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15 Snow Landing Helicopter Flights Tours in New Zealand to Build a Day Around

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Good snow landing helicopter flights tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike - Getting fitted for boots, crampons, and warm layers
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Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike

1.Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 618 reviews · from $506Our pick

Fly from Franz Josef village onto the moving Franz Josef Glacier, then spend about 2 hours 15 minutes exploring crevasses, ice caves, pinnacles, and seracs with a guide. Gear is supplied, groups are capped at 11, and guides such as Angus and Sarah add glaciology and Māori stories to the walk.

“Everything was incredibly well managed. Safety of all participants was an obvious top priority. Our guide Sarah was working hard throughout the walk to make it as easy as possible for all, while being a joy to be around. The views of and from the glazier were breathtaking.”

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Heli Hike Fox Glacier - Up to three hours walking on the ice
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Heli Hike Fox Glacier

2.Heli Hike Fox Glacier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 563 reviews · from $477Top rated

Fly into Te Moeka o Tuawe, Fox Glacier, then spend up to three hours walking through changing ice caves, arches, crevasses, and blue tunnels. Your guide, perhaps Charlie, Serena, Henry, or Billy, cuts steps and leads the way. Boots, crampons, poles, and wet-weather gear are supplied.

“This is an amazing experience! Zeki our guide was fantastic. Great at explaining the glacier & providing an interesting path across the surface. The helicopter flight is short but fantastic. We booked early in the day & the weather was clear, Read more”

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Franz Josef & Fox Glaciers Helicopter Flight & Snow Landing - Seeing Franz Josef and Fox glaciers from above
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Franz Josef & Fox Glaciers Helicopter Flight & Snow Landing

3.Franz Josef & Fox Glaciers Helicopter Flight & Snow Landing

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 342 reviews · 35 min · from $289

From the Glacier Helicopters base in Franz Josef, you’ll fly over the Fox and Franz Josef glaciers, hear commentary from your English-speaking pilot, and make a snow landing on one glacier. Pilots such as Jay, Paul, Simon, and Tom are praised for smooth flying and friendly guidance.

“We enjoyed the flight very much. We unfortunately couldn't get our original allocated time slot due to weather but the staff were very accommodating and managed to get us in on an afternoon slot. Definitely well worth the experience.”

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Pilot’s Choice: 2 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 35min - The second glacier: Fox or Tasman
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Pilot’s Choice: 2 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 35min

4.Pilot’s Choice: 2 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 35min

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 336 reviews · from $300

From Franz Josef, fly with an experienced pilot such as Gus, Mark, Mike, or Aaron above Franz Josef Glacier and either Fox or Tasman Glacier. The 35-minute flight includes a snow landing of about 10 minutes, with the final route chosen for the day’s weather and conditions.

“The experience on the helicopter to see Franz Josef Glacier from the sky is truly remarkable. It is something that is worth doing. The helicopter ride gave a different perspective on what Franz Josef Glacier is about. However, the advertising "PilRead more”

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Mount Cook: 3 Hour Heli Hike to the Tasman Glacier - The 15-minute flight to the Tasman Glacier
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Mount Cook: 3 Hour Heli Hike to the Tasman Glacier

5.3 Hour Heli Hike to the Tasman Glacier

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 218 reviews · 3 hours · from $564

From Mount Cook Airport, you’ll fly over Tasman Glacier Lake, land on the glacier, and spend two hours exploring ice formations with crampons. Guides such as Kerry, Scott, Maddie, and Jess have been praised for clear instruction, glacier knowledge, and careful support.

“Magnificent views with breathtaking experience, a professional glacier hiking guidance of Kerry, a great pilot with smooth helicopter ride. A 7 stars journey.”

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Franz Josef Glacier 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing - Ten minutes on a Franz Josef snowfield
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Franz Josef Glacier 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

6.Franz Josef Glacier 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 197 reviews · from $245

Fly from Franz Josef township over icefalls, crevasses, forest, and the Southern Alps, then land on a glacier snowfield for about 10 minutes. A professional pilot such as Richard, James, Simon, or Steve guides the flight. Expect a small group of up to six, weather permitting.

“A must do at FJG! You won’t regret it! Fantastic scenery, glacier flyover, and the 10 min outside on the glacier is spectacular!”

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Franz Josef: Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing - From Franz Josef town to the helipad
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Franz Josef: Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

7.Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 179 reviews · from $308

From central Franz Josef, fly over Franz Josef and Fox glaciers with pilot commentary, then land on Franz Josef Glacier for about 10 minutes. The small group flight carries up to six people and includes a guaranteed snow landing, weather permitting.

“The weather on the day we went was fantastic and our pilot was very informative and easy to chat with.”

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Ultimate Discovery: 3 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 45min - Tasman Glacier and the high Southern Alps
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Ultimate Discovery: 3 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 45min

8.Ultimate Discovery: 3 Glaciers & Snow Landing – 45min

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · from $403

Fly for about 45 minutes from Franz Josef with Glacier Country Helicopters, passing Mount Cook, Mount Tasman, and three major glaciers. Your small group can land on the snow for photos, weather permitting. Pilots including Mike, Poppy, Mark, and Gus provide commentary during this high-country flight.

“Good helicopter ride. Poppy the pilot gave us lots of information. We landed on the Glacier. Enjoyable tour.”

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Fox Glacier: Scenic Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing - Eight Minutes on the Snow
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Fox Glacier: Scenic Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

9.Scenic Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 107 reviews · 25 min · from $230

Take a 25-minute helicopter flight from Fox Glacier Township over ice falls, crevasses, and the Southern Alps, then land on the snow for photos and alpine air. Your English-speaking pilot provides commentary, with flights limited to six people. Weather decides the exact time and landing.

