Activity Franz Josef & Fox Glacier, New Zealand

Heli Hike Fox Glacier

4.9 (602 reviews) 4 hours Free cancellation

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602 reviews

4.9

Heli Hike Fox Glacier — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Flying Fox: Hei hike — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

Winter Sports Heli-Hiking Small Group Excellent Quality Best Conversion Top Product Low Supplier Cancellation Rate Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate

At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 11 people
People per booking: 1–11
Guide: English
Operated by: Fox Glacier Guiding - Glacier Tours & Adventures

Ages: Children (9–16 years) · Adults (17–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Leather boots and socks
Included: Wet Weather Jacket and Over trousers (if required)
Included: Crampons and walking poles
Included: Professional Guide
Included: Two helicopter transfers

Not included

Not included: Bring 3 - 4 layers of warm upper body clothing
Not included: Sunglasses and sun protection
Not included: Jeans are not recommended - Cotton pants or trackpants are more suitable
Not included: drinks and snacks

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/

Stop 1
Fox Glacier Guiding

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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

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.

Using your ticket

Trip is weather dependent
Online risk disclosure must be completed prior to trip departure
Contact the operator at [email protected] for waiver instruction

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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/

Options

8:50am Departure

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.
11:50am Departure

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.