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Every page on FranzJosefGlacierHeliHike.com in one place. Most visitors start with the heli hike tickets, then read the heli hike guides.
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On the ice
Plan your trip
Guides
- All guides
- Price & valueNZ$899 per person: what you get, and what you do not.
- Walking on the glacierWhy the valley walk stops short, and how to reach the ice.
- Franz Josef vs FoxTwo glaciers, two operators, half an hour apart.
- What to wearLayers, trousers, sunglasses, and what stays at base.
- Weather & cancellationsWhy trips are grounded, and how to plan around it.
- Heli hike vs flightHours on the ice, or the big view and a snow landing.
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Quick answers
- Can you walk on Franz Josef Glacier without a helicopter?
- How much does the Franz Josef heli hike cost?
- How long is the Franz Josef heli hike?
- Is the heli hike hard?
- What is the minimum age and the weight limit?
- What happens if the heli hike is cancelled for weather?
- Is the Franz Josef heli hike worth it?
- Franz Josef or Fox Glacier: which heli hike is better?
- What should I wear on the heli hike?
- Heli hike or scenic flight with a snow landing?
- Does the heli hike include hotel pickup?