Franz Josef Glacier Valley Walk

This relaxing, interpretive walk to the glacier is the perfect opportunity to learn the role of the Franz Josef Glacier in shaping this remarkable landscape. With the emphasis more on geographical information and the glaciers history, you're able to venture beyond the public barriers and right up to the dramatic terminal face of this advancing glacier with your experienced guide.

After being fitted out with all your equipment at our company office, a ten minute bus ride takes you to within 2.5 kilometers (1.5 miles) of the glacier, where you enjoy a short bush walk through regenerating rainforest, regrouping in the glacier valley.

You then proceed to the front of the glacier (2.5 kilometers), with your guide calling stops along the way to explain the unique features of the glacier and glacier valley. Please note, trip does not include walking on the ice.

Schedule details

Franz Josef Glacier Valley Walk

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Departure Time:

• 10:00am
• 2:15pm

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Pricing information

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Additional information

Franz Josef Glacier Valley Walk

Inclusions:

• 3 hour guided glacier tour
• All equipment
• Mountains to the Sea DVD
• Souvenir Information Booklet
• GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Exclusions:

• Gratuities (optional)
• Food and drinks, unless specified
• Hotel pickup and drop off

Additional Information:

• Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
• Minimum age is 6 years
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• The glacier walks are quite challenging as the glacier is advancing and becoming very steep, and clients need to be fit and able. Refunds will not be available for clients who cannot participate on the day due to inappropriate fitness levels i.e. it is important you are selecting the right trip for your physical fitness ability. Guides reserve the right to curtail or cancel trips for clients whose fitness is not appropriate.
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Franz Josef Glacier receives 5 meters of annual rainfall. Refunds will not be available to those clients who decide not to participate because it is raining or because they will get wet feet during the trip.
• Franz Josef Glacier is located approximately 5.5-hours from Christchurch or Queenstown, 4-hours from Wanaka,  2.5-hours from Greymouth.

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