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Franz Josef Scenic Cruise & Guided Rainforest Walk

5.01 reviews
Franz Josef & Fox Glacier· Franz Josef
by Headout
Duration2 hours
SeasonSee calendar when booking

The Experience

Your experience Experience Lake Mapourika and Franz Josef’s rainforest on a scenic cruise & guided walk. Getting started Begin at the Franz Josef township meeting point and board your boat for a scenic cruise across Lake Mapourika. Your expert skipper and guide provide a safety briefing and prepare you for the short guided walk along an exclusive rainforest track. Walking poles, wet weather gear, and hot drinks are provided. What to expect Scenic cruise: Glide across the calm waters of Lake Mapourika, taking in alpine views and surrounding rainforest valleys. Guided rainforest walk: Explore an exclusive track in a predator-free conservation area, with your guide sharing insights about native flora, wildlife, and kiwi conservation. All-weather comfort: Wet weather gear and walking poles ensure a safe and comfortable experience in all conditions. Memorable moments: Enjoy hot drinks along the way and take home free photos capturing your adventure.

How to book

Booked on Headout, who runs this experience. Inclusions and cancellation are theirs.

  • Book with Headout

    5.0(1 reviews)

    Free cancellation · 24h before

    from₹8,225

    Includes: 2.5-hour scenic cruise & guided rainforest walk experience · Scenic cruise across Lake Mapourika · Expert skipper & tour guide · +2 more

Badges are worked out from the providers' own prices, reviews and cancellation terms. Hich is never paid for placement. You book and pay on the provider's site.

What to Bring

Recommended

  • Bring along your warm upper-body clothing (preferably 3-4 layers), leggings or light trousers, and sunglasses.

Food & Drink

Food

Provided

Drinks

Provided

Logistics & Transit

Transport not included
Location
Franz Josef
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End point
Franz Josef

Good to know

Who it's for

Min persons: 1

About the guide

Group experience
No — private booking

Know before you go

Know before you go What to bring Bring along your warm upper-body clothing (preferably 3-4 layers), leggings or light trousers, and sunglasses. Accessibility This experience is not wheelchair and pram/ stroller accessible. Additional information Please note the guided walk is 400 m through pristine rainforest in Westland National Park. Expect some roots and a few steps early on. Your skipper and guides walk with you, offering help and sharing conservation tips. Handlines and walking poles are available if needed, and the walk is usually done one way with pickup at the end.

The fine print

Voucher requirements

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly. Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point. Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.