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Flying Fox Heli Hike

Flying Fox Heli Hike

Our most popular tour and voted #1 in the TripAdvisor's Travellers’ Choice, Best of the Best in the world awards 2021. Combine the thrill of 2 helicopter transfers, with the opportunity to explore a remote and pristine part of the glacier on foot, with your knowledgeable guide. Glacial forces are greatest in this area and often create spectacular ice caves, arches and tunnels, brilliantly blue in colour.

From

NZ$ 699.00

per person

Highlights

  • Guided heli hiking adventure on the Fox Glacier

  • Two helicopter transfers over the rainforest to and from the Fox Glacier

  • Access to area of the glacier with breath taking ice formations

  • All Equipment is provided

  • Voted best out of the ordinary experience in the world

Visit

Full Description

The fly-in, fly-out Flying Fox 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 leather walking 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.

Your landing site on the ice is a remote and exceptionally beautiful part of the glacier. You will see the stunning Victoria Falls, which is the melt river from the hidden Victoria 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 ice formations.

Each departure is a true voyage of exploration. There are so many changing features that the guides often 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.

Includes

Socks

Crampons

Walking poles

Waterproof jackets

Over trousers

Hat and gloves

Backpack

Leather Boots

A great day on the ice!

Meeting Point

Please meet at 44 Main Road, Fox Glacier. 

Please arrive 20 minutes prior to scheduled departure for check in.

Additional Information

What to Bring:

→ Any Essential Medication (in case your trip is extended)

→ 3 – 4 layers of warm upper body clothing

→ Sunglasses and sun protection

→ A drink and snacks are useful

→ A Camera

→ NO Drones

→ Jeans are not recommended

Cancellation policy

Full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before activity starts.

Good weather is required for this experience. If we need to cancel due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

There is a minimum number of travellers for this experience. If the minimum isn't met and we need to cancel, we will offer a different date/experience or a full refund.

Risk Disclosure
Health and Safety

All participants are required to read and sign a "Risk Disclosure" form at arrival, prior to taking part in any "Adventure Activity" by NZ law.

Please view this form now before booking. No action is required now other than to read it to make sure you are happy to sign at arrival.

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Terms
T&C's Please ensure you are familiar with our terms & conditions which includes: information on our passenger weight restriction of 116kg, carry-on bag restriction of 3kg, booking cancellation procedure, and our risk disclosure statement.

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From

NZ$ 699.00

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44 Main Road, Fox Glacier, New Zealand, 7859

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