New Zealand
Flying Fox: Helihike
4 Hours
Price from £216 per person
This fly-in, fly-out tour combines the excitement of walking on the Fox Glacier with the thrill of a helicopter flight. Board the helicopter for a flight over the pinnacles of the lower icefall, where the ice is in constant motion, before circling the upper icefall and Victoria Falls then landing on a remote and exceptionally beautiful part of the glacier. At this stage, participants are fitted with crampons to follow the ice steps cut by the guide and explore amazing formations and ice caves before re-boarding the helicopter and returning to the village.
Fitness Level: Some fitness and agility is required.
Inclusions:
Two helicopter flights Guide
Ground transport
Leather boots and socks, and crampons
Exclusions:
Hotel pick up/drop off
Operates:
Months: Year Round
Days: Daily - Weather permitting
Duration: 4 Hours (Ice time: about 2 Hours 30 Minutes)
Does not operate on Christmas Day
Months: Year Round
Days: Daily - Weather permitting
Duration: 4 Hours (Ice time: about 2 Hours 30 Minutes)
Does not operate on Christmas Day