The 5 Helicopter Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Franz Josef: 2.5 Hour Glacier Hike with Helicopter Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 322 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $475Our pick

Take a short helicopter flight from Franz Josef over rainforest and rugged peaks, then spend 2.5 hours on the glacier with an English-speaking guide. Expect crampons, ice caves, crevasses, ropes, and changing routes. Guides such as Ryan, Sarah, Drew, and Abbey are praised for clear explanations and calm support.

“We enjoyed the trip and guide very much. Incredible scenery and experience.”

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2.Fox Glacier: Up to 3 Hours Hike with Helicopter Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 309 reviews · 4 hours · from $448Best value

Fly into Fox Glacier, strap on crampons, and spend up to three hours following ice steps through caves, arches, crevasses, and meltwater channels. Guides such as Kate, Billy, Keeley, and Toa explain the glacier as you go. Weather controls the schedule, so flexibility matters.

“Super recommend, nice walking is the glacier.friendly staff”

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3.Mount Cook: 3-Hour Tasman Glacier Helicopter Ride and Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 235 reviews · 3 hours · from $537

Fly from Mount Cook Airport to a remote part of Tasman Glacier, then spend up to two hours walking through blue ice, moulins, caves, and changing formations with a guide such as Hunter, Anna, or Tori. Your gear is supplied, and a second helicopter flight returns you beneath Aoraki/Mount Cook.

“Brilliant tour. Couldn't be better. Torri our guide was wonderful, the guy who did an internet safety etc was passionate about his job, would do it again. Completely recommend it to anyone.”

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4.Canadian Rockies: Private Helicopter Tour and Hike for Two

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 80 - 104 minutes Top rated

Take a private helicopter flight over Alberta’s Rockies with pilot commentary and headsets, then land near the Cline River for a guided one-hour hike or snowshoe to Twin Falls. Return over Abraham Lake. English-speaking guides include Thor and Victoria.

“Toller Rundflug mit Zwischenstopp an einem einsamen Wasserfall. Eine einzigartige Erfahrung mit 100%iger Weiterempfehlung.”

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5.Denali National Park: Helicopter and Hike Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 7 reviews · 5 hours · from $528

You’ll fly from TEMSCO’s private riverside heliport to remote terrain near Denali, then hike for up to 3.5 hours with an English-speaking naturalist guide. Expect sweeping tundra views, plant and wildlife insights, and a small group capped at 10 people. Hotel pickup is optional.

“Great trip recommend to anyone, very knowledgeable and personal guide..”

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