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Fox Glacier · Guided tours

New Zealand: Eight-Hour Extreme Fox Heli Hike with a Guide & Challenging Ice Trails

Book up until 30 September 2026
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Ignite your adventurous spirit with a full day on the ice. This adrenaline-fueled escapade takes you soaring over New Zealand’s lush rainforest and largest glacier, Fox Glacier, revealing awe-inspiring views of towering peaks, Aoraki/Mt. Cook and Mt. Tasman. Descend onto the icy expanse and carve your own path through the dramatic terrain, mastering ice-hiking spikes and technical climbing equipment. Your expert guide will provide fascinating insights into this unique environment as you traverse crevasses and scale ice walls. After an exhilarating seven hours, return by helicopter to Fox Glacier township, forever marked by this extraordinary encounter.

Inclusions
  • Valid for one adult (13+)
  • Eight-hour Fox Glacier hike
  • Helicopter flight to glacier
  • Guide
  • Leather boots
  • Socks
  • Crampons
  • Walking poles
  • Waterproof Jacket
  • Overtrousers
  • Hat and gloves
  • A small backpack to carry your essential items (no more than 3kgs)
  • Available: By appointment; Departs at 8.15am
Overview
Availability: By appointment
Duration: Flexible
From Rp 10.248.057 /person
Includes taxes & fees
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Location

44 Main Road, Fox Glacier, West Coast

Things to know

  • Bookings are essential at least seven days in advance. Should Fox Glacier Guiding need to contact you regarding your reservation, they will do so via the email/phone number you have supplied upon making your booking 
  • Present printed or smartphone voucher upon arrival

Things don’t always work out, so enjoy peace of mind knowing that the following cancellation options are available to you.

  • Up to 1 day before your chosen date - 100%
  • Up to 7 days after purchase - 100%
  • Cancellations made more than 24 hours before departure date: no cancellation fees apply
  • Cancellations within 24 hours of departure date, late arrivals and no-shows: 100% cancellation fee applies

Changes to Booking

24 hours’ notice is required to change a booking you have made

  • Essential medication
  • 3-4 layers of warm upper body clothing
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun protection
  • Snacks
  • Water
  • Camera

Do not bring:

  • Drones
  • Valuable items
  • Portable chargers and spare batteries
  • Your backpack

By appointment

Important:

  • Exclusions: Meals, drinks and transfers
  • Departure point: Fox Glacier Township, 44 Main Road, Fox Glacier, NZ
  • Please arrive at your departure location no less than 20 minutes prior to flight
  • Valid for the flight path selected at the time of purchase – please make your selection carefully
  • Any additional personal expenses must be paid directly to vendor(s)
  • Minimum of two passengers required for all tours
  • Minimum age required to participate is 13+
  • All tours are subject to availability and weather. All passengers must receive a safety briefing prior to departure
  • Read all FAQs, here

Terms & Conditions:

  • A fuel surcharge may apply to the ticket price. In such cases, any charge will be collected on departure, payable directly to Fox Glacier Guiding. No fuel surcharge is presently applicable
  • Tours and aircraft substitutions are subject to Management and/or pilot discretion, weather, air-traffic control and availability. In the event of bad weather, providing there is availability, date changes are welcome or in the worst-case scenario, cancellations
  • The maximum single seat payload is 116kg. Contact info@foxguides.co.nz or 0800 111 600 (within New Zealand) if you would like to join a trip and are over this weight limit.
  • Reservations are held only when weights are received and full passenger details provided
  • Fox Glacier Guiding will not be liable for any loss, damage, additional expenses or inconvenience arising from, or incidental to, any delay in service. Fox Glacier Guiding works in conjunction with other tour operators and is not liable for their acts or omissions, whether negligent or otherwise. Travel and admissions will be subject to the conditions imposed by the operators, which may limit or exclude liability for personal injury or property damage
  • In the event of bad weather, providing there is availability, date changes are welcome or in the worst-case scenario, cancellations. Please note, if half the paid tour was possible, the component not experienced will be refunded, not both
  • Walking on a glacier involves risk. Please see the Risk Disclosure Statement: https://www.foxguides.co.nz/risk-disclosure-statement/
  • Read all T&Cs, here

Please Note:

  • Bookings for this offer are limited and subject to availability. Not valid with any other offer
  • Entire value must be used in one visit; any unused will be forfeited, and cannot be used at a later date

Important:

We reserve the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Full terms and conditions are located on the terms and conditions page of our website

Fox Glacier Guiding

Since 1974, Fox Glacier Guiding has grown from a humble family venture into a world-class glacier guiding company. Founded by mountaineer Mike Browne, a pioneer of the NZMGA, and his wife Carrol, the business has evolved while keeping its warm, personal touch. Today, they offer glacier adventures tailored to all fitness levels, timeframes and budgets.

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