After being fitted out with all your equipment at our company office, a ten minute bus ride takes you to within 2.5 kilometer (1.5 miles) of the glacier, where you enjoy a short bush walk through regenerating rainforest, regrouping in the glacier valley.

You then proceed to the front of the glacier (2.5 kilometers), with your guide calling stops along the way to explain the unique features of the glacier and glacier valley.

On the glacier you will learn all aspects of ice-climbing using the front points of crampons and two technical ice axes. Secured by a rope attached to your guide you will safely climb on the soaring ice walls, testing your limits and moving on to progressively harder climbs throughout the day.

Tour Highlights:

• More dramatic terrain of the first ice-fall
• Quality guides commentary
• Getting of the beaten path

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

Daily

Unavailable Dates:

• December 25 (Christmas Day)

Departure Point:

Franz Josef Glacier Guides Base, next to the Mobil Station, on the main road of Franz Josef.

Departure Time:

7:45am

Return details:

Franz Josef Glacier Guides Base, next to the Mobil Station, on the main road of Franz Josef.

Hotel Pickup:

Hotel pick up is available from all Franz Josef centrally located hotels. Please advise your full hotel name and address at time of booking.

Additional Information

Inclusions:

• 7 hour Ice Climbing Tour
• Goretex Jackets, Over-trousers, Woolen hats and gloves, Leather boots, Ice-Talonz
• Souvenir Information Booklet
• New Zealand Goods and Services Tax (GST)

Exclusions:

• Meals and beverages

Additional Info:

• This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of travel.
• Confirmation for this product will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability.
• Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated.
• It is important that you are fully aware of the conditions of the trip you will be participating in. Guides reserve the right to curtail or cancel trips for clients whose fitness is not appropriate.
• The glacier walks are quite challenging as the glacier is advancing and becoming very steep, and clients need to be fit and able.
• Refunds will not be available for clients who cannot participate on the day due to inappropriate fitness levels i.e. it is important you are selecting the right trip for your physical fitness ability.
• Franz Josef Glacier receives 5 meters of annual rainfall. Refunds will not be available to those clients who decide not to participate because it is raining or because they will get wet feet during the trip.
• Hotel pick up is available from all Franz Josef centrally located hotels. Please advise your full hotel name and address at time of booking.

What should I wear or bring with me?
Please bring three layers of very warm clothing for your upper body (fleece, wool, thermal underwear) and lightweight trousers e.g. quick drying trousers or leggings (no jeans - they get wet and cumbersome). Also, bring along a snack, small bottle of water, sunglasses and sunscreen.

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.

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