Free cancellation: Get a full refund of ticket price up to 24 hours in advance.
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.
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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.
Socks
Crampons
Walking poles
Waterproof jackets
Over trousers
Hat and gloves
Backpack
Leather Boots
A great day on the ice!
Please meet at 44 Main Road, Fox Glacier.
Please arrive 20 minutes prior to scheduled departure for check in.
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
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.
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.
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