Franz Josef Heli Hike

Franz Josef Heli Hike

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Franz Josef Heli Hike

The world famous Franz Josef Heli Hike!

Combine an awesome scenic helicopter flight over the Franz Josef Glacier with a unique guided walk amongst the ice caves.

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Organisation

Totally Tourism

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Location

South IslandWest CoastCron street

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  • Activity__helicopter_flightsHelicopter Flights

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-43.387085949748

170.182685852051

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-43.387085949748
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170.182685852051

Reviews

    • This was expensive but really worth it.
    • A little bit expensive but worth the money.
    • Heli Hike just fantastic.
    • Very knowledgable guide but slightly pricey.
    • Staff were very helpful.
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    10/10 8
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  • 3.5/5

    Great experience, but a small walk on the glacier and too many in one group.

    Reviewed almost 7 years ago

    Allain Riepema's avatar

    Allain Riepema

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    This was the only thing we booked in advance from back home.

    Worth every penny. Helicopter up to the Glacier, three hours ice time hiking. Our guide was the best!

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in January 2016

    SWEDEN
    Bonnie Krautz's avatar

    Bonnie Krautz

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Fun flying in the helicopter, interesting information from the guide, with very blue ice formations, but pretty expensive.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago

    NETHERLANDS
    Jeroen's avatar

    Jeroen

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Staff were very helpful.

    Unfortunately, the weather was poor so flying conditions and visibility were not great (white out so no landing).

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in January 2016

    IRELAND
    Toni Gabby's avatar

    Toni Gabby

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Great!!!

    Saw a lot of the glacier, ice caves, walking was as normal with your crampons.

    Reviewed over 12 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    Am amazing view from the helicopter.

    Reviewed over 9 years ago and experienced in March 2014

    CZECH REPUBLIC
    Adam's avatar

    Adam

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    A bit expensive but worth it.

    Amazing views, guide really informative. Once in a lifetime experience

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in December 2013

    IRELAND
    Orla Hughes's avatar

    Orla Hughes

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    One of the best way too expensive things we did in NZ.

    The ride was nice and the guides were great. The scenery was SPECTACULAR!

    Reviewed almost 11 years ago

    UNITED STATES
    Brian's avatar

    Brian

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Great experience, but a small walk on the glacier and too many in one group.

    Reviewed almost 7 years ago

    Allain Riepema's avatar

    Allain Riepema

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Staff were very helpful.

    Unfortunately, the weather was poor so flying conditions and visibility were not great (white out so no landing).

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in January 2016

    IRELAND
    Toni Gabby's avatar

    Toni Gabby

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    This was the only thing we booked in advance from back home.

    Worth every penny. Helicopter up to the Glacier, three hours ice time hiking. Our guide was the best!

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in January 2016

    SWEDEN
    Bonnie Krautz's avatar

    Bonnie Krautz

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Fun flying in the helicopter, interesting information from the guide, with very blue ice formations, but pretty expensive.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago

    NETHERLANDS
    Jeroen's avatar

    Jeroen

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Am amazing view from the helicopter.

    Reviewed over 9 years ago and experienced in March 2014

    CZECH REPUBLIC
    Adam's avatar

    Adam

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    A bit expensive but worth it.

    Amazing views, guide really informative. Once in a lifetime experience

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in December 2013

    IRELAND
    Orla Hughes's avatar

    Orla Hughes

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    One of the best way too expensive things we did in NZ.

    The ride was nice and the guides were great. The scenery was SPECTACULAR!

    Reviewed almost 11 years ago

    UNITED STATES
    Brian's avatar

    Brian

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Great!!!

    Saw a lot of the glacier, ice caves, walking was as normal with your crampons.

    Reviewed over 12 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    Well worth it!

    Recommend!

    Reviewed about 13 years ago and experienced in March 2011

    Emma Cross's avatar

    Emma Cross

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    This was expensive but really worth it.

    We were worried about the weather but it turned out beautiful, what a place! Wear some sun screen even if you think you do not need it. WE visited the hotpools here as well in the evening and they were lovely

    Reviewed over 13 years ago and experienced in March 2011

    NEW ZEALAND
    raceytracey's avatar

    raceytracey

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Very knowledgable guide but slightly pricey.

