Franz Josef Glacier Guides

06/06/2026

Real guest experiences say it best. From unforgettable glacier views to expert guiding and once in a lifetime moments, these TripAdvisor reviews highlight what makes Franz Josef Glacier unforgettable.

If you are planning a visit to the West Coast, come see it for yourself. Book your Franz Josef Glacier tour with us and experience it the way our guests describe it.

04/06/2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"Hiking on the Franz Josef Glacier had been on my bucket list for 10-years. For my 50th my family gave this to me as a present. It was amazing. A life time highlight"

Google Review - Edward Plant

02/06/2026

What an experience! ❄️

Don't forget to share your Franz Josef Glacier experience with us so we can share & you go in the draw to win the cost of your trip back**

📷 @ mellaertsben

01/06/2026

Words from our Glacier Encounter >>>

"I finally reached the Franz Josef Glacier. Wow, just wow! We we're lucky to be able to fly to the top of the glacier. I actually wanted to take a hike on the glacier, but because of bad weather conditions days before, the route had to be made again.

They offered us to only visit the glacier. I took the chance. First time flying in a helicopter 🚁 was amazing and first time standing on a glacier was also amazing. Such a perfect day!"

📷 @ travel.dutchess

31/05/2026

Always training with the team 👌🏻

With the ice changing after the summer we have a refresh on heli sling load training! Excited to get gear moved ready for a new winter track ⛏️

29/05/2026

To hike or not to hike on a glacier?🧊

"In Franz Josef you can hike on the glacier with , starting and ending with a helicopter ride 😍🚁 Up there, the guides carve out a path as the glacier is moving 5-6 meters a day, creating different patterns and obstacles along the way"

⁠📸 .travel

27/05/2026

Potentially the coolest experience of my life... We hear you & see your adventure 👌🏻

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24/05/2026

At Franz Josef Glacier Guides, protecting the landscapes we operate in is just as important as sharing them with our manuhiri. Glacier Country is a place of extraordinary natural beauty, shaped by ice, rainforest and time, and it is our responsibility to help ensure it thrives for generations to come.

As part of our ongoing sustainability goals, we are proud be a foundation member of the Ōkārito Plant Project, working to support regenerative native planting projects throughout Glacier Country. These initiatives focus on restoring indigenous ecosystems, improving biodiversity and strengthening the resilience of this unique West Coast environment.

Discover how Franz Josef Glacier Guides supports regenerative native planting with the Okarito Native Plants Trust and how you can add a tree to your trip.

23/05/2026

We BURST with happiness when we see & hear about your on-ice adventures 👇🏼
"I took a helicopter ride up to hike Franz Josef glacier today🤩 Our guide Maya was an absolute badass, casually walking in a tshirt with a pickaxe and breaking up the trail ice along the way... When she offered pictures with said axe, I couldn’t resist! This adventure-loving heart is happy🙌🏼 "

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17/05/2026

Test yourself to reach new heights ❄️⛰️

Glacier climbing in Aotearoa is the ultimate way to push your limits in one of the most spectacular environments on earth.

Start with a full briefing at our Glacier Base Building before gearing up with your expert guides. Then take to the skies on a scenic helicopter flight, landing right on the ice. From there it’s all about you, the glacier, and the ice climb ❄️