Discover up close the magnificent West Coast glaciers. Combine an awesome scenic helicopter flight over Franz Josef Glacier with a guided walk among ice caves, pinnacles and seracs of this pristine alpine environment. Experienced and professional, the helicopter pilots’ informative commentary will showcase the exciting landscape. You’ll see extraordinary colours of the ice-flow from above, then up close on an unforgettable guided hike amongst the glacier ice formations. Franz Josef Glacier guides will take you on a two hour ice exploration. Allow three hours for this discovery trip, average fitness is required. For those less energetic, an alternative is a scenic helicopter flight over the Franz Josef Glacier to explore and discover.