New Zealand Southern Pioneer
Begin and end in Christchurch! Explore with the 10-day tour: New Zealand Southern Pioneer. Includes hotel stay, expert guide, meals, and transport.
Ultimate Discovery: 3 Glaciers with Snow Landing – 45mins
Soar above Franz Josef for a 45-min helicopter ride, catching breathtaking views of Mount Cook, 3 major glaciers, and landing for unique photos.
Glacier Explorer – 1 Glacier with Snow Landing – 25min
Experience Franz Josef Glacier's stunning vistas on a helicopter ride. Witness rainforests, glaciers, and the Southern Alps with a snow landing for breathtaking views!
Pilot’s Choice – 2 Glaciers with Snow Landing – 35mins
Unveil the mystery! Pilot's choice glacier tour takes you over Franz Josef, Fox, or Tasman Glacier for breathtaking views and a snowy landing.
Franz Josef Heli Hiking Guided Tour
Discover Franz Josef Glacier with a heli-hike guided by professionals. Explore ice caves, then hike through crevasses and ice formations. Flexible seasonal departures available.
Franz Josef & Fox Glaciers Helicopter Flight & Snow Landing
Experience a twin glacier flight meeting stunning Franz Josef and Fox glaciers. Thrilling snow landing, diverse icy landscapes, epic remote vistas.
Franz Josef: Half-Day Glacier Helicopter and Hiking Tour
Discover Franz Josef Glacier: Hike, helicopter up, tread fast ice, relish views.
Franz Josef Glacier
Franz Josef Glacier, nestled within New Zealand’s South Island, offers a remarkable destination for explorers and nature enthusiasts. Tours to Franz Josef present an array of captivating experiences that showcase the glacier’s pristine beauty and natural wonder.
Guided tours provide a chance to delve into the heart of this icy paradise. Visitors have the opportunity to partake in various adventures, each offering a unique perspective of the glacier’s splendor. Guided hikes, accompanied by knowledgeable local guides, allow travelers to traverse the glacier’s icy terrain, exploring its crevasses, ice caves, and impressive formations.
For those seeking an aerial view of this awe-inspiring landscape, heli-hiking tours offer a thrilling adventure. Helicopter rides elevate visitors above the glacier, granting a bird’s-eye view of its intricate patterns and the surrounding mountainous vistas. Landing on the glacier itself, participants embark on guided hikes across the icy expanse, gaining an intimate understanding of its geological marvels.
Scenic flights further accentuate the experience, providing a comprehensive overview of the glacier’s expansive reach. Passengers are treated to breathtaking views, witnessing the grandeur of the Franz Josef Glacier from a heightened perspective.
Throughout these tours, professional guides impart invaluable insights about the glacier’s formation, its evolution over time, and the ecosystem that thrives within this icy realm. Visitors learn about the delicate balance between nature and human interaction, understanding the importance of conservation efforts to preserve this extraordinary natural marvel for future generations.
Franz Josef tours not only offer a thrilling and educational experience but also contribute to an appreciation for the inherent beauty and fragility of the environment. The tours aim to inspire a sense of responsibility in maintaining the ecological integrity of this unique, ever-changing landscape.
Whether by foot, helicopter, or scenic flight, these tours provide an unforgettable journey, unveiling the majestic beauty and inherent mysteries of Franz Josef Glacier, leaving travelers with lasting memories of an adventure deeply embedded in the heart of New Zealand’s natural splendor.