Franz Josef Tours

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 ...

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Longer in duration than our half day walk, our ¾ day option ensures you have more time to explore the unique terrain and impressive ice formations of the first ice-fall. Moving at a relaxed pace, with plenty of photo opportunities, you'll be surprised by your own feeling of achievement, as you explore glacier terrain normally only seen by experienced mountaineers. ...

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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. ...

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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. ...

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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! ...

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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. ...

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The perfect opportunity to get up close to the glaciers and touch snow. You'll be captivated as you lift off and fly up and over the Franz Josef Glacier or Fox Glacier and experience the solitude of a landing in this natural alpine wonderland. ...

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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! ...

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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. ...

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