Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike

Discover the best of New Zealand’s natural beauty on this small-group 3 hour 15 minute ( approx) Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike. Travel by helicopter to the Pinnacles area of the glacier with your guide. Navigate your way through the maze of ice on your moderately difficult hike. Learn of the dramatic environmental changes affecting the glacier and gain insight into the geological forces at play. Group size is limited to 11 to ensure a personalized experience.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Franz Josef Glacier Guides, Franz Josef, Westland Tai Poutini National Park 7886 New Zealand

This is where you need to check in for the Glacier Tour.

Duration: 1 hour



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Minimum age is 10 years old"
"Minimum weight is 35kg and height of 137cm"
"It is advised that families travelling with younger children to book an afternoon tour when the track is more suitable"
"Near public transportation"
"Children must be accompanied by an adult"
"Glacier walks are moderately difficult, clients need to be fit and able. Refunds will not be available for clients who cannot participate on the day due to inappropriate fitness levels, i.e. it is important you are selecting the right trip for your physical fitness ability. Guides reserve the right to curtail or cancel trips for clients whose fitness is not appropriate"
"Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Two to four warm upper- body layers of clothing are recommended, quick-drying trousers or shorts (no jeans), a hat and gloves, sunglasses, sunscreen and a camera"
"The Operator reserves the absolute right to cancel or vary any service for any reason including as a result of weather conditions, insufficient reservations or any unforeseen event or circumstance. These trips are weather dependent."
"For Health and Safety reasons, we are unable to guide pregnant women. Please note: We have a weight limit of 115kg per person on the Heli Hike."
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"



Duration: 4 Hours
Start location: Franz Josef Glacier Guides, Te Ao Marama, Glacier Base, 63 cron street Franz Josef Glacier Franz Josef Glacier, Franz Josef / Waiau 7886, New Zealand

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Round-trip helicopter flights to Franz Josef Glacier
• 2-hours 15 minutes (approx.) guided glacier walk
• All hiking equipment (Gore-tex jackets, over trousers, woolen hats and gloves, leather boots, crampons)

Not Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Gratuities

Facilities