Franz Josef

Guided tours in Franz Josef, New Zealand.

Plan a trip to Franz Josef

Nearest airport: Hokitika (HKK), 62 mi
Main hub: Christchurch (CHC), 118 mi
Time zone: New Zealand Time (UTC+12, UTC+13 with daylight saving)

Guided tours in Franz Josef

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Trafalgar

New Zealand Uncovered

New Zealand

4.7 (375 reviews)

From $6,746

per person

Next departure Nov 3, 2026

Contiki

Active New Zealand

New Zealand

5.0 (36 reviews)

From $1,688

per person

Next departure Nov 5, 2026

Contiki

Best of New Zealand - Southbound

New Zealand

4.8 (133 reviews)

From $3,220

per person

Next departure Nov 7, 2026

Costsaver

Kia Ora New Zealand

New Zealand

From $6,089

per person

Next departure Nov 7, 2026

Costsaver

New Zealand Vista

New Zealand

From $5,130

per person

Next departure Nov 10, 2026

Trafalgar

Southern Spectacular

New Zealand

4.7 (173 reviews)

From $4,224

per person

Next departure Nov 10, 2026

Cheapest months for Franz Josef

November 2026 is the lowest, from $1,373 per personNZ: South Island - Westbound

Lowest price of a tour leaving that month, per person, twin share.

Things to do in Franz Josef

Get off the Beaten Path at the Franz Josef GlacierNZD 260Skydive over the Franz Josef & Fox GlacierNZD 429Travel to Franz Josef Glacier by Helicopter and Hike on a GlacierNZD 899

Sample itineraries in Franz Josef

3 days in Franz Josef on a Luxury Gold tour

The Long White Cloud, 19 days

Day 9 Wanaka to Franz Josef
Te Waonui Forest Retreat · Haast River Jet Boat Safari · Te Waonui Rainforest Retreat Restaurant Dinner
Stay: Te Waonui Forest Retreat · Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 10 Franz Josef Rainforest and Lake Mapourika
Lake Mapourika Cruise & Nature Walk – a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience
Stay: Te Waonui Forest Retreat · Meals: Breakfast
Day 11 Franz Josef to Christchurch
TranzAlpine Scenic Train · Hokitika Orientation
Stay: Hotel Montreal · Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

2 days in Franz Josef on a Trafalgar tour

Southern Spectacular, 10 days

Day 7 Spectacular Franz Josef
Stay: Scenic Franz Josef Glacier · Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8 Punakaiki, Coastal Forest
Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
Stay: Scenic Hotel Punakaiki · Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

3 days in Franz Josef on a Contiki tour

Best of New Zealand - Southbound, 21 days

Day 13 Christchurch to Franz Josef via Arthur's Pass and Hokitika
Learn about Pounamu with a Local Māori Guide MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience · Visit Arthur's Pass Village
Stay: Rainforest Retreat · Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 14 Franz Josef
Stay: Rainforest Retreat · Meals: Breakfast
Day 15 Franz Josef to Queenstown via Haast and Wānaka
Discover Wānaka
Stay: Lylo · Meals: Breakfast

4.7 out of 5 from 2,389 traveler reviewsThe average of the 14 rated tours that visit Franz Josef, from the tour brands’ own scores.

Often paired with Franz Josef

Queenstown

Christchurch

Te Anau

Auckland

Rotorua

Wellington

Questions about Franz Josef

What is the cheapest month for a tour of Franz Josef?

November 2026 has the lowest current price for a guided tour of Franz Josef, from $1,373 per person, twin share.

What is the nearest airport to Franz Josef?

Hokitika Airfield (HKK), about 62 miles away in a straight line. The main airport people fly into is Christchurch International Airport (CHC), about 118 miles away.

What time zone is Franz Josef in?

At Franz Josef the time is New Zealand Time (UTC+12, UTC+13 with daylight saving).