From heli-hikes and snow landings on Franz Josef and Fox glaciers to Tasman Glacier iceberg boat trips, scenic flights, skydives and transfers from Christchurch and Queenstown, browse every type of glacier tour to find the right way to explore the Southern Alps.
Christchurch Transfers (18)
Cross the Southern Alps between Christchurch and the West Coast glaciers by coach, shuttle or the TranzAlpine train, with mountain scenery along the way.
Featured Glacier Tours (5)
A hand-picked selection of the most popular and highest-rated New Zealand glacier tours, from Franz Josef heli-hikes to Tasman Glacier boat trips and scenic flights.
Fox Glacier Tours (21)
Explore Fox Glacier by helicopter or on foot, with snow landings high in the névé and mountain reflections at nearby Lake Matheson.
Franz Josef Glacier Tours (51)
Discover Franz Josef Glacier from the air or on the ice, with heli-hikes and scenic flights above ice flowing towards West Coast rainforest.
Heli-Hike Glacier Tours (6)
Fly by helicopter onto the glacier, strap on crampons and follow an experienced guide across ridges, crevasses and sculpted blue ice.
Helicopter Tours (47)
Soar over the Southern Alps by helicopter, taking in glaciers, snowfields and jagged peaks, with many flights touching down on the snow.
Kayak & Lake Tours (4)
Paddle calm alpine and glacial lakes with a guide, gliding past reflections of the mountains or drifting among floating icebergs below the Southern Alps.
Mount Cook & Tasman Glacier Tours (51)
Journey into Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, where New Zealand's tallest mountain rises above glacial lakes, iceberg-dotted waters and alpine walking tracks.
Nature & Wildlife Tours (13)
Explore the West Coast beyond the glaciers, from lush rainforest and tranquil lagoons to native birdlife and the chance to spot rare rowi kiwi.
Private Glacier Tours (15)
Explore the glaciers with your own guide or helicopter charter, shaping the day around your interests, timing and preferred flights or walks.
Queenstown Transfers (9)
Travel between Queenstown and the West Coast glaciers via Haast Pass, passing Lake Wānaka, Lake Hāwea and dramatic mountain scenery on the way.
Skydive Tours (5)
Leap from a plane above the Southern Alps strapped to an experienced instructor, freefalling with views of glaciers, peaks and the Tasman Sea.
Small Group Glacier Tours (14)
Join a small group on the glaciers for a more personal experience, with extra time with your guide and space to take in the scenery.
Snow Landing Tours (34)
Touch down on a high alpine snowfield by helicopter and step out into the silence of the Southern Alps for photos among the peaks.
Twin Glacier Tours (21)
See Franz Josef and Fox glaciers in one scenic flight, soaring over both and the peaks above, with many tours adding a snow landing.