Published on Feb, 2025

I chose this tour primarily for the transport from Franz Josef, normally I would not need a guide for a hike. I was so wrong, our guide, Jake, provided so much more. The two big pluses in having him as a guide was his very informative commentary on the rain forest trees, etc, and then guiding us to walk along the river bed. The first part of the walk is a cycle track, very easy underfoot and only small elevation gains. The return along the river bed is rocky, made easier with good hiking shoes/boots and poles. Poles are not necessary but useful. A very short, steep, slippery hike is needed to get from the river bed back to the track. For those who do not feel confident doing the river bed, there is an option to walk back the way we came. Tea, coffee, biscuits were provided. Limited glacier views, but still very worth doing. We did this in the early afternoon. The cloud had already come in so views were not as good as they might have been. I was in the Fox / Franz area for 3 days, on every day the mornings were glorious but cloud cover was total by mid day so, if you can, most hikes should be one early morning.

Published on Feb, 2025

Excellent informative walk through ancient woodland with our guide Jake. Walked along the river bed. Stopped for a hot drink and cookie. Went on tracks you can only access with a guide. Lovely afternoon great views of the Fox Glacier. Highly recommended but there are one or two steep inclines so wouldn’t recommend it to those unsteady on their feet.

Published on Feb, 2025

Jake our guide was very energetic ( perhaps at times a little too much so ) and chatty, and had excellent local knowledge . The walk through the rainforest and glacier views were beautiful. A small and friendly group of people made the afternoon most enjoyable. It had been 38 years since my last visit and seeing how much the glacier has receded was very interesting.

Published on Feb, 2025

Our guide Tyler was friendly and knowledgable, the small group made the trip feel intimate and relaxed. The nature walk pace was easy and mostly on a shady track surrounded by the beautiful trees and tree ferns of the rainforest with plenty of stops to observe and learn. I saw more of the glacier than I had expected and loved going down into the river bed. A very memorable experience.

Published on Feb, 2025

The views are spectacular and our guide Petra is very good and knowledgeable. Most of all she showed us secret walks and we saw the glacier from as close as possible. Overall I would highly recommend her!