Franz Josef Small Group Bespoke Heli Hike Adventure with lunch

5.0(2)8 hFree cancellationBy Franz Josef Glacier Guides

About this activity

This small group Franz Josef Heli Hike Adventure offers a unique glacier experience, including a scenic helicopter flight, lunch, and drinks.

You'll fly from Franz Josef over lush rainforest, landing at 1200m on the glacier. You'll explore the glacier for up to 6 hours with a guide.

With a small group size of 1 guide to 4 guests, the adventure can be customized to your preferred level of difficulty.

What's included

✓Enjoy serene moments on exclusive spots around the glacier
✓Lunch and drinks included on the glacier, dietary requirements can be catered for
✓All hiking equipment including outer layers and footwear
✓Hike and explore different, unseen ice formations
✓A 10 minute scenic helicopter transfer over the glacier valley
✓Exclusive access to Franz Josef Glacier - only we can take you there
✓Transfers to and from Heliport
✓Hear stories of pioneers and glaciology from your expert guide

Not included

✕Hotel Pickup & Drop off

Meeting and pickup

Please check-in with our reservation team inside the Franz Josef Glacier base 15 minutes prior to departure time - 63 Cron Street, Franz Josef.

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Weight restriction of 115kgs applies

Cancellation policy

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

More things to do in Franz Josef & Fox Glacier

Heli Hike Fox Glacier

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…

4.9(605)4 hFree cancellation

From £372.41 per person

Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike

Discover the best of New Zealand’s natural beauty on this small-group 2 hour 30 minute Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike. Travel by helicopter to the Pinnacles area of the glacier with your guide. Navigate your way through the maze of ice on your moderately difficult hike. Learn of the dramatic environmental changes affecting the glacier and gain insight into the geological forces at play. Group size…

4.6(662)4 hFree cancellation

From £394.35 per person

Small-Group Kayak Adventure in Franz Josef Glacier

A unique kayak adventure, only minutes from Franz Josef Glacier! Set out across Lake Mapourika's mirror-like water and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding Southern Alps and Glaciers. Lake Mapourika was created by the mighty Franz Josef Glacier as it retreated some 14 000 years ago, now it sits sandwiched between the Southern Alps and the Tasman Sea. The glassy water and unbeatable views make…

4.9(414)3 hFree cancellation

From £68 per person