Franz Josef Wilderness Tours - Kayak Classic Tour

Enjoy 3 hours of gentle exercise and an unbeatable panoramic view of the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Cruise along a narrow estuary amidst the lush ancient rainforest of the Okarito Kiwi Sanctuary, all to the sound of native birdsong. A unique and unbeatable kayak experience!

ONLINE BOOKINGSrnReservations are recommended in advance to avoid disappointment. Simply visit our book now page to select your preferred location and scenic flight then follow the prompts to complete your online booking.rnrnPlease Note: A credit card is required to pre-authorise and guarantee your booking. Payment for your flight can be made on the day of your departure. Should you fail to show for the trip when space is guaranteed, your credit card will be debited with the total amount of the booked activity.rnrnMINIMUM NUMBERSrnAll flights have a minimum passenger number for departures. Bookings will be accepted for numbers less than the required minimum as we will coordinate to achieve the required minimum. Clients are required to reconfirm their reservation the day prior to flying by calling The Helicopter Line base where they have booked to fly. For contact numbers visit our contact us page. rnrnCANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICYrnShould inclement weather prevent a flight at the booked location, the same prepaid voucher will be accepted at any of The Helicopter Line aviation bases for a flight of similar duration and price. If you are unable to re-schedule the flight then a full refund will be provided.rnrnNo refund will be given for no-shows or changes you make to your booking less than 24 hours prior to departure.rnrnCOVID-19 CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICYrnIf you cannot travel because you are directly impacted by Covid-19 you will be offered the option to reschedule your booking or receive a full refund.rnrnIf we are required to move alert levels and reduce capacity or stop operating, you will be contacted by our team to organise a reschedule or refund.rnrnRISK DISCLOSURErnAll activity inherently involves risks and potential hazards, and we cannot anticipate or eliminate all risks, however together we can manage and mitigate risk. Often, we are operating in unmodified and uncontrolled terrain and a balanced and conservative approach is taken to accommodate changing conditions. Our risk management includes monitoring of natural hazards including potential atmospheric, land or water related occurrences. (Landslides, earthquakes, tsunami, volcanic, storms, flooding, avalanche, rock, or ice fall).rnrnWe provide information to participants before and during the activity to ensure their participation suits their ability and objectives and is as safe as practicable with any potential changes identified prior or during the trip.rnrnIt is important clients acknowledge there are risks, understand safety information and briefings before and during their activity and follow the instructions set out by our experienced and trained teams.rnrnPrevention of accidents and incidents is key in all our operations, and this is achieved when we all approach activities with care, control, and responsibility.rnrnSAFETY MANAGEMENTrnThe Helicopter Line is committed to ensuring the highest level of safety of all staff, visitors, contractors, and others who may interact with any part of our activities.rnrnThis is achieved through developing and maintaining a culture where safety is our paramount consideration in everything we do.rnrnWe actively promote safety objectives, not only in the operation of our assets and equipment, but also through maintenance practices, the management of passengers and the training and competency assessment of all staff to a very high standard.rnrnOur teams of experienced and capable managers and skilled staff have specialist knowledge relevant to each of our aviation, marine and adventure operations. rnrnWe have implemented Safety Management Systems approved by the relevant regulators.rnrnShould other providers be contracted to deliver services, we check to ensure operators are regulated and audited for Hu0026S compliance to a high standard.rn

If you need help with an existing booking please email us at [email protected] if your enquiry is urgent please follow up your email with a quick call on +61 2 5633 1149 so we can help you.

Absolutely, we understand that paying off a big trip in one go isn’t always that easy. We offer flexible payment plans to suit all types of travellers with zero interest or fee’s (minimum $100NZD deposit required).

We endorse the recommendation that all travellers take out travel insurance. If you already have Travel Insurance please understand that it is your responsibility to ensure that your Travel Insurance covers you for all of the adventure style travel you have booked with us.

Absolutely, just let us know your preferred start and finish location and we’ll make it work.

There is definitely no wrong way to travel New Zealand. Depending on what type of traveller you are, you might enjoy a Campervan road trip over the Hop On Hop Off Bus Packages. We recommend booking a free consultation with one our friendly team and they can tailor their recommendation to your personality and  travel plans.

We get it. Life is all about the unexpected, especially when you are travelling. If you are unable to make your pre-arranged tour you will need to reach out to our [email protected] so we can give you a helping hand. In all cases we strongly recommend having a valid travel insurance policy which covers you for unexpected cancellations.

Yes. All of our packages are customisable so if you would like to make any changes please contact our team under [email protected] or our WhatsApp (+64) 3409 0617