Product Overview

The fly-in,fly-out HeliHike combines the excitement of walking on FoxGlacier with the thrill of a heli flight. Taking in views of this breathtaking environment, you land in a remote & exceptionally beautiful part of the glacier where its forces work hardest & often create spectacular ice caves & arches 

Product Description

The fly-in, fly-out Heli hike 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.

Equipped with sturdy leather boots and other equipment, you board the helicopter for your first flight over the pinnacles of the lower icefall. Here, the ice is in constant motion. Take in views of the dramatic upper icefall and Victoria Falls, which is the melt river from the hidden Victoria glacier, before landing.

Your landing site on the ice is a remote and exceptionally beautiful part of the glacier. At this stage, your guide outfits you with crampons, specially designed for these ice conditions and you follow the ice steps cut by your guide as you explore the amazing formations and ice caves that are only seen here.

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.

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.

Fitness Level: Some fitness and agility is required.

Departure Times

8:50am 

11:50am

Duration

4 hours

up to 3 hours on the ice

What To Bring

• 3 - 4 layers of warm upper body clothing
• Sunglasses and sun protection
• Jeans are not recommended  - Cotton pants or track pants are more suitable
• A day pack is useful and a drink and snacks are a good idea
• Your own boots and raincoats may be suitable
• For winter trips bring a warm hat and gloves

Company Info

Enjoy a breathtaking guided glacier walk onto the world-famous Fox Glacier with New Zealand's most experienced glacier guiding company. Fox Glacier Guiding offer walks and ice adventures to suit all fitness levels.

Fox Glacier Guiding's friendly and professional guides take visitors on a glacier trip of a lifetime. The guide remains with guests for the entire trip ensuring everyone is entertained and educated.

To assure guest safety, all guides are trained through the internationally recognised New Zealand Mountain Guides Association. Fox Glacier Guiding pride themselves on offering exceptional customer service, the highest level of safety management and the best value for money trips.