Experience the best of both worlds with a Franz Josef Glacier Encounter
You will head on a breath-taking helicopter flight taking you over lush rainforest to the upper areas of Ka Roimata o Hine Hukatere/Franz Josef Glacier. The perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with this iconic destination, you’ll fly up and around historical Almer Hut then continue towards the Franz Josef Neve and Centennial Hut before landing on the icefall at around 1300m. Here you will disembark onto the glacier for some incredible photo opportunities and stories of the region from your experienced guide.
Your experience includes:
- A short scenic helicopter flight over the glacier valley, landing on the ice
- 15 minutes spent on the ice
- Small Group: 1 guide with up to 6 guests per booking
Duration:
1 hour from time of check-in to the end of the trip
Ice Time:
15 minutes