Reviews and travel ratings on Fox Glacier Guiding in New Zealand (84% from 118 reviews) The biggest and less crowded glacier on the West Coast is the Fox Glacier. Fox Glacier Guiding are proud to be NZ's most experienced glacier guiding company and aim to provide an intimate and special experience, so guide fewer people on the glacier.

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Stephen M

from Switzerland

Ranking: 7/10

Was very nice, they had served possibilities for the scenic flight, only the pilot flew a little bit too rough.

Was very nice, they had served possibilities for the scenic flight, only the pilot flew a little bit too rough.

Reviewed 15 April 2010

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Corine van Been

from Netherlands

Ranking: 8/10

We did the half day tour. It was very nice, with a friendly guide. 800 steep steps to the glacier, through the rainfores…

We did the half day tour. It was very nice, with a friendly guide. 800 steep steps to the glacier, through the rainforest - beautiful but you must have moderate fitness.

Reviewed 14 April 2010

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Nicky and Andy Prescott

from United Kingdom

Ranking: 10/10

Very small group great guide for an amazing experience with the personal touch. Some sights as the hike but more involve…

Very small group great guide for an amazing experience with the personal touch. Some sights as the hike but more involvement.

Reviewed 14 April 2010

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Peter Schmidt

from Denmark

Ranking: 5/10

1½ hour walk before getting onto the ice - We did the ½ day tour and only spent little less than an hour on the ice. W…

1½ hour walk before getting onto the ice - We did the ½ day tour and only spent little less than an hour on the ice. We're a couple aged 28 and felt the group was walking exceptionallly slow. The guide kept saying "ok, we'll walk another 10 minutes" and it turned out to be only 4 minutes before we took another break... Most of the guide's talk was about how dangerous the glacier is (death and destruction) and on how great the Fox guides are...
Once on the ice, however, the experience was nice - a cool glacier, but a slow tour. The gear was old and the boots were worn out. Franz Josefs tours' gear looked nicer and their customers got 2 hours on the ice...

Reviewed 05 April 2010

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Nathalie

from France

Ranking: 8/10

Guide professional and very friendly. One day trip you can really see the glacier.The give everything you need (Shoes, h…

Guide professional and very friendly. One day trip you can really see the glacier.The give everything you need (Shoes, hat...)

Reviewed 03 March 2010 and experienced in April 2009

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SueB

from United Kingdom

Ranking: 10/10

Excellent knknowledgable keen staff - good trip.

Excellent knknowledgable keen staff - good trip.

Reviewed 02 March 2010 and experienced in February 2009

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Christian Moll

from Germany

Ranking: 9/10

The Nimble Fox - Tour (Whole day Tour) great experience, the guides are professional, you get all the stuff you need for…

The Nimble Fox - Tour (Whole day Tour) great experience, the guides are professional, you get all the stuff you need for the tour in the centre (included) 4 hours on ice (awesome)

Reviewed 02 March 2010 and experienced in March 2009

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Ian E

from England

Ranking: 8/10

Very strenuous walk through woodland but well guided, good on glacier.

Very strenuous walk through woodland but well guided, good on glacier.

Reviewed 24 February 2010

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Keith Wilde

from United Kingdom

Ranking: 10/10

awesome get to it early to avoid coach parties.

awesome get to it early to avoid coach parties.

Reviewed 24 February 2010

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kate

from United Kingdom

Ranking: 5/10

Half day - despite the price only around 40 mins on ice. On booking we expected a brisk walk when in fact there was stee…

Half day - despite the price only around 40 mins on ice. On booking we expected a brisk walk when in fact there was steep walking and climbing. One of our group had to turn back - appropriate for fit persons only.

Reviewed 24 February 2010

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Rob

from Netherlands

Ranking: 8/10

Also good organisation and services

Also good organisation and services

Reviewed 24 February 2010

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Jackie

from Germany

Ranking: 9/10

Better than Franz Joseph b/c of the bush walk which was really cool!

Better than Franz Joseph b/c of the bush walk which was really cool!

Reviewed 23 February 2010

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Nigel Armstrong

from United Kingdom

Ranking: 10/10

Very knowledeable and friendly guide who moved at a comfortable pace and was full of useful information.

Very knowledeable and friendly guide who moved at a comfortable pace and was full of useful information.

Reviewed 23 February 2010

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