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Fox and Franz Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight from Franz Josef
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Reviewed 27 January 2013

If you can afford it do it. Nothing beats flying over a glacier area and getting out of a helicopter to see the beauty of the peaks close up. We planned to do the whole circuit but Franz Josef was shrouded in cloud so we flew up to Mt Cook area and over Fox Glacier. It is particularly good if you cannot do one of the glacier hikes. Booking was easy, the staff efficient and our pilot very professional and helpful. He ensured everyone had a chance to get good views by changing the seating arrangements when we re boarded our helicopter on the glacier snowfield.

Date of experience: January 2013
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TotallyTourism, Front Office Manager at Glacier Helicopters, responded to this reviewResponded 5 February 2013

Hi There
Thank you for a great review. We aim to consistently offer the best service possible and it’s always nice to be told we’re doing a good job.
We hope your enjoyed the rest of your time exploring around New Zealand.
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Reviewed 24 January 2013 via mobile

We were visiting with relatives who had walked up to the glacier and as we were short of time decided to see the glacier by helicopter. Seriously this is the only way to do it and we got the flight for $390 NZ which was good value. We went to franz Josef Glacier first and then landed on Fox Glacier. Very interesting information from the pilot and our relatives were very jealous when they saw the photos! Thoroughly recommend.

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TotallyTourism, Front Office Manager at Glacier Helicopters, responded to this reviewResponded 5 February 2013

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Thank you for the fantastic feedback great to hear enjoyed your flight so much, and we agree that flying is the only real way to see these glaciers!

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Reviewed 18 January 2013

nothing compares to standing on top of a glacier throwing a snow ball either at your friends or in our case at our pilot. we were meant to do Franz and Fox Glaciers by helicopter but given the weather conditions franz Joseph was covered in cloud we ended up doing fox glaicer and seeing mount cook up close and personal! There were only six of us in the helicopter plus the pilot who was happy to take photos for us, they also took a photo you could buy rather reasonable cost as well $20 which included details abou the glaciers and a certificate of were you stood.
Highly worth the money!

Date of experience: January 2013
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TotallyTourism, Front Office Manager at Glacier Helicopters, responded to this reviewResponded 5 February 2013

“Glad to hear to had a fantastic time on the Glacier”
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Reviewed 13 January 2013

We had an amazing flight along the glacier and landed on the snow field at the top. The pilot pointed out the special interest sights on the way up and gave a running commentry during the whole flight. Unforgetable!!

Date of experience: March 2012
3  Thank Mary2683
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TotallyTourism, Front Office Manager at Glacier Helicopters, responded to this reviewResponded 5 February 2013

We are very glad to hear that you had an amazing flight and we consider ourselves fortunate to have pilots with such a vast knowledge of our local area.
We hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in New Zealand.
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Reviewed 8 January 2013

We were so lucky the weather was perfect for a Helicopter ride and the snow was just wonderful, we were the first to arrive on the day and this was amazing. To see the Glacier itself was incredible.

Date of experience: January 2013
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TotallyTourism, Front Office Manager at Glacier Helicopters, responded to this reviewResponded 5 February 2013

Thanks for your feedback Janice, sounds like you had a great time on the coast and we are glad you enjoyed the glacier!
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