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Heli Hike Fox Glacier

Location Franz Josef & Fox Glacier, South Island, New Zealand
$525.46
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

The Fox Glacier heli hike in New Zealand combines breathtaking aerial views with the thrill of glacier exploration. With over 50 years of guiding experience, this adventure promises exceptional value and satisfaction.

  • 🏔️ Up to 3 hours of hiking on the stunning Fox Glacier, experiencing its unique ice formations.
  • 🚁 Two scenic helicopter transfers, allowing you to access remote parts of the glacier.
  • 🗺️ Professional English-speaking guide to ensure a safe and informative journey.
  • 🥾 Equipment provided includes crampons, walking poles, leather boots, and socks tailored for glacier conditions.
  • 🌧️ Wet weather jackets and over trousers available if required, ensuring comfort in changing conditions.
  • 🥤 Complimentary drinks and snacks provided during the hike to keep you energized.
  • 👕 Recommended attire includes cotton pants or track pants, as jeans are not suitable for glacier hiking.
  • 👶 Children aged 9-16 must be accompanied by an adult, making this an accessible adventure for families.
  • 🕒 The tour lasts approximately 4 hours, including a departure time of 8:50 am.
  • ⚖️ Individual passenger weight limit is 116 kg or less to ensure safety during flights.

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The experience offers several options. This price includes:

8:50am Departure
8:50am: This up to four hour fly-in, fly-out heli hike combines the excitement of walking on the Fox Glacier with the thrill of helicopter flights. Up to 3 hours on the ice.
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Two helicopter transfers
  • Professional Guide
  • Crampons and walking poles
  • Wet Weather Jacket and Over trousers (if required)
  • Leather boots and socks
  • drinks and snacks
  • Jeans are not recommended - Cotton pants or trackpants are more suitable
  • Sunglasses and sun protection
  • Bring 3 - 4 layers of warm upper body clothing

Meeting point
Meet in the Fox Glacier Guiding building in the center of the Fox Glacier village. Please Check-in 20 minutes early to complete our online Risk Disclosure Statement.
Return details
Meet in the Fox Glacier Guiding building in the center of the Fox Glacier village. Please Check-in 20 minutes early to complete our online Risk Disclosure Statement.

Spend up to 3 hours hiking on the Fox Glacier, The fly-in, fly-out heli hike combines the excitement of walking on the Te Moeka o Tuawe/Fox Glacier with the thrill of helicopter flights. By flying in you can access and explore a part of the glacier where its forces work hardest and often create spectacular ice caves and arches. You will be outfitted with boots and crampons specially designed for these ice conditions. You follow the ice steps cut by your guide as you explore the amazing formations.
Please note that this is a natural and ever-changing environment. Ice features change constantly and no guarantee can be given that specific features will be seen. This is a weather dependent trip.

A Risk Disclosure Statement must be signed before Departure https://www.foxguides.co.nz/risk-disclosure-statement/

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum Age is 9 years
  • Child Age is 9-16 years inclusive
  • Minimum numbers apply
  • Subject to favourable weather conditions, a weather call is made 10 minutes prior to check in so flexibility in your itinerary is desirable
  • Individual passenger weight limit is 116 kg or less due to weight and balance calculations of the aircraft
  • A Risk Disclosure Statement must be signed before Departure. Please read it here: https://www.foxguides.co.nz/risk-disclosure-statement/
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • 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 experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Heli Hike Fox Glacier

    Location Franz Josef & Fox Glacier, South Island, New Zealand
    $525.46
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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