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
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.
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.
Reviews
555 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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
Extremely well run...
Suton F,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Extremely well run organization that clearly takes safety as very important. Communication is very good and as long as you read what they send you, things will go smoothly. We did our tour in the summer (December 31st) and we didn’t need all the clothes they recommended we wear there. They provided a jacket (no insulation because of the weather, but if it were cold, they would give you an insulating layer. No need for cover pants but they provided if needed. They give you great socks, hiking boots, gloves, hat if needed, and crampons and hiking stick once on the mountain. Helicopter ride up to glacier is exhilarating and quick, not scary at all. Once on the glacier, your guide takes a small group (12 in our group) on a 3 hour hike across the glacier to see the various ice forms. Henry was our guide and he was fantastic ~ he explained what we should do and where to step, answered alll our questions about the glacier and NZ wildlife, and was super positive about everything. Note - walking on ice forms 3 hours might sound scary (I have an unnatural fear of slipping in general), but the crampons on your boots give so much traction that I didn’t have a single fear of slipping. It was extremely fun and the sights beautiful.
An amazing experience.
G7037JGmariar,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic! If like us you are thinking this is expensive and will it be worth it as you’ve skied the Rockies and the ALPs, done helis etc, it definitely is. The guide was professional, knowledgeable and chilled. You could do as much or as little of the challenging stuff as you wanted. And if you should be coming from the UK, bring Serena and the guides some Fox’s glacier mints-they’d never heard of them.
A must-do on your South Island trip
tommY2422SW,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We visited with some family friends - all the staff were very friendly and despite some questionable weather we got up the mountain and had an amazing experience. Our guide Kate was really knowledgeable and great with the children.
The guide made the experience the best!
Dream394166,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed our experience! We loved riding up in the helicopter and seeing the glacier up and close. Our guide was passionate and friendly and she definitely loved her job. We wished the hike was longer! The pace was slow and so it seems like anyone could do it.
Trip with teens
pip0927,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent thoroughly enjoyable for all of us, inc our teens! Well organised, great communication they take safety very seriously and it is a very organised event. Good quality water proofs, socks, boots and backpack which were available for us to use. The guide Oliver was really passionate wanted us to enjoyed our trip. Very memorable.
Imperdible
Danilo B,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very prepared and attentive staff, proper equipment, all very professional! Indicate without shadow of doubt
Great hike . Must do this at least once
Adam K,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is an amazing experience . Helicopter ride together with hiking at glacier . They provide all the equipment, clothes n shoes plus gloves . We did this is summer so only near to wear some merinos layers n perhaps another thick layer. Lovely experienced lady guide who waits for those who cannot keep up n she kelt shoveling to make sure u understand . Safety was explained well n taken seriously . Introduced us to the mountains , waterfalls , rocks etc. I do think u need to hv some stamina but nothing my 20 yr old cannot do. Do this if u r not doing sky diving . Really cool n unforgettable !!! Great team of experienced people !!
Fox glacier Heli hike
k8mckenna,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was planned as an activity for my husband's 50th birthday, sadly the weather didn't play ball that day but we did manage to re book for the day after, so nearly just as good This trip was amazing Great communication from the company, as we had to rebook etc due to the weather I think you offer a fair refund price too if things don't go according to plan 👍 We had our full time on the ice and the weather was amazing Safety and briefings were reiterated and ensured everyone understood as it can be a dangerous environment Once up on the glacier Keeley was our guide. She was fantastic, great knowledge and really personable to everyone in our group. A day out to remember, and so glad we could rebook.
Our guide, Charlie was...
Jenie W,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Charlie was amazing! He was patient, informative, showed us many interesting features of the glacier n took great photo for us. It was a memorable hike. Thanks Charlie.
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