helicopter Ice Landing: Glide over the terminal lake and touch down directly in the heart of the glacier via a scenic helicopter flight.
- Guided Glacier Hike: Spend 2 hours exploring vivid blue ice caves, crevasses, and sculpted ice formations with expert guides and provided gear.
- Weather-Smart Flexibility: Easily swap between the massive Tasman Glacier or the steeper Franz Josef Glacier to ensure you get a seamless, full day of adventure regardless of changing weather.
- Courtesy transport between your accommodation and Queenstown Airport.
- Return flights between Queenstown and Franz Josef Glacier, with an alternative route via Mt. Aspiring if conditions allow.
- All required equipment for glacier hiking, including crampons, boots, socks, and ice axes.
- Professional guidance throughout the tour, ensuring a memorable and safe glacier adventure.
- Minimum Passengers: A minimum of 2 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.
- Adults: 14 years+
- Children: 10-13 years
- Minimum age: 10 years
- More than 24 hours before departure: Full refund.**
- Within 24 hours of departure: No refund.
Weather-related cancellations:
- 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**.
**Any refund approved under our terms and conditions will be subject to a 5% admin & processing fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount.
Note: Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.