HIKING TRAVEL GUIDE
The trails worth the airfare.
The 3 most popular franz josef and fox glacier hikes. The trails that draw the most hikers, with the distance, the time on your feet, the cost and who guides them.
Fly by helicopter to Franz Josef Glacier for a guided crampon hike through ice caves and crevasses, with warm gear included.
Most Popular“Amazing experience! Was easy and very well organised. Not too tough on the hiking side. Great guides made the day very enjoyable.”
A helicopter hop and up to 3 hours walking on Fox Glacier with crampons, guide-cut steps, and safety gear, weather-dependent.
“This was everyone’s favorite activity we did in New Zealand! Our guide, Billy, helped make it super fun! We spent a lot of time walking around on the glacier and taking pictures. Billy set up fun opportunities for us to do, like holding on to ropes and sliding into a semi-horizontal crevasse. He also shared…”
Kayak Lake Mapourika and hike the Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary near Franz Josef. Gear, hot drinks, and photos included.
“Our guides (Farrah, Briar and “Pickles” were friendly, engaging and very knowledgeable about local flora and fauna. The paddle trip was fun; the hike was incredibly interesting and informative. Overall, the entire adventure was very well organiRead more”
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