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Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike 1
A person standing on a snow-covered mountain peak with a clear sky. 2
A group of people hiking through a snowy mountainous terrain. 3
A group of people hiking on a snow-covered mountain. 4
A person standing in a snow-covered valley with a helicopter labeled 'INFLITE' in the background. 5
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$764 per adult
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      Heli-Hike Franz Josef Glacier Walk

      • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
        4h
      • English

      Original 2.5 hour Heli Hike: Spend 2.5 hours exploring glacier features with your expert guide on the glacier. 1:11 guide to guest ratio.

      Language options: English
      Starting time: 10:30 AM
      Price details
      AU$764.18 x 1 AdultAU$764.18
      Total
      Price is AU$764.18
      Until Sun, 12 July

      What's included, what's not

      • What's includedWhat's included
        2-hours 15 minutes (approx.) guided glacier walk
      • What's includedWhat's included
        Commentary of local region, glaciology and Maori stories
      • What's includedWhat's included
        Expert ice-guides
      • What's includedWhat's included
        All hiking equipment (Gore-tex jackets, over trousers, woollen hats and gloves, leather boots, crampons)
      • What's includedWhat's included
        Return helicopter flights to Franz Josef Glacier
      • What's includedWhat's included
        Exclusive access to the Franz Josef Glacier - only we can take you there
      • What's includedWhat's included
        Option for a longer glacier adventure with the Extended hike (select option)
      • What's excludedWhat's excluded
        Hotel pickup and drop-off

      Know before you book

      • Public transport options are available nearby
      • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
      • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
      • Minimum age is 10 years old for the 2.5 hour trip and 14 for the 5.5 hour trip
      • Minimum weight is 35kg, Maximum weight 115kg
      • 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, sun cream 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 dependant.
      • 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.

      Activity itinerary

      Franz Josef Glacier

      • 2h
      • Admission ticket included
      Experience one of the most unique glaciers in the world, Franz Josef Glacier. Being the fastest moving glacier in the world, it means that no two trips are the same. Accessible only by helicopter flight, begin your 2. hour experience with a beautiful scenic flight to the glacier, before embarking on a glacier hike like no other!

      Location

      Activity location

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        Franz Josef Glacier
        • Glacier Access Road, Westland Tai Poutini National Park
        • Franz Josef, New Zealand

      Meeting/Redemption Point

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        Franz Josef Glacier Guides
        • 7886, Franz Josef / Waiau, West Coast Region, New Zealand

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