“Most incredible and awesome flight mode and the most stunning scenery Top notch”

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Franz Josef: Glacier Helicopter Ride with Snow Landing - The Snow Landing Is the Main Event
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Franz Josef: Glacier Helicopter Ride with Snow Landing

10.Glacier Helicopter Ride with Snow Landing

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 106 reviews · 20 min · from $203Best value

Take a 20-minute helicopter flight from Franz Josef over glacier crevasses and ice pinnacles, with pilot commentary and a snow landing in the Southern Alps. Look for Mount Cook and Mount Tasman, then return over rainforest. Flights and landings depend on safe weather.

“A once in a lifetime experience. We were so lucky with the weather, sunny day and so clear on the Glacier. Our Pilot, Adrian, was great and gave us an interesting commentary. We landed on the Glacier and spent some 15 minutes frolicking in the snow. Fantastic experience.”

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Fox Glacier: 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing - Flying over icefalls and frozen valleys
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Fox Glacier: 25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

11.25-Minute Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · from $245

Take a roughly 25-minute helicopter flight from Fox Glacier over icefalls, snowy peaks, and frozen river valleys. Land on the Fox Glacier Neve for photos and a short walk on pristine snow, then return with live pilot commentary. Weather can change the plan.

“The snow landing which was amazing. The commentary from the pilot and the help from the man in the office. We had an absolutely fantastic time.”

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The Adventurer: Tasman Glacier Heli-hike - Getting ready for an hour or two on the ice
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The Adventurer: Tasman Glacier Heli-hike

12.The Adventurer: Tasman Glacier Heli-hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · from $572

Fly from Mount Cook Airport to Tasman Glacier, with a spectacular pass by Aoraki/Mount Cook. Your guide fits crampons or snowshoes, cuts steps in the ice, and leads you past caves, tunnels, blue holes, and fresh snow before the return flight.

“Had so much fun with the crew, instructor is professional also. The experience is fresh. We were so lucky because of the weather permit. Such a good place to take photos and show off to your friends, although it’s a little expensive but definitely worth doing it . Add something different and adventurous to your trip.”

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Twin Glacier Franz and Fox, snow landing (allow 30 mins - departing Franz Josef) - What you see over Franz Josef and Fox
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Twin Glacier Franz and Fox, snow landing (allow 30 mins – departing Franz Josef)

13.Twin Glacier Franz and Fox, snow landing (allow 30 mins – departing Franz Josef)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · from $280

Fly from Franz Josef or Fox Glacier with HeliServices.NZ, cross both Franz Josef and Fox glaciers, then land on the snow when conditions allow. Your pilot provides commentary and may take photos. The 30-minute flight includes a safety briefing and returns to the village meeting point.

“The tour itself was amazing, for that reason it gets 5 stars. Everyone I interacted with was great.....except for one incredibly rude women at the desk in the Fox Glacier location.......”

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Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike Tour from Queenstown - The short helicopter ride to the ice
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Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike Tour from Queenstown

14.Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike Tour from Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $1,178

Fly from Queenstown to Mount Cook, switch to a helicopter, and land on Tasman Glacier for about two hours on the ice. A professional guide leads you through changing ice formations and caves. Boots, crampons, safety gear, flights, and central Queenstown transfers are included.

“We got lucky to have a beautiful day and were able to hike through ice structures on Tasman Glacier. The helicopter ride from camp to the glacier and the scenic flights from Queenstown town were amazing and an experience in itself!”

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Mt Cook Small Group Tour & Heli Hike Combo from Queenstown - Kawarau Gorge and the road into Central Otago
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Mt Cook Small Group Tour & Heli Hike Combo from Queenstown

15.Mt Cook Small Group Tour & Heli Hike Combo from Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $750

Join a small group from Queenstown for a full day to Aoraki Mt Cook, with stops at Lindis Pass and Lake Pukaki, then take two helicopter flights to the Tasman Glacier for a guided ice hike. Guides such as Tedd, Xavier, and Ryan lead the day.

“The driver and the tour guide, "Plate" (the sound of his name) was trying to create a positive atmosphere for this Mt Cook tour on a cold and rainy day (5th April, 2023) He's knowledgeable and introduced related background information about the things we saw along the route to Mt Cook. The cafe in Omarama that we stopped for a break was fantastic and we had a lovely hot chocolate and sandwiches for morning tea there. (much better than another cafe in Omarama which is chosen by InterCity) He also kept us up-to-dated to the weather condition that might affect our helicopter flight to glacier (was cancelled due to the…”

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★ 5.0Queenstown Helicopter Tour: Glacier Landing and Scenic ViewsFrom $4904 reviews
★ 5.0Helicopter Tour Including Glacier Landing from QueenstownFrom $72723 reviews
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★ 4.5Twin Glacier Fox and Franz, Snow Landing (allow 30 mins – departing Fox Glacier)From $28010 reviews
★ 4.5Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight with Snow LandingFrom $30833 reviews
★ 4.5Private Flight: 3 Glaciers with Snow Landing – 45mins14 reviews
★ 5.0Private Flight – 2 Glaciers – Snow Landing – Franz Josef – 35mins5 reviews
★ 4.5Mt Cook and Fox Glacier with snow landing (allow 30 mins – departs Fox Glacier)From $28020 reviews
★ 5.0Franz Josef Scenic Helicopter Flight with Glacier LandingFrom $3783 reviews
★ 4.5Neve Discoverer Helicopter Flight with snow landingFrom $24536 reviews
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★ 5.0Fox Glacier and snow landing (allow 20 minutes – departs Fox Glacier)From $21610 reviews
★ 5.0Fox Glacier and Mount Cook Helicopter Flight with Snow LandingFrom $30840 reviews
★ 5.030 Minute Mt Cook and Fox Glacier Snow LandingFrom $2564 reviews
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