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Franz Josef: Franz Josef Glacier Lookout Guided Walk

By Glacier Valley Eco Tours Ltd
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 262 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • Listen to the melodies of native bird songs and cascading waterfalls.
  • Benefit from a personalized experience with a 1:10 guide-to-guest ratio
  • Watch for Chamois or Tahr on the towering snow-capped mountains
  • Enjoy a relaxing break with tea, coffee, hot chocolate and a cookie.
  • Discover hidden gems like wild mushrooms & native orchids

Activity location

    • Franz Josef Glacier / Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere
    • Westland District, West Coast Region, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 22 Main Road SH6 Franz Josef Glacier Franz Josef glacier, Franz Josef / Waiau 7886, New Zealand | We are next to Full of Beans Cafe on the Main Street, look for the blue flag with a bird on it, this is a shared office with other companies.
    • West Coast, West Coast, New Zealand

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Franz Josef: Franz Josef Glacier Lookout Guided Walk
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 15:00
Price details
RM 261.50 x 2 AdultsRM 523.00
Total
Price is RM 523.00
Until Thu, 18 Sept

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guide
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    Use of walking poles (if required)
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    Raincoats, over-trousers, and large heavy-duty umbrellas to keep you dry (if required)
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    Use of hiking boots (if required)
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    Use of sandfly repellent and sunscreen (if required)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport to and from the activity
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    Macpac baby carrier for under babies 3 (if required)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Morning or afternoon tea
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Walking on the Franz Josef Glacier
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Touching the ice/glacier
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Baby strollers, Bare feet, Bikes, Drones, High-heeled shoes, Jeans, Open-toed shoes, Oversize luggage, Sandals or flip flops, Smoking in the vehicle
  • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

This eco-tour is ideal for nature enthusiasts of all ages and abilities, providing opportunities for off-track adventures and a profound insight into the intricate workings of the ecosystem.
This unforgettable journey unveils the hidden wonders of the Franz Josef Glacier Valley. Meander through ancient native podocarp rainforest, stroll along a pristine glacial-fed river and marvel at the mirror-like reflections of the snow-capped mountains on an ancient kettle lake. Join us for an experience that blends serene natural beauty with educational exploration, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

*Expert Guidance: Your knowledgeable guide will enhance your experience with fascinating stories and insights about the local history, flora, fauna, glaciology and geology.

*Scenic Beauty: Wander at your own pace through glacial rivers, streams and native podocarp rainforest, discovering hidden treasures like wild mushrooms and dozens of orchid species.

*Safety and Personalisation: Benefit from a personalized experience with a 1:10 guide-to-guest ratio, ensuring safety and individual attention.

*Inspiring Knowledge: Our guides' encyclopedic knowledge and passion for the ecosystem will inspire you to see the rocks, trees and birds in an entirely new way.

Please note this is a public walking track. We cannot get any closer to the glacier than the public viewpoint. Our off track/private track & alternative viewpoint access is at the guides discretion depending on the groups ability & is not guaranteed. We offer private tours, please contact us directly on our website www.glaciervalley.co.nz

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Franz Josef Glacier / Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere
    • Westland District, West Coast Region, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 22 Main Road SH6 Franz Josef Glacier Franz Josef glacier, Franz Josef / Waiau 7886, New Zealand | We are next to Full of Beans Cafe on the Main Street, look for the blue flag with a bird on it, this is a shared office with other companies.
    • West Coast, West Coast, New Zealand