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15 Heli-Hikes Worth Flying For

25 tours  ·  from $287 a head

The aircraft is the chairlift and the walk is the day. These 15 heli-hikes list the flight time, the hours on the ice or the ridge, the fitness expected and whether boots and crampons are handed out.

Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike - The 10-minute flight over the Southern Alps
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Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike

1.Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 618 reviews · from $506Our pick

Review the Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike, with helicopter views, a guided ice walk, gear details, fitness advice, weather risks, and value tips.

“…. With our guide Maya! Not too hard, a superhike in Winterwonderland. The helicopters is great and feels supersafe.”

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Heli Hike Fox Glacier - Starting at 44 Main Road in Fox Glacier
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Heli Hike Fox Glacier

2.Heli Hike Fox Glacier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 563 reviews · from $477Top rated

Review of Fox Glacier’s heli hike, with helicopter flights, up to three hours on the ice, gear details, price, tips, and weather advice.

“Our guide was excellent, explaining everything enthusiastically. I loved the hike—it wasn't too difficult and was truly a great experience. My friend which 63 years old also made it throughout the journey. When flying in the helicopter and looking down at the people waiting at the starting point, we humans appeared as small as peanuts compared to the glacier. Other guides were present to create and maintain our walking path, as the previous day's rain could cause the trail to change periodically. Shoes, socks, jacket, pants, glove and bags is provided. Recommend not to bring too much things with you. We were busy enjoying the views and taking pictures.”

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Mount Cook: 3 Hour Heli Hike to the Tasman Glacier - The first 15 minutes reveal why the flight matters
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Mount Cook: 3 Hour Heli Hike to the Tasman Glacier

3.3 Hour Heli Hike to the Tasman Glacier

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 218 reviews · 3 hours · from $564

Review of the 3-hour Mount Cook heli hike, including glacier walking, helicopter views, price, weather limits, and practical tips.

“It was a phenomenal experience. Our guide, Scott, added so much to the experience. He had scouted the area and had interesting and safe ice caves that we could explore, he explained what we were seeing on the glacier, and he was a great photographer as well!! The helicopter trip was another highlight; the views of the surrounding peaks was wonderful.”

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Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return from Gorakshep to Lukla - Day 3: Namche Bazaar and the First Long Climb
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Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return from Gorakshep to Lukla

4.Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return from Gorakshep to Lukla

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews · from $3,000

Review of the 12-day Everest Base Camp trek with a Gorakshep to Lukla helicopter return, costs, itinerary, inclusions, fitness needs, and value.

“I just returned from my EBC trek with Ace the Himalaya. My best friend and I did the EBC trek with helicopter return December 8-15. We were beyond happy with the Ace the Himalaya to take us on this once in a lifetime experience. They Read more”

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The Adventurer: Tasman Glacier Heli-hike - The first helicopter flight over Aoraki Mount Cook
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The Adventurer: Tasman Glacier Heli-hike

5.The Adventurer: Tasman Glacier Heli-hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · from $572

Review of the Tasman Glacier Heli-hike near Aoraki Mount Cook, with flight details, glacier gear, price, weather tips, and honest advice.

“From the offline arrangements up to the actual day, communication between the tour company and myself was great. We had to reschedule our initial booking due to road closure and we were very lucky to have gotten a slot 2 days later :”) Read more”

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Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike Tour from Queenstown - Two hours walking across the glacier
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Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike Tour from Queenstown

Mt Cook Small Group Tour & Heli Hike Combo from Queenstown - Through Kawarau Gorge and toward Cromwell
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Mt Cook Small Group Tour & Heli Hike Combo from Queenstown

Glentanner High Country Heli Hike - The helicopter flight over Lake Pukaki
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Glentanner High Country Heli Hike

8.Glentanner High Country Heli Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · from $307

Review of the Glentanner High Country Heli Hike, with helicopter views, a 7 km high-country walk, prices, tips, and practical details.

“Our Glentanner Heli Hike experience was nothing short of spectacular, starting with an incredible helicopter ride over Lake Pukaki's brilliant turquoise waters. As we started our trek, we were treated to an absolutely perfect, cloudless view Read more”

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Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return to Lukla - 10 Days - Lukla to Namche Bazaar, where the route begins to feel real
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Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return to Lukla – 10 Days

Mount Cook: 3-Hour Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike - Two hours among ice formations, cracks, and caves
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Mount Cook: 3-Hour Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike

11.3-Hour Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · from $601

Review of Mount Cook’s Tasman Glacier Heli-Hike, with helicopter views, glacier hiking, gear, costs, weather tips, and booking advice.

“Mooie landschappen, bijzonder om een glacier te zien. De gids was erg leuk en vertelde heel veel. Jammer genoeg waren er 9 Chinezen in de groep die alleen met zichzelf bezig waren, gillen en foto’s maken”

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Guided Kepler Track Heli Hike - From Te Anau to the air above Lake Te Anau
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Guided Kepler Track Heli Hike

12.Guided Kepler Track Heli Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $474

Review of the Kepler Track heli hike from Te Anau, with helicopter views, alpine walking, forest trails, a water taxi, costs, and practical tips.

“Fantastic guided hike on part of the Kepler track (about nine miles or 14 km total) with great views”

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Fiordland Heli-hike from Te Anau - The 25-minute flight over Lake Te Anau
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Fiordland Heli-hike from Te Anau

13.Fiordland Heli-hike from Te Anau

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $286Best value

Review the Fiordland Heli-hike from Te Anau, with helicopter views, Luxmore Summit hiking, costs, timing, fitness, and booking advice.

“Great communication, great pilot, great views and a lot of fun. Highly recommended. I can't say enough great things about how well the company is run and how much we enjoyed the day.”

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Alaska Heli Hiking - ANCHORAGE AREA - The helicopter ride is part of the tour
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Alaska Heli Hiking – ANCHORAGE AREA

14.Alaska Heli Hiking – ANCHORAGE AREA

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $816

Review of Alaska heli hiking from Palmer near Anchorage, with glacier views, guided alpine hikes, lunch, pricing, tips, and FAQs.

“The tour is wonderful. Took a lot of satisfied photos and videos. The glacier is beautiful and memorable!”

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Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return -11 Days - Key things to know before booking
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Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return -11 Days

15.Everest Base Camp Trek with Helicopter Return -11 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $3,500

Review of the 11-day Everest Base Camp trek with helicopter return, covering the route, altitude, price, guides, meals, safety, and practical tips.

“What an experience if a lifetime, and it wouldn’t have been possible without Himalayan Adventures, and of course our lead guide Prakash! There’s no better tour company to go with, the attention to detail, the service, dedication, and commitment to safety was incredible.”

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