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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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Sarah-Jayne Webb from Ireland wrote on 15 May 2026
Amazing experience
This was one of the best experiences we did on our trip in New Zealand. We got views of Mount Cook and walked on the galcier. Our pilot Andy was fantastic, gave us lots of facts and information on our flight making it a great experience. Thank you!
Léa You from France wrote on 03 May 2026
great experience
It was a wonderful experience that we highly recommend! The flight was thrilling, with an exceptional pilot who gave us some fascinating insights into the glaciers. The landing on the glacier was incredibly smooth, allowing us to fully enjoy the scenery and take plenty of photos. The view was simply breathtaking. A big thank you to our pilot, who was absolutely brilliant from start to finish!
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.
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.
williams10 from United Kingdom wrote on 24 April 2026
Amazing Heli Tour
Awesome experience - you get to see some incredible views of the coastline and mountains as you take off and head up to the glaciers. We had a fun pilot called Matt who explained the history of the area and glaciers, and when we landed on the glacier he helped out by taking a few pictures! The whole trip was amazing, great views and would really recommend it.
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Jigme Tenzin from Australia wrote on 16 May 2026
100% worth it !!!
The Tasman Experience with INFLITE - West Coast was hands down the best experience of my South Island trip. From start to finish, the entire process was fantastic and seamless, thanks to the amazing staff. Our pilot, James, was incredible—extremely knowledgeable and kept us engaged with great commentary about the mountain ranges, alpine huts, and glaciers. The icing on the cake was landing on Tasman Glacier. Stepping onto the ice to take in those surreal 360-degree views gave us the best photos of our entire journey. If you want a world-class flight in Franz Josef, this is it.