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Franz Josef: Franz Josef Glacier Lookout Guided Walk

4.8 / 5

27 reviews

Activity provider:Glacier Valley Eco Tours Ltd
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Franz Josef: Franz Josef Glacier Lookout Guided Walk

Activity provider:Glacier Valley Eco Tours Ltd

4.8

27 reviews

From US$ 55.18 per person

Visit the world-famous Franz Josef Glacier valley and walk through glacial rainforest, with waterfalls, rivers, and mountain views. Discover the local nature and Maori legends with a local guide.

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Duration 3 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Pickup is available in Franz Josef Glacier township only. Please wait in the main reception area of your hotel.
Small group
Limited to 10 participants

Experience

Highlights
  • Take in panoramic views of the Franz Josef Glacier
  • Learn about the geology of the area and how the glacier was formed
  • Walkthrough picturesque creeks and discover hidden waterfalls
  • See the rich and diverse flora and fauna found in the tepid rainforest
Full description
Enjoy a relaxing small-group walking tour in the glacier valley to view the Franz Josef Glacier with an experienced local guide where you will learn about glaciers and the local nature, history, local stories & Maori legends. Get picked up from your accommodation and drive to the glacier carpark to begin your guided tour. Stroll through the tepid rainforest full of creeks, beautiful flora, fauna, and native trees. Discover hidden gems such as native snails, mushrooms, orchids, and birds, waterfalls & glowworms. During the walk, enjoy a cup of tea with a view, listen to the songs of the forest birds & chat with your guide.
Includes
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Use of walking poles (if required)
  • Use of rain gear (if required)
  • Use of walking boots (if required)
  • Walking on the Franz Josef Glacier
  • Touching the ice/glacier
  • Lunch
Not suitable for
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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What to bring

  • Warm clothing
  • Hiking shoes
  • Water

Not allowed

  • Sandals or flip flops
  • Drones
  • Boots

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  • This tour will take place rain or shine

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Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 27 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.5/5
  • Service
    5/5

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Transportation was provided. The guide took us off the main trail on to a private trail to explain all about the birds and the flora that we were walking thru. The guide talked almost continually pointing out various things. When we got to the view point to look at the glacier she told us things about the glacier and its history. If you didn't have a guide you would just walk up to the view point spend 5 minutes looking at a few signs, the glacier and leave. There is more to the area than that. The 3 hours we spent on the tour did not seem long.

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February 27, 2023

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This walk was different to what we expected. We thought that we would be closer to the glacier, but were not disappointed as our guide Kath was very well informed regarding all aspects of the landscape and vegetation. She took us into areas that tourists without a guide were unable to go. Our safety was a priority. A big thanks to Kath and the company.

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December 24, 2022

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Had a great time. Fun walking off the main trails. Our guide, Sophie was friendly, knowledgeable, pointing out interesting things we would never have noticed and always pointed out where to step when on rocky/stoney areas so we were safe too. I didn't realise it was no longer possible to walk closer to the glacier though. Still had a good time.

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