15 Helicopter Tours Worth Booking

1.Queenstown: Milford Sound Cruise & Helicopter Alpine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 165 reviews · 4 hours · from $786Our pick

Fly with Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters over Fiordland, land in Milford Sound for a scenic cruise, then return by helicopter with an alpine or glacier landing. Pilots such as Luke, Jeremy, Michael, and Andrew provide commentary, while flight routes and landing spots depend on weather.

“Quite simply the best trip i have been on anywhere. From pick up being bang on time, friendliness of all the staff, the knowledge and expertise of our pilot, Andrew. the whole experience was faultless.”

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2.Milford Sound and the Glaciers Helicopter Tour including Landing from Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $884Top rated

Fly from Queenstown across rainforest, frozen lakes, the Southern Alps, and Milford Sound before landing beside a glacier. A professional pilot-guide provides commentary through Bose headsets. The 90-minute flight includes transport, fees, bottled water, and a small group of up to 12 people.

“Incredible experience. Knowledgeable and professional pilot and immaculate helicopter. Worth every dollar”

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3.Milford Sound Extended Helicopter Flight & 3 Landings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 32 reviews · 2h 30m · from $786

From Queenstown, fly over Fiordland to a Milford Sound landing and short nature walk, then follow the fiord to a remote Tasman Sea beach. Your final stop is a glacier or alpine landing. Pilots such as Jeremy and Luke provide commentary, with routes set by weather.

“What an amazing experience and a truly spectacular way to see Milford Sound, the West Coast and the glaciers. Landing on a glacier was absolutely breathtaking.”

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4.Queenstown: Milford Sound Cruise with Helicopter Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 4 hours · from $953

From Frankton, you’ll fly with an English-speaking pilot over alpine lakes, waterfalls, glaciers, and Fiordland before landing for a two-hour Milford Sound cruise. A second 40-minute flight and remote alpine landing complete this four-hour trip for up to six people.

“Spectacular Helicopter Flight with Glacier Landing Breathtaking views of mountains and fjords—an unforgettable experience from above! The glacier landing was magical, surrounded by sparkling ice. Perfect organization and a professional pilot made this trip absolutely fantastic. Highly recommended!”

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5.The Ultimate Milford Sound Experience by Helicopter from Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews

Fly privately from Queenstown over the Southern Alps to Milford Sound, with four landings at places such as Lake Quill, Sutherland Falls, a glacier, and a West Coast beach. Your pilot, such as James, Ryan, Dan, or Rene, guides the flight and serves a gourmet picnic with New Zealand drinks.

“Incredible experience. Choppy was amazing. Thanks for an unforgettable experience. Would do it again”

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6.Milford Sound Helicopter Flight and Cruise from Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $1,272

Fly from Queenstown with Over the Top Helicopters, cruise Milford Sound, and land on a remote alpine site before returning. Your pilot-guide uses Bose headsets for clear commentary. Shared flights are available, with a private charter upgrade for your group.

“Amazing views, superb service, very good pilot we felt safe throughout with. Landing in glacier was the icing on the cake!”

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7.Milford Sound Scenic Helicopter Flight with Landing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 2 hours · from $705

Fly from Queenstown over Fiordland’s forests, rivers, glaciers, and film locations, with commentary from local pilots such as Jeremy, Matt, or Luke. You’ll land near Milford Sound for a short walk, then touch down on a glacier or snowy alpine ridge. Flight routes and landing spots depend on weather.

“Actually not glacier landing, more like alpine landing. We landed on the mountain top covering with snow. Also the flight only flied around Mitre Peak, but not to the Tasman Sea. Milford Sound Extended route with 3 landings maybe a better choice. Still, the view was amazing.”

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8.Helicopter Over Trolltunga and Waterfall Sightseeing from Bergen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Bergen to Skjervefossen and Steinsdalsfossen, enjoy lunch near Hardangerfjord, then fly over Folgefonna Glacier and Trolltunga. Fernando, Luis, or Nikita may guide your day, with pickup, flexible conversation, and room for up to five people.

