Franz Josef Small Group Bespoke Heli Hike Adventure with lunch
Overview
This small group Franz Josef Heli Hike Adventure offers a unique glacier experience, including a scenic helicopter flight, lunch, and drinks.
You'll fly from Franz Josef over lush rainforest, landing at 1200m on the glacier. You'll explore the glacier for up to 6 hours with a guide.
With a small group size of 1 guide to 4 guests, the adventure can be customized to your preferred level of difficulty.
What's Included
- Lunch Lunch and drinks included on the glacier, dietary requirements can be catered for
- Enjoy serene moments on exclusive spots around the glacier
- All hiking equipment including outer layers and footwear
- Hike and explore different, unseen ice formations
- A 10 minute scenic helicopter transfer over the glacier valley
- Exclusive access to Franz Josef Glacier - only we can take you there
- Transfers to and from Heliport
- Hear stories of pioneers and glaciology from your expert guide
- Hotel Pickup & Drop off
Meeting Location
63 Cron Street
Franz Josef / Waiau 7886, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Weight restriction of 115kgs applies
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-2524P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch. Lunch and drinks included on the glacier, dietary requirements can be catered for.
- Enjoy serene moments on exclusive spots around the glacier.
- All hiking equipment including outer layers and footwear.
- Hike and explore different, unseen ice formations.
- A 10 minute scenic helicopter transfer over the glacier valley.
- Exclusive access to Franz Josef Glacier - only we can take you there.
- Transfers to and from Heliport.
- Hear stories of pioneers and glaciology from your expert guide.
- Hotel Pickup & Drop off.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 14. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Franz Josef Small Group Bespoke Heli Hike Adventure with lunch is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Weight restriction of 115kgs applies
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Franz Josef Small Group Bespoke Heli Hike Adventure with lunch will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchLunch and drinks included on the glacier, dietary requirements can be catered for
- Enjoy serene moments on exclusive spots around the glacier
- All hiking equipment including outer layers and footwear
- Hike and explore different, unseen ice formations
- A 10 minute scenic helicopter transfer over the glacier valley
- Exclusive access to Franz Josef Glacier - only we can take you there
- Transfers to and from Heliport
- Hear stories of pioneers and glaciology from your expert guide
- Hotel Pickup & Drop off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Weight restriction of 115kgs applies
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
