Duration
Free cancellation
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Guided tour
Transfers available
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Explore Fox Glacier’s remote ice walls by helicopter and on foot on this full-day experience.
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Fly over rainforest, alpine peaks, and glacier valleys before stepping onto untouched climbing terrain.
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Follow your expert guide across crevasses and ice walls while mastering climbing tools and skills.
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Ice climbing at Fox Glacier
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Round-trip helicopter transfers
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Expert mountaineering guide
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Socks, climbing boots, crampons, gloves & hats
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Waterproof jacket, backpack & trousers
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All technical & safety gear
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Heli-assisted ice climbing on Fox Glacier’s remote ice walls, accessing untouched glacier terrain with expert-guided instruction.
Getting started
Your day begins at the Fox Glacier base where you’ll meet your expert guide and get fitted with all climbing gear, including boots, crampons, harness, ice axes, ropes, and waterproof outerwear. After a safety briefing, board the helicopter for a scenic flight to the glacier.
What to expect
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Helicopter transfer: Soar over rainforest, alpine peaks, and glacier valleys, landing on a remote section of Fox Glacier unreachable by foot. Enjoy breathtaking aerial views of surrounding mountains, including Aoraki/Mt Cook and Mt Tasman.
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Guided ice climb: Once on the glacier, learn ice climbing techniques and follow your guide across ice walls, crevasses, and ever-changing glacier features. Receive hands-on instruction in using crampons, ice axes, and ropes for a safe and exhilarating experience.
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Expert guidance & gear: All technical climbing gear and safety equipment are provided. Your guide ensures your climb is safe, enjoyable, and informative, offering insights into the glacier’s dynamic environment throughout the adventure.
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What to bring
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Bring along your warm, breathable base layers, suitable long pants for walking in (tracksuits and leggings are fine).
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You can also bring your own water bottle, camera, drinks, warm hat, gloves, sunglasses, sunblock and snacks.
What's not allowed
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Jeans are not recommended for this experience as they become very heavy, cold and uncomfortable to wear when wet.
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Drones, valuables, portable chargers and spare batteries are not allowed on this experience.
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This experience is restricted for guests above 116kg and under the age of 13.
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There is a 3kg limit per person for carry-on baggage.
Additional information
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Please note that guests must be very good in English in order to participate in this experience as the instructions will be given by the guide in English.
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A moderate fitness requirement is needed for this tour. Good fitness for this trip is a level of fitness sufficient to ascend and descend 1000m+ over 8 hours or more carrying a pack 12kg (26lb) or more over multiple days.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Meeting Point
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Meet your guide at Fox Glacier Guiding - Glacier Tours & Adventures.
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Address: 44 Main Road, State Highway 6, Fox Glacier 7951, New Zealand.
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Landmark: Fox Glacier guiding signs on the front and sides of the large building.
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