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From Fox Glacier: Expert Guided Heli-Hike Tour
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Highlights

  • Explore Fox Glacier with round-trip helicopter flights and guided glacier hike for an unforgettable alpine adventure.
  • Fly high over rugged mountains and icefalls before landing directly on the glacier, then spend time walking on the ice with an expert guide.
  • See crevasses, ice formations and ever-changing glacier features while learning about this dynamic environment.

Your Experience

Step onto the ice with the Fox Glacier heli-hike and experience one of New Zealand’s most dramatic landscapes from above and on foot.

Getting started

Your experience includes round-trip helicopter flights to and from Fox Glacier and a guided glacier hike. Arrive early to check in, get fitted with specialist glacier gear and meet your qualified guide before take-off.

What to expect

  • Scenic helicopter flight: Enjoy breathtaking aerial views as you fly over mountains, icefalls and rugged alpine landscapes before landing on the glacier.

  • Guided glacier hike: Walk on Fox Glacier with an experienced guide, navigating ice formations, crevasses and caves safely.

  • All gear provided: Use specialist equipment including boots, crampons and waterproof outerwear for comfort and safety.

Inclusions

  • 4-hour guided Fox Glacier hike
  • Round-trip helicopter ride
  • Expert mountaineering guide
  • Leather boots, crampons, hats, gloves & backpack
  • Waterproof jacket & overtrousers

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
  • Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting Point

  • Meet your guide at Fox Glacier Guiding - Glacier Tours & Adventures.
  • Address: 44 Main Road, State Highway 6, Fox Glacier 7951, New Zealand.
  • Landmark: Fox Glacier guiding signs on front and sides of the large buiding.

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Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

Bring along your warm upper-body clothing (preferably 3-4 layers), leggings or light trousers, sunglasses, and sunscreen. You can also bring your own water bottle, drinks and snacks.

Jeans are not recommended for this experience as they become very heavy, cold and uncomfortable to wear when wet. This experience is restricted for guests under the age of 9 years and weighing more than 116kg. Large bags and drones are not allowed. There is a 3 kg limit per passenger for carry-on baggage.

This experience requires a good fitness level, sufficient to ascend and descend 1000m+ over 8 hours or more carrying a pack 12kg. In alpine conditions, rapid weather changes may occasionally prevent helicopter access to the ice with groups already present. In such instances, the tour operator will strive for safe access during weather breaks; if not feasible, emergency supplies (tents, sleeping bags, food) are available on the glacier. Guides are trained to set up campsites if overnight stays become necessary. Leather boots, socks, crampons, walking poles, a waterproof jacket, overtrousers, and a backpack will be provided.

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