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Franz Josef glacier is nestled in Westland National Park in The Wild West Coast of the South Island. This picturesque location is perfect for all your South Island travel as Franz Josef is located a short 45 minutes from Fox Glacier, 5 hours from Christchurch or Queenstown and only 2 hours from Hokitika or Haast.
Based in the Alpine Adventure Centre on the main road of the Franz Josef township, The Guiding Company team specialises in small professionally guided tours and is dedicated to providing customer service, satisfaction and safety. Our guides are trained to the Lower Glacier Guide standards as set out by the Mountain Guides Association and we pride ourselves on our experience and knowledge.
We invite you to experience the wonder and enthralling natural beauty that is Franz Josef glacier, Our selection of guided tours are designed to accommodate most ages and levels of fitness, however no previous experience is required as we provide all glacier equipment and safety training. Just select a tour that suits your personal requirements and budget
For the ultimate glacier experience we suggest our Heli Hike - Enjoy a magnificent helicopter flight up the Franz Josef Valley above lush rainforest before landing on a glacier pad. Discover incredible ever-changing ice formations and be amazed at the dazzling sapphire blue colour of the ice, glacial lakes and caves!
The Full Day Hike has to be the most popular day adventure on the West Coast. Designed for people with an average level of fitness, step off the beaten track with your guide to explore towering ice pyramids, glacier waves and plateaus, climb through amazing ice caves or discover quartz crystals amongst the moraine.
Suitable for most ages and abilities, our Half Day Hike is an informative tour via a carved grand staircase that ascends from the lowland valley of lush rainforest onto the very tip of the glacier as it descends to greet you.
If you enjoy a challenge and exhilarating outdoor activities - then glacier Ice Climbing is for you! Spend an exciting day tackling ice walls and pinnacles on the majestic Franz Josef Glacier.
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