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Embark on one of the world’s most breathtaking alpine excursions and get up close and personal to the remarkable beauty and awe-inspiring environment of the Franz Josef Glacier.
Embark on one of the world’s most breathtaking alpine excursions and get up close and personal to the remarkable beauty and awe-inspiring environment of the Franz Josef Glacier.
Highlights
- Breathtaking helicopter flight to Franz Josef Glacier
- Glacier Landing included in your experience!
- Approx 2 hour hike amongst ancient glacial formations
This once in a lifetime experience gets you to the very heart of this incredible glacial environment - exposing the most spectacular ice formations, mighty pinnacles, and pristine alpine terrain.
You’ll have the opportunity to experience this ancient glacial environment from astounding aerial view before exploring by foot, and even descending into the glacier itself!
A truly immersive experience that will be treasured for a lifetime, the Franz Josef Glacier Heli Hike is the ultimate journey into New Zealand’s alpine paradise!
Authenticated Reviews
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子 from Taiwan wrote on 28 January 2023
冰川
很好玩 但是藍洞和裂縫可能會因為每天冰層的變化有異動
Sanchez from Hong Kong wrote on 29 March 2020
Unforgettable trip
What a wonderful trip and thanks to the guide of our group that gives me help in the finishing it.
Yuk ki Tong from China wrote on 06 November 2019
不值得
雖說冰川是西海岸一個重要的項目，但是這個只是搭飛機然後到冰川上面走兩步。 雖然有半日的行程，但是走冰川可能只有500米的樣子，走一部要同很久等導遊開路。也沒有帶我們穿越冰川，只是在上面走。 和宣傳照片差得遠。
From Helicopter Line - Franz Josef Glacier HELI HIKE (Ex Franz Josef)
Hi Yuk ki Tong, Thank you for taking the time to leave us valuable feedback. We are sorry that you were disappointed in your Heli Hike with us. For safety, we do Hike on the flattest part of the glacier as the higher serracs are too treacherous. We cannot guarantee ice caves of similar features as the glacier is always evolving and moving. Because we Hike on the safest part of the glacier, this does mean that the flight up is a short, direct flight to the ice heli pads. The ice time spent on the ice is roughly 2 hours, but not all that time is spent walking as the guides do stop often to show you the best features on offer for the day and for guests to be able to take photos. Once again we are sorry you were disappointed in your excursion with us and wish you a safe journey home. Kind Regards, The Helicopter Line, West Coast Team
Edgar from Hong Kong wrote on 27 October 2019
價錢比較便宜
因為體重的關係不能坐到較好的位置， 來回的時候也是坐在中間，感覺很不公平。 但整體算感覺不錯，每team 的景點都是不太一樣，看運氣。
From Helicopter Line - Franz Josef Glacier HELI HIKE (Ex Franz Josef)
Hi Edgar Thank you for your review. We do have to seat accordingly in our helicopters due to weight and balance, this is a safety requirement. I'm pleased that you enjoyed your overall experience and Heli Hike. Kind regards The Helicopter Line West Coast
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chenyu from China wrote on 27 September 2023
冰川徒步
一次不可能复制的旅程，非常惊艳。中国有很多雪山冰川，却从来没这么近的接触过。近两个小时的徒步，向导一路精心照顾，看到冰梯冰洞冰缝，美极了