Our tour guide Tyler was very friendly, knowledgeable and adventurous. Would highly recommend this tour. We learnt a lot about the glacier formation, geology, local flora and the cycle of nature. One of our best NZ experiences.

Since I was staying in Franz Josef and wanted to visit Fox Glacier as well, I took a guided nature walk to Fox Glacier. I was picked up at my hotel, brought to the office, and fitted with a pair of hiking boots. Then our two guides took the three of us on the tour to Fox Glacier township. The road from Fox Glacier township to the glacier was closed in 2019 due to a flood which destroyed the road. On the other side of the Fox River, the Glacier View Road has been converted into a walkway/cycleway. There were three of us on the tour and two guides. The guides parked the van and we set out on a 6 km./4 mile hike through the rainforest to a spot where we could see the glacier. The Fox River is crossed by a single lane bridge on the main road. You can see the walkway/cycleway on the former Glacier View Road in my second photo. Notice how green everything is. This area gets 5 metres/200 inches of rain per year. We took a detour to walk on the part of the old road that got washed away by the 2019 flood. Later we stopped for afternoon tea and then headed back to the car park. The guides were knowledgeable and looked after the three of us well. This was a great way to see Fox Glacier when you are staying in Franz Josef.

Had a lovely nature walk up close to Fox Glacier through some lovely temperate rainforest. Special shout out to our guide Tyler for his sterling efforts! Well organised.

Knowledgeable guide. She answered many questions and provided interesting facts. She obviously enjoys her work and wants her guests to enjoy and learn about the area.

Absolute recommendation. We had an awesome tour with a great guide who has so much love for nature and brought us even closer to the beauty of this nature. We had so much fun!

The rain was persistent however we were supplied all the gear to stay dry. I was astounded by Petra's knowledge and enthusiasm. I could have wandered for hours taking photographs and a number birds were taunting me leaving me with many blurred shots as they departed my shot. Highly recommended.

Tyler, our guide, was super knowledgeable, enthusiatic and fun. We had a group of 8 and left the regular paths to explore the bush, get up close to some waterfalls, and walk about on the valley floor- Stuff one cannot do if just visiting the park. A good guide is needed because you'll never find you way out of there with out!! We had a lot of fun, some laughs and learned quite a bit about this amazing area, Highly recommended.

As I am passionate about nature and wildlife, I knew when I visited Franz Josef I wanted to use a company with likeminded values and am pleased I found Glacier Valley Tours. Booking was easy and upon arrival they checked I had the right gear for the terrain and lent me a robust pair of walking boots, as my walking shoes weren’t right. Then off we went with Tyler, our guide, who was so knowledgeable and friendly, it didn’t take long for us all to be chatting away, as if we had known each other for ages! By checking in with us, he ensured that he not only shared his extensive knowledge of the region, ecology and geology, but also ensured he covered the topic we were both particularly interested in. We explored areas of Franz Josef Glacier that you would not get to see if you were self directed, and with Tyler interpreting the environment for us and explaining the difference in ages and types of the vegetation, the time flew by and suddenly we were on our way back to the office. One of the best tours I have ever done, I would highly recommend it. Thank you Tyler, a wonder memory of my visit to New Zealand.

We actually went on all four of your offered tours in a two day period. We enjoyed the walks through beautiful rain fores5s with your three knowledgeable and engaging guides. Highly recommend all the walks. If your interest is in birds, then the Okarito walk is your best bet.

It was an awesome experience! Our guide Tyla was amazing! He made everyone feel at home and frequently checked on each one to make sure we were all ok. The pace was relaxing and suitable even for our 10 year old to enjoy the whole tour! We got up close to the glacier and went off track for a very unique experience. Highly recommended!

My friend and I went out on this tour on a day when the region experienced a year's worth of rain in one day. I'm eternally grateful that the tour went ahead, with the amazing Petra as our guide. Her knowledge of and passion for the area were incredible and we could not have enjoyed ourselves more. It really was amazing to see everything on a day like that and we were even lucky enough to get a glimpse of the Glacier itself in a brief moment when the clouds lifted. The team at Glacier Valley made everything straightforward and comfortable by supplying wet weather gear, and couldn't have done a better job from booking right through to execution. I can't recommend this tour highly enough!!!

I was a bit apprehensive about the walk as the weather was not great but they supplied us with very good rain coats and off we went. Tyler was a great guide pointing out all the various plants, trees and birds along the way and explaining the geology of the area too. We had a great time and really enjoyed it. The rain eased off too for most of the walk! A fairly easy short walk and thoroughly recommended.

I recently did the combo tour of Fox Glacier and Lake Matheson, and it was an incredible experience! The guides were outstanding—super knowledgeable and passionate about the area, sharing fascinating insights about the glacier, the surrounding nature, and local history. The views were breathtaking, from the majestic glacier to the mirror-like lake reflecting the Southern Alps. Every part of the tour was well-organized, making it enjoyable and stress-free. I highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting the area—you’ll have an amazing time!

Amazing tour! Tyler was a lovely guide. He showed us the best spots and told us a lot about the surroundings. Would recommend!

It was an incredible tour. The guides were extremely knowledgeable and fun. They tailored the trip to what would be best for the weather and made the whole experience very enjoyable. Stopping for a cuppa at a picturesque spot is a bonus too.