Things to do in Franz Josef Glacier

Helihike is an amazing experience, able to see the Glacier from height and also really have a nice walk over the Glacier! It is also interesting to have pilot Lily who picked you up from hotel and fly with you on plane. Glacier Walk guide Kenri brought us a joyful and special Glacier Walk experience!

I did a heli hike trip and Bronte, the tour guide, was excellent. She was full of energy and smile. Her knowledge of the Glacier also enriched our trip. Think the trip was very worth despite the price. It gives you an experience that you can't simply get by your own.

great view from on the glacier and during the flights. Our flight was rescheduled from 8:30 to 11:30, due to the weather, and changed from helicopter to combo ride plane + heli, which was actually great.

we have a friendly and informative pilot- Katie, the flight is safe & steady, the glacier is picturesque.

The glacier hike was exciting and fun, with many breathtaking views! Be sure to drink the glacier melt water! What a cool experience!

The time is usually set according to the schedule. We still have to wait for the previous group of people to take the helicopter down before we can go up. It is a worthwhile trip. The time passed very quickly during the hiking process. I didn’t feel that I had walked very far. The 2-hour trip was over. I was very reluctant to leave. I thought I could go further up the glacier because the lower glacier looked dark and ugly when photographed.

The staffs are very good, including the pilots. The atmosphere is very good. It's worth the money spent. Highly recommended.

This is a must-do itinerary when visiting New Zealand. However, it is very easy to be unable to fly due to weather factors. It is recommended to reserve one more day to increase the chance of flying.