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Soar to thrilling heights and icy depths with a helicopter ride and go on a guided hike on New Zealand's fast-moving glacier–Fox Glacier.
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Forget heli-skiing; it's all about heli-hiking now! Take a helicopter over the Fox Glacier, followed by a 3-hour guided hike, offering vivid blue glacial landscape views!
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Be amazed by the stellar view of Mt. Tasman and the rainforest from your chopper as it glides over the glacier, and then lands at lower ice falls.
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Gear up with crampons and walking poles as your guide leads the way! You may squeeze through frosty blue crevasses, crawl through ice tunnels, and pass by towering seracs.
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Fun fact: Fox Glacier moves 10 times faster than most glaciers worldwide, creating an ever-evolving landscape of icy wonders, an intriguing aspect of this adventure.
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4-hour guided Fox Glacier hike
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Round-trip helicopter ride
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English-speaking expert mountaineering guide
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Leather boots & crampons
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Hats, gloves & backpack
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Waterproof jacket & overtrousers
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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What our guests say
Wendy
Jan, 2025Verified booking
The most amazing experience! Our guide Connor was an absolute LEGEND - informative, personable and worked so hard to give us the best time possible. Would highly recommend this to others.
Tilo
Dec, 2024Verified booking
The Heli flight (unfortunately very short) was fantastic. The guide was funny and friendly. But we spent most of der time in small area of the glacier - just on a altitude of 700 m - lots of talks and doing ice holes crossing again and again. We expected more ice walking, hiking and seeing more of the glacier including the upper part. The price - performance ratio was not what we expected. You should offer more options for people, who are used to mountains and have experience. At least you should better inform, about the things in advance.
Mariela
Jan, 2025Verified booking
A very home-like and fmily-like atmosphere.Michaela
Dec, 2024Verified booking
Our guide Always safety first Very well organized
Anthony
Jan, 2025Verified booking
Fox Glacier adventure
Ready for a mountain adventure? Hop on your helicopter ride, ready to take you above New Zealand's largest and fastest-moving glacier: Fox Glacier. As you fly over this icy wonderland, marvel at the glacier's unique position, ending in a lush rainforest, a rare global phenomenon.
Nature’s own art gallery
Don your provided gear, from leather boots and crampons to waterproof jackets, pick up your walking poles, and set off to explore. Guided by an expert well-versed in the glacier's ever-changing moods, traverse the icy terrain with a small group of up to 11 people. As you hike, marvel at the glacier's unique features, such as spectacular ice caves and arches, shaped by nature's forces. The rapid movement of the glacier often results in the formation of fascinating ice structures. Your journey concludes with a helicopter ride back, offering one last chance to soak in the resplendent views.
What to bring
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Clothing: Bring along your warm upper-body clothing (preferably 3-4 layers), leggings or light trousers, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
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You can also bring your own water bottle, drinks and snacks.
What's not allowed
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Wearing jeans is not allowed.
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Safety is a priority. So, this experience is restricted for guests under the age of 8 years and weighing more than 116kg.
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Large bags and drones are not allowed.
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There is a 3 kg limit per passenger for carry-on baggage.
Additional information
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This experience requires a good fitness level, sufficient to ascend and descend 1000m+ over 8 hours or more carrying a pack 12kg.
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In alpine conditions, rapid weather changes may occasionally prevent helicopter access to the ice with groups already groups present. In such instances, the tour operator will strive for safe access during weather breaks; if not feasible, emergency supplies (tents, sleeping bags, food) are available on the glacier. Guides are trained to set up campsites if overnight stays become necessary.
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Leather boots, socks, crampons, walking poles, a waterproof jacket, overtrousers, and a backpack will be provided.
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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 front and sides of the large buiding.
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