Franz Josef Heli Hike
Heli Hike Franz Josef
The Franz Josef Glacier Heli Hike is a once in a lifetime experience not to be missed. From the moment you step on our chopper, your experienced and highly trained pilot will whisk you away up and over the jaw dropping landscape.
Highlights
Helicopter ride over the glacier valley and ice landing.3 hours ice time
Regions Visited
The Franz Josef Glacier Heli Hike is a once in a lifetime experience not to be missed. From the moment you step on our chopper, your experienced and highly trained pilot will whisk you away up and over the jaw dropping landscape.
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With the combination of an exhilarating helicopter ride, jaw-dropping scenery and a three hour hike through the most spectacular glacier features. Your journey starts at our glacier base in Franz Josef Village where our friendly team will check you in, get you kitted out with the essential gear and give you a pre-trip briefing.
From here, your guide will lead you a on a short walk through native forest to the heli pad and get you ready to board your helicopter. Adrenaline levels start to spike as you board your helicopter and our highly trained pilot then whisks you away over the jaw dropping landscape - an opportunity to take in the full panoramic majesty of Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere nestled within the surrounding mountains.
Your pilot will land you high up on the glacier itself, where your guide will help you make the final preparations for your hike before you head off to explore the pristine features of this incredible icescape. During your hike your guide will share with you the story of Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere, their knowledge of the glacier and surrounding area and insight on why Franz Josef is so unique. You'll come away from your trip not only with a sense of awe at this majestic beauty, but a whole new understanding of why this precious landmark is so special.
Tour Particulars
Duration : 3 Hours
Departure Location: 63 Cron Street Franz Josef ( Glacier Base)
Departure Time : 15 Miutes early your trip.
Departure Dates : Year Round, closed on Christmas Day
Pace : Relaxed Adventure
Level of fitness required : Moderate
What to bring
Water bottle
Hat
Sunscreen
2 - 4 warm upper body layers
Drying trousers or shorts.
Camera
NZD695.00
Price includes
- A two hour guided tour on the Glacier exploring 2 or 3 key features with your friendly and knowledgeable guide
- Knowledgeable and informative commentary on the region, glaciology, local history, and Māori legends.
- All equipment provided: over trousers, jackets, socks, boots, crampons, as well as hats and gloves if required
- Entry to the relaxing Franz Josef Glacier Hot Pools
- Ice time : 3 hours ice time
Cancellation policy
- Where the date of cancellation is a date 45 days or more before the start of the tour, the cancellation fee will be equivalent to the deposit paid
- Where the date of cancellation is a date 30 to 45 days before the start of the tour the cancellation fee shall be 25% of the contract price
- Where the date of cancellation is a date 7 to 30 days before the start of the tour the cancellation fee shall be 50% of the contract price
- Where the date of cancellation is a date 7 days or less before the start of the tour the cancellation fee shall be 100% of the contract price
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