Twin Glacier: Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Josef Glacier

📍 Franz Josef, New Zealand

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Twin Glacier: Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Josef Glacier

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Duration8 hours

FitnessModerate

CancellationFree cancellation 24h before start time

🔒Secure payment

⏰<4h response

🏅Qualmark Silver

Overview

Begin your adventure by walking through regenerating rainforests and catch your first glimpse of the magnificent Franz Josef Glacier, where your experienced guide will lead you off the beaten track to discover hidden waterfalls, 'dead' ice, and other natural treasures. Captivating facts about glaciation, geology and the natural history of this dynamic environment await you, along with incredible photo opportunities. Continue your journey through the lush, historic glaciated rainforest of Westland Tai Poutini National Park, adorned with towering rata, rimu trees, and native mosses, before enjoying breathtaking views of Fox Glacier, the Fox Neve and Mt Tasman—one of New Zealand’s highest peaks. Learn about glaciation, geomorphology, geology, flora, and fauna from expert guides, making this tour a comprehensive exploration of Glacier Country’s unparalleled beauty.

What you will be doing

9.15 am - Check-in at Franz Josef Glacier base

9: 30 am - Departs from Franz Josef Glacier

Shuttle from Franz Josef to Fox Glacier return included

5:00 pm return to Fox Josef Glacier, and 5:30 pm to Franz Josef Glacier

Things to know

AccessibilityYou must be over 12 years old.

Fitness levelModerate

Tour languageEnglish

Licence requiredNone

Bring outdoor clothing for the day’s weather conditions: comfortable walking shoes, a sun hat, sunblock, lip balm, sunglasses, a camera, and lots of energy
Free use of Macpac Baby Carrier for under 3-year-olds
Raincoats, over-trousers and large heavy-duty umbrellas are included to keep you dry
Total distance is 10 km

Inclusions and Exclusions

✅ Included

Refreshments
Snack
Hiking pole
Tour guide
Pick up and drop off transport

❌ Not included

Gratuities

Where we'll meet

Meet up/Pick up location: 20 Main Road SH6 Franz Josef Glacier, Franz Josef / Waiau 7886, New Zealand

Instruction: Meet at the Glacier Valley Eco Tours base in the township of Franz Josef Glacier, or we’ll pick you up from your accommodation or agreed meeting point if you are staying in Fox Glacier

ReturnThis trip returns to meeting point.

You will be able to select payment currency and enter any promo and gift card code at checkout. Our typical response time to confirm the booking is within 4 hours. You will not be charged until the booking is confirmed.