New Zealand · GLACIER HIKES & HELI-HIKES
Good glacier hikes & heli-hikes tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 6 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of the Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike, with helicopter views, a guided ice walk, gear details, fitness advice, weather risks, and value tips.
“A decent level of fitness is definitely needed, be aware can be cancelled up to the last minute if weather changes, they do however offer a full refund or change day. Staff are amazing and extremely well trained. We had Sarah as our guide who was superb.”
Fly over Fox Glacier, then hike its changing ice caves, arches, and crevasses with expert guides on this memorable four-hour adventure.
“Absolutely brilliant experience and company. I had guide Charlie who was fantastic. I made a booking error (totally my fault) and they fixed it up for me no dramas. 10/ 10 recommend .”
Fly from Franz Josef to a changing ice world, then hike crevasses and caves on a guided 2.5-hour glacier adventure.
“We hiked a glacier in Alaska and it was mainly a flat hike. This experience was totally different and provided us a completely unique experience. It was up and down, we went through two tight crevasses and an ice cave! We had to use ropes and even a ladder at one point. You definitely need to be fairly fit. We loved the experience from the training, helicopter ride and guided hiking. This is a must do for those who want a unique and challenging experience. Even though we had to unfortunately cut the hike short due to weather, we still had more than sufficient time on the hike and appreciated…”
Fly from Mount Cook Airport to the Tasman Glacier for a guided two-hour ice hike beneath Aoraki and Mount Tasman.
“It was our first helicopter ride and it was an amazing and unforgettable experience. We felt really safe during the hike. Max, the guide was fun and caring. The hike as such could have been longer tho.”
Review of the Kepler Track heli hike from Te Anau, with a helicopter ride, alpine walking, beech forest, and water taxi return.
“It was great to see a DOC hut, and the hike down to the lake was easy and beautiful! A good way to see the landscape without having to hike up the mountain!”
Fly over Lake Te Anau, land near Luxmore Hut, hike the Kepler Track, and return by water taxi on this compact Fiordland adventure.
“Great communication, great pilot, great views and a lot of fun. Highly recommended. I can't say enough great things about how well the company is run and how much we enjoyed the day.”
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