Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike Discount Tickets

Overview

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.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

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)

Exclusion

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

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

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 for the 2.5 hour trip and 14 for the 5.5 hour trip

Minimum weight is 35kg, Maximum weight 115kg

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.