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From Fox Glacier: Expert Guided Heli-Hike in Fox Glacier

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4 hours

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Soar to thrilling heights and icy depths with a helicopter ride and go on a guided hike on New Zealand's fast-moving glacier–Fox Glacier.

Forget heli-skiing; it's all about heli-hiking now! Take a helicopter over the Fox Glacier, followed by a 3-hour guided hike, offering vivid blue glacial landscape views!

Be amazed by the stellar view of Mt. Tasman and the rainforest from your chopper as it glides over the glacier, and then lands at lower ice falls.

Gear up with crampons and walking poles as your guide leads the way! You may squeeze through frosty blue crevasses, crawl through ice tunnels, and pass by towering seracs.

Fun fact: Fox Glacier moves 10 times faster than most glaciers worldwide, creating an ever-evolving landscape of icy wonders, an intriguing aspect of this adventure.

4-hour guided Fox Glacier hike

Round-trip helicopter ride

English-speaking expert mountaineering guide

Leather boots & crampons

Hats, gloves & backpack

Waterproof jacket & overtrousers

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Fox Glacier adventure

Ready for a mountain adventure? Hop on your helicopter ride, ready to take you above New Zealand's largest and fastest-moving glacier: Fox Glacier. As you fly over this icy wonderland, marvel at the glacier's unique position, ending in a lush rainforest, a rare global phenomenon.

Nature’s own art gallery

Don your provided gear, from leather boots and crampons to waterproof jackets, pick up your walking poles, and set off to explore. Guided by an expert well-versed in the glacier's ever-changing moods, traverse the icy terrain with a small group of up to 11 people. As you hike, marvel at the glacier's unique features, such as spectacular ice caves and arches, shaped by nature's forces. The rapid movement of the glacier often results in the formation of fascinating ice structures. Your journey concludes with a helicopter ride back, offering one last chance to soak in the resplendent views.

From Fox Glacier: Expert Guided Heli-Hike in Fox Glacier

Discover the stunning glacial landscapes of Fox Glacier on this expert guided heli-hike, a thrilling 3-hour adventure that combines aerial sightseeing and ground-level exploration. Starting from your hotel or预定的文本结构和内容要求非常严格,但提供的亮点信息中没有明确列出具体的POI名称。因此,在这种情况下,我将根据给定的信息撰写一个完整的描述,并确保符合所有格式和长度的要求。以下是完整的内容:

From Fox Glacier: Expert Guided Heli-Hike in Fox Glacier

Discover the stunning glacial landscapes of Fox Glacier on this expert guided heli-hike, a thrilling 1-hour helicopter ride followed by a 3-hour hike. This tour takes you over the breathtaking views of Mt. Tasman and through the lush rainforest to reach the glacier's ice falls. With your guide leading the way, you'll gear up with crampons and walking poles to explore the vivid blue glacial landscape. The Fox Glacier moves at an astonishing rate of 10 meters per day, creating a constantly evolving environment full of icy wonders. This unique adventure offers unparalleled access to crevasses, ice tunnels, and towering seracs, providing an unforgettable experience for both nature enthusiasts and thrill-seekers.

Experience the Thrills of Heli-Hiking

Your tour stops at the Fox Glacier where you'll embark on a 1-hour helicopter ride over stunning landscapes. The glacier spans approximately 12 kilometers in length, with an average width of around 500 meters. As your chopper glides over the ice falls and through the rainforest, you'll witness the awe-inspiring Mt. Tasman towering at 3,497 meters above sea level. Upon landing, your guide will equip you with crampons and walking poles to navigate the icy terrain. You may squeeze through frosty blue crevasses, crawl through ice tunnels, and pass by towering seracs, all while learning about the glacier's unique movement patterns and geological features. This experience is unlike any other due to its combination of aerial views and ground-level exploration.

Tour Highlights

• Heli-hike over Fox Glacier
• 1-hour helicopter ride with stunning Mt. Tasman views
• Guided hike in rainforest and glacial ice falls
• Expert guide leading the way with crampons and walking poles
• Explore vivid blue glacial landscape with crevasses and seracs
• Learn about glacier movement patterns and geological features
• Unique experience combining aerial sightseeing and ground-level exploration
• Unforgettable adventure for nature enthusiasts and thrill-seekers

This guided tour is perfect for adventurers, nature lovers, and thrill-seekers, providing an unparalleled opportunity to explore the stunning glacial landscapes of Fox Glacier. The 3-hour hike allows you to experience the vivid blue glacial landscape, navigate through crevasses, crawl through ice tunnels, and pass by towering seracs, giving you a unique insight into one of New Zealand's most spectacular natural wonders.

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