1B/8 Hawthorne Drive · Guided tours

Full-Day Franz Josef Glacier Adventure with Guided Hike, Scenic Plane & Helicopter Flights

9.8
Outstanding
389 reviews

Experience adventure in the Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park glaciers in just one day with a glacier heli-hike adventure. The journey begins with a scenic one-hour fixed-wing plane flight from Queenstown to Franz Josef, showcasing the stunning Southern Alps home to over 3000 glaciers. Upon arrival, you’ll receive gear and a safety briefing before a scenic helicopter ride over the glacier’s crevasses and waterfalls. Landing at the upper Franz Josef icefall, you’ll spend two hours hiking ice caves and the awe-inspiring, ever-changing glacier landscape with experienced guides, making this a truly unforgettable experience in the South Island.

Inclusions
  • Valid for one child (10–13) or one adult (14+)
  • Full-Day Franz Josef Glacier Adventure Tour
  • Courtesy transport between your accommodation and Queenstown Airport
  • 60-minute flights between Queenstown and Franz Josef Glacier township, taking a different route back via Mt. Aspiring (*conditions permitting)
  • Window seats guaranteed
  • Four-hour heli-hike, with two hours of hiking time on the ice and scenic helicopter flights to and from the glacier
  • All equipment including crampons, boots, socks and ice axes provided
  • Available every day: Departs 8.30am. Please allow approximately 7.5 hours for the total duration of this tour
    • Note: Departure time may vary according to pick-up location. Please check your booking confirmation and see How to Redeem for more information
  • Bookings valid to 30 September 2026
Overview
Duration: From 6 hours
Printed, Mixed, Digital vouchers accepted
Language: English (New Zealand)
From ₱56,452 /person
Includes taxes & fees
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Things to know

  • Please provide all passenger weights and luggage (kgs) at time of booking, especially if any passengers are 100kg (260lb) or over
  • Please note your central Queenstown hotel name and location at time of booking to arrange for a shared transfer
  • The weather can be very changeable in Mt Cook, so please call True South Flights’ office one hour prior to departure for a final weather check. Their freephone number is 0800 777 922 or +64 3 441 1588 if calling from an international number
  • True South Flights will confirm if the tour is going ahead then. If it’s not, they will do their best to reschedule you to another suitable day/time and try again
  • Please dress in what you normally would to go walking; comfortable clothing.
  • Clothing not permitted:
    • Jeans, or any form of denim clothing.
    • Ski pants as these are a trip hazard due to the flare at the bottom of the pants.

Availability:

  • Available every day: Departs 8.30am. Please allow approximately 7.5 hours for the total duration of this tour
  • Note: Departure time may vary according to pick-up location. Please check your booking confirmation and see How to Redeem for more information
  • Bookings valid to 30 September 2026
  • Pick-Up/Drop-Off: Return transfers available at Queenstown central accommodations. Please confirm your pick-up address at time of booking

Important:

  • Exclusions: Meals and drinks
  • Any additional personal expenses must be paid directly to vendor(s)
  • It is recommended you book for the start of your stay in Queenstown to avoid disappointments. A weather check 60 minutes prior to departure is recommended on 0800 777 922. This is to reconfirm booking details & pick-up time/location if required
  • Flights are subject to a minimum of two passengers. Arrangements can often be made for solo passengers
  • Please allow up to 7.5 hours’ duration for this experience, including travel, boarding and disembarking time

Terms & Conditions:

  • A fuel surcharge may apply to the ticket price. In such cases, any charge will be collected on departure, payable directly to True South Flights. No fuel surcharge is presently applicable
  • Tours and aircraft substitutions are subject to Management and/or pilot discretion, weather, air-traffic control and availability
  • Reservations are held only when weights are received and full passenger details provided
  • Passenger seat allocation is at the pilot’s discretion due to the weight and balance of the aircraft
  • True South Flights will not be liable for any loss, damage, additional expenses or inconvenience arising from, or incidental to, any delay in service. True South Flights works in conjunction with other tour operators and is not liable for their acts or omissions, whether negligent or otherwise. Travel and admissions will be subject to the conditions imposed by the operators, which may limit or exclude liability for personal injury or property damage

Cancellations:

  • Cancellations made more than 24 hours before departure date: no cancellation fees apply
  • Cancellations made within 24 hours prior to your reserved flight incur a 50% cancellation fee
  • In the case of a ‘no-show’, you will be charged the full cost of the flight. True South Flights reserves the right to apply discretion in exceptional circumstances

Changes to Booking:

  • 24 hours’ notice is required to change a booking you have made

Please Note:

  • Bookings for this offer are limited and subject to availability. Not valid with any other offer
  • Entire value must be used in one visit; any unused will be forfeited, and cannot be used at a later date

Important:

  • The destination you are travelling to may have health, insurance and vaccination requirements in place. Please ensure you stay up to date with any requirements prior to your visit
  • We reserve the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Full terms and conditions are located on the terms and conditions page of our website
True South Flights

True South Flights is one of Queenstown’s leading flight-seeing companies, offering customers a personal experience with breathtaking flights around New Zealand’s Southern Alps and beyond. Specialising in unforgettable aerial tours, True South Flights ensures a unique and stunning perspective of the region’s majestic landscapes.

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