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Franz Josef - Helicopter Mt Cook Snow Landing - 40 Minutes

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The forty minute Mt cook, Mt Tasman Snow Landing flight is the premier high alpine helicopter flight in New Zealand.

The forty minute Mt cook, Mt Tasman Snow Landing flight is the premier high alpine helicopter flight in New Zealand.

The West Coast of New Zealand's South Island offers some of the most visually spectacular glaciers vistas, anywhere in the world.

Mountain Helicopters uses state of the art equipment with highly experienced local pilots to showcase this breathtaking environment in a personal knowledgeable manner.

The forty minute Mt cook, Mt Tasman Snow Landing flight is the premier high alpine helicopter flight in New Zealand. The flight travels all the way around Mt Cook & Mt Tasman, as well as exploring the Franz Josef glacier. A snow landing is an option at no extra charge on this flight, weather permitting, and this offers a once in a life time photo opportunity.

Experience the thrill of a helicopter flight set in God's Zone.

Location: Franz Josef Office, Main Street Franz Josef in the Fern Grove Souvenir Building.

Per Person $490.00

Restrictions

  • The maximum allowable passenger weight is 120kg.

Bad Weather Refunds

  • If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the weather or anything else out of your control) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

  • Flights are weather dependent and at the pilot's discretion.

    As minimum numbers apply, smaller bookings may be wait listed to confirm.

    Cancellation fees may apply if bookings are cancelled less than 24 hours before departure.

    Please note price does not include infants.

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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Stijn from Netherlands wrote on 21 March 2019

Awesome proposal!

Mountain Helicopters were kind(/awesome) enough to smuggle a small bottle of champagne and some glasses so I could propose to my (then girlfriend, now) fiancée in style :-) Highly recommend this company, friendly people, good service, awesome flight!

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panyam from Thailand wrote on 14 May 2019

Impressive scenic flight

We booked at 3PM but the staff allowed us to join 1PM flight then they could fulfill the flight capacity and we did not have risk from 3PM flight cancellation on unmet minimum flight capacity. While I was there, they allowed only to fly from Fox. There was no flight from Franz Josep anymore so I needed to change my plan to Fox earlier to catch the flight even I booked Franz Josep. Stunning view during the flight for both Glaciers in departure and returning. The snow landing on Mt Cook was magnificent. we landed on fresh snow with clear blue sky. 10 minutes there was worth.

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Richard Goldberg from United States wrote on 04 March 2019

Fantastic Experience

Some people had recommended that we not only take a helicopter up to the glaciers, but also go for the longest ride. I had never been too keen on the idea, but my wife was really into it. So glad we did it. Completely different appreciation of the mountains and glaciers. Did a landing and 40 minute ride. We will never forget it. Plus it was smooth and comfortable flight. Great experience!

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jillt2 from Australia wrote on 01 March 2019

Around Mount Cook - NOT ??

After researching the different flight paths, we decided on the 40 minute flight because it went around Mount Cook as well as landing on the snow and viewing Franz Josef, Fox and the top of Tasman Glacier. BUT what happened to flying around Mount Cook? It didn't happen. I would fly with a different company next time so I get what I thought was paying for. Apart from that, the flight was brilliant with stunning views and perfect weather.

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Daniel Kirwan from Australia wrote on 01 February 2019

Fantastic Trip

I booked the trip as a surprise for my parents who have spent the last few weeks travelling around NZ. They loved it! they said it was the best experience they've had in the time they've been away and would definitely recommend it. The pilot was great and provided commentary throughout the flight and the view of the top was amazing, A****

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