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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
**100% WEATHER REFUND GUARANTEE**
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 :)
amandal6 from New Zealand wrote on 17 October 2019
Almost got trolled by the weather!
Awesome guided tour! Our guide was very friendly and have learnt heaps about the glacier. The complimentary spa pool access was such a good way to unwind after walking with the heavy boots. Highly recommended!
From Franz Josef Glacier - HELI HIKE
Kia ora Amanda, Thank you for the review, we appreciate you taking your time to share your experience. It is fantastic to hear you had such an awesome time. Safe travels for the remainder of your trip! Nga mihi, Georgia
yvonnet from New Zealand wrote on 22 September 2019
Awesome heli hike day
Grateful with the good weather, was very sunny during the hike and hence it was so hot with the overdressed winter wear. Good guide and enjoyed the trip
From Franz Josef Glacier - HELI HIKE
Kia Ora Yvonne, Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your trip on the heli hike! Yes it can get very hot up on the ice with all of the gear, but as you may know the weather can change very fast here on the West Coast so it is better to have more layers than less. Thank you again! Ngā mihi – Best regards, 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!!