Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike
About this tour
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.
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Highlights
- ✓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
Itinerary
Stop 1
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!
Included
- ✓ 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)
Not included
- ✕ Hotel pickup and drop-off
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$532.61 USD
per person, price varies by group size & date
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| Franz Josef Glacier Heli-HikeThis tour | Duration varies | 4.6 (659) | N/A | From $532.61 | |
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From
$532.61 USD
per person, price varies by group size & date
Check availabilityYou'll complete your booking securely on Viator
- ⏱ Duration varies
- 📍 Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand
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