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We had an amazing heli hike experience and were so fortunate to have Tyana as our guide! She was incredibly friendly, informative, and approachable throughout the entire trip. She made an effort to speak with every participant individually, constantly checked in to make sure we were doing okay, and patiently answered all our questions. Tyana shared so much interesting information about Fox Glacier, which made the experience even more memorable and meaningful. We felt very safe and well taken care of throughout the hike. All the necessary gear was provided, including waterproof pants and jackets, backpacks, hiking sticks, waterproof boots, and crampons, so we were fully prepared for the conditions. The hike itself was manageable and not overly tiring, with plenty of pit stops along the way to rest and take beautiful photos. Overall, it was such a fun and unforgettable experience, and we’re really happy to have had Tyana as our guide. Highly recommend!

Sa kasamaang palad para sa amin, nagkaroon ng engine failure ang Tranzalpine train sa kalagitnaan ng biyahe, bagama't siyempre wala itong kontrol ang Cheeky Kea, ginawa pa rin nila ang kanilang makakaya! Dumating ang aming driver at guide na si Clive upang sagipin kami mula sa istasyon ng tren at patuloy na binigyan kami ng isang edukasyonal at magandang tour sa natitirang bahagi ng araw bago kami ibalik sa aming hotel nang ligtas at walang anumang abala. Talagang sulit itong puntahan, ngunit sana ay maging maayos ang takbo ng inyong tren. 😂

Isang hindi malilimutang karanasan ngunit kung matutuloy ang lipad ay talagang depende sa panahon kaya mag-book para sa pinakamaagang oras at magplano para sa pagiging flexible sa oras!

Isang kamangha-manghang karanasan. Paglipad ng helicopter sa Franz Josef at paglapag sa Mt Fox. Nakapaglakad sa glacier - kahanga-hanga

Had a lovely day out with our guide John, who entertained us the whole way with his tales and humour. Do note that this is the version of the tour without the TranzAlpine railway, and they will combine both tour groups. You can still get on the train with their help, but it’s cheaper to just get the train package tour from the start. John helped to sort us out and the ride was definitely worth it!

Damhin ang pinakahuling paglalakbay mula Christchurch hanggang Franz Josef (Araw 1) kasama ang nakaka-engganyong tour na ito para sa maliit na grupo sa pamamagitan ng Arthur’s Pass. Higit pa sa simpleng paglipat, ito ay isang masterclass sa masungit na kagandahan ng New Zealand. Ginawa ng aming gabay, si Joel, ang paglalakbay na hindi malilimutan sa pamamagitan ng kanyang ekspertong pag-iskedyul at lokal na pananaw. Iniwasan namin ang mga tao sa kahanga-hangang Devil’s Punchbowl at Lake Ianthe, at nasiyahan sa bawat lugar sa perpektong liwanag. Sa pamamagitan ng isang kasiya-siyang pananghalian sa Hokitika, ang tour na ito ay perpektong nagbabalanse sa pakikipagsapalaran at ginhawa. Ang ikalawang araw mula Franz Josef hanggang Queenstown ay kasing-ganda rin, salamat sa aming kamangha-manghang gabay, si Martin. Ang kanyang malalim na kaalaman sa West Coast ay nagdagdag ng maraming layer sa nakamamanghang tanawin. Ginalugad namin ang sinaunang-panahong kagandahan ng Ship Creek at namangha sa turkesang tubig ng Blue Pools. Ang pagkukuwento at walang hirap na pag-iskedyul ni Martin ay nagparamdam na isang pakikipagsapalaran ang mahabang biyahe. Kung papunta ka sa timog, ito ang tanging paraan para maglakbay!

Napakasaya namin sa Glacier Heli Hike and Flight experience. Lahat ay maayos ang pagkakaplano, at ang mga staff ay napakabait, propesyonal, at palakaibigan. Espesyal na pasasalamat sa aming piloto, na napakabuti at matulungin, at naglaan pa ng oras upang tulungan kaming kumuha ng magagandang litrato. Ang tanawin ng glacier ay talagang nakamamangha at naging isang di malilimutang pakikipagsapalaran. Lubos na inirerekomenda sa sinumang bibisita sa New Zealand! Pagmamahal mula sa Malaysia! https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSQRMyQ5r/ kung gusto mong makita ang aking video mula sa mahiwagang araw na iyon!

The weather was absolutely perfect on the day of departure, and we were assigned front-row seats on the helicopter, which offered fantastic views. Our guide led us through ice crevices and into ice caves for photos. Although the journey wasn't long, the glaciers we saw along the way were all incredibly beautiful.

Visited the West Coast Wildlife Centre as it was literally just across our Airbnb and really enjoyed seeing kiwi and little blue penguins up close—something you rarely get to do in the wild. The penguins were especially fun to watch, and it’s nice knowing the centre focuses on conservation and caring for injured animals. a worthwhile and unique stop if you’re in Franz Josef.