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30 Minute Tasman Experience Helicopter Flight & Glacier Landing | Franz Josef & Tasman Glacier

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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.

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
Per Person $399.00 (*** Please Note + $20pp Iran War Fuel Surcharge to be paid at checkin ***)

Duration

  • Allow approximately 1 hour for the whole experience

Location

  • 63 Cron Street
  • Franz Josef

Bad Weather Refunds

  • If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the bad weather, safety concerns, unscheduled maintenance etc) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

  • Please ensure you check the weather conditions before your flight. We prioritize your safety and comfort..

  • ****** FUEL SURCHARGE + $20pp from April 1st 2026 *****

    INFLITE Regrets to Announce thatfrom April 1st 2026 until further notice a + $20pp Surcharge will need to be collected at checkindue to rapid fuel price escalation as a result of the Iran War. The situation continues to be monitored, and as soon as fuel prices return to normal levels the surcharge will be removed by INFLITE

Available Bookings from 11 Apr to 24 Apr 2026

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  • Per Person$359.00 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Per Person$359.00 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Per Person$359.00 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Per Person$359.00 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Per Person$359.00 Less than 6 at this price!

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  • Per Person$399.00

  • Per Person$319.00 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Per Person$319.00 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Per Person$319.00 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Per Person$399.00

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Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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Camille Armand from France wrote on 28 February 2026

Extraordinaire

Quelle expérience ! C’était évidemment magnifique, quelque chose à faire 1 fois dans sa vie. Bien organisés, le vol a été décalé d’1h30 pour que les nuages passent et avoir une meilleure visibilité. Du coup nous avions un grand ciel bleu. Nous avons pu nous poser dans la neige, incroyable. Le pilote a même pris des photos pour nous, très sympa. Je recommande !

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anastazie from Czechia wrote on 28 March 2026

Perfect day

Amazing experience. The crew was really nice and the weather was perfect.

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Conor MacDermott from Australia wrote on 07 March 2026

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Was great! Worth the price.

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lisamesser from Canada wrote on 13 February 2026

Inflight went over and beyond

Front staff , was able to move my booking ahead a day . The flight was spectacular. Did the first flight of the morning . We were able to land on the glacier . Book me NZ has some of the best prices we have found for tours

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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 míseros 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 desperdício 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.

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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.

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