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Fox Glacier Helihike

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Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

    Daily

  • Duration

    4 hours (approx)

  • Start time

    0850h (8:50 am) or 1150h (11:50 am)
    14:50h (2.50pm) during summer
    Duration: 4 hours (approx)

  • Meeting Point
    Hotel pick-up is not included. Fox Glacier Guiding Building, 44 Main Road, Fox Glacier. You can take Intercity Coachlines or Atomic Shuttles from all mtwain cities to reach this place
    Please report at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start time. This is mandatory to allow time for pre-departure briefing.
  • Ending Point

    Tour concludes at the Alpine Guides Base

Key Highlights

  • Easy to book – easy to cancel – easy to change
  • Book early and receive discounts
  • Price same or lower than local rates
  • Best hand-picked operators

Overview

Enjoy this unique tour of the Fox Glacier, one of the wonders of nature that is bound to take your breath away. Soar above sheets of pure snow before landing on a remote part of the glacier. Marvel at the natural phenomenon of the spectacular ice caves formed by the force of the glacier. Explore the ice caves on foot and celebrate the majesty of nature. Take some wonderful photographs to remind you of your memorable visit to Fox Glacier.

Itinerary

The tour starts from Alpine Guides Base, Fox Glacier Guiding Building, 44 Main Road, Fox Glacier. Proceed for the tour accompanied by an English-speaking guide.

• Board the helicopter for your flight over the awe-inspiring pillars of the lower icefall.

• Circle the marvellous upper icefall and the Victoria Falls before landing. The remote landing site on the ice is an exceptionally beautiful part of the glacier.

• Wear the instep crampons and sturdy leather boots, specially designed by Alpine Guides for these ice conditions and follow the ice steps cut by the guides as you explore the beautiful formations and ice caves.

After exploring the caves, fly back to the Alpine Guides Base where this tour concludes.

Inclusions

  • Socks
  • Leather boots
  • Instep crampons
  • English-speaking guide
  • Ground transportation
  • Helicopter flights

Exclusions

  • Hotel pick-up and drop off

Additional info

The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have. Some fitness and agility is required for this hiking tour.

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