Franz Josef Heli Hike

A first-hand exploration of a glacier by chopper, seeing only what experienced mountaineers can reach is a wilderness experience you?ll never forget.

From our Franz Josef Village base, you?ll fly up to the Franz Josef Glacier in the Westland National Park. You?ll land on a section of this 12km long glacier where we?ve made a daily safety assessment of the conditions on this fast-moving ice flow. Equipped with glacier boots and crampons you?ll walk for two hours amongst the ice formations and pinnacles and see first-hand the extraordinary colours of the ice-flow. Touch the ice, breathe in the fresh air.

We team up with Franz Josef Glacier Guides who have been taking visitors over this epic icefall terrain since 1990 and can trace their heritage back 100 years. They have an immaculate safety record, rigid assessments and using quality equipment, your safety and enjoyment is taken care of.

Highlights:

• Helicopter up to the stunning Franz Josef glacier.
• Explore glacial terrain on a 2-hour professionally guided hike.
• Be wowed by ice formations and pinnacles.

What's Included:

• Glacier landing and 2-hour glacier hike.
• Experienced guide.
• All equipment - glacier boots, socks, ice crampons, waterproof jacket and pants.