Franz Josef Small Group Bespoke Heli Hike Adventure with lunch
- 7–8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This small group Franz Josef Heli Hike Adventure offers a unique glacier experience, including a scenic helicopter flight, lunch, and drinks. You'll fly from Franz Josef over lush rainforest, landing at 1200m on the glacier. You'll explore the glacier for up to 6 hours with a guide. With a small group size of 1 guide to 4 guests, the adventure can be customized to your preferred level of difficulty.
Inclusions
What's included
- Enjoy serene moments on exclusive spots around the glacier
- Lunch and drinks included on the glacier, dietary requirements can be catered for
- All hiking equipment including outer layers and footwear
- Hike and explore different, unseen ice formations
- A 10 minute scenic helicopter transfer over the glacier valley
- Exclusive access to Franz Josef Glacier - only we can take you there
- Transfers to and from Heliport
- Hear stories of pioneers and glaciology from your expert guide
What's not
- Hotel Pickup & Drop off
Itinerary
Enjoy a small group, bespoke Heli Hike on the iconic Franz Josef Glacier. With exclusive access to guide on the glacier, our friendly and experienced guides will share their knowledge of the glacier region, leaving you with a whole new appreciation for Franz Josef Glacier. Immerse yourself on a journey of discovery, in one of the most pristine places on Earth. Explore hidden ice caves, unique ice formations which are constantly changing. No two days are the same on this unique glacier.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Please check-in with our reservation team inside the Franz Josef Glacier base 15 minutes prior to departure time - 63 Cron Street, Franz Josef.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 4 travellers
- Operated by
- Franz Josef Glacier Guides
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Weight restriction of 115kgs applies
How it compares in Franz Josef & Fox Glacier
- Its from-price is 237% above the median of the 59 experiences we list in Franz Josef & Fox Glacier.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 54 of 59.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Franz Josef & Fox Glacier
Franz Josef and Fox are two glaciers on New Zealand's West Coast that flow from the Southern Alps almost into temperate rainforest.
The Franz Josef and Fox glaciers descend from the Southern Alps through steep valleys into lowland rainforest on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island, ending only a few hundred metres above sea level. The two small townships, about twenty-five kilometres apart, sit in Westland Tai Poutini National Park, part of a UNESCO World Heritage area. Julius von Haast named Franz Josef in 1865 after the Austrian emperor.
Top-ranked sights in Franz Josef & Fox Glacier: Franz Josef Glacier, Fox Glacier, Fox Glacier South Side Walkway.
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