Activities & Experiences
Fox Glacier Heli Hike Experience
Available Options
Flying Fox Heli Hike
Included
- English-speaking guide
- All necessary safety equipment
- Return helicopter flights
- Leather boots, Socks, Crampons, Walking poles, Waterproof Jacket, Overtorusers, Back-pack
Not Included
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Transport
- Meals and beverages
- Other personal expenses
- Insurance
- [Departure] meet up at Fox Glacier Guiding - Glacier Tours & Adventures. You can choose to depart at the following times: 07:50, 08:50, 09:50, 10:50, 11:50, 12:50, 13:50. Make sure you take part at the time you selected at booking, Please meet up with your guide at Fox Glacier township 20 minutes before your scheduled time Please follow the scheduled time on the booking.Please arrive at the location 20 mins before the departure time Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded
- [Attraction/experience] 4 hour(s), Guided tour, Flying Fox Heli Hike
- [Return] at Fox Glacier Guiding - Glacier Tours & Adventures, You can choose to return at the following times: 11:50, 12:50, 13:50, 14:50, 15:50, 16:50, 17:50. Options available can vary based on the departure time you selected at booking and the duration of the itinerary. Shuttle bus transfer to the base at Fox Glacier township
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Eligibility
- Children aged 0-8 are NOT allowed to join this activity
- Participants must be aged 9+ to participate in this activity
- Family unit includes 2 adults (Aged 17+) and 2 children (Aged 9–16)
- If asked, you must be able to provide proof of your child's age, by a formal document such as a passport. ID must be available at check-in
Booking limitations
- Flying Fox Heli Hike and Fox Extreme Heli Hike Day Adventure:
- Minimum of 3 people are required (if you have less than 3 people in your group, the operator will extend every effort to put you on a trip with other people so your activity can proceed)
Additional information
- Please note: During the peak season (Oct-May), the slots are quite limited. If you are traveling with companions, it is strongly recommended to make ONLY one reservation for your entire party
- Maximum guide to customer ratio is 1:11
- It is suggested to leave your bags and other valuable belongings (e.g. passport and wallet) at the operator’s office or inside your car
- During the peak season (Nov-Mar), please make reservations in advance; if you’d like to travel together, please do not place orders separately
- Please note that the availability, route and length of your scenic flight will be dependent on weather conditions on the day
- All the activities are not available on Christmas Day
- It is illegal to use drones in the area, so please leave yours in the car if you have one
- Selfie sticks are not allowed to use around or in the helicopter
- Please read this Risk Disclosure Statement prior to purchase
What to bring
- Sunscreen
- Camera
- Sunglasses
- 3 to 4 layers of warm upper body clothing (no jeans)
- A warm hat and gloves
- A drink and snacks are useful
- Any essential medication
- Valid ID
Confirmation
- You'll get confirmation within minutes. If you don't see any confirmation, reach out to our customer support.
Usage validity
- The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)
Voucher type
- Present your mobile voucher
Meet-up information
Fox Glacier Guiding - Glacier Tours & Adventures
- Address: 44 Main Road, State Highway 6, Fox Glacier 7951, New Zealand
How to get there
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By bus: There are two companies that operate buses to and from Fox Glacier daily
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By car: 4.5 hour drive from Queenstown or 3 hour drive from Wanaka, 2 hour drive from Hokitika
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Option 1: Atomic Shuttles
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For more information and bookings go to the official Atomic Travel website or phone +64 3 322 8883
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Option 2: Intercity Coachlines
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For more information and bookings go to the official Intercity website or phone +64 9 913 6100
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There are no rental car services around the township of Fox Glacier, but there is a shuttle service called Glacier Shuttles and Charters Franz Josef 0800 999 739 that will take people to Lake Matheson and Gillespies Beach
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Cancellation Policy
- You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time)
- In case of unforeseen events or extreme weather, the operator reserves the right to cancel the tour. If this happens, you have the option to reschedule or request a full refund
- Refunds or amendments can't be issued if: Participants arrive late or don't arrive at all
- The activity will be cancelled if there is not a minimum of 3 participants. If this happens, you'll get a rescheduled time or refund
- In case the customer stays for less than an hour on the ice, a 30% refund will be issued
- No cancelations can be made if the customer stays on the ice for more than an hour
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