Fox Glacier Helicopter Experience
Fox Glacier Helicopter Experience
Fox Glacier Helicopter Experience
Fox Glacier Helicopter Experience
Fox Glacier Helicopter Experience
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Fox Glacier

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Fox Glacier Helicopter Experience
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Introduction Fox Glacier Helicopter Experience

Introduction
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Fox Glacier, as a shining pearl of New Zealand's South Island, attracts tourists from all over the world with its majestic and magnificent glacier landscape. And experiencing a helicopter here will elevate this beautiful scenery to an incomparable height.

Unique Landscape: Looking down from the sky, Fox Glacier is like a silver dragon winding between the valleys, and the ice tongue extends to the dense rainforest, forming a sharp contrast. The helicopter will take you between the glacier cracks and the towering peaks, and every frame is a shocking natural picture.

Routes and stopovers: Helicopters usually take off and land from the helicopter base in Fox Glacier Town, and the flight time is generally 20-40 minutes. On the way, you will fly over the lush temperate rainforest, over the two highest mountains in New Zealand, Mount Cook and Mount Tasman, and finally land on the snowfield of the glacier.

Glacier tour on a clear day: Although the weather is unpredictable, the tour company will adjust the itinerary according to the real-time weather conditions to ensure that every passenger can experience the helicopter tour in the best conditions.

Full Service Provider Value-Added Services: Fox Glacier Helicopter Tour not only provides a stunning flight experience, but also comes with professional photographers and commentators. They will capture the wonderful moments during the flight and leave you with lasting memories. At the same time, the commentator will tell you the mysteries of the formation, history and surrounding ecological environment of the glacier, making your journey more colorful. In addition, some packages also include other activities such as glacier hiking and glacier exploration, making your Fox Glacier trip more fulfilling.

Fly over the top of the glacier and enjoy a stunning visual feast. Fox Glacier Helicopter Tour is the ultimate adventure that you must experience in your lifetime.

Trip Moments Fox Glacier Helicopter Experience

Fox Glacier Helicopter Experience Trip Moments
Fox Glacier Hiking Guide

Fox Glacier Hiking Guide

Before going to New Zealand, we had planned to experience glacier hiking for sure. We wanted to witness the grandeur of the glaciers with our own eyes, to set foot on the millennia-old ice, to feel its solitude and pride. This would undoubtedly become the most unforgettable memory of our trip. We were also very lucky. On the day we arrived at the Fox Glacier town, we immediately booked the glacier hike for the next afternoon at the hotel we were staying at. Fox Glacier has three levels, and we chose the middle difficulty: Flying Fox: The Heli-Hike. Indoor documentary viewing + 🚁 helicopter + glacier hiking + glacier hiking instruction, about 4 hours of activities, 💰 cost for two people in total: $938 NZD. We arrived at the service center at the appointed time, measured our weight, paid the fee, got our wristbands, and watched the instructional documentary. The whole process was very smooth. Then, we took a shuttle bus to the helicopter boarding location. It was my first time on a helicopter, and I was a little excited and nervous. Flying over the town, the rainforest, and up to the glacier, we had a panoramic view of the magnificent Fox Glacier. The glacier hike was not as difficult as we thought. Two female guides led the way, and along the route, they carved out paths based on the direction of the clouds. The basic hike only involved going up and down slopes and some simple climbing techniques, with low difficulty but high physical exertion. The advanced ice climbing itinerary would take longer and require more stamina and skills. If the experience is the main goal, then this level of difficulty is sufficient. Along the way, we also experienced rope climbing, glacier caves, and glacier facial mud. The glacier facial mud was very fine, and when applied to the face, it provided sun protection and cooling. On the glacier, we tasted the cool glacier meltwater, which was refreshing and comfortable. We chatted and laughed along the way, and the 4 hours flew by quickly. ✅ Equipment Preparation Windproof pants, windproof jacket, quick-dry shirt, wool socks, hiking shoes, sunglasses, knitted hat (for warmth), gloves, scarf for face protection from the sun Crampons and trekking poles will be provided during the hike, and other outdoor equipment can be rented if desired. 🧥 Dressing Principle Follow the 3-layer dressing principle, make sure the inner layer is breathable, and the outer layer is warm and windproof. The temperature on the glacier is only 5℃ lower than the actual ground, which is not very cold, and you will sweat as you walk. 📝 Practical tips: 1. Be sure to pay attention to sun protection! The UV rays on the glacier are really strong! 2. Physical exertion is quite high during the hike, so you can bring some chocolate to replenish energy. 3. Weight will be checked before the flight, and you may be refused if you weigh over 200 pounds. 📍 Address: Fox Glacier Town, South Island, New Zealand ✅ Booking: Ctrip or local hotels will have corresponding services 🎫 Price: 499 NZD/person
Ethan Smith Ethan#2
Ethan Smith Ethan#2
I always thought New Zealand was expensive until I went there myself.

I always thought New Zealand was expensive until I went there myself.

I always thought traveling to New Zealand would be expensive, but after experiencing it, I found it was actually not bad! ❄️ The winter I love is finally here~ 👇🏻 Save this route Kaikoura Whale Watching + TranzAlpine Train + Pancake Rocks + Fox Glacier Helicopter Tour + Puzzling World + Skyline Queenstown + Milford Sound Cruise ©️ Kaikoura Whale Watching: See 1–2 sperm whales, dusky dolphins, Hector's dolphins, and New Zealand fur seals ©️ TranzAlpine Train: Travel from Christchurch to Greymouth, passing through inland forests and farmland, and the snow-capped Southern Alps ©️ Fox Glacier Helicopter Tour: Fly over lush temperate rainforests and to and from Fox Glacier ❤️ Tips: The temperature difference between day and night in New Zealand is large, so be sure to bring warm clothes
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