Full Day Ice Climbing - Franz Joseph Glacier $200.00 - Obligation Free A day packed with adventure and adrenalin highs. Provided with expert tuition and all technical equipment, this is a great way to introduce you to the exhilarating sport of ice- climbing, whilst still enjoying the dramatic scenery and awesome terrain of the Franz Josef Glacier. On the glacier you will learn all the aspects of ice-climbing using the front points of crampons and two technical ice axes. Your guide will tailor the day to challenge novices and experts alike and with no experience necessary you will soon be scaling towering walls of ice. The Franz Josef Glacier is the most spectacular commercially guided glacier in New Zealand, the more dramatic terrain, offering higher, steeper walls of ice on which to challenge yourself.   Trip Information Starts In: Franz Josef Ends In: Franz Josef Duration: 1 Days. Departs: Daily: 7.45am Group Size: Max 4 per guide Transport: Mini Bus Accommodation: N/A Activity: Ice climbing (8 hours approximately) Ages: 14+ Tour Code: FRANZGG Operator Code: FRANZGG Countries Visited New Zealand Trip Highlights Expert Tuition - learn how to scale the vertical walls of the Glacier All equipment Novices to experts welcome Tell a Friend From: Your Name Your Email Address To: Subject Have you seen this: I found it on the website Backpacker Tours Australia www.backpackertours.com.au Friend Email Address Friend Email Address Friend Email Address Friend Message

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