SOUTHERN LAKES / THE EXPERIENCE
Heli Hike Fox Glacier
BEFORE YOU GO
Your day, at a glance.
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Group size
- Up to 11 people
- Guide
- English
- Ages
- 9 and over
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Our take
This is the heli hike our heli hike comparison picks first. Fox Glacier Guiding runs it from its building in the centre of Fox village. Check in 20 minutes early; the weather call comes 10 minutes before check-in. Allow about 4 hours. Devang Sethi filmed the day: bags into a locker, boots and jackets handed out, a bus to the helipad, a flight of a few minutes, and about 3 hours on the ice.
Close to 600 reviews average close to 4.9, the highest rating of the heli hikes. It takes children from 9 and supplies walking poles as well as crampons. On the ice Devang's guide cut steps ahead of the group and led them through an ice cave, though a formation they'd hoped to see had melted out. The sun on the ice was strong. Bring three or four warm layers, sunglasses and your own snacks, since the listing doesn't say food is provided.
Good for
- Families with children aged 9 and up
- Anyone staying in Fox, or when Franz Josef's trips are full
Think twice if
- You weigh more than 116 kg, the listing's limit
- You have a heart condition or another serious medical condition
Written by Southern Lakes Tours from the listing, traveller reviews and the videos behind our comparison pages. Checked November 2026. How we review tours.
From the operator
Why Choose us?
New Zealand's best value glacier with highest customer satisfaction ratings - Book with us and enjoy significant savings compared to other glacier operators.
The most experienced - Proudly guiding on the Fox Glacier for more than 50 Years.
More operational days - Our lower operation altitude means we are less affected by weather than other operators in the area.
Freedom to explore -The vast terrain of the Fox Glacier allows us to explore unique terrain and ice features daily.
From the listing by Fox Glacier Guiding - Glacier Tours & Adventures on Viator.
What's included
- Leather boots and socks
- Wet Weather Jacket and Over trousers (if required)
- Crampons and walking poles
- Professional Guide
- Two helicopter transfers
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
Meeting point
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.
Checking in
- Trip is weather dependent
- Online risk disclosure must be completed prior to trip departure
- Contact the operator at info@foxguides.co.nz for waiver instruction
Where it ends
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.
Your Viator voucher confirms the exact spot and time.
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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/
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
How refunds and weather cancellations work is on our booking help page.
How it compares
We compare this tour with the other options on our heli hike page, our franz josef glacier tours page, our franz josef glacier guide page and our home page, with what each one includes and where it leaves from. How we choose tours.
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