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This eco-tour is ideal for nature enthusiasts of all ages and abilities, providing opportunities for off-track adventures & a profound insight into the intricate workings of the ecosystem. This unforgettable journey unveils the hidden wonders of the Franz Josef Glacier Valley. Meander through ancient native podocarp rainforest, stroll along a pristine glacial-fed river and marvel at the mirror-like reflections of the snow-capped mountains on an ancient kettle lake. Join us for an experience that blends serene natural beauty with educational exploration.
Your knowledgeable guide will enhance your experience with fascinating stories and insights about the local history, flora, fauna, glaciology and geology.
Wander at your pace through streams and native podocarp rainforest, discovering hidden treasures like wild mushrooms &many orchid species. *We cannot get to the terminal face/walk on the glacier due to safety reasons. *Contact us to request a list of the public tracks included.
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Franz Josef Glacier
Your guide will pick you up from your accommodation or meeting point in Franz Josef, and drive you to the glacier carpark. From there, you will walk with your small group tour and guide to about 2000m from the Franz Josef Glacier terminal face, at the end of the forest walk.
Wet weather clothing
Umbrellas
Boots if required - please enquire as stock is limited
Walking poles if required
Lunch
water
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kameronw787,,22 thg 2, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
Great tour with Sophia to see all the ferns and other plants, to learn about conservation and technology to get rid of pests and predators to protect native NZ birds, Kiwis, etc. Also saw the Franz Josef Glacier up close and learned about the effects of climate change.
774Harryv,,13 thg 2, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
Good guide with fun anecdotes and answers questions you ask. The 1st part of the trip we can do on our own. Shouldn't be part of the trip. The 2nd part the back routes which are cool and great to see. These make the trip and for this you go with a guide. Without a guide you are not allowed on the back-routes. Do not expect a brisk trip as announced. Our company was mobile not the fastest and the slowest determines. The front screening needs to be done better. I feel like we've gone quite a bit wrong now. Walking is tight 1.5 hours at a time of 4 hours. What we did see is great.
Bryony T,,10 thg 2, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
I enjoyed it but was expecting to walk further than 2km in 2.5 hours. Also would have been useful if it stated which track we would be walking on when booking as I had already done the majority of the track we walked on the day before by myself. I understand there were mixed abilities in the group but maybe this is something that could be asked when booking. Overall, my opinion would be to save your money and do the walk by yourself!
Scenic273104,,10 thg 2, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
Unforgettable and great guide and in safe hands! Lucky to fo it with my son for his birthday :)



sally b,,7 thg 2, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
Absolutely brilliant, our guide Sophie was so knowledgeable and made a great hot drink at the glacier 😀😀 We saw the glacier, walked through the rainforest and on the river bed
sally14b,,7 thg 2, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
Brilliant walk with Sophie she was so informative about the plants etc. It was raining very hard but the waterproofs they supply are excellent keeping you dry. We managed to see the glacier and was served a hot drink and cookie from Sophie😀😀







TerraLea R,,6 thg 2, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
This walk was a delight. Our guide was knowledgeable and made the experience fun and educational. She took us to see the glacier, carrying morning tea for the whole group.
735camg,,6 thg 2, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
Bell was an excellent guide with outstanding scientific knowledge who also helped many people across streams while standing in ankle deep water herself
Go4swim,,2 thg 2, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
Our guide was Sophia S. She was a master at describing the micro world, the macro world, and how they interact within the glacial environment. She was poised, professional, and humorous. The time flew by too quickly…the true measure of someone who knows what she is doing. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with her on this walk up to the Franz Joseph Glacier lookout.
Philip P,,20 thg 1, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
A wonderful three hours exploring the bush and all the amazing plants and trees there. Also the walks to the glacier lookouts were great, including the ‘Private’ side tracks we followed down to the water edge. Sophia was an amazing guide and kept us entertained with her Kiwi humour. We were glad that we did this trip. In addition, Sophia took great care of my wife over the tricky parts of the trail, which I would hasten to add was fairly easy on the whole.
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