Heli Hike Fox Glacier
Overview
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4 hours
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Why Choose us?
New Zealand's best value glacier with highest customer satisfaction ratings - Book with us and enjoy significant savings compared to other glacier operators.
The most experienced - Proudly guiding on the Fox Glacier for more than 50 Years.
More operational days - Our lower operation altitude means we are less affected by weather than other operators in the area.
Freedom to explore -The vast terrain of the Fox Glacier allows us to explore unique terrain and ice features daily.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum Age is 9 years
Child Age is 9-16 years inclusive
Minimum numbers apply
Subject to favourable weather conditions, a weather call is made 10 minutes prior to check in so flexibility in your itinerary is desirable
Individual passenger weight limit is 116 kg or less due to weight and balance calculations of the aircraft
A Risk Disclosure Statement must be signed before Departure. Please read it here: https://www.foxguides.co.nz/risk-disclosure-statement/
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Spend up to 3 hours hiking on the Fox Glacier, The fly-in, fly-out heli hike combines the excitement of walking on the Te Moeka o Tuawe/Fox Glacier with the thrill of helicopter flights. By flying in you can access and explore a part of the glacier where its forces work hardest and often create spectacular ice caves and arches. You will be outfitted with boots and crampons specially designed for these ice conditions. You follow the ice steps cut by your guide as you explore the amazing formations. Please note that this is a natural and ever-changing environment. Ice features change constantly and no guarantee can be given that specific features will be seen. This is a weather dependent trip. A Risk Disclosure Statement must be signed before Departure https://www.foxguides.co.nz/risk-disclosure-statement/
What‘s Included
Leather boots and socks
Wet Weather Jacket and Over trousers (if required)
Crampons and walking poles
Professional Guide
Two helicopter transfers
Bring 3 - 4 layers of warm upper body clothing
Sunglasses and sun protection
Jeans are not recommended - Cotton pants or trackpants are more suitable
drinks and snacks
Options
11:50am Departure
11:50am: This up to four hour fly-in, fly-out heli hike combines the excitement of walking on the Fox Glacier with the thrill of helicopter flights. Up to 3 hours on the ice.
8:50am Departure
8:50am: This up to four hour fly-in, fly-out heli hike combines the excitement of walking on the Fox Glacier with the thrill of helicopter flights. Up to 3 hours on the ice.
Reviews
563 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Unlucky on the day
HarryBond007,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Unfortunately the trip got. Cancelled due to low cloud and rain. Cancellations and refund were dealt with reasonably efficiently the communication could have been a little more helpful but not much can be done when Mother Nature intervenes
Highly enjoyable and informative. A safe family adventure on a shrinking landscape due to global warming,
Jodi C,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00While the only way to get onto the glacier is now by helicopter, a bit more of a helicopter tour before/after landing on the glacier would have made this outstanding. Still. The glacier use has shrunk over the global warming decades and very grateful to have been able to take my family into it. Guides were accommodating, friendly and informative.
Charlie was a great...
sumandip k,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Charlie was a great guide. It was a wonderful experience. Definitely recommend it all travelling to fox glacier
Heli hike on Fox Glacier
linnaz2026,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Friendly guides and staffs, really impressived with their service. Enjoy every moment with them on the way and on the glacier
Great day with Cambell
D schwinn,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great day with very good guide. Cambell who was our guide was both knowledgeable and nice. All the other staff were also very nice. A super experience that I will remember for a long time.
Wonderful unique landscape
Christine W,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is an amazing experience! Zeki our guide was fantastic. Great at explaining the glacier & providing an interesting path across the surface. The helicopter flight is short but fantastic. We booked early in the day & the weather was clear, with clouds starting later in the day. From our two days in the area, I would definitely book the earliest session. Our teenagers loved it. lDress in layers & take sunglasses.
Great experience. The...
WeeKiat N,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience. The heli-hike was well organised. It’s a really unique experience and our guide Seb certainly made it even more interesting!
What an amazing experience!
Louise H,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a great experience with our two adult daughters. Very professional with great equipment. A special shout out to Jody our guide who was so informative and fun. He made sure we felt comfortable and safe on the glacier at all times. He also shared great stories and connected well with all in the group.
An excellent experience,...
Yi Z,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00An excellent experience, highly recommended for families, including those with children. Jody is a young, energetic, positive, and exceptionally friendly and courteous guide.
Fun trip
ljaypetherbridge,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a fun trip to do. Keeley was our guide and looked after us really well. It’s just a short 4 minute helicopter ride to the glacier. It was fun to hike up it and into some caves - I imagine it’d be epic with more snowfall
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