Franz Josef Glacier Guides

Immerse yourself on a journey of discovery, in one of the most pristine places on Earth. Your friendly, experienced guide will share their knowledge of the glacier region, leaving you with a whole new appreciation for Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere (Franz Josef Glacier). Highly skilled guides find the safest and most spectacular route and explain the dramatic environment changes over the last few years. You can be sure that you are seeing the glacier in a unique state and no two trips are ever quite the same.

Franz Josef Glacier Guides offer exclusive access onto the glacier. Choose from the spectacular Glacier Encounter, a scenic flight with 15 minutes on the glacier, the iconic Heli Hike with over two hours on the ice, guided in small groups, through to the Glacier Overnighter, an immersive adventure with an overnight stay on the glacier, combining the thrill of heli-hiking with the serenity of a remote alpine environment.