Recent Photos of This Tour
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Ice tubeThis is the ice tube we walked through.Photo by: Manuela F
04 2014 -
Off we go!Our party being led up the glacier by our wonderful guide, San.Photo by: Stephen L
Singapore, 11 2013 -
Glacier snout and meltwater ...Arriving over the snout of the glacier - ever the geography teacher!Photo by: Kieran M
12 2012 -
Exploring an Ice CaveThe Glacier is a constantly changing environment, so every tour is different. If you are fortunate, you will see ...Photo by: Richard F
11 2012 -
Franz Josef GlacierTour guide - AJ at the entrance to the ice cavePhoto by: Jeanette M
03 2012 -
Ice Cave - Franz Josef GlazierGoing down the ice cave - Jeanette McCluskeyPhoto by: Jeanette M
03 2012 -
Franz Josef GlacierLooking skyward.Photo by: Jeanette M
03 2012 -
Franz Josef GlacierJeanette McCluskeyPhoto by: Jeanette M
03 2012 -
Ice Cave - Franz Josef GlazierEntrance to the ice cave - Jeanette McCluskeyPhoto by: Jeanette M
03 2012 -
Ice Cave - Franz Josef GlacierEntering the ice cave - Jeanette McCluskeyPhoto by: Jeanette M
03 2012 -
The view from the glacier top!360 degrees of absolute beauty!Photo by: northshore69
10 2011 -
Wow!We took many pix and this just one of the reasons why.Photo by: northshore69
10 2011 -
The Hike up.Our group proceeding up a slope yet to another blue ice cave.,Photo by: northshore69
10 2011 -
Inside the Ice Caves.Taking decades to form before the blue tinge appears. It is a wonderful sight of exceptional beauty.Photo by: northshore69
10 2011 -
IMG_2410Another ice cave.Photo by: newt
Australia, 10 2011 -
IMG_2343Beautiful ice formations.Photo by: newt
Australia, 10 2011 -
IMG_2332An incredible ice cave that we went through.Photo by: newt
Australia, 10 2011 -
IMG_2319Beautiful ice formations.Photo by: newt
Australia, 10 2011 -
IMG_2302View of the glacier from the helicopter.Photo by: newt
Australia, 10 2011 -
Franz JosefGlacierPhoto by: David and Paul
06 2011 -
What You Can Expect
Heli Hiking Franz Josef
You'll land high up on the glacier between two icefalls where your guided hike begins. Follow your professional guide into the most spectacular icefall terrain, only usually seen by experienced mountaineers. With a spotless safety record, rigid assessments, and the use of exclusive quality equipment, your safety and enjoyment is always accounted for.
Afterwards, you'll re-embark the helicopter for a transfer back to the township of Franz Josef.
Aircraft:
The fleet consists predominately of European AS355 Twin Engine Squirrels (seats 06 passengers plus pilot). They are ideal aircraft for scenic flights, with an open plan cabin making for excellent views for all passengers. The Helicopter Line has the highest levels of Civil Aviation Authority certification for scenic helicopter operations, this involves regular monitoring and audit of all aspects of the operations.
Itinerary
- Warm upper body clothing (preferably 3-4 layers)
- Leggings or light trousers, although shorts are acceptable
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- Waterproof jacket (provided if you don't have one)
Customer Reviews
April 2014
Fantastic trip with fantastic weather (sunny day and blue sky). Our guide was very knowledgeable and made it possible to walk through a spectacular ice cave/tube.
The real hiking time was a bit too short in my opiniion, but nevertheless a great adventure.
March 2014
Heli Hike tour was cancelled due to weather conditions. The Helicopter Line let us transfer our booking to a flight over Mount Cook when we were at that location the following week. The snow landing and flight over Mount Cook was one of the highlights of our trip to NZ.
