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Franz Josef Glacier Guided Half Day Walk
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Explore amazing blue ice caves and crevasses on this fully guided tour of Westland's impressive Franz Josef Glacier, a spectacular and rewarding domain usually reserved for experienced mountaineers.- Return bus shuttle from climbing centre to the glacier.
- 4.5 hours of hike accompanied by an expert guide, including 1.5 - 2 hours exploring the glacier.
- All equipment including climbing boots, Ice talonz (providing superior ice grip), thick NZ wool socks, thermal hat and gloves, trekking pole, GoreTex waterproof coat and over-trousers.
- Guide and information book containing all you need to know about the glacier.
The Franz Josef Glacier is the steepest and fastest moving glacier in the world and this walk ensures unrivalled views of this imposing terrain. The unusual combination of rain forest and the mighty river of ice in such close proximity is unique to glaciers in this region. After a short walk through the lush temperate rainforest of the glacier valley you will experience thrilling views of the glacier with its steep crevasses and soaring pinnacles of crisp blue ice.
This dramatic terrain may look daunting but you will be kitted out with everything you need to enable you to explore the sweeping ice sculptures and canyons in safety and comfort. After climbing the terminal face of the glacier on the extensive trails made by your professional team of guides, you will have ample time to explore this bizarre landscape. Expert guides ensure that your experience will be exciting, safe and informative.You can add your own review for this experience
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- Lunch and refreshments
Casual.
Although you are provided with all the specialist equipment required, we advise that you bring 3-4 warm upper body layers, lightweight trousers, a light snack, and a water bottle.
This is a tour suitable for everyone from novices to experienced climbers. A reasonable level of fitness and agility is required. Guides reserve the right to curtail or cancel trips for clients whose fitness or ability is not appropriate.
This tour operates regardless of weather* and refunds are not available to those who choose not to participate because it is raining.
* Trips cancelled due to extreme weather conditions or where client safety may be in jeopardy will be entiteld to a refund.
Walk operates with minimum of 4 people, and there is a maximum of 13 people per guide.
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