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Flying Fox Heli Hike

Our most popular tour and voted #1 in 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$750.00

per person

04:00 hours

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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

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 ...

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Includes

A great day on the ice!

Leather Boots

Backpack

Hat and gloves

Over trousers

Waterproof jackets

Walking poles

Crampons

Socks

Meeting Point

Please meet at 44 Main Road, Fox Glacier.

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

Tour times are 8:50 AM and 11:50 AM.

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$750.00

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04:00 hours

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44 Main Road, Fox Glacier, New Zealand, 7859

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I park?

You’ll depart from the Fox Glacier Guiding building located at 44 Main Road, Fox Glacier township. The facility offers a large car park to the north of their building for visitor use.

Do I need any prior hiking experience to join the tour?

No previous glacier hiking experience is necessary.

Can I go if I’m pregnant?

Yes, you can, but you must disclose this at booking or upon arrival.

What should I wear for the heli hike?

You are advised to wear 3–4 warm layers, sunglasses & sun protection.

When should I arrive for check-in?

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

What is your cancellation policy?

We offer a full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before the activity starts.

What should I bring for the trip?

Please 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, and a camera. Drones are not allowed, and jeans are not recommended as they can become uncomfortable if they get wet.

What happens if it rains or the bad weather on that day ?

Poor weather means cancellation or rescheduling, with a full refund offered if conditions are unsafe.

Are there any weight restrictions for passengers or luggage?

Yes. There is a passenger weight restriction of 116 kg, and carry-on bags are limited to a maximum of 3 kg.

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