Franz Josef Full Day Glacier Adventure
Price: From 80.49 US$, per person
Duration: 8 hours

The world renowned all day option takes you in superb scenery, deep in the heart of the glacier. The excellent step-cutting skills of your guide allow you to travel through the most spectacular and challenging glacier terrain imaginable, satisfying even the most ardent of adventurers. We'll take you further, into the most spectacular ice falls and guarantee the most extensive and rewarding glacier adventure available.

The world renowned all day option takes you in superb scenery, deep in the heart of the glacier. The excellent step-cutting skills of your guide allow you to travel through the most spectacular and challenging glacier terrain imaginable, satisfying even the most ardent of adventurers. We'll take you further, into the most spectacular ice falls and guarantee the most extensive and rewarding glacier adventure available.

After being fitted out with all your equipment at our company office, a ten minute bus ride takes you to within 2.5 kilometer (1.5 miles) of the glacier, where you enjoy a short bush walk through regenerating rainforest, regrouping in the glacier valley.

You then proceed to the front of the glacier (2.5 kilometers), with your guide calling stops along the way to explain the unique features of the glacier and glacier valley. Here you strap on a set of Ice-Talonz, accessing the terminal face of the glacier for up to 6 hours of pure adventure.

The scenery is spectacular, and with a total of six hours on the ice, you could find yourself in all manner of situations, from squeezing through tight blue crevasses to Franz Shuffling down near vertical walls of ice. Gaining confidence as you go you will venture through some of the most stunning and challenging terrain imaginable.

Franz Josef Glacier Valley Walk
Price: From 34.88 US$, per person
Duration: 3 hours

This relaxing, interpretive walk to the glacier is the perfect opportunity to learn the role of the Franz Josef Glacier in shaping this remarkable landscape. With the emphasis more on geographical information and the glaciers history, you're able to venture beyond the public barriers and right up to the dramatic terminal face of this advancing glacier with your experienced guide.

This relaxing, interpretive walk to the glacier is the perfect opportunity to learn the role of the Franz Josef Glacier in shaping this remarkable landscape. With the emphasis more on geographical information and the glaciers history, you're able to venture beyond the public barriers and right up to the dramatic terminal face of this advancing glacier with your experienced guide.

After being fitted out with all your equipment at our company office, a ten minute bus ride takes you to within 2.5 kilometers (1.5 miles) of the glacier, where you enjoy a short bush walk through regenerating rainforest, regrouping in the glacier valley.

You then proceed to the front of the glacier (2.5 kilometers), with your guide calling stops along the way to explain the unique features of the glacier and glacier valley. Please note, trip does not include walking on the ice.

Franz Josef Half Day Glacier Experience
Price: From 52.05 US$, per person
Duration: 4 - 4.5 hours

The Half Day Glacier Experience is a fantastic introduction to an enthralling world of ice, traversing spectacular tracks of only moderate difficulty, and suitable for most agile people. The walk is longer in duration than others offered, allowing you more time to enjoy the impressive terrain on the lower reaches of Franz Josef Glacier.

The Half Day Glacier Experience is a fantastic introduction to an enthralling world of ice, traversing spectacular tracks of only moderate difficulty, and suitable for most agile people. The walk is longer in duration than others offered, allowing you more time to enjoy the impressive terrain on the lower reaches of Franz Josef Glacier.

After being fitted out with all your equipment at our company office, a ten minute bus ride takes you to within 2.5 kilometer (1.5 miles) of the glacier, where you enjoy a short bush walk through regenerating rainforest, regrouping in the glacier valley.

You then proceed to the front of the glacier (2.5 kilometer), with your guide calling stops along the way to explain the unique features of the glacier and glacier valley. Here you strap on a set of Ice-Talonz, accessing the terminal face of the glacier for 1.5 - 2 hours traversing spectacular tracks of only moderate difficulty. The terrain can look daunting, but preformed access ways make exploring the lower reaches of the Franz Josef Glacier achievable for most agile people.

Franz Josef Ice Climbing
Price: From 134.15 US$, per person
Duration: 7 hours

A day packed with adventure and adrenaline highs. Provided with expert tuition and all technical equipment, this is a great way to introduce you to the exhilarating sport of ice-climbing, whilst still enjoying the dramatic scenery and awesome terrain of the Franz Josef Glacier. Your guide will tailor the day to challenge novices and experts alike. No experience necessary!

A day packed with adventure and adrenaline highs. Provided with expert tuition and all technical equipment, this is a great way to introduce you to the exhilarating sport of ice-climbing, whilst still enjoying the dramatic scenery and awesome terrain of the Franz Josef Glacier. Your guide will tailor the day to challenge novices and experts alike. No experience necessary!

