Helicopter Line Mountain Scenic, 40 Min

Fox Glacier Mountain Scenic Spectacular 40-Min Helicopter Flight

★ 4.7 28 reviews

from $409.68 per person

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Duration: 40 minutes
Meeting point: Main South Road, Fox Glacier
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: The Helicopter Line

Overview

This 40-minute helicopter flight with The Helicopter Line, lifts off from Fox Glacier and heads for the big country above it. The centrepiece is a snow landing of roughly ten minutes, where the helicopter touches down on the snow and travellers can step outside.

It works for a broad range of travellers. The experience is wheelchair accessible, service animals are allowed, infants sit on laps, and most travellers can participate, though children need an adult with them. One reviewer described taking the flight with parents in their eighties who found it manageable and memorable. With a maximum of six travellers per trip, it is a small-load flight, and a total weight limit of 125 kg per passenger applies.

Check-in happens at the meeting point on Main South Road SH6, Fox Glacier, and closes 30 minutes before departure. Weather in this region changes fast, so the weather call is made at the same time as check-in. Warm clothing and sturdy footwear are recommended because of cold temperatures, especially for the snow landing.

From$409.68 per person

Duration40 minutes

Rating4.7 from 28 reviews

What's Included

Included

Scenic helicopter flight
Live commentary on board
Pilot guide
Snow Landing (approx. 10-minutes)

Not Included

Food and drinks
Gratuities

Run byThe Helicopter Line

Itinerary

Check in at Fox GlacierMeet at The Helicopter Line base on Main South Road SH6, Fox Glacier. Check-in closes 30 minutes prior to departure, and the weather check happens at the same time.
Board the helicopterThe flight carries a maximum of six travellers, with a pilot guide providing live commentary throughout.
Fly over Fox GlacierThe route begins over Fox Glacier, with the ice beneath you from the first moments of the flight.
Pass Franz Josef GlacierThe helicopter passes Franz Josef Glacier.
Pass Tasman GlacierTasman Glacier is another pass-by on the loop, with commentary from the pilot.
See Aoraki / Mount CookAoraki / Mount Cook appears as a pass-by on the route. Several reviewers singled out their photos of Mount Cook from this stretch.
Snow landingThe helicopter touches down for approximately 10 minutes so travellers can step out onto the snow.
Return to Fox GlacierThe flight ends back at the same meeting point, The Helicopter Line base at Fox Glacier.

Snow Landing: Weather permitting

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points shape how this flight goes, from seating to weather to what you should wear on the snow.

Two travellers lean on a timber railing and look up at a distant helicopter flying toward snow-covered Aoraki / Mount Cook.

Dress warm. Warm clothing and suitable footwear are recommended because of cold temperatures, which applies especially to the snow landing.
Views vary by seat. Not everyone gets the same view from the cabin. One reviewer said the front seat helped, while another seated behind the pilot felt their view was limited for much of the flight.
Small group feel. The flight takes a maximum of six travellers, so it stays intimate. Reviewers described friendly pilots who kept everyone informed about what they were viewing throughout the flight.
Bring a camera. Multiple reviewers praised the photographs they took, including shots of Mount Cook from the flight.
Weather flexibility. The weather decision is made at check-in on the day, and flights can be pushed back or cancelled. One reviewer waited an extra day and called it worth it, while another accepted a cheaper alternative flight and received a partial refund.
No food on board. Food and drinks are not included in the price, and gratuities are not either.

From$409.68 per person

Rating4.7 from 28 reviews

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Common issues. Weather is the main risk: the experience requires good conditions, the call is made at check-in, and cancellations may mean rebooking, a different experience, or a refund. A minimum number of travellers is required, and if it is not met you will be offered a different date or experience or a full refund. One reviewer reported a limited view from a rear seat and felt the experience did not match the price. Passengers must be under 125 kg each, and check-in closes 30 minutes before departure, so late arrival can cost you the flight.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The price covers the 40-minute scenic helicopter flight, live commentary on board, a pilot guide, and a snow landing of approximately 10 minutes. Food, drinks and gratuities are not included.

Where Does The Tour Start?

The meeting point is The Helicopter Line base at Fox Glacier Main South Road SH6, Fox Glacier 7859, New Zealand. The flight ends at the same location. Pickup is not stated, so check the booking page if you need transport from elsewhere.

Is There A Weight Limit?

Yes. A total weight limit of 125 kg per passenger applies.

Can Children Or Older Travellers Join?

Children must be accompanied by an adult, and infants must sit on laps. Most travellers can participate, and one reviewer flew with parents in their eighties who found it a highlight of the holiday.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

A full refund applies if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time, based on local time. Inside 24 hours there is no refund and changes are not accepted. Weather cancellations and minimum-numbers cancellations both come with the offer of a different date or experience, or a full refund.

What Should I Wear And Bring?

Warm clothing and suitable footwear are recommended because of cold temperatures, particularly for the snow landing. A camera is worth having, as several travellers praised the photos they took from the flight. Food and drinks are not part of the price.