The enthralling Glacier Valley Walk of the Franz Josef Glacier is a perfect adventure retreat for those who love mountains and hiking in uncharted terrains. Your trek will start from the Franz Josef Glacier village. Then crossing the Bailey Bridge, you will enter the Forest Walk where the informative boards will give you an insight of the glaciology of the place as well as the first sight of the glacier. The bluish ice walls and the crevasses along the towering rock walls will keep on mesmerizing you. Traversing more, you will come across Waiho riverbed, the Trident Falls, Split Apple Rock, and the Champness Rock will be the highlights for a photographic opportunity. The Glacier Valley Walk will conclude at the terminal face where you can stand in awe of the majestic glacier.

• Tour operators providing guided walk are available.
• Do not walk or climb on the glacier unless you have proper equipment and experience.

• Prices for the guided tour differs. Ask tour operators for details.

• Early morning hours are perfect for the visit.

• On foot

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