Itinerary

Day 1

A leisurely and informative walk along the Fox River valley floor. Although you will not walk on the glacier your guide will take you to the final resting place of the mighty river of ice, after it has traveled 13 kms from the base of the Southern Alps. You will have the opportunity to learn the role of the Fox Glacier in shaping its environment.

Although you will not walk on the glacier your guide will take you to the final resting place of the ice that has travelled 13 kilometres from the base of the Southern Alps, all the way to the river valley floor. Your guide may take you closer to the ice than the unguided public (if it is safe to do so at the time) and you will have the opportunity to learn the role of the Fox Glacier in shaping its environment.

This two hour trip is reasonably easy going. About one and a half hours is spent walking over gentle terrain, over a river valley floor, at a speed that almost anyone can manage. There is a strong focus on providing you with quality interpretation so you can learn about the glacier and the surrounding environment.

It is usually possible to view the cave at the terminal face of the ice from which the Fox River emerges.

Extra Information

Inclusions -

Guide, ground transport, leather boots and socks, raincoat (if required).

Extras -

Please bring gear for your own personal warmth.
Please note that trips depart at the earlier time of 2.30 p.m during Winter months.