Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike | La Vacanza Travel

Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike

Duration: 4 hours
Destination: New Zealand, West Coast, Franz Josef & Fox Glacier
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  • 4 hours
  • Franz Josef & Fox Glacier
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Discover the best of New Zealand’s natural beauty on this small-group 3 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.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Franz Josef Glacier Guides, Franz Josef, Westland Tai Poutini National Park 7886 New Zealand

This is where you need to check in for the Glacier Tour.

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions
  • Round-trip helicopter flights to Franz Josef Glacier
  • 2-hours 15 minutes (approx.) guided glacier walk
  • All hiking equipment (Gore-tex jackets, over trousers, woolen hats and gloves, leather boots, crampons)

Exclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • 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
  • Near public transportation
  • 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.
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Departure Point

Franz Josef Glacier Guides, Te Ao Marama, Glacier Base, 63 cron street Franz Josef Glacier Franz Josef Glacier, Franz Josef / Waiau 7886, New Zealand


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

A paper voucher is required for this attraction/activity. You must print and bring your printed voucher with you on the day of the activity, as required by our local provider.

Duration

4 hours


User's Reviews

Sparcs07

22 Mar, 2024

Franz Josef offers you the opportunity to try a Hellihike . C Clothes supplied, a helicopter will take you to the Glacier , and with your guide your walk the glacier and climb through some ice caves . A gentle pace, good instructions and super friendly staff . Wow the views make it worth it , highly recommended trip .

darshnip2024

10 Mar, 2024

An amazing experience! The entire process was so smooth and all the staff, from check in all the way through to guides, were knowledgable and friendly. We booked last minute approx 2 days before the departure date. The website was initially slow to take payment and remained on the loading screen, but we got there in the end. The team were well responsive via email. On arrival, there is free parking on the main street and a tap to fill up water bottles. We were allocated into groups of 11, which was split across 2 helicopters. Our guide, Yula, was so fun and patient. As the first group onto the ice, we were able to stop at a sheltered part of the glacier alone and watch the sunrise over the mountain whilst she told us an indigineous origin story about the glacier - magical! Try to factor in some breathing room into your itinerary. Some flights in the afternoon were cut short due to incoming cloud but the team are very good at communicating this as a possibility throughout. They do everything they can to maximise the experience safely. I would thoroughly recommend this experience to anyone!

Vonida_O

06 Mar, 2024

I was on my honeymoon, but my husband really doesn’t like the cold. So I did this one solo and was nervous since I’m introverted and shy. Luckily all the other hikers were very welcoming and our guide Sam made it fun and exciting to experience. He provided a lot of facts and reminded us how lucky we are since all later tours were cancelled due to weather. It really felt like a surreal experience and I felt very lucky to see it!

Bontaks

02 Mar, 2024

This adventure was so worth the money and effort to get here and do it. We were very fortunate to have the time to rebook when our first attempt didn’t go ahead due to bad weather. I highly recommend planning a few days in FJ and booking this for the first day so that you have the chance to rebook if things don’t go to plan. I was so impressed with the safety procedures followed by this company. We knew we were in good hands when at check in they spoke to each individual who had flagged any kind of health condition to ensure that they can cater to your needs and keep you safe – from knee injuries to high blood pressure. And if you are on medication for serious health concerns, take it with you in case the weather changes quickly and you have to spend overnight on the ice (no, I’m not joking). After our safety briefing and kitting up, we walked to the helipad where our group of 11 was split into a 6 and a 5 to be transferred in two helicopters to the glacier. They delivered us onto the massive ice formation, James Bond style, but safely! Our guide, Jimmy, knew this area intimately, his informed commentary allowing us plenty of time to pause and marvel in this once-in-a-lifetime experience. The regular communication between guide team members increased when the cloud began to quickly descend, and soon we received instructions to return to the landing point before the weather prevented the helicopters from transporting us off the ice. No one wanted to spend overnight on the glacier, even though the guides are fully prepared for that possibility – tents and supplies stored in waterproof crates in an ice nook at the ready! The entire experience was thrilling, one of the most unforgettable of our many travels. BONTAKS TRAVELS

CGFo1234

03 Feb, 2024

We waited three days from our original booking date to complete the heli hike due to bad weather but it was worth the wait. The helicopter trip was thrilling and the hike on the glacier was stunning. It wasn't physically challenging and the pace was relatively slow but we thoroughly enjoyed our time on the ice, guided by Max who was very friendly and informative.

User's Picture Gallery

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Life time experience , views awesome

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So lucky to have hiked this beautiful glacier!

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Franz Josef glacier trek with Amy

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Must do

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Bucket list experience!

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Spectacular!

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Best guides and experience! Book it!!

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Amazing Heli hike

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Phenomenal glacier experience

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WAY too Overpriced! Save your money!!

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Scared at first but it was fine.

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Do it!

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Worth every penny!!

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You have to do it

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Tick, tick on the bucket list!

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Amazing Glacier Hike

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100% worth doing and worth the money spent, spectacular trip.

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Absolute amazing

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BEST EXPERIENCE EVER!

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An opportunity not to be missed

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Must do in Franz Joseph!!

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Amazing Support Crew & an Epic adventure!

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Amazing!!

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Bucket list ticked. 11/10. Exceeded expectations.

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