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Franz Josef Glacier Guides: trips rates

Franz Josef Glacier Guides, New Zealand - Half day glacier experience

Trips leave throughout the day. After being fitted out with boots at our company office, a 10 minute bus ride takes you to within 3 km of the glacier.

After a short walk through regenerating rainforest, the trip continues along the glacier valley, with your guide calling stops to explain about the unique features of the Franz Josef Glacier and the surrounding environment.

After strapping on a set of Ice Talonz you make your way up the terminal face of the glacier, where pre-formed access ways make exploring the lower reaches of the glacier achievable for most agile people.

The terrain can look daunting, but the huge effort our guides put in to creating extensive trails, together with the Ice Talonz on your feet, allows you to go further and see more, whilst travelling in comfort and at ease.

Franz Josef Glacier Franz Josef Glacier Guides, New Zealand - Half-day glacier experience

Fitness Level:

Average

Numbers:

13 per guide

Equipment provided:

Boots and Ice Talonz (providing superior glacier grip).
Gore-Tex raincoat and waterproof overtrousers, NZ wool socks, thermal hat and gloves, trekking pole.

You'll need:

Two warm upper body layers, lightweight trousers, a light snack and small drink bottle.