Heli Hike Fox Glacier

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You can select up to 11 travelers in total.

Adult (17-75) Minimum: 1, Maximum: 11

Child (9-16) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 11

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11:50am Departure

2 Adults x $418.48

$836.96

Approx Total

$836.96

11:50am: This up to four hour fly-in, fly-out heli hike combines the excitement of walking on the Fox Glacier with the thrill of helicopter flights. Up to 3 hours on the ice.

8:50am Departure

2 Adults x $418.48

$836.96

Approx Total

$836.96

8:50am: This up to four hour fly-in, fly-out heli hike combines the excitement of walking on the Fox Glacier with the thrill of helicopter flights. Up to 3 hours on the ice.

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Leather boots and socks
Wet Weather Jacket and Over trousers (if required)
Crampons and walking poles
Professional Guide
Two helicopter transfers

Bring 3 - 4 layers of warm upper body clothing
Sunglasses and sun protection
Jeans are not recommended - Cotton pants or trackpants are more suitable
A drink and snacks are a good idea

Overview

Why Choose us? New Zealand's best value glacier with highest customer satisfaction ratings - Book with us and enjoy significant savings compared to other glacier operators. The most experienced - Proudly guiding on the Fox Glacier for more than 50 Years. More operational days - Our lower operation altitude means we are less affected by weather than other operators in the area. Freedom to explore -The vast terrain of the Fox Glacier allows us to explore unique terrain and ice features daily.

Meeting points

Meet in the Fox Glacier Guiding building in the center of the Fox Glacier village. Please Check-in 20 minutes early to complete our online Risk Disclosure Statement.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Spend up to 3 hours hiking on the Fox Glacier, The fly-in, fly-out heli hike combines the excitement of walking on the Te Moeka o Tuawe/Fox Glacier with the thrill of helicopter flights. By flying in you can access and explore a part of the glacier where its forces work hardest and often create spectacular ice caves and arches. You will be outfitted with boots and crampons specially designed for these ice conditions. You follow the ice steps cut by your guide as you explore the amazing formations. Please note that this is a natural and ever-changing environment. Ice features change constantly and no guarantee can be given that specific features will be seen. This is a weather dependent trip. A Risk Disclosure Statement must be signed before Departure https://www.foxguides.co.nz/risk-disclosure-statement/

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum Age is 9 years
Child Age is 9-16 years inclusive
Minimum numbers apply
Subject to favourable weather conditions, a weather call is made 10 minutes prior to check in so flexibility in your itinerary is desirable
Individual passenger weight limit is 116 kg or less due to weight and balance calculations of the aircraft
A Risk Disclosure Statement must be signed before Departure. Please read it here: https://www.foxguides.co.nz/risk-disclosure-statement/

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund

April 26No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Give this man a raise

Published on Feb, 2025

After a disappointing start to our day in Franz Josef, where our Heli Hike was cancelled last minute. We looked elsewhere for our once in a lifetime experience ( Except for our old friend who was here sometime last century ). It was as if the glacier itself was calling to us. We parted ways with Franz Josef and called forward to the mighty Fox. A cheerful Libby answered the phone, more than happy to help, obtaining our group of four a last minute booking! Jumping back into our metal steeds we zoomed to Fox glacier! Upon arrival we were met with the friendly fox team, who geared us up and got us on our way. We were told our guide “Toa” would meet us at the top! Strong believers in everything happens for a reason our hopes were high. Toa met us at the helicopter and we were straight into the action! Our group of four was treated to our own private tour, led by the best guide on the glacier! Leading us through the glacier with knowledge, experience and laughter our tour was truly one to remember! Toa definitely making the trip! To cap it off we were the last group on the glacier, having it all to ourselves and even more so a final heli flight, where the pilot gave us an “orbit” up the glacier face! One for the memory bank for sure! Fox over Franz forever!! Thankyou to the entire team! And especially TOA!

Incredible

Published on Feb, 2025

Incredible from start to finish. The guide was extremely knowledgeable and were able to do a couple of slides in the features that were currently showing in the Ice 100% would recommend and do again.

Amazing Fox Glacier heli hike

Published on Feb, 2025

Great experience! We’re also happy we didn’t try to do a Franz Joseph heli hike as the helipad is at a much higher altitude and most of their flights get canceled due to weather (even though it’s a sunnier glacier). Amazing experience to be on a glacier next to a rainforest (unique to New Zealand)! Our guide Brontë was the best!

Worth every penny!

Published on Feb, 2025

Serena was our AWESOME guide and was very safety oriented. She also watched her group carefully to be sure no one was in difficulty and kept an eye out for weaker members.She was always encouraging and affirming. We saw crevices, manu holes and she dug stairs for us to hike down into canyons and see tunnels (never have ice over your head). Our helicopter pilot was also amazing. It was wonderful flying between the mountains and over the glacier. She set us down so smoothly we didn’t even realize we had landed.

Excellent experience

Published on Feb, 2025

Really exciting experience! Due to the weather we got our trip cancelled and rescheduled to a later time for the same day. Then we successfully landed on ice and have a wonderful hike on the glacier. It

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