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The West Coast Explore New Zealand, Australia & Fiji!tune
This is a fantastic introduction to an enthralling world of ice - a world famous hike!
Highlights
- Once in a lifetime NZ glacier experience!
- Breathtaking heli flight to and from Franz Josef Glacier
- Up to 2.5 hours on the ice with your guide
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Visitors travel from all corners of the globe to experience this utterly stunning once in a life time heli / glacier experience.
A short heli hop from the township of Franz Josef takes you into the remarkable Pinnacles area of the glacier.
Here your guide will navigate you through a maze of ice and explain the dramatic environmental changes over the last few years.
You will explore the awe-inspiring landscape in this incredible experience through the Franz Josef Glacier.
This is one of the highest demand activities anywhere in New Zealand, so bookings are essential!
Duration: Allow up to 4.5 hours for the whole experience.
Location: Your journey starts at our glacier base on Cron Street in the Franz Josef Village.
Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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From Franz Josef Glacier - HELI HIKE
Kia ora Josepha, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience on BookMe, we appreciate your comments. It is always great to receive feedback of this nature. We love hearing that you had such an amazing experience exploring the glacier. Safe travels and we look forward to welcoming you back the next time you visit the stunning West Coast. Ngā mihi, Georgia
Stefanie Wicke from Germany wrote on 06 June 2017
Gute Tour
Man bekommt alles gestellt, was man braucht und wir hatten einen sehr guten und netten Guide. Der Heli Flug ist ziemlich kurz. Sehr interessant durch das Eis zu laufen. Beeindruckend und hat echt Spaß gemacht. Ist dennoch recht teuer.
Luca from Germany wrote on 08 April 2016
Wahnsinn!
Wir hatten beim ersten Versuch auf den Gletscher zu fliegen leider Pech und mussten den Termin um ein paar Tage verschieben oder hätten unser Geld wiederbekommen. Da es uns das wert war, haben wir die Urlaubsplanung ein bisschen angepasst um noch mal am Gletscher vorbeizukommen und es hat sich total gelohnt. Ja - es ist teuer! Aber es war das Geld wert. Man erhält die komplette Ausrüstung (von Mütze, über Handschuhe, einen Mantel, eine Wasserfeste Hose, Schuhe samt Spikes ist alles dabei), zwei Helicopter Flüge (Hin&Rückflug), die schon spektakuläre Momente und Aussichten bieten und ist danach in Gruppen a 10 Personen gut 2h auf dem Gletscher mit zwei Guides unterwegs! 100% empfehlenswert :)
Bianca Moore from Australia wrote on 04 August 2019
Terrific experience!
Very friendly organisation - who helped me out multiple times as we pondered which trip would best as the weather changed in the days leading up to the trip. On the day we enjoyed a fantastic helicopter ride, brilliant weather, a snow capped glacier, hilarious guide and great company on the tour. Would do again!
From Franz Josef Glacier - HELI HIKE
Kia Ora Bianca, Thank you for your lovely review! I am so pleased to hear you had a wonderful time with us and that we did well in all aspects! You picked the right time to go as all of this snow fall has made the glacier look even more amazing! Thank you again and Safe Travels. Ngā mihi, Aimee
Katie Pearson from United States wrote on 05 July 2019
Just do it!
Wow! What an incredible experience! I think I am still grinning ear to a day later. Between having loads of time on the ice, several photo opportunities, a guaranteed window seat on the helicopter ride (at least one way), and included entry to the Glacier Hot Pools (which you can use the day before or of the hike), the heli hike was worth every penny! Go see the glaciers while they're still around; you won't regret it!
From Franz Josef Glacier - HELI HIKE
Kia Ora Katie, Thank you for taking the time to place your review, we really appreciate your feedback. I am so glad you enjoyed your time on the Glacier Heli Hike, it sure is a once in a lifetime experience! The Hot Pools are always the best to relax and unwind after having such fun on the Ice! Thank you again and Safe Travels! Ngā mihi, Aimee
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Josepha Walter from Germany wrote on 24 September 2018
Unglaublich!!!
Eine wirklich beeindruckende und unglaubliche Erfahrung, an die ich sicher ein Leben lang denken werde.. Neben der Wanderung über den Gletscher an sich ging es auch durch enge Eishöhlen und Eisspalten - wirklich einmalig!!