Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comFranz Josef Ice Climbing
based on 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!
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.
- Expert guide and commentary
- Getting of the beaten path and back to nature as you have never seen it!
- 7 hours of exhilarating adventure
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Franz Josef Ice Climbing
Daily
Departure Point:
Franz Josef Glacier Guides Base
Departure Time: 7:45am Duration: 7 hours (approx.) Return details:Returns to original departure point
- 7 hour Ice Climbing Tour
- Goretex Jackets, Over-trousers, Woolen hats and gloves, Leather boots, Ice-Talonz
- Souvenir Information Booklet
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Minimum age is 12 years
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- 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. Guides reserve the right to curtail or cancel trips for clients whose fitness is not appropriate.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. 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.
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers
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Lots of ice time, professional training, but friendly and fun at the same time. Very unique experience ... Read more ›
Shaun D, United States of America, October 2007
The guides were experienced and very entertaining. The walk up to the glacier to the locations for ice ... Read more ›
Nermeen L, United Kingdom, April 2009
