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Heli Hike Fox Glacier: Fly-In, Fly-Out Adventure
4.9
589 Ratings
Fox Glacier
Experience the thrill of a helihike on Fox Glacier. Explore stunning ice caves and arches. Book your adventure today!
Experience the thrill of a helihike on Fox Glacier. Explore stunning ice caves and arches. Book your adventure today!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Fox Glacier - Enjoy up to 3 hours of hiking on the Fox Glacier. The fly-in, fly-out heli hike offers the excitement of walking on the Te Moeka o Tuawe/Fox Glacier combined with the thrill of helicopter flights. Flying in allows access to a part of the glacier where its forces are most active, often creating stunning ice caves and arches….
- Fox Glacier - Enjoy up to 3 hours of hiking on the Fox Glacier. The fly-in, fly-out heli hike offers the excitement of walking on the Te Moeka o Tuawe/Fox Glacier combined with the thrill of helicopter flights. Flying in allows access to a part of the glacier where its forces are most active, often creating stunning ice caves and arches. Participants will be equipped with boots and crampons specifically designed for these icy conditions. Follow the ice steps carved by your guide as you explore the incredible formations.
Please be aware that this is a natural and ever-changing environment. Ice features are constantly evolving, and specific features cannot be guaranteed. This trip is weather dependent.
A Risk Disclosure Statement must be signed before departure: Risk Disclosure Statement
What's Included
- Leather boots and socks
- Wet Weather Jacket and Over trousers (if required)
- Crampons and walking poles
- Professional Guide
- Two helicopter transfers
- Leather boots and socks
- Wet Weather Jacket and Over trousers (if required)
- Crampons and walking poles
- Professional Guide
- Two helicopter transfers
What's Not Included
- Bring 3 - 4 layers of warm upper body clothing
- Sunglasses and sun protection
- Jeans are not recommended - Cotton pants or trackpants are more suitable
- drinks and snacks
- Bring 3 - 4 layers of warm upper body clothing
- Sunglasses and sun protection
- Jeans are not recommended - Cotton pants or trackpants are more suitable
- drinks and snacks
Additional Information
Why Choose Us?
Experience New Zealand’s top-rated glacier with the highest customer satisfaction scores. Book with us to enjoy substantial savings compared to other glacier operators.
Expertise You Can Trust
With over 50 years of experience, we have been proudly guiding visitors on the Fox Glacier.
More Days of Operation
Our lower operational…
Why Choose Us?
Experience New Zealand’s top-rated glacier with the highest customer satisfaction scores. Book with us to enjoy substantial savings compared to other glacier operators.
Expertise You Can Trust
With over 50 years of experience, we have been proudly guiding visitors on the Fox Glacier.
More Days of Operation
Our lower operational altitude means we are less impacted by weather conditions than other operators in the region.
Freedom to Explore
The expansive terrain of the Fox Glacier allows for daily exploration of unique landscapes and ice formations.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum Age is 9 years
- Child Age is 9-16 years inclusive
- Minimum numbers apply
- Subject to favourable weather conditions, a weather call is made 10 minutes prior to check in so flexibility in your itinerary is desirable
- Individual passenger weight limit is 116 kg or less due to weight and balance calculations of the aircraft
- A Risk Disclosure Statement must be signed before Departure. Please read it here: https://www.foxguides.co.nz/risk-disclosure-statement/
Location
44 Main Road
Main Road
Meet in the Fox Glacier Guiding building in the center of the Fox Glacier village. Please Check-in 20 minutes early to complete our online Risk Disclosure Statement.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(589 Ratings)
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Goplaces37427265498
Apr 16, 2026
Fantastic experience - Fabulous experience with Fox Glacier. We were really impressed with our guide Jody who was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and focused on safety. The chopper ride was awesome and our 3 hours on the glacier was a very enjoyable, unique experience.
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Ashar688
Apr 14, 2026
Memorable experience - My husband and I went on the hike with no prior experience or expectations when it came to hiking on ice. The guides were extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and reassuring. Within minutes, I felt completely at ease as we began exploring.
The guides were highly aware of the constantly changing conditions on the glacier, and at no point was safety compromised. During the hike it was incredible to witness the ice caves, waterfalls, and other hidden features within the glacier.
I am very appreciative of the team for creating such a memorable and well-managed experience.
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Northstar62141684289
Apr 9, 2026
INCREDIBLE - I took my family of 4, 2 adults and 2 children ages 10 and 12. And honestly, this experience was INCREDIBLE!!
Blown away by the level of coustomer service all the team had. And from start to finish at no point did we feel rushed. We had Charlie as our tour guide. Charlie was super down to earth, patient, caring and very informative. I'd also like to shout out Will and the gold helicopter pilot we had during our experience on the 9th of April 2026. Both were amazing aswell! 100% well worth the money. Our experience was roughly 5hrs, majority of that time was spent exploring the glacier. Atmosphere simply breath-taking.
Highly, highly recommend! 10/10
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Jennifer
Apr 7, 2026
Great time on the glacier - Had a great day heli hiking on Fox Glacier. Guides were excellent providing a fun and safe experience with knowledge about the glacier. Got to go into several areas of the ice and see different types of ice structures. Fun and safe ride up and down on the helicopters. Clear instruction from the guides and all needed gear provided. We. We’re initially cancelled due to bad weather but they opened up more spots the following day to work us in. Awesome experience!
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Colodream
Apr 7, 2026
A GREAT ADVENTURE - amazing experience from beginning to end. 1st time in a helicopter and on a glacier. Cora was a guide and she was fantastic. the hiking was moderate. the photo ops were incredible. highly recommended.
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Danawwatkins
Mar 26, 2026
Fabulous! - Amazing! We spent much more time on the glacier than we thought we would and our guide was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic about our adventure. We would HIGHLY recommend this experience for anyone looking for adventure and something completely different than the usual tourist attraction.
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Samsonle19881
Mar 25, 2026
Enjoy the ice experience trip - The weather forecast is good two days before the event, so it is convenient to make an online booking and confirmation. The journey is led by an experienced leader, picked up by bus to the airport and then reached the glacier. The first time you’ve traveled to New Zealand with a helicopter and a glacier is a lifetime experience. The company offers a waterproof outer layer, pants, wool socks, leather boots and ice nails to make walking on the glacier easy.
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Y5015fkjamesb
Mar 25, 2026
Great time, go for it. - Proposed to my now wife up on the glacier.
Ladies and 'stretch' at reception were very very helpful, as was every staff member to keep both the proposal secret but still keeping me in the loop of info regarding the proposal.
Special shoutout to Campbell and Kyle for organising where, when, how to go about the proposal. All round, despite the proposal, it was a really enjoyable time and would highly recommend it. Yes some activities are expensive, but these guys showed you the value you get with those activities. Good work guys!
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Lorraine_t
Mar 23, 2026
Waterproof coats and... - Waterproof coats and pants provided. Must wear their boots.
Guide was knowledgeable and fun. Great trip.
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Andrew_t
Mar 20, 2026
An incredible... - An incredible once-in-a-lifetime adventure! The guides were skilled and experienced, especially Keely, who made the whole trip fun and safe. Definitely something everyone should try—you won’t regret it.
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