    Great way to see the glacier if pushed for time.

    Reviewed over 13 years ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Ellie Thompson's avatar

    Ellie Thompson

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    A little bit expensive but worth the money.

    Reviewed over 13 years ago

  • 4.5/5

    Heli Hike just fantastic.

    Ride the chopper up and down the glacier, and 2 hours of ice walking. Very good!

    Reviewed over 13 years ago

    NETHERLANDS
    Bas Geerts's avatar

    Bas Geerts

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Memorable experience!

    Nine out of Ten only because the check-in process could be improved upon, but once we were checked in, the people, the equipment, and the experience were wonderful. The helicopter portion was shorter than I was hoping but the scenary was just fantastic! The actual hike guide was awesome, even though his mixed Chinese Kiwi accent was a hoot! Very knowledgable, and led us all on a great adveture through the ice!

    Reviewed about 14 years ago

    UNITED STATES
    Zac Morris's avatar

    Zac Morris

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Enjoyable experience!

    Great guide...very patient!

    Reviewed almost 15 years ago and experienced in March 2009

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Brit_Chick's avatar

    Brit_Chick

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    This was mind blowing and awesome fun.

    Best way to get some unreal scenery and respect for mother nature whilst perfect exercise. Definitely recommend and would do again in a heartbeat. Is a must for all ages.

    Reviewed about 15 years ago

    AUSTRALIA
    Yvonne's avatar

    Yvonne

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    15mins rainforest trek to Franz Josef glacier then a 1hr hike on a glacier.

    All necessary equipment provided. Ask for gloves.

    Reviewed over 15 years ago and experienced in February 2009

    SINGAPORE
    FeliciaY's avatar

    FeliciaY

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Great Experience, don't miss it...

    Reviewed over 15 years ago

    GERMANY
    Conrad Duden's avatar

    Conrad Duden

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Walks & signs with walks in nature great = 10.

    Helicopter flight - great but not for small kids.

    Reviewed over 15 years ago

    DENMARK
    Jan's avatar

    Jan

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    The thrill of adventure.

    Reviewed almost 16 years ago

    NETHERLANDS
    Jacques's avatar

    Jacques

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    DID THE HELI HIKE AWHILE BACK BUT STILL HAVE IT UP THERE ON MY 'BESTEST LISTEST' SCENERY, COMPANY, HIKE AND SCENERY TOTALLY WHOA!DONT HAVE THAT UP NORTH!!GOOD ON YAS!(I HAVENT FOUND A 10R YET!!)

    Reviewed about 16 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    NORTZ's avatar

    NORTZ

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Enjoyed it.

    For 2 fit people we could have walked around a bit more - the trip could have been maybe a bit more adventurous.

    Reviewed over 16 years ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Jason Page's avatar

    Jason Page

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Did the heli-hike with a group of mates.

    Pilot didn't introduce himself, just pushed an Offspring tape in to the stereo and give us the flight of a lifetime. (He was trying to scare us, but I was holding on tight with my arse-cheeks).

    Oh, the glacier was neat to.

    Reviewed over 16 years ago

    paulonline's avatar

    paulonline

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Well worth the money.

    Reviewed over 16 years ago

    Marigold's avatar

    Marigold

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Full day hike - excellent, although the 3/4 day would probably have been enough.

    Reviewed about 17 years ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Roger Stewart's avatar

    Roger Stewart

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Good way to see the glacier.

    Short helicopter ride, could be longer. Safe.

    Reviewed about 17 years ago

    SWEDEN
    Hanna Tidebrant's avatar

    Hanna Tidebrant

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Good.

    Reviewed about 17 years ago

    SWEDEN
    Kim Tjornhed's avatar

    Kim Tjornhed

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Totally fab, but i was told the helicopter ride was 10-15 mins each way.

    It was more like 5 mins each way.

    Reviewed about 17 years ago and experienced in April 2007

    Siobhan's avatar

    Siobhan

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Excellent scenery from Helicopter plus hiking on ice.

    Good value for money. Very safety conscious.

    Reviewed about 17 years ago and experienced in March 2007

    UNITED KINGDOM
    GillianW's avatar

    GillianW

    Customer