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Franz Josef Small Group Heli Hike Adventure

By Franz Josef Glacier Guides
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Overview

This small group Franz Josef Heli Hike Adventure offers a unique glacier experience, including a scenic helicopter flight, lunch, and drinks.

You'll fly from Franz Josef over lush rainforest, landing at 1200m on the glacier. You'll explore the glacier for up to 6 hours with a guide.

With a small group size of 1 guide to 4 guests, the adventure can be customized to your preferred level of difficulty.

Activity location

  • Franz Josef Glacier
    • Glacier Access Road, Westland Tai Poutini National Park
    • Franz Josef, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 63 Cron Street
    • 63 Cron Street
    • 7886, Franz Josef / Waiau, West Coast, New Zealand

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEnjoy serene moments on exclusive spots around the glacier
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch and drinks included on the glacier, dietary requirements can be catered for
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll hiking equipment including outer layers and footwear
  • What's includedWhat's includedHike and explore different, unseen ice formations
  • What's includedWhat's includedA 10 minute scenic helicopter transfer over the glacier valley
  • What's includedWhat's includedExclusive access to Franz Josef Glacier - only we can take you there
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransfers to and from Heliport
  • What's includedWhat's includedHear stories of pioneers and glaciology from your expert guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel Pickup & Drop off

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Weight restriction of 115kgs applies

Activity itinerary

Franz Josef Glacier
  • 6h
Enjoy a small group, bespoke Heli Hike on the iconic Franz Josef Glacier. With exclusive access to guide on the glacier, our friendly and experienced guides will share their knowledge of the glacier region, leaving you with a whole new appreciation for Franz Josef Glacier. Immerse yourself on a journey of discovery, in one of the most pristine places on Earth. Explore hidden ice caves, unique ice formations which are constantly changing. No two days are the same on this unique glacier.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESFranz Josef Glacier
    • Glacier Access Road, Westland Tai Poutini National Park
    • Franz Josef, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE63 Cron Street
    • 63 Cron Street
    • 7886, Franz Josef / Waiau, West Coast, New Zealand

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