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Small-Group Franz Josef Glacier Walk

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Location: Franz Josef, New Zealand
Duration: 
                                4 hours (approx.)

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Be astounded by the natural beauty of the Franz Josef Glacier on a small-group glacier walk. Travel by helicopter to the pinnacles area of the glacier to explore this magnificent natural wonder. Your guide will navigate you on a moderately difficult hike through a maze of ice and explain the dramatic environmental changes affecting the glacier. Afterwards, take a soak in the hot pools to warm up and soothe your muscles. This small-group tour is a fantastic introduction to an enthralling world of ice!

Highlights

Guided Franz Josef Glacier walk
Enjoy scenic round-trip helicopter flights to Franz Josef Glacier
Learn interesting facts about the glacier as you explore with your expert guide
See the stunning ice pinnacles on a moderately difficult hike
Relax after your glacier walk with a soak in the hot pools
All hiking equipment included
Small-group tour limited to 11 participants, offers a personalized experience

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Small-Group Franz Josef Glacier Walk

Franz Josef Glacier

Franz Josef Glacier

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05 2012
Franz Josef Glacier

Franz Josef Glacier

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05 2012
Franz Josef Glacier Walk

Franz Josef Glacier

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05 2012
Franz Josef Glacier Walk

Franz Josef Glacier

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05 2012
Franz Josef Glacier

Franz Josef Glacier

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05 2012
Franz Josef Glacier

Franz Josef Glacier

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Franz Josef Glacier

Franz Josef Glacier

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Brisbane's Newell family at ...

Martin and Natalie Newell with their sons Lachlan and Cameron explore one of the ice tunnels at Franz Josef Glacier as ...

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01 2012
Franz Josef Glacier

Franz Josef Half Day Glacier Experience

Photo by: Charlie M
USA, 04 2010
Myself

I was a bit scared as it is the very first time I walk on a glacier, but at the same time I was amazed by so much ...

Photo by: Sara L
Australia, 01 2010
Guide leading the way

The guide would test the track before calling us to follow.

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Australia, 12 2009
Our group on the glacier

Photo stop on the glacier, only half way up. As can see wet weather gear provided as well as boots and cramp-ons. It ...

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Australia, 11 2009
Me on the glacier

Trying my best to smile, though at this point, I wasn't really enjoying the hike, as I'm not the fittest person in the ...

Photo by: Merissa M
Australia, 11 2009
holding the pick axe

our tour guide chopped up the ice when it was hard to walk on

Photo by: Robin B
USA, 04 2009
Snow cave

Enjoy in the cave of snow. It is awesome and funny.

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02 2013
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The white and blue ice of the glacier

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A helicopter takes you to the glacier and back

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Squeezing through a small tunnel in the glacier

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The glacier is surrounded by green rainforests. What a sight!

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02 2013
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The guide set up a rope for climbing up the glacier

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02 2013

What You Can Expect

Franz Josef Glacier

Start your journey with a short helicopter flight and take in the breathtaking scenery of the Franz Josef Glacier and the surrounding area. Land high up on the glacier near the ice pinnacles, where you will begin your guided walk on a moderately difficult trail.. The pinnacles are an amazing sight: a forest of ice formations that jut out from the glacier at different angles. Walk through the maze of ice and explore the magnificent natural landscape, while discovering first-hand the dramatic environmental changes that are affecting the glacier.

Afterward your thrilling glacier hike, return back to Franz Josef by helicopter and relax with a soak in the Glacier Hot Pools. These hot pools are nestled in a lush rainforest and are sourced by pure glacier water. Sit back, relax and rejuvenate your muscles in the soothing water -- a perfect way to end the day. The Franz Josef Glacier is a unique experience not to be missed!

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Cherry
Hong Kong

5 star rating: Highly Recommended May 2013

Amazing view, adventurous tour, and well-trained guide. Recommended!

Pamela Vianne T

5 star rating: Highly Recommended June 2013

my review here http://msozpinay.wordpress.com/2013/03/13/glacier-walk-experience-at-franz-josef/

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Schedule Details

Departs

Departure point

Franz Josef Glacier Guides Base on the main road of Franz Josef

Duration

4 hours (approx.)

Return details
Returns to original departure point

Additional Info

Inclusions

Round-trip helicopter flights to Franz Joseph Glacier
3-hours (approx.) guided glacier walk
Glacier Hot Pools
Equipment: Gore-tex jackets, over trousers, woolen hats and gloves, leather boots, crampons

Exclusions

Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Minimum age is 12 years
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Glacier walks are moderately difficult, 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 most weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Two to four warm upper- body layers of clothing are recommended, quick-drying trousers or shorts (no jeans), a hat and gloves, sunglasses, sunscreen and a camera
Franz Josef Glacier receives 16 feet (5 meters) of annual rainfall; refunds will not be given if you decide not to participate because it is raining or because you may get wet feet during the trip
Please bring a bathing suit for the Glacier Hot Pools

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