Franz Josef offers a variety of tours and sightseeing experiences that showcase its glaciers, alpine peaks, and lush rainforests. Visitors can enjoy scenic flights, guided walks, and adventure tours to explore the region’s dramatic landscapes up close.
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Mt Cook Supreme - 60-minute Glacier Flight
Franz Josef Glacier, Fox, Tasman and Shackleton Glaciers (discovered by Sir Earnest Shackleton)
from NZ $895.00
1 Hours 
from NZ $580.00
1 Days 12 Hours 
Ultimate Discovery - 45-minute Three-Glacier ...
Franz Josef Glacier, Fox and Tasman Glacier
from NZ $695.00
45 Mins 
Scenic Cruise - Lake Mapourika, Franz Josef
Cruise in comfort on a fully-covered tour boat, designed for the West Coast!
from NZ $135.00
2 Hours 
from NZ $495.00
35 Mins 
from NZ $395.00
25 Mins 
Cruise & Nature Walk - Franz Josef Glacier
Enjoy access to our exclusive, guided nature walk through predator free rainforest.
from NZ $159.00
2 Hours 30 Mins 
Franz Josef to Queenstown via Wanaka
The stunning Lake Matheson - a photographers dream!
from NZ $290.00
12 Hours 
from NZ $290.00
12 Hours 
Kayak & Walk Tour - Franz Josef Glacier
Exclusive access to a private rainforest track through a kiwi conservation area
from NZ $179.00
4 Hours 
Kayak Classic Tour - Franz Josef Glacier
Kayak or cruise with a Glacier & Mountain Backdrop
from NZ $159.00
3 Hours 
Off Road Adventure Tour - Franz Josef Glacier
Single or double Can-am Quad Bikes
from NZ $269.00
2 Hours 
Shackleton Whiskey Endurance - 50-minute Glac...
Franz Josef Glacier, Tasman and Shackleton Glacier
from NZ $795.00
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Tours and Sightseeing in Franz Josef
Franz Josef, situated on New Zealand’s breathtaking West Coast, offers a variety of tours and sightseeing in Franz Josef that showcase the region’s natural wonders. From ancient glaciers and snow-capped peaks to lush rainforests and alpine rivers, visitors can experience the dramatic landscapes of Glacier Country in numerous ways. Whether you prefer a leisurely scenic excursion or an adventure-filled tour, Franz Josef provides unforgettable experiences for every traveller.
One of the highlights of sightseeing in Franz Josef is the range of glacier flights and glacier flights with snow landing, which provide a unique aerial perspective of the region. Soaring above Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers, visitors can witness the full scale and beauty of these natural ice formations before landing on the snow to explore them up close. For those who prefer to stay on the ground, guided tours with companies like Franz Josef Wilderness Tours offer rainforest walks, wildlife spotting, and insight into the geology and natural history of the area.
For a more adventurous experience, visitors can combine scenic tours with activities such as the Off Road Adventure Tour, exploring rugged valleys and riverbeds, or extended trips like Franz Josef to Queenstown via Wanaka, which allow travellers to experience the wider landscapes of the West Coast and Southern Alps. Tours and sightseeing in Franz Josef provide the perfect way to immerse yourself in the region’s stunning scenery, enjoy expert guidance, and create lasting memories of one of New Zealand’s most iconic destinations.
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