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Franz Josef Glacier Guides: Heli-Hike - SPECIAL

A New Zealand Must Do! We are privileged to guide in a national park, with limited access onto the ice

Max 11 people per guide

Minimum age: 8 years

Difficulty: Moderate

Duration up to 4.5hrs
Ice time up to 3hrs

Includes: 
Breathable Rain Jacket
Waterproof over-trousers (if required)
Socks and sturdy boots (or you have the option to wear your own hiking boots)
Crampons (with small waist bag) for superior glacier grip
Woollen hats and gloves (if required)

Bring:
2-4 warm upper body layers ideally woollen or polypro (not cotton)
Quick drying trousers or shorts (no jeans)
Food and drink for the day
Sunglasses, sunscreen, camera
Backpack

What not to bring:
iPods / MP3 players
Mobile Phones
Passports
Wallets
Car / Room Keys

Please Note: We have a weight limit of 115kg per person and can not guide any pregnant persons. 

Day 1 : Franz Josef Glacier Heli Hike
After an exciting flight over rugged terrain, you will land on Franz Josef Glacier ready for a three hour guided hike. Your guide, with an eye for the most spectacular ice formations, will lead you through some of the most awe-inspiring glacier scenery Aotearoa (New Zealand) has to offer.
Meals :None

Check in (Summer): 8.15am, 9.00am, 10.40am, 11.25pm and 12.15pm

Check in (Winter): 9.00am, 10.40am and 11.25am

Glacier Hot Pools main pool entry included