From Fox Glacier: Expert Guided Heli-Hike Tour
From Fox Glacier: Expert Guided Heli-Hike Tour
Duration: 4 hours
4 hours
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Expert local tour guide
Expert local tour guide
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Explore Fox Glacier with round-trip helicopter flights and guided glacier hike for an unforgettable alpine adventure.
Fly high over rugged mountains and icefalls before landing directly on the glacier, then spend time walking on the ice with an expert guide.
See crevasses, ice formations and ever-changing glacier features while learning about this dynamic environment.
4-hour guided Fox Glacier hike
Round-trip helicopter ride
Expert mountaineering guide
Leather boots, crampons, hats, gloves & backpack
Waterproof jacket & overtrousers
Group hiking on Fox Glacier during guided helicopter tour in New Zealand.
Step onto the ice with the Fox Glacier heli-hike and experience one of New Zealand’s most dramatic landscapes from above and on foot.
Getting started
Your experience includes round-trip helicopter flights to and from Fox Glacier and a guided glacier hike. Arrive early to check in, get fitted with specialist glacier gear and meet your qualified guide before take-off.
What to expect
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Scenic helicopter flight: Enjoy breathtaking aerial views as you fly over mountains, icefalls and rugged alpine landscapes before landing on the glacier.
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Guided glacier hike: Walk on Fox Glacier with an experienced guide, navigating ice formations, crevasses and caves safely.
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All gear provided: Use specialist equipment including boots, crampons and waterproof outerwear for comfort and safety.
Helicopter and tourists on Fox Glacier, New Zealand.
Tourists hiking on Fox Glacier with a helicopter overhead, New Zealand.
Group hiking on Fox Glacier during guided helicopter tour in New Zealand.
Helicopter and tourists on Fox Glacier, New Zealand.
Tourists hiking on Fox Glacier with a helicopter overhead, New Zealand.
Group hiking on Fox Glacier during guided helicopter tour in New Zealand.
What to bring
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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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Jeans are not recommended for this experience as they become very heavy, cold and uncomfortable to wear when wet.
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This experience is restricted for guests under the age of 9 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 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.
Tour group hiking on Fox Glacier, New Zealand with a waterfall in the background.
Hikers taking photos on Fox Glacier, New Zealand.
Group hiking on Fox Glacier during guided helicopter tour in New Zealand.
Tour group hiking on Fox Glacier, New Zealand with a waterfall in the background.
Hikers taking photos on Fox Glacier, New Zealand.
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