Duration
Guided tour
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Experience Franz Josef Glacier with a round-trip helicopter flight and a 4-hour guided walk on the ice.
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Fly over rainforest and alpine terrain before landing on the glacier to explore its frozen landscape with an expert guide.
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See dramatic crevasses and ice structures while learning about this unique alpine environment.
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4-hour guided Franz Josef Glacier hike
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Round-trip helicopter ride
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Expert mountaineering guide
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Hiking gear (Crampons, harness, trekking poles, helmet)
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Waterproof jacket, over trousers, walking boots, socks, warm hat, & gloves
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Explore Franz Josef Glacier on a heli-hike that lets you see it from the air and explore it on foot.
Getting started
Your adventure begins with a helicopter transfer to the glacier, followed by a guided hike on the ice. Check in early to be fitted with glacier equipment and meet your experienced guide before boarding the helicopter.
What to expect
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Helicopter scenic flight: Take in sweeping views of rainforest, alpine peaks and the glacier below as you fly to your landing point on the ice.
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On-ice guided walk: Step onto Franz Josef Glacier and follow your guide through ever-changing ice features, including crevasses and sculpted formations.
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Equipment included: All essential glacier gear is provided, including boots, crampons and weatherproof clothing, ensuring a safe and comfortable experience.
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What to bring
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Bring along your warm, breathable base layers such as merino or polypropylene, suitable long pants for walking in (tracksuits and leggings are fine).
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You can also bring your own water bottle, drinks, sunglasses, sunblock and snacks.
What's not allowed
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Jeans are not recommended for this experience as they become very heavy, cold and uncomfortable to wear when wet.
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This experience is restricted for guests not under the influence of alcohol and drugs, over the weight of 115kg and under the weight of 35kg, children below 10 years, and people under the height of 137cm.
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Large bags and drones are not allowed.
Accessibility
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This experience is not suitable for women who are over 12 weeks pregnant, ankle or knee injuries, ACL damage, joint replacements or dislocations, neck or back injuries, heart conditions and high/low blood pressure, diabetes, and severe asthma.
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This experience is not wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Additional information
- This experience requires a good fitness level as it requires trekking for 2.5 hours.
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- Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
- Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Meeting point
- Meet your guide at Franz Josef Glacier Guides.
- Address: Te Ao Marama, Glacier Base, 63 cron street Franz Josef Glacier Franz Josef Glacier, 7886, New Zealand.
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