Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
This eco-tour is ideal for nature enthusiasts of all ages and abilities, providing opportunities for off-track adventures and a profound insight into the intricate workings of the ecosystem. This unforgettable journey unveils the hidden wonders of the Franz Josef Glacier Valley. Meander through ancient native podocarp rainforest, stroll along a pristine glacial-fed river and marvel at the mirror-like reflections of the snow-capped mountains on an ancient kettle lake. Join us for an experience that blends serene natural beauty with educational exploration.
Your knowledgeable guide will enhance your experience with fascinating stories and insights about the local history, flora, fauna, glaciology and geology.
Wander at your own pace through glacial rivers, streams and native podocarp rainforest, discovering hidden treasures like wild mushrooms and dozens of orchid species.
Please note we cannot get close to the terminal face or walk on the glacier due to safety reasons.
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Boots if required - please enquire as stock is limited
Walking poles if required
Umbrellas
Wet weather clothing
Lunch
Departure Point
22 Main Road, Franz Josef / Waiau 7886, New Zealand
Glacier Valley Eco Tours, next to Full of Beans Cafe.
Return Details
22 Main Road, Franz Josef / Waiau 7886, New Zealand
Glacier Valley Eco Tours, next to Full of Beans Cafe.
Franz Josef Glacier, Franz Josef, New Zealand Your guide will pick you up from your accommodation or meeting point in Franz Josef, and drive you to the glacier carpark. From there, you will walk with your small group tour and guide to about 2000m from the Franz Josef Glacier terminal face, at the end of the forest walk.
120 minutes
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
rosh615
29 Apr 2023
Franz Josef Glacier, Fox Glacier and Lake Matheson combination
What a day, fantastic scenery, information, photo opportunities. A truly great combination tour.
davidoS3407QC
15 Apr 2023
An absolutely brilliant experience. Our guide, Sophie, was a specialist in biodiversity and conservation and provided fantastic knowledge about the geology, natural history and in particular the bird life. We did the Fox Glacier/Lake Matheson tour but I couldn’t recommend Glacier Valley Eco Tours more as a way of helping you explore the Fox Glacier/Franz Josef area.
Steven_R
18 Mar 2023
Good flora tour, well guided and organised, the glacier is too far away from the viewing spot. This should be explained prior to booking
This tour in
Franz Josef & Fox Glacier
is organized by
Glacier Valley Eco Tours Ltd
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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