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Fox Glacier Nature Tour

South Island, New Zealand

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Overview

Duration

Voucher type

E-Ticket

What To Expect

Approx 3 hour fully guided walking tour in the Fox Glacier Valley (inc breaks). Transport included from Franz Josef and Fox Glacier townships. Afternoon tea provided, as well as wet weather gear, umbrellas and walking poles.

The track runs through lush historic glaciated rainforest in Westland Tai Poutini National Park, with focal points of huge rata, rimu trees & moss & views of the top section Fox Glacier (not the terminal face), Fox neve & Mt Tasman (one of NZ's highest mountains)

Information from your experienced guide on glaciation, geothermology (inc geothermal spring to dip your hand in) geology, flora & fauna

Suitable level for beginners and all ages and abilities

Please note this tour does not get close or to view the terminal face of the glacier due to safety reasons. This is nature tour - if you want to get close to the glacier terminal face, check out our Franz Josef Eco Tour

What to remember

Important info

Not wheelchair accessible. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund. Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund. Infant seats available. Most travelers can participate. 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. This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers. Confirmation will be received at time of booking

What's included

Afternoon tea. Local guide. Wet weather gear. Umbrellas. Walking poles. Baby Backpack/carrier. Snacks. Coffee and/or Tea

What's not included

Lunch

Know Before You Go

When

01:30 PM

Operating days

See Availability

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until a day in advance

Provider

Glacier Valley Eco Tours Ltd

Meeting Point

Glacier Valley Eco Tours, 22 Main Road SH6 Franz Josef Glacier Franz Josef glacier, Franz Josef / Waiau 7886, New Zealand
Traveler pickup is offered
If you are staying in Fox Glacier, then the pick up time from your hotel is 30 AFTER the tour departure time.