Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike
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Discover the best of New Zealand’s natural beauty on this small-group 2 hour 30 minute 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.
Thông tin khác
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 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, 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.
Chính sách hủy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cần Quan Tâm
Franz Josef Glacier
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!
Bao gồm
2-hours 15 minutes (approx.) guided glacier walk
Commentary of local region, glaciology and Maori stories
Expert ice-guides
All hiking equipment (Gore-tex jackets, over trousers, woolen hats and gloves, leather boots, crampons)
Round-trip helicopter flights to Franz Josef Glacier
Exclusive access to the Franz Josef Glacier - only we can take you there
Option for a longer glacier adventure with the Extended hike (select option)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Tùy chọn
Heli-Hike Franz Josef Glacier Walk
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.
5.5 Extended Hour Heli-Hike
Duration: 8 hours: Total return time will be 8 hours, including 5.5 hour on the glacier.
Lunch included: A picnic lunch is included (dietaries are catered for)
Bespoke Heli Hike option: Enjoy a bespoke Heli Hike, spending 5.5 hours exploring untouched parts of the glacier. Small group option, ratio of 1:4.
Đánh giá
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Tổng số đánh giá và xếp hạng từ Viator & TripAdvisor
Awesome day on the ice
Bradley S,,11 thg 2, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00I had so much fun. Both the helicopter ride and hiking around on the glacier were awesome. Luckily the clouds held off. Zoe was a great guide. Even managing a child who was not easy to manage by any means. Book an early time slot for less risk of clouds that can cause cancellations.
Absolutely recommend!
154ingridj,,11 thg 2, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely loved the heli hike. Gus provided me with information about the heli hike before I booked, and he reassured me when I was feeling nervous during preparation before the heli flight. Yula was our amazing guide. She’s a very kind, approachable, informative, patient guide, she cared for our safety, and she even took pictures for us. It was a one in a lifetime experience, made so much better, more comfortable, and fun because of Gus and Yula. Thank you!
Unforgettable
F4576FShollyc,,8 thg 2, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Had an amazing time on the glacier heli hike. Franz Josef is a beautiful place and we loved experiencing the landscape and terrain of the glacier. The helicopter ride was spectacular. Our guide Kirk was super and very knowledgeable throughout. Book it now!
Experience of a lifetime
natalienZ8716GV,,4 thg 2, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Experience of a lifetime to walk / spend 2 hours on the glacier. Felt very well looked after, safety was paramount, fantastic organisation and preparation. Zoe was an excellent guide, she worked really hard cutting the trail with an axe! Can’t rate Franz Josef Glacier Guides high enough!
Fab Day
Elizabeth S,,1 thg 2, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00Guri was a fab guide! We lucked into a fab day and we're able to experience the glacier in its finest. Recommend an early start .
Fab heli tour! Lovely guides
rowanf440,,24 thg 1, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Oh my gosh what an experience! Our tour had to be changed due to the weather but the guides were fab and managed to get us booked in the next day for a different experience. Our new guide Zoe was lovely and told us everything we needed to know for our next adventure! Could not recommend more!!!!!
Professional run operation for unique experience.
914darylm,,23 thg 1, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Look at the pictures... words can't do justice to this amazing place. Professionally run with top guides deliver a great experience. Thanks, Ulla.
The staff members I...
Lonita A,,21 thg 1, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
4.00The staff members I interacted with were knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. They were very clear about what to expect on the glacier. The helicopter ride provided a beautiful view of the glacier. The group I was in was guided by Kurt. He was friendly and seemed very capable. I enjoyed his story about the Māori name for the glacier. The hike itself was nice, though not as interesting as I had hoped (though looking back, I’m not sure how I expected it to be more exciting). We walked single file behind the guide. We would often pause, which gave us time to take pictures, as the guide did some maintenance on the trail. If you’ve hiked on ice and hard packed snow, this really isn’t all that different. Our hike was cut short by the weather. I appreciate that the staff was so safety conscious in that way. I received a partial refund due to this, which I also greatly appreciated. I would recommend this to others, especially those not accustomed to winter weather conditions. I went on it because I was missing snow and cold weather, this gave me a bit of that so I am thankful I tried it. And again, I really did appreciate all the staff members, I would recommend the company because of them.
Amazing experience
Wander13466232357,,21 thg 1, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent trip with Gus as our guide. The whole experience was professionally organised with safety at the forefront without being too much. All equipment provided was of a very good standard. Gus was extremely knowledgeable and also made it fun and interesting. The helicopter ride was fabulous too with beautiful views. Highly recommend the heli hike experience, it’s a fantastic trip!
Glacier heli hike
sionbach1996,,21 thg 1, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience and scenery
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