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Fox Glacier Tours: Heli-Hikes, Flights & Walks Compared

Every Fox Glacier and Franz Josef heli-hike, flight and walk we have broken down, with real prices and ratings.

Fox Glacier and Mount Cook Helicopter FlightFOX + MOUNT COOK

Fox Glacier and Mount Cook Helicopter Flight

A 35-minute flight from Fox Glacier with a snowfield landing at the top of the glacier and a pass by Aoraki/Mt Cook, weather permitting.

4.5 (44)
35-minute flightFree cancellation
Fox Glacier: Half-Day Walking & Nature Tour with Local GuideLOWEST PRICE

Fox Glacier: Half-Day Walking & Nature Tour with Local Guide

A 3.5-hour guided rainforest walk to the Fox Glacier viewpoint with Fox pickup, hot drinks and rain gear; no ice access.

4.7 (188)
About 3.5 hoursFree cancellation
Fox Glacier Heli-Hike: Up to 3 Hours on the IceFOX HELI-HIKE

Fox Glacier Heli-Hike: Up to 3 Hours on the Ice

Fly onto Fox Glacier and walk the ice with a guide for up to 3 hours, weather permitting; about 4 hours in total from 44 Main Road.

4.9 (370)
About 4 hoursFree cancellation
Fox Glacier: Scenic Helicopter Flight with Snow LandingFOX SNOW LANDING

Fox Glacier: Scenic Helicopter Flight with Snow Landing

A 25-minute flight from Fox Glacier township over the icefalls, with a snow landing of about 8 minutes when the weather allows.

4.7 (129)
25-minute flightFree cancellation
Franz Josef & Fox Glaciers Helicopter Flight & Snow LandingTWIN GLACIER LANDING

Franz Josef & Fox Glaciers Helicopter Flight & Snow Landing

A Glacier Helicopters flight of about 35 minutes over Franz Josef and Fox glaciers with a short snow landing, departing Franz Josef township.

4.7 (410)
About 35 minutesFree cancellation
Franz Josef: Extended Heli-Hike with Lunch (Small Group)SMALL GROUP + LUNCH

Franz Josef: Extended Heli-Hike with Lunch (Small Group)

A full day on Franz Josef Glacier: up to about 5.5 hours on the ice with lunch, in a group of four at most, starting in Franz Josef township.

5.0 (1)
About 8 hoursFree cancellation
Franz Josef Glacier: 2.5-Hour Heli-Hike with Helicopter TransferMOST-REVIEWED HELI-HIKE

Franz Josef Glacier: 2.5-Hour Heli-Hike with Helicopter Transfer

The standard Franz Josef heli-hike: a short flight onto the glacier, up to 2.5 hours on the ice with a guide, about 4 hours in total from Franz Josef township.

4.7 (404)
About 4 hoursFree cancellation
Franz Josef: Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight and Snow LandingTWIN GLACIERS, FRANZ BASE

Franz Josef: Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight and Snow Landing

The Helicopter Line's 35-minute flight over Franz Josef and Fox glaciers with a snow landing, departing Franz Josef township (not Fox).

4.8 (12)
About 35 minutesFree cancellation
Lake Matheson Half-Day Nature Tour near Fox GlacierLAKE MATHESON

Lake Matheson Half-Day Nature Tour near Fox Glacier

A 4-hour guided walk around Lake Matheson near Fox Glacier, with pickup, hot drinks and rain gear; reflections need a calm, clear day.

4.8 (18)
About 4 hoursFree cancellation
Queenstown: Franz Josef Glacier Heli Hike & Scenic FlightFROM QUEENSTOWN

Queenstown: Franz Josef Glacier Heli Hike & Scenic Flight

A Queenstown day trip by plane to Franz Josef Glacier for about 2 hours of guided hiking on the ice, with helicopter transfers and hotel pickup.

4.8 (28)
About 6.5 hoursFree cancellation
Franz Josef: Twin Fox & Franz Josef Glaciers Helicopter TripBOTH GLACIERS

Franz Josef: Twin Fox & Franz Josef Glaciers Helicopter Trip

A 30-minute HeliServices flight over both Fox and Franz Josef glaciers with a snow landing, departing Franz Josef township (not Fox).

4.9 (154)
30-minute flightFree cancellation

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