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Fox Glacier Tours
- Fly on a chopper above Fox Glacier and revel in a 3-hour guided trek on the icy wonderland, offering a front-row seat to the sublime beauty of Mt.Cook and Mt.Tasman.
- Buckle up for a 4-min helicopter ride, as you get close to towering crevasses made of iridescent ice, before careening towards the landing point at Victoria Falls.
- Strap your crampons, grab your ice axe, and follow your guide as you explore the rugged contours of the glacier ridges that look like waves of water frozen in time.
- Feeling extra adventurous? Opt for a full-day hike of the Fox Glacier. Squeeze through icy blue crevasses, crawl through ice caves and climb icy staircases for glorious views!
- You’re in for a day full of adventure (and safety) with expert mountaineering guides and all specialist equipment ready to make your glacial journey one to remember!
- Fly on a chopper above Fox Glacier and revel in a 3-hour guided trek on the icy wonderland, offering a front-row seat to the sublime beauty of Mt.Cook and Mt.Tasman.
- Buckle up for a 4-min helicopter ride, as you get close to towering crevasses made of iridescent ice, before careening towards the landing point at Victoria Falls.
- Strap your crampons, grab your ice axe, and follow your guide as you explore the rugged contours of the glacier ridges that look like waves of water frozen in time.
- Feeling extra adventurous? Opt for a full-day hike of the Fox Glacier. Squeeze through icy blue crevasses, crawl through ice caves and climb icy staircases for glorious views!
- You’re in for a day full of adventure (and safety) with expert mountaineering guides and all specialist equipment ready to make your glacial journey one to remember!
Inclusions
- 4-hour guided Fox Glacier hike
- Round-trip helicopter ride
- English-speaking expert mountaineering guide
- Leather boots & crampons
- Hats, gloves & backpack
- Waterproof jacket & overtrousers
- Tip: Try to spot the rainforest from the glacier's edge – it’s one of the only places in the world where a glacier ends with a rainforest.
- Wearing jeans is not allowed.
- Safety is a priority. So, this experience is restricted for guests under the age of 8 years and weighing more than 116kg.
- Large bags, and drones are not allowed.
- This experience requires good fitness level, sufficient to ascend and descend 1000m+ over 8 hours or more carrying a pack 12kg.
- Leather boots, socks, crampons, walking poles, a waterproof jacket, overtrousers and a backpack will be provided.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- Trade the hiking trails for snow-capped mountains on a 20/30/40-min helicopter ride to make a snow landing on the Fox Glacier.
- Opt for the Franz Josef Glacier tour to enjoy the best of both worlds and admire the tapestry of glaciers, where black rocks contrast the bright peaks.
- Ready for an upgrade that'll blow your mind? See Mt.Cook, monarch of the Southern Alps piercing the heavens– it's like stepping into a living postcard!
- Why settle for less when you can have it all? Experience the best of the Southern Alps with an all-inclusive package: Franz Josef, Fox Glacier, Mt.Tasman, and Mt.Cook, all in one trip!
- As you make your snow landing, you will be met with ever-extending snowy mountains, majestic pinnacles, and an icy landscape that begs to be clicked.
- Trade the hiking trails for snow-capped mountains on a 20/30/40-min helicopter ride to make a snow landing on the Fox Glacier.
- Opt for the Franz Josef Glacier tour to enjoy the best of both worlds and admire the tapestry of glaciers, where black rocks contrast the bright peaks.
- Ready for an upgrade that'll blow your mind? See Mt.Cook, monarch of the Southern Alps piercing the heavens– it's like stepping into a living postcard!
- Why settle for less when you can have it all? Experience the best of the Southern Alps with an all-inclusive package: Franz Josef, Fox Glacier, Mt.Tasman, and Mt.Cook, all in one trip!
- As you make your snow landing, you will be met with ever-extending snowy mountains, majestic pinnacles, and an icy landscape that begs to be clicked.
Inclusions
- 20-min Fox Glacier helicopter tour
- Snow landing
- Pilot guide
- 30-min Franz Josef & Fox Glacier helicopter tour (optional)
- 30-min Fox Glacier & Mt.Cook helicopter tour (optional)
- 40-min Glaciers, Mt.Cook & Mt.Tasman helicopter tour (optional)
- Tip: When you snow land on Fox Glacier, do not miss out on creating insta-worthy reels of the Victoria Falls descending from the Victoria Glacier,
- Selfie sticks and drones are not allowed on this experience.
- Please avoid using iPads for photography during flights as they can obstruct views. Feel free to use phones, cameras, or GoPros instead.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- Heli-skiing is so last year. Now, we're heli-hiking—taking a helicopter over the Southern Alps and then a 2-hour guided hike on the Franz Josef glacier, covered with bright blue ice.
- Hover above the lush farmlands, riverbeds, and rainforests as you descend on a 12km long glacier which, from the air, looks like a tsunami frozen in time.
- Put on your crampon and grab your walking sticks as you follow your guide through ice tunnels, pass by striking ice formations, and towering pinnacles.
- Marvel at the picturesque tussock grasslands of Westland National Park as your guide delves into the region's geology, flora and fauna, and history.
- Rest assured, we've got you covered with the mountaineering guide and specialized equipment. Don't miss capturing insta-worthy shots as the mountains glow peony-pink at first light.
- Heli-skiing is so last year. Now, we're heli-hiking—taking a helicopter over the Southern Alps and then a 2-hour guided hike on the Franz Josef glacier, covered with bright blue ice.
