130 reviews of Small-Group Franz Josef Glacier Walk
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Reviewed by Kenneth K, December 2011
An amazing opportunity to visit a glacier. One of the highlights of our trip to NZ. May be too strenuous for older persons who are not used to hiking uphill.
Note from Viator: This review was based on an alternate itinerary that is no longer offered due to natural changes in the glacier. The current itinerary provides you with a similar great experience.
Reviewed by Gregory P, December 2011
Absolutely awesome trip! Great experience, guides were fantastic and very knowledgeable. Would recommend to anyone!
Reviewed by YUNRU F, December 2011
dedicated leader. can't remember his name but sure with he is from Holland. prefer to explore new route to facilitate us scenic photoshoot, moderate level of baby team members and informative. SUGGESTION: it's said 3 hrs hiking actually took us almost 4hrs climb from the bottom to ice, so don't join the fastest group if you wanna have pictures on the way climbing up. group 3/4 is appropriate.
Note from Viator: This review was based on an alternate itinerary that is no longer offered due to natural changes in the glacier. The current itinerary provides you with a similar great experience.
Reviewed by Jan C, November 2011
We enjoyed our half day Franz Josef trip very much. All the staff were very professional, friendly and helpful. It was well organised and we felt very safe. George, our guide was lovely, very knowlegeable and made the trip so interesting, he brought my high school geography lessons on glaciers to life. Thank you.
Reviewed by Caroline S, October 2011
Absolutely fantastic experience would consider 1 day trek next time. Half day trek suitable for all ages and Remy ensured plenty of rest stops for less fit of the group.
Note from Viator: This review was based on an alternate itinerary that is no longer offered due to natural changes in the glacier. The current itinerary provides you with a similar great experience.
Reviewed by IVONNE C, July 2011
My husband and I enjoyed the half day experience - this was certainly one of our highlights of our NZ trip and the hot pools afterwards was magnificant!
Note from Viator: This review was based on an alternate itinerary that is no longer offered due to natural changes in the glacier. The current itinerary provides you with a similar great experience.
Reviewed by nathan m, July 2011
it was totally awesome i highly recommend it. the guide was great and so was the climb
Note from Viator: This review was based on an alternate itinerary that is no longer offered due to natural changes in the glacier. The current itinerary provides you with a similar great glacier experience.
Reviewed by Margaret t, May 2011
Fantastic experience; very professional all the way. Can now cross Franz Josef Glacier off my bucket list but then again I didn't do the full day option.
Note from Viator: This review was based on an alternate itinerary that is no longer offered due to natural changes in the glacier. The current itinerary provides you with a similar great experience.
Reviewed by P H, May 2011
We all had a wonderful time on the glacier many thanks :) The guides were competent, informative and great fun and the added bonus of the included pass to the hot springs made it a perfect day. Many thanks.
Note from Viator: This review was based on an alternate itinerary that is no longer offered due to natural changes in the glacier. The current itinerary provides you with a similar great experience.
Reviewed by Mrs Roslyn M P, April 2011
Awesome........never will forget, amazing day! Our tour guide Daniel so professional, informative and great personality!.. felt extremely safe as his guidance and care for each of us was exemplary! Fabulous day and met some wonderful people in our group.
Reviewed by dot, April 2011
Wear 3 layers and bring a 4th layer if you tend to get cold easily. It's easier to climb if you're wearing shorts or leggings - wearing pants and the over pants that they supply makes for awkward movement around the knee and will wear you out fast. There are numerous stops as your guide creates steps but this hike does require a decent level of fitness so if you haven't been doing any cardio consistently for a few months already then I recommend you start conditioning your heart and legs at least a month out. Use the elliptical trainer (legs only) at a random hill setting, walk on a hilly route and do lots of lunges (with a backpack on) at least 3x/week.
Enjoy! It's well worth the experience and view!
Note from Viator: This review was based on an alternate itinerary that is no longer offered due to natural changes in the glacier. The current itinerary provides you with a similar great experience.
Reviewed by Natasha E, April 2011
The half day glacier experience was excellent. Appropriate warm clothes and ice walking equipment were supplied. The guides were professional yet relaxed but well aware of safety. They were knowledgeable on the history and geology of the glacier as well as the Maori legends about its creation. They encouraged questions and were able to answer them well. We spent about 2 hours on the ice with plenty of time for photos and just enjoying the experience. Well worth it!
Note from Viator: This review was based on an alternate itinerary that is no longer offered due to natural changes in the glacier. The current itinerary provides you with a similar great experience.
Reviewed by Gavan B, March 2011
Reviewed by john c, March 2011
