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Franz Josef Glacier Magic - 1.5 Hour Horse Trek - Glacier Country Horses
Experience the sheer beauty of the Franz Josef Glacier region on horseback with a 1.5 hour trek brought to you by Glacier Country Horses.
Horse riding is a must do New Zealand activity and there’s no better place to saddle up and ride than in the paradise that is the West Coast.
Soak up the awe inspiring views of the Franz Joseph Glacier and take the perfect selfie with the snow capped mountains of the Southern Alps as an incredible backdrop.
Be at one with nature as your experienced guides take you through lush farmland, glacial moraine and crystal clear riverbeds.
No experience is required, just a sense of fun and adventure!
We have horses suitable for first time or nervous riders and we can take the trek at a leisurely walk. Experienced riders are also more than welcome to pick up the pace a little making this an ideal trek for all levels of abilities.
Join us for a truly magical adventure in what can only be described as paradise…
Price: $145 Per Person (minimum 5 years of age)
Location: Fox Glacier Highway, just 5 minutes from the Franz Joseph Village
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Sanne from Netherlands wrote on 25 January 2019
Awsome
Very good experience, nice staff and the horses are very calm. Note: this is a very good trip for beginners.
Mok Lee Chew from Singapore wrote on 18 December 2018
Horse ride at Glacier Country Horses
Simply beautiful, easy and worth going. They were patient and accommodating. Took time to explain the techniques, were calm and reassuring for beginner like me. Beautiful scenery along the way. Pace was good. Overall worth going.
Jenskumar from Switzerland wrote on 07 January 2019
Not worth the money
Nice people and everything. But the ride and the landscape itself is super boring. It is just a gravel road. Unlike other places in NZ where you see a bit more landscape and where they also try to teach you a bit more on the horse than just walking with it. I will not recommend this even with the discount. Better options elsewhere in NZ.
Michelle Sellens from Australia wrote on 04 October 2019
Disappointing
They cancelled our trip at the last minute. Very disappointing considering that this is the only reason we stayed the night in Franz Josph. They have told us that we will get a refund. Nothing as yet though.
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Yasmin Kibble from Australia wrote on 28 January 2019
Good for mixed abilities
The actual path itself is just a rocky gravel track which wasn’t the most interesting. We were unlucky as it was cloudy so couldn’t see the glacier but obviously this couldn’t be helped. At times therefore it may be a little boring for a more experienced rider (I was told to hold the buckle of the reins like a beginner so was literally just plodding) but we did get two canters in!