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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.
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!
Departure Point: Franz Josef, Main South Road SH6, Franz Josef 7856
Tue 4 Aug
Wed 5 Aug
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Mon 10 Aug
4spaces priced from:
- Adult$455.00
- Child$455.00
10spaces priced from:
- Adult$449.00
- Child$455.00
2spaces priced from:
- Adult$455.00
- Child$455.00
10spaces priced from:
- Adult$449.00
- Child$455.00
7spaces priced from:
- Adult$485.00
- Child$455.00
10spaces priced from:
- Adult$455.00
- Child$455.00
10spaces priced from:
- Adult$449.00
- Child$455.00
10spaces priced from:
- Adult$455.00
- Child$455.00
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
Highly recommended!!!!
Jess from United Kingdom
Highly recommended!!!!
Jess from United Kingdom
Highly recommended!!!!
Jess from United Kingdom
Fantastic!
Ping from Australia
Fantastic!
Ping from Australia
Worth the gamble!
Meryl from Philippines
Worth the gamble!
Meryl from Philippines
Amazing!
Jazz from Australia
Amazing!
Jazz from Australia
Rare and awesome experience
HP from Malaysia
Heli-hike 2020
Shilpa Verma from Australia
Bluebird!
Bailey from Australia
AWESOME & INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE
Jia Yun from Singapore
AWESOME & INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE
Jia Yun from Singapore
AWESOME & INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE
Jia Yun from Singapore
不值得
Yuk ki Tong from China
Had so much fun and adventure with our guide Lewis!
Steven from Malaysia
Glacier heli hike
Fei Fei from Malaysia
Outstanding view
Mai from Japan
Great experience
Kingkaew from Australia
Great experience
Kingkaew from Australia
Great experience
Kingkaew from Australia
Amazing experience
Gina from Australia
Amazing experience
Gina from Australia
The greatest experience you’ll ever have!
Ben from Australia
The greatest experience you’ll ever have!
Ben from Australia
老人小孩也適合，很棒的體驗
Chiachen Lily from Taiwan
Amazing experience
Rakshit from India
Amazing experience
Rakshit from India
Amazing experience
Rakshit from India
Must Do
Margaret from Australia
Must Do
Margaret from Australia
Must Do
Margaret from Australia
Experience of a lifetime.
Michael from Australia
Experience of a lifetime.
Michael from Australia
Amazing heli hike experience!
Tessa from Netherlands
Amazing heli hike experience!
Tessa from Netherlands
Amazing heli hike experience!
Tessa from Netherlands
Amazing expirience
Ondrej David from Czech Republic
Amazing expirience
Ondrej David from Czech Republic
Astonishing view & awesome glacier hike
Wai Kent from Malaysia
Astonishing view & awesome glacier hike
Wai Kent from Malaysia
Astonishing view & awesome glacier hike
Wai Kent from Malaysia
Amazing experience
芊瑩 from Taiwan
Worth the wait
Emma from United Kingdom
Worth the wait
Emma from United Kingdom
Worth the wait
Emma from United Kingdom
Unforgettable experience!!
Louise from NZ
Unforgettable experience!!
Louise from NZ
Unforgettable experience!!
Louise from NZ
Experience of a lifetime!
Lisa Burns from Australia
Breathtaking!
Daniel from Australia
非常好的體驗
娜 from Taiwan
非常好的體驗
娜 from Taiwan
非常好的體驗
娜 from Taiwan
Cold Ice, Warm Smiles.. One Hot Ticket
Justin Wong from Malaysia
Cold Ice, Warm Smiles.. One Hot Ticket
Justin Wong from Malaysia
Amazing!! Once in a lifetime experience!
Gillian from Australia
Amazing!! Once in a lifetime experience!
Gillian from Australia
Amazing!! Once in a lifetime experience!
Gillian from Australia
Awesome trip
Hung from Taiwan
Awesome trip
Hung from Taiwan
A life experience
Raquel Rodrigues from Portugal
A life experience
Raquel Rodrigues from Portugal
Amazing experience
Lucy Hill from United Kingdom
Amazing experience
Lucy Hill from United Kingdom
Amazing experience
Lucy Hill from United Kingdom
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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Bailey from Australia wrote on 26 February 2020
Share LinkBluebird!
Our first trip got cancelled due to low lying cloud, so flew the following and had an absolute bluebird! Well run company, organized, would have been nice to fly a little further or over the glacier before or after the hike just to really take in how big it truly is! Tom our glacier leader was incredible, very enthusiastic
From Helicopter Line - Franz Josef Glacier HELI HIKE (Ex Franz Josef)
Hi Bailey, Thank you for your lovely review. We are so thrilled you were able to re-book with us and experience our Heli Hike. We are unfortuantely unable to fly you higher up the glacier for the Heli Hike tour due to the high amount of scenic flight air traffic. The Heli Hike flight is direct transport to the ice. We do offer different scenic flight option to see more of the glacier. We will pass on your feedback to Tom and let him know you enjoyed your Hike with him. Wishing you all the best with your New Zealand Adventure. Kind Regards, The Helicopter Line, West Coast.
Jia Yun from Singapore wrote on 09 January 2020
Share LinkAWESOME & INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE
It's definitely worthed the money!! We were super lucky and blessed with good weather, clear blue sky and sun out. All staffs were super friendly and all equipments provided. I was super lucky to get front seats on the helicopter as well based on weight. I am super thankful for our guide kailie and brett for guiding us on our hike up the glacier. Overall, i loved this experience and would come back again for ice climbing maybe if i'm back in NZ! Thank you everyone!
From Helicopter Line - Franz Josef Glacier HELI HIKE (Ex Franz Josef)
Hi Jia Yun, Thank you for your wonderful review. We are so thrilled the weather co-operated and you were able to experience the thrills are Heli Hike can offer. We are pleased that your found our staff friendly and the Kailie and Brett gave you an experience that has left you wanting to come back. We wish you a safe journey home. Kind Regards, The Helicopter Line, West Coast
Steven from Malaysia wrote on 02 November 2019
Share LinkLove the experience
Just love how knowledgeable and fun our guide Lewis is. He brought us to several cracks and caves where he makes up a path take us to off tracks places. Overall all awesome adventure!
From Helicopter Line - Franz Josef Glacier HELI HIKE (Ex Franz Josef)
Hi Steven, Thank you for your wonderful review. We are so thrilled you enjoyed your Glacier Heli Hike with us and that Lewis gave you a fun-filled, informative trip. The Hike is such a fantastic way to see the Glacier. Wishing you a safe journey home. Kind Regards, The Helicopter Line, West Coast
Fei Fei from Malaysia wrote on 01 November 2019
Share LinkGlacier heli hike
Glacier guide was nice. But unfortunately the Glacier view did not what I'm expected like in the picture shown. A lil bit disappointed but is a fun experience.
From Helicopter Line - Franz Josef Glacier HELI HIKE (Ex Franz Josef)
Hi Fei Fei, Thank you for leaving us valuable feedback. We are sorry that the Glacier Heli Hike did not meet your expectations and that you were a little disappointed in your trip. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee ice caves or similar structures as the glacier is constantly moving and changing. We wish you all the best with the rest of your New Zealand Adventure. Kind Regards, The Helicopter Line, West Coast Team
10:00 a.m.Thursday 13 July
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Shilpa Verma from Australia wrote on 03 March 2020
Share Linkawesome experience
Had experience of our lifetime with heli-hike. The assistance provided by the staff was fantastic. Luke our guide was super fun and very informative. Loved the helicopter ride. Really a must-try
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