- Hover above the lush farmlands, riverbeds, and rainforests as you descend on a 12km long glacier which, from the air, looks like a tsunami frozen in time.
- Put on your crampon and grab your walking sticks as you follow your guide through ice tunnels, pass by striking ice formations, and towering pinnacles.
- Marvel at the picturesque tussock grasslands of Westland National Park as your guide delves into the region's geology, flora and fauna, and history.
- Rest assured, we've got you covered with the mountaineering guide and specialized equipment. Don't miss capturing insta-worthy shots as the mountains glow peony-pink at first light.
Inclusions
- 2-hour guided glacier hike
- Round-trip helicopter ride to Franz Josef Glacier
- English-speaking expert mountaineering guide
- Glacier boots & socks
- Ice crampons
- Waterproof jacket & pants
- Tip: The area surrounding Franz Josef Glacier is part of Te Wahipounamu, a World Heritage Site park. Check out the Waiho River that emerges from the glacier terminal of Franz Josef.
- Safety is a priority so this experience is restricted to children under the age of 10 years, under the weight of 35kg, and under the height of 137cm.
- Children are not permitted on heli-hikes before 11am from late May to early September.
- Safety is a priority so this experience is restricted for guests over the weight of 115kg.
- This experience is restricted to pregnant women, people with heart problems, or other serious health conditions.
- Keep your drones, iPads, or selfie sticks tucked away, they are not allowed on board for safety.
- Franz Josef Glacier is an unstable geological feature that presents certain hazards, including, but not limited to: avalanches, rock fall, ice fall, heavy rainfall, cold exposure, height, flooding, uneven terrain, slip trips, and sun exposure.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- Get ready for a high-five with the sky! Take off on a chopper for a 20/30/40-min ride over the Southern Alps and touchdown on top of the Franz Josef Glacier.
- Meet at the helicopter base and prepare for liftoff! Soar above the rainforest and alpine lakes, all while your pilot shares insights on the landscape.
- Opt to fly over the Fox Glacier for an extra adventure! From your bird's-eye view, soak in the panorama of icefalls, crevasses, and seracs in all their glory.
- Speaking of leaving you speechless, upgrade your ticket for the sight of Mt.Cook, New Zealand's highest mountain, and the turquoise Tasman Lake.
- Come to a stop with a spectacular snow landing in a frozen paradise. Pull out your camera to snap the endless vistas, or just let the child inside you scoop the soft snow.
- Get ready for a high-five with the sky! Take off on a chopper for a 20/30/40-min ride over the Southern Alps and touchdown on top of the Franz Josef Glacier.
- Meet at the helicopter base and prepare for liftoff! Soar above the rainforest and alpine lakes, all while your pilot shares insights on the landscape.
- Opt to fly over the Fox Glacier for an extra adventure! From your bird's-eye view, soak in the panorama of icefalls, crevasses, and seracs in all their glory.
- Speaking of leaving you speechless, upgrade your ticket for the sight of Mt.Cook, New Zealand's highest mountain, and the turquoise Tasman Lake.
- Come to a stop with a spectacular snow landing in a frozen paradise. Pull out your camera to snap the endless vistas, or just let the child inside you scoop the soft snow.
Inclusions
- 20-min Franz Josef helicopter tour
- Snow landing
- Pilot guide
- 30-min Franz Josef & Fox Glacier helicopter tour (optional)
- 40-min Glaciers & Mt. Cook helicopter tour (optional)
- Tip: When you snow land on Franz Josef, do not miss out on creating insta-worthy reels of the blue ice!
- Selfie sticks and drones are not allowed on this experience.
- Please avoid using iPads for photography during flights as they can obstruct views. Feel free to use phones, cameras, or GoPros instead.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- While New Zealand is full of scenic overlooks, nothing compares to exploring the ancient podocarp rainforest at Fox Glacier Valley on a guided E-bike and hiking tour.
- Beginning in Fox Glacier Village, pedal along the cycleway before parking your e-bikes to ascend hills on foot in leather boots while your guide shares the region's finest tales.
- Start a picturesque hike through lush foliage, passing Cone Rock and New Zealand’s largest active landslip, leading to the viewpoint of the Fox Glacier's terminal face.
- You’re in for a day full of adventure with the necessary gear such as a helmet, boot, waterproof jacket, and backpack, to make your hike one to remember!
- While New Zealand is full of scenic overlooks, nothing compares to exploring the ancient podocarp rainforest at Fox Glacier Valley on a guided E-bike and hiking tour.
- Beginning in Fox Glacier Village, pedal along the cycleway before parking your e-bikes to ascend hills on foot in leather boots while your guide shares the region's finest tales.
- Start a picturesque hike through lush foliage, passing Cone Rock and New Zealand’s largest active landslip, leading to the viewpoint of the Fox Glacier's terminal face.
- You’re in for a day full of adventure with the necessary gear such as a helmet, boot, waterproof jacket, and backpack, to make your hike one to remember!
Inclusions
- Tour of Fox Glacier Valley
- Expert guide
- E-bike
- Bike helmet
- Leather boots
- Waterproof jacket
- Backpack
- Tip: Keep an eye out for local wildlife. It's not uncommon to spot various bird species in the rainforest.
- Safety is a priority so this experience is restricted to guests under the age of 13 years and weighing more than 116kg.
- Large bags, and drones are not allowed.
- A moderate level of fitness is required for this tour which is sufficient to ascend and descend 500-800m over 4-6 hours carrying a light pack of 10kg (22lb).
- There is a 3 kg or 6.6 lbs limit per passenger for carry-on baggage.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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