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Flying Fox: Heli Hike
Flying Fox: Heli Hike
Flying Fox: Heli Hike
Flying Fox: Heli Hike
Flying Fox: Hei hike

Heli Hike Fox Glacier

By Fox Glacier Guiding - Glacier Tours & Adventures
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$643 per adult
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Overview

The fly-in, fly-out helihike 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. Each departure is a true voyage of exploration. There are so many changing features that the guides always find something new. Weather permitting; ice time is up to 3 hours.

Activity location

  • Fox Glacier
    • 7886, West Coast, West Coast, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 44 Main Road
    • 44 Main Road
    • 7886, Fox Glacier, West Coast, New Zealand

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8:50am Departure
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h4h
  • English

8:50am: This up to four hour fly-in, fly-out heli hike combines the excitement of walking on the Fox Glacier with the thrill of helicopter flights. Up to 3 hours on the ice.

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:50 am
Price details
AU$643.35 x 1 AdultAU$643.35
Total
Price is AU$643.35
Until Wed, 27 Nov
11:50am Departure
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h4h
  • English

11:50am: This up to four hour fly-in, fly-out heli hike combines the excitement of walking on the Fox Glacier with the thrill of helicopter flights. Up to 3 hours on the ice.

Language options: English
Starting time: 11:50 am
Price details
AU$643.35 x 1 AdultAU$643.35
Total
Price is AU$643.35
Until Wed, 27 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLeather boots and socks
  • What's includedWhat's includedWet Weather Jacket and Over trousers (if required)
  • What's includedWhat's includedCrampons and walking poles
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional Guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedTwo helicopter transfers
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedBring 3 - 4 layers of warm upper body clothing
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSunglasses and sun protection
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedJeans are not recommended - Cotton pants or trackpants are more suitable
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedA day pack is useful and a drink and snacks are a good idea
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFor winter trips bring a warm hat and gloves

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum Age is 9 years
  • Child Age is 9-16 years inclusive
  • Minimum numbers apply
  • Subject to favourable weather conditions, a weather call is made 10 minutes prior to check in so flexibility in your itinerary is desirable
  • Individual passenger weight limit is 116 kg or less due to weight and balance calculations of the aircraft
  • A Risk Disclosure Statement must be signed before Departure. Please read it here: https://www.foxguides.co.nz/risk-disclosure-statement/

Activity itinerary

Spend up to 3 hours hiking on the Fox Glacier, The fly-in, fly-out heli hike combines the excitement of walking on the Te Moeka o Tuawe/Fox Glacier with the thrill of helicopter flights. By flying in you can access and explore a part of the glacier where its forces work hardest and often create spectacular ice caves and arches. You will be outfitted with boots and crampons specially designed for these ice conditions. You follow the ice steps cut by your guide as you explore the amazing formations. 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. This is a weather dependant trip. A Risk Disclosure Statement must be signed before Departure https://www.foxguides.co.nz/risk-disclosure-statement/

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESFox Glacier
    • 7886, West Coast, West Coast, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE44 Main Road
    • 44 Main Road
    • 7886, Fox Glacier, West Coast, New Zealand

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