Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike

4.6

542 reviews

Available languages

English

From NZD 815.39

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Overview

Discover the best of New Zealand’s natural beauty on this small-group 2 hour 15 minute (approx) 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.

Additional Info

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

Minimum weight is 35kg and height of 137cm

It is advised that families travelling with younger children to book an afternoon tour when the track is more suitable

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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

2-hours 15 minutes (approx.) guided glacier walk

All hiking equipment (Gore-tex jackets, over trousers, woolen hats and gloves, leather boots, crampons)

Round-trip helicopter flights to Franz Josef Glacier

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Gratuities

Options

Heli-Hike Franz Josef Glacier Walk

Option 1

Operated by Franz Josef Glacier Guides

Reviews

4.6

542 reviews

421

Must-have experience in Franz Josef!!
Leigh H,Nov 15, 2024
5.0
The Franz Josef Heli-hike was an amazing experience! I absolutely recommend this experience to anyone visiting the area. Our first scheduled trip was canceled due to weather, but the company was really great about providing an alternate option, offering full refunds, and allowing to reschedule if possible. We rescheduled, and it was really worth it! The staff was friendly, helpful, and incredibly informative. Once we checked in we got fitted for all of our gear and got a safety briefing. The helicopter ride was quick but beautiful, and our pilot was great! We met our guide Maya on the glacier, and she was fantastic! She did a great job making the hike educational, fun, and safe. She also told great stories and engaged all of us so we learned a little bit about each other and had fun as an adventuring team. Of course the glacier and scenery were gorgeous too!
Wonderfull experience!
Erika v,Nov 3, 2024
5.0
…. With our guide Maya! Not too hard, a superhike in Winterwonderland. The helicopters is great and feels supersafe.
Absolutely fantastic- a must do!
Ricky D,Oct 22, 2024
5.0
Absolutely loved this trip. From start to finish so well organised. Our tour guides Tom and Hannah were great and kept us all safe. Very knowledgeable. Would definitely do this experience again! Thank you
Cancelled
Kelly W,Oct 3, 2024
2.0
It was canceled due to weather. The people were nice though. It looked beautiful. Wish we could have done it
Top notch glacier experience
Rhiana A,Oct 2, 2024
5.0
I’m an avid traveller and this was easily one of the top three things I’ve ever experienced. The glacier was incredible. The staff and guide, Ruby, were so friendly and knowledgeable. I can’t recommend this experience enough.