After being fitted out with all your equipment at our company office, a ten minute bus ride takes you to within 2.5 kilometer (1.5 miles) of the glacier, where you enjoy a short bush walk through regenerating rainforest, regrouping in the glacier valley.

You then proceed to the front of the glacier (2.5 kilometers), with your guide calling stops along the way to explain the unique features of the glacier and glacier valley.

On the glacier you will learn all aspects of ice-climbing using the front points of crampons and two technical ice axes. Secured by a rope attached to your guide you will safely climb on the soaring ice walls, testing your limits and moving on to progressively harder climbs throughout the day.

Franz Josef Mountain Scenic Helicopter Flight
Price: From 209.27 US$, per person
Duration: 40 minutes
This premier flight lets you experience two of New Zealand's finest National Parks. Discover the gigantic expanse of the Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier snowfields with a landing at high altitude. Step out of your helicopter and experience how it feels to stand in snow. The flight includes fantastic views of the Tasman Glacier and Mount Cook.

This premier helicopter flight lets you experience two of New Zealand's finest National Parks, divided by the imposing Southern Alps. Discover the gigantic expanse of the Franz Josef and Fox Glacier snowfields with a landing at around 2134 meters (7000 feet). Step out of the helicopter and experience how it feels to walk on snow. Then follow the Main Divide for fantastic views of the Tasman Glacier and Aoraki (Mount Cook) before heading back down towards the lush rainforests at the edge of the Tasman Sea.

With its ability to hover, land and provide access to some of New Zealand's most remote areas, a helicopter is the ideal choice for sightseeing that will take you up close to towering peaks, crevasse filled glaciers and sparkling waterways. Learn about the stunning landscape as your professional pilot delivers an informative commentary en route.

Heli Hiking Franz Josef
Price: From 203.91 US$, per person
Duration: 3 hours
Wrap up warm for this icy experience on the spectacular Franz Josef Glacier. Hover over this amazing river of ice in an awesome helicopter ride, before landing on the glacier for a guided two hour hike. Walk amongst the caves and crevasses while admiring the stunning landscape before returning by helicopter to the township below. This is one cool adventure!

The rugged West Coast is hemmed between the Tasman Sea and the imposing Southern Alps, making for spectacular contrasts in the surrounding scenery. Franz Josef Glacier, found in the stunning Westland National Park, is one of the most spectacular glaciers in this region. Combine an awesome scenic helicopter flight over the glacier with a unique guided walk amongst the ice caves, pinnacles and seracs of this pristine, alpine environment. You'll see the extraordinary colors of the ice-flow from above and then up close, on an unforgettable guided walk.

After the scenic helicopter flight over all three icefalls of the Franz Josef Glacier, you will land high up on the glacier between two icefalls to undertake the two hour guided hike. Your guide will be 'free guiding', selecting a route as you go and looking for the most spectacular ice formations to show you. Learn about glacier processes and enjoy the supreme panoramic views of the glacier and surrounding mountains.

After completion of the glacier hike, the guide radios for the helicopter to return and take you back to the township of Franz Josef. This two hour walking adventure is suitable for people of average fitness.

With its ability to hover, land and provide access to some of the most remote areas, the helicopter is the ideal choice for sightseeing that will take you right up close to towering peaks, crevasse filled glaciers and sparkling waterways.

Your professional guide will lead you into the most spectacular icefall terrain that is usually seen only by experienced mountaineers. With a spotless safety record, rigid assessments, and using exclusive quality equipment, your safety and enjoyment is taken care of.

What to Bring:

• Warm upper body clothing (preferably 3-4 layers)
• Leggings or light trousers, although shorts are acceptable
• Sunglasses and sunscreen
• Waterproof jacket (provided if you don't have one)

Twin Glacier Helicopter Flight departing Franz Josef
Price: From 147.57 US$, per person
Duration: 30 minutes
The two famous glaciers of the South Island's West Coast is Fox and Franz Josef. View them up close - from the air! Enjoy a scenic helicopter flight over these rivers of ice before landing at the head of one of them. Step out into the snow and marvel at the magnificent vistas before heading back to base. One of the must see attractions of the West Coast.

Fly over two of New Zealand's most famous glaciers and marvel at the mantle of pure white snow as you land at the head of either the Franz Josef or Fox Glacier. This landing site is the perfect place to view the incredible natural phenomenon of the glaciers as they wind slowly down the carved valleys from their origin in the mountains high above you.

With its ability to hover, land and provide access to some of New Zealand's most remote areas, a helicopter is the ideal choice for sightseeing that will take you up close to towering peaks, crevasse filled glaciers and sparkling waterways. Learn about the stunning landscape as your professional pilot delivers an informative commentary en route.