The fly-in, fly-out helihike combines the excitement of walking on the Fox Glacier with the thrill of helicopter flights. By flying in you are able to access and explore a part of the glacier where its forces work hardest and often create spectacular ice caves and arches.
Equipped with sturdy leather boots and other equipment, you board the helicopter for your first flight over the pinnacles of the lower icefall. Here, the ice is in constant motion. You then circle the upper icefall and Victoria Falls before landing.
Your landing site on the ice is a remote and exceptionally beautiful part of the glacier. At this stage, your guide outfits you with crampons, specially designed for these ice conditions and you follow the ice steps cut by your guide as you explore the amazing formations and ice caves which are only seen here.
Each departure is a true voyage of exploration. There are so many changing features that the guides always find something new. Weather permitting, ice time is about 2.5 hours.
Please note that this is a natural and ever changing environment. Ice features change constantly and no guarantee can be given that specific features will be seen.
Minimum of 4 people required (if you have less than 4 people in your group, we will do our best to put you on a trip with other people).
Some fitness and agility is required.
4 Hours
All year round: 8.50am and 11.50am
Extra trips in Summer: 2.50pm
Adult: NZ$ 395.00 (GST incl.)
Children: NZ$ No child rate (GST incl.)
( Valid from 1 Oct 2009 to 30 Sep 2010)
Adult: NZ$ 399.00 (GST incl.)
Children: NZ$ No child rate (GST incl.)
( Valid from 1 Oct 2010 to 30 Sep 2011)
Cost includes:
Two helicopter flights, guide, ground transport, leather boots, socks, crampons.
Please bring:
3 - 4 layers of warm upper body clothing (jeans are not recommended on wet days, as they become very cold and uncomfortable to wear).
Sunglasses and sun protection .
A daypack, a drink and snacks are useful.
A warm hat and gloves.
Special notes and conditions:
As these trips can fill up quickly, booking in advance is advised.
Minimum number of 4 people is required.
Minimum age for children is 9 years.
Helihike trips are weather dependant.
This trip does not operate on Christmas Day.
