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Soar to thrilling heights and icy depths with a helicopter ride and go on a guided hike on New Zealand's fast-moving glacier–Fox Glacier.
Points forts
Points forts
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Forget heli-skiing; it's all about heli-hiking now! Take a helicopter over the Fox Glacier, followed by a 4-hour guided hike, offering vivid blue glacial landscape views!
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Be amazed by the stellar view of Mt. Cook and the rainforest from your chopper as it glides over the glacier, and then lands at Victoria Falls.
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Gear up with crampons and walking poles as your guide leads the way! Squeeze through frosty blue crevasses, crawl through ice tunnels and pass by towering seracs.
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Looking for an extra dose of adventure? Choose a full-day hike of the Fox Glacier. Navigate through treacherous terrain and ice walls as you use climbing ropes to assist with the hike.
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Fun fact: Fox Glacier moves 10 times faster than most glaciers worldwide, creating an ever-evolving landscape of icy wonders, an intriguing aspect of this adventure.
Inclus
Inclus
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4-hour guided Fox Glacier hike
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8-hour guided Fox Glacier hike (optional)
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Round-trip helicopter ride
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English-speaking expert mountaineering guide
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Leather boots & crampons
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Hats, gloves & backpack
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Waterproof jacket & overtrousers
Politique d'annulation
Politique d'annulation
Vous pouvez annuler ces billets jusqu’à 24 heures avant le début de l’expérience et bénéficiez d’un remboursement complet.
Votre expérience
Votre expérience
Fox Glacier adventure
Ready for a mountain adventure? Hop on your helicopter ride, ready to take you above New Zealand's largest and fastest-moving glacier: Fox Glacier. As you fly over this icy wonderland, marvel at the glacier's unique position, ending in a lush rainforest, a rare global phenomenon.
Nature’s own art gallery
Once on the ice, you'll don your provided gear, from leather boots and crampons to waterproof jackets, pick up your walking poles, and set off to explore. Guided by an expert well-versed in the glacier's ever-changing moods, traverse the icy terrain with a small group of up to 11 people. As you hike, marvel at the glacier's unique features, such as spectacular ice caves and arches, shaped by nature's forces. The rapid movement of the glacier often results in the formation of fascinating ice structures. Your journey concludes with a helicopter ride back, offering one last chance to soak in the resplendent views.
À savoir avant votre visite
À savoir avant votre visite
Ce qu'il faut apporter
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Vêtements : apportez des vêtements chauds pour le haut du corps (de préférence 3-4 couches), des leggings ou des pantalons légers, des lunettes de soleil et de la crème solaire.
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You can also bring your own water bottle, drinks and snacks.
Ce qui n'est pas autorisé
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Le port du jean n'est pas autorisé.
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Safety is a priority so this experience is restricted to guests under the age of 8 years and weighing more than 116kg.
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For 8 hours of extreme hiking the experience is restricted to guests under the age of 13 years.
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Les grands sacs et les drones ne sont pas autorisés.
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There is a 3 kg limit per passenger for carry-on baggage.
Informations supplémentaires
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This experience requires a good fitness level, sufficient to ascend and descend 1000m+ over 8 hours or more carrying a pack 12kg.
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In alpine conditions, rapid weather changes may occasionally prevent helicopter access to the ice with groups already groups present. In such instances, the tour operator will strive for safe access during weather breaks; if not feasible, emergency supplies (tents, sleeping bags, food) are available on the glacier. Guides are trained to set up campsites if overnight stays become necessary.
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Leather boots, socks, crampons, walking poles, a waterproof jacket, overtrousers, and a backpack will be provided.
Mes billets
Mes billets
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Votre bon vous sera envoyé par e-mail sous peu.
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Veuillez présenter le bon sur votre téléphone portable avec une photo d'identité valide au point de rencontre.
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Veuillez vous présenter au point de rencontre 10 minutes à l'avance pour éviter tout retard.
Point de rencontre
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Rencontrez votre guide à l'adresse Fox Glacier Guiding** - Glacier Tours & Adventures.**
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Adresse : 44 Main Road, State Highway 6, Fox Glacier 7951, Nouvelle-Zélande : 44 Main Road, State Highway 6, Fox Glacier 7951, Nouvelle-Zélande.
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Landmark: Fox Glacier guiding signs on front and sides of the large buiding.
Get Directions to the Meeting Point
Comment s'y rendre
En bus
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L'arrêt de bus le plus proche est Fox Glacier. Il se trouve à une minute à pied du point de rencontre.
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Board buses #Greymouth - Fox Glacier and #Queenstown - Franz Josef to get you there.