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Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike

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Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike

4.6
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Tue
24 Dec
Thu
26 Dec
Sun
29 Dec
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Heli-Hike Franz Josef Glacier Walk

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Highlights

Discover the best of New Zealand’s natural beauty on this small-group 2 hour 15 minute (approx) Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike. Travel by helicopter to the Pinnacles area of the glacier with your guide. Navigate your way through the maze of ice on your moderately difficult hike. Learn of the dramatic environmental changes affecting the glacier and gain insight into the geological forces at play. Group size is limited to 11 to ensure a personalized experience.

Itinerary

  • Franz Josef Glacier Guides

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
    This is where you need to check in for the Glacier Tour.

What's included

INCLUDED

2-hours 15 minutes (approx.) guided glacier walk
All hiking equipment (Gore-tex jackets, over trousers, woolen hats and gloves, leather boots, crampons)
Round-trip helicopter flights to Franz Josef Glacier

NOT INCLUDED

Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Customer reviews

4.6

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Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike is highly praised for its well-organized and professional guides, who are knowledgeable, friendly, and ensure safety. Customers enjoyed the unique experience, stunning scenery, and ample ice time, despite the physical challenge. The provided gear and helicopter ride enhance the adventure, making it a must-do in New Zealand.

Additional information

Must Know
Paper ticket only accepted
Good To Know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age is 10 years old
Minimum weight is 35kg and height of 137cm
It is advised that families travelling with younger children to book an afternoon tour when the track is more suitable
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Glacier walks are moderately difficult, clients need to be fit and able. Refunds will not be available for clients who cannot participate on the day due to inappropriate fitness levels, i.e. it is important you are selecting the right trip for your physical fitness ability. Guides reserve the right to curtail or cancel trips for clients whose fitness is not appropriate
Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Two to four warm upper- body layers of clothing are recommended, quick-drying trousers or shorts (no jeans), a hat and gloves, sunglasses, sunscreen and a camera
The Operator reserves the absolute right to cancel or vary any service for any reason including as a result of weather conditions, insufficient reservations or any unforeseen event or circumstance. These trips are weather dependent.
For Health and Safety reasons, we are unable to guide pregnant women. Please note: We have a weight limit of 115kg per person on the Heli Hike.

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