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Heli Hike Fox Glacier: Fly-In, Fly-Out Adventure
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482 Ratings
Fox Glacier
Experience the thrill of a helihike on Fox Glacier. Explore stunning ice caves and arches. Book your adventure today!
Experience the thrill of a helihike on Fox Glacier. Explore stunning ice caves and arches. Book your adventure today!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Fox Glacier - Spend up to 3 hours hiking on the Fox Glacier, The fly-in, fly-out heli hike combines the excitement of walking on the Te Moeka o Tuawe/Fox Glacier with the thrill of helicopter flights. By flying in you can access and explore a part of the glacier where its forces work hardest and often create spectacular ice caves and arches. You…
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Fox Glacier - Spend up to 3 hours hiking on the Fox Glacier, The fly-in, fly-out heli hike combines the excitement of walking on the Te Moeka o Tuawe/Fox Glacier with the thrill of helicopter flights. By flying in you can access and explore a part of the glacier where its forces work hardest and often create spectacular ice caves and arches. You will be outfitted with boots and crampons specially designed for these ice conditions. You follow the ice steps cut by your guide as you explore the amazing formations.
Please note that this is a natural and ever-changing environment. Ice features change constantly and no guarantee can be given that specific features will be seen. This is a weather dependent trip.
A Risk Disclosure Statement must be signed before Departure https://www.foxguides.co.nz/risk-disclosure-statement/
What's Included
- Leather boots and socks
- Wet Weather Jacket and Over trousers (if required)
- Crampons and walking poles
- Professional Guide
- Two helicopter transfers
- Leather boots and socks
- Wet Weather Jacket and Over trousers (if required)
- Crampons and walking poles
- Professional Guide
- Two helicopter transfers
What's Not Included
- Bring 3 - 4 layers of warm upper body clothing
- Sunglasses and sun protection
- Jeans are not recommended - Cotton pants or trackpants are more suitable
- A day pack is useful and a drink and snacks are a good idea
- For winter trips bring a warm hat and gloves
- Bring 3 - 4 layers of warm upper body clothing
- Sunglasses and sun protection
- Jeans are not recommended - Cotton pants or trackpants are more suitable
- A day pack is useful and a drink and snacks are a good idea
- For winter trips bring a warm hat and gloves
Additional Information
The fly-in, fly-out helihike combines the excitement of walking on the Fox Glacier with the thrill of helicopter flights. By flying in you are able to access and explore a part of the glacier where its forces work hardest and often create spectacular ice caves and arches. Each departure is a true voyage of exploration. There are so many changing…
The fly-in, fly-out helihike combines the excitement of walking on the Fox Glacier with the thrill of helicopter flights. By flying in you are able to access and explore a part of the glacier where its forces work hardest and often create spectacular ice caves and arches. Each departure is a true voyage of exploration. There are so many changing features that the guides always find something new. Weather permitting; ice time is up to 3 hours.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum Age is 9 years
- Child Age is 9-16 years inclusive
- Minimum numbers apply
- Subject to favourable weather conditions, a weather call is made 10 minutes prior to check in so flexibility in your itinerary is desirable
- Individual passenger weight limit is 116 kg or less due to weight and balance calculations of the aircraft
- A Risk Disclosure Statement must be signed before Departure. Please read it here: https://www.foxguides.co.nz/risk-disclosure-statement/
Location
44 Main Road
Main Road
Meet in the Fox Glacier Guiding building in the center of the Fox Glacier village. Please Check-in 20 minutes early to complete our online Risk Disclosure Statement.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(482 Ratings)
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Kylie_f
Oct 29, 2024
Amazing experience - An absolutely incredible experience. Spectacular scenery. Had a full 3 hours walking on the glacier. Got to go through ice tunnels and caves. Staff were amazing. It is an experience that you will not forget. Would highly recommend.
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Tarniatarnia
Oct 28, 2024
Get some ice under your boots - Experienced guiding, great views and time for exploration on the Glacier added up to a wonderful time. Everything is provided or you can use some of your own gear.
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Aeg23
Sep 11, 2024
Great way to experience Fox glacier. - Wonderful time on Fox glacier. Got rescheduled to the next day and were so lucky as the sun was out after hail and thunderstorm. Outstanding experience. Our guides (from NZ and NL) were excellent and made this tour very special and super interesting for us. Thank you!!!
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Claire
Sep 8, 2024
If you get the perfect day you will not be disappointed. - The was the greatest experience, right from the safety briefing to the debriefing. The guides were great and so much fun. This was my absolute favourite experience in my NZ holiday. Highly recommend!
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Shuyi_c
Aug 20, 2024
Worthy - I had an incredible experience on the Fox Glacier ice trekking tour! The entire activity was well worth it, offering breathtaking views and an unforgettable adventure. Our guide was fantastic—knowledgeable, friendly, and always made sure we were safe and having fun. The entire staff was warm and welcoming, making the whole experience even more enjoyable. I highly recommend this activity to anyone considering it; it's truly a must-do if you're in the area!
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Susan_g
Aug 14, 2024
Very professional and fun! - An amazing helicopter ride with fantastic views. Learning how to use crampons, seeing the blue, blue ice and walking into a crevasse were highlights. The staff were super professional and safety conscious.
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Lauren_p
Aug 4, 2024
An absalute must do! - We have never been on a helicopter or seen a glacier so this was a very exciting trip for us! We weren't disappointed. Our guide Rhys (not sure if that's the right spelling) was so knowledgeable and fun! He made the trip even more enjoyable. We learnt so much, and felt super safe. We had a perfectly clear day and will remmeber this trip for a lifetime!
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Shirley_b
Jul 16, 2024
Best thing i have ever done. - The sheer natural beauty of this once in a life time experience being on and sometimes in a glacier.
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Margarethg102mw
May 8, 2024
Best day in NZ! - The guides are the best at Fox Glacier Guiding, we went with Toa and had a great time! He made sure that everyone in the group (12 ppl) had enough time to see, stop, and explore on the glacier. He was super informative, funny, and made sure to keep us safe. Would recommend to everyone!
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Robert_b
Mar 24, 2024
Majestic - Highly recommend!! The helicopter flight in alone was amazing. Then we had a full 3 hours hiking around and exploring the glacier. So beautiful and amazing!
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