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.
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
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!
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.
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Missed a bit but the weather can’t be tamed.
Jodi L,
3 thg 10, 2025
- Viator
4.00We were meant to do a heli hike but weather meant we only did a short encounter. Totally ok and understand you can’t control the weather and we were given an option to delay to the next day. We were a little cramped in the helicopter and my husband didn’t see anything because of this. The time on the glacier was shorter than I would’ve liked. It was still a great adventure but perhaps less people in the helicopter would have meant a better experience.
Most amazing heli-hike!!!
ShaifuldeenBin J,
5 thg 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00Amazing heli-hike from start to finish! I would recommend this to anyone who has never been on a helicopter and/or been up close to the mountain glaciers before. Our guide Sarah was well qualified to take care of us and quite knowledgable on the history of the mountain. Plus you get to have flavoured snowcones up there haha!
This was an absolutely...
Sam E,
30 thg 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was an absolutely fantastic experience!!! There were only a couple of us, so we got to explore a side of the glacier that groups don’t usually get to go to. Although we went during the winter, it was surprisingly warm on the ice. Our guide, Hannah, was amazing and made the tour so much fun!!
A must-see when travelling the South Island!
Melanie P,
28 thg 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00Incredible experience, a lifetime memory with a perfect day! Make sure to check the weather in advance if you can (during winter season).
Wonderful experience!
Jamie M,
2 thg 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00Did this tour with my husband and 2 teen sons. Every single person involved with this company was happy, eager to help and knowledgeable. The gear we were given to wear was comfortable, in good shape and easy to figure out. The team had many safety precautions built-in to everything, so I never felt unsafe. The heli flight was amazing, the glacier was unbelievably gorgeous. We even got a short hike through the rain forest to get to the heli. Phenomenal experience! You need to do this!
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