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30 Minute Tasman Experience Helicopter Flight & Glacier Landing | Franz Josef & Tasman Glacier
Soar over the stunning Franz Josef & Tasman glaciers on a thrilling 30-minute helicopter ride, including breathtaking views and an unforgettable landing on the Tasman Glacier.
Highlights
- Breathtaking aerial views of Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers
- Land on New Zealand's longest glacier, the Tasman Glacier
- Uninterrupted scenery of Mount Tasman and Aoraki/Mount Cook
- Expert local guides sharing insights about the glaciers
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure high above the stunning landscapes of New Zealand's wild West Coast! Our 30-minute helicopter scenic experience takes you soaring over the breathtaking Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers, where every turn reveals a new wonder. As you ascend from the Franz Josef Heliport, prepare to be mesmerized by the sheer beauty of the glaciers and the majestic peaks that surround them.
Feel the thrill as you cross the main divide at Centennial Hut and land on the Tasman Glacier, New Zealand’s longest glacier. Here, you’ll be surrounded by jaw-dropping views of Mount Tasman and Aoraki/Mount Cook, a sight that will leave you in awe. Capture these moments with your camera, as the scenery is nothing short of spectacular!
On your return journey, enjoy the stunning vistas of the Franz Josef Glacier, with its unique formations and vibrant blue ice. Our expert local guides will share fascinating insights about the glaciers, making this not just a scenic flight, but an immersive experience into the heart of New Zealand’s natural beauty. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to see the glaciers from above!
Itinerary
- Depart from Franz Josef Heliport
- Ascend over Franz Josef Glacier
- Land on the Tasman Glacier
- Enjoy views of Mount Tasman and Aoraki/Mount Cook
- Return to Franz Josef Heliport
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Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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Lauren Orr from New Zealand wrote on 05 August 2026
Helicopter Glacier Flight
Fantastic communication, kept in touch to make sure we got the best weather window. Had the perfect day, the views were amazing.
freyjar from New Zealand wrote on 29 June 2026
Tasman glacier
Out of this world experience! Absolutely stunning and highly recommend! Staff and pilot were super lovely and easy to deal with 😊
ivanaa1 from Brazil wrote on 10 February 2026
Lugar lindo...empresa decepcionante.
O voo é vendido como 30 minutos, não caiam nessa o voo de fato de ida e volta e os mÃseros minutos na geleira não dão nem 20 min, talvez nenos.. talvez eles contem a caminhada apressada, quase uma marcha no meio de uma mata (ida e volta) como o tempo do passeio. Foi o maior desperdÃcio de dinheiro... apesar de ser lindo o cenário o tempo é insuficiente para apreciar a vista... E a foto que o piloto tirou de mim(óbvio que não era obrigação dele, mas se se dispôs, fizesse algo bom, as 3 fotos foram direto para a lixeira) Para mim é um.passeio pega turista... não vale o que é cobrado e ofertado. Talvez outra empresa ofereça mais.
From 30 Minute Tasman Experience Helicopter Flight & Glacier Landing | Franz Josef & Tasman Glacier
Thanks for taking the time to share this feedback -sorry to hear you left feeling disappointed. It’s great to hear our pilot offered to take a few photos for you, but I’m sorry you didn’t feel the shots were any good. Our pilots are extremely experienced, safety-focused professionals, but they aren’t professional photographers, they do always try their best to capture some nice memories when time allows. This is the first time we’ve received feedback like this about pilots taking photos, but we do appreciate you mentioning it. In terms of timing, the experience is advertised as 30 minutes and according to our flight logs (we record every flight), your aircraft took off at 9:23am and landed at 9:53am, so it was exactly 30 minutes. The landing time is included within that 30 minutes (the walk to helicopter is not), If you’d like more time in the air or on the landing we do offer longer options as well, including our 60-minute Grand Circle and 90-minute Picnic experience. We’re also sorry you don’t feel what you paid represented good value. For context, it is actually one of the more competitively priced 30-minute glacier landing experiences available in the area, but we absolutely understand that value is personal and based on expectations. Thanks again for your review -we genuinely do take it onboard.
Michael Scaroni from Australia wrote on 20 June 2026
Administration problems
Our Franz Joseph and Fox Glacier flight was excellent. The pilot, helicopter and itinerary that was amended for safety reasons were without fault. The administration was not. From time of booking until day of flight, they initiated contact only to remind me about the $20 fuel surcharge. I found out by asking them that you could arrive at their counter on the day of flight and they could simply say that they were cancelling the flight because there were less than 4 passengers. This is deliberately not shown in the upfront booking information. When questioned they say they would give a full refund without giving a time frame. Most passengers would probably be overseas tourists who cannot then wait around for days in case of availability, at their own extra financial and time cost. They still show flight availability for days of 100% rain probability where there will be no flights. We got onto our prebooked flight by pure luck because 3 people booked onto that flight at 3pm the day before and then the weather held long enough for our flight to procede.
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Azalea Anota from Papua New Guinea wrote on 15 August 2026
Helicopter landing 30 min Tasman Galcier
Breath taking experience! I would highly recommend it. Our seasoned pilot was phenomenal, he explained what we were seeing throughout the journey and the history of the glaciers making the landing a memory to remember.