“Luis and Nikita are wonderful guides and tour hosts! The scenery of the fjords and waterfalls was amazing, and the helicopter was fantastic! Great tour!”

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9.Milford Sound: 1.5-Hour Helicopter Tour with Two Landings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 1h 30m · from $807

From Queenstown, your pilot flies you over the Southern Alps, glaciers, rainforest, and waterfalls to Milford Sound. You land in the fjord for 15 minutes, then touch down at a remote alpine site, often snowy. Small groups of up to six receive live English commentary.

“Superbe! 10/10 for the flight and pilot. Communication could have been better after the online booking and there was some confusion with the pickup but it turned out ok. The provider should remember this activity is very expensive for some and does cause the clients some stress/anxiety. The easier the whole process is and the more info given, the more at ease the clients will be. 😉✌️”

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10.Milford Sound Helicopter and Cruise Tour from Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $1,015

Fly with The Helicopter Line from Queenstown over Glenorchy, the Dart and Rees valleys, and Fiordland National Park. You’ll make an alpine landing, then take a two-hour Mitre Peak Cruises trip through Milford Sound before flying back.

“From the warm welcome by Brad when we arrived, to the professional flying and knowledgeable commentary by our pilot Charlotte, this was an experience of a lifetime. Thoroughly recommended!”

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11.Discover Doubtful Sound // Helicopter Scenic Flight from Te Anau

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $586

Fly from Manapouri Airport over Lake Manapouri and into Doubtful Sound with a pilot providing live commentary through your headset. The 50-minute flight carries up to six people and may include a remote landing for wide Fiordland views, weather permitting.

“Great views, beautiful and informative. Seeing the whole area was awesome. Great pilot. A very wonderful experience, recommend for sure.”

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12.Milford Sound: Helicopter Flight with Glacier Landing

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 7 reviews · 30 min · from $355Best value

Take off from Milford Sound Airport for a 30-minute helicopter flight over Bowen Falls, Mitre Peak, Sutherland Falls, and Tutoko Glacier. Your pilot provides live commentary through a headset, then lands in a remote glacier setting when conditions allow. Bring warm clothes and keep your schedule flexible.

“First off I will say that our pilot, Josh, was fantastic. And Victoria at the desk was incredibly helpful, moving me to an earlier flight to make sure the weather wouldn't scupper my plans. I honestly really enjoyed the trip, brief as it was. My issue was when we returned to base, I opened the door to the office (the only way to get back to the car park) and held it open for a moment to see if the group behind me was following. They were taking some photos so I started to close the door, only for another gentleman to storm from behind the desk and slam it…”

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13.Glacier Galore Helicopter Scenic Flight from Milford Sound

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · from $369

Leave Milford Sound by helicopter, pass Bowen Falls, Harrison’s Cove, alpine lakes, and the Pembroke Glacier, then land on Tutoko Glacier for photos in the snow. A small group of up to six gets headsets, live commentary, and a direct return to Milford.

“awesome experience. lovely and super friendly staff! views from above are spectacular. photos and videos won't give the views justice!”

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14.Milford Sound Earnslaw Burn Helicopter Tour from Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $961

Set out from Queenstown with pilot commentary, fly over Lake Whakatipu and Milford Sound, then make two landings: a remote Fiordland alpine site and Earnslaw Burn beneath a hanging glacier seen in The Hobbit films. The shared flight lasts about 90 minutes.

“As a wedding present to my wife we set out with our wonderful pilot John aka Taupo to Milford Sound for a cruise. The cruise was amazing but the flight there and back left us speechless. John was fantastic and gave us a wonderful briefing Read more”

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15.Milford Sound: Glacier and Waterfall Helicopter Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 45 min · from $535

Fly from Milford Sound Airport over Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls to Tutoko Glacier, land among the mountains, then follow the Milford Track to Sutherland Falls for a second landing. Your pilot provides live commentary through a headset. The flight carries up to six people.

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