Milford Sound Full Day Tour from Te Anau with Cruise
Overview
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9 hours
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Travel the Milford Road in our luxurious & comfortable vehicles specially designed for small groups tours to Milford Sound. Modern comforts such as bucket leather seats, extended leg room, high performance air conditioning, small bag storage space, table trays & USB charging.
Guided by our local expert commentary, we take you to all the main photo & experience stops but also add in a couple of extra special ones not listed here. Three short & optional nature walks are included.
Upon arriving in Milford Sound, your two-hour nature cruise awaits you aboard our cruise partners boat - the Milford Haven. Boasting a restaurant and bar, you can dine in comfortable seating enjoying a hot or cold add-on lunch while the mountains, waterfalls and wildlife go by.
We reserve seats & tables on the cruise so you have your own guaranteed space within the boat.
See our website for full details.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Unlimited chilled & purified water in plant-based reusable drink bottles that guests can keep.
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Cruise ticket
A morning sweet/savoury snack provided.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Te Anau Downs
Following departure form Te Anau, we have a 25min drive to Te Anau Downs. If the weather is appropriate, we stop here for a photo and sightseeing looking across Lake Te Anau and down the Middle Fjord.
Mirror Lakes Walk
Following a 20min drive, we arrive at Mirror Lakes. This short 2-minute nature walk on well formed tracks and boardwalks will have you at the tranquil Mirror Lakes, the backdrop of the Earl Mountains behind them. This is a challenge for any travelling photographer to capture the essence of the lakes - their mirror reflection.
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Milford Sound Full Day Tour from Te Anau with Cruise
Pickup included
Reviews
209 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Unparalleled Tour Experience to an Incomparable Destination!
Inspiration127998,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was worth every penny! I’m sure there are a million different tours to Milford Sound but I can’t recommend Luxe Tours strongly enough - in fact at one point today I wished I could go back in time to make every single decision the exact same way so that it would lead me back to this moment again. First of all, it is well worth it not to have driven out myself because I either wouldn’t have been able to appreciate the sights on this winding road or would have driven off the road. Second, I wouldn’t have known about all the delightful little stops we enjoyed along the way, I would have just stopped where other tourists stopped. The Guide: Pick up in Te Anau was timely, maybe even a few minutes early. Our tour guide Andres was warm and welcoming right off the bat! He was very accommodating: I asked if I could sit in the front passenger seat because I get motion sick and he immediately said yes. Another in our group had forgotten to pre-order lunch so he stopped at a fantastic local coffee shop / bakery in Te Anau and said anyone can go in. On the drive out Andres provided an impressive variety of detailed information on everything from the terrain and geography to local culture to Māori culture and language to flora and fauna. It was well balanced; he didn’t talk our ears off and as still got the full benefit of his expertise. We managed to make a good number of sightseeing stops along the way and he repeatedly encouraged us to take our time and offered to take photos if people wanted. Andres even told the group that he’d decided one of the stops based on his observations of everyone’s energy, vibe, and fitness. It’s very clear he invested a lot of thought and care into how he could ensure all of his guests had the best experience he could give them. It was immensely pleasing to have a tour guide who treated his guests like individuals who were trying to have a once in a life time experience. Tour Logistics: Perfect. Their emails were very clear and I especially appreciated the information on what to pack and wear for the trip. The group size was small (we had 11 on our shoulder season trip so no quite full) and the van was very comfortable with water provided, sufficient bathroom stops, and a morning break that provided a breakfast pastry and tea or coffee. We also made a mid morning stop where a coffee cart was available if anyone wanted to purchase. In the boat there were designated seats on the boat and we immediately received our pre-order lunches (delicious!) so that we could quickly eat and then go up to the deck for sightseeing. The boat also served a decent variety of beverages (hot and cold, alcoholic and not). Andres gave very clear information about how to get on the boat and where to find him after so there was no confusion. Although we didn’t need them, I saw that there were umbrellas in the back of the van in case it rained. If I had one concern, it’s that the Milford Sound experience with Luxe Tours and Andres as the tour guide may have been so good that any other tour I take on this trip will suffer by comparison! Thank you Luxe Tours and Andres for the experience of a lifetime! These are some of my favorite photos from the trip. There were thousands of waterfalls but I am not posting many of those photos because I couldn’t capture the magic of them properly.
Fabulous small group tour.
J7864QWpaulac,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience with Jonno from Luxe tours. We really enjoyed the small group vibe and Jonno was so informative and interesting to speak with. He made the whole day so much better than it would have been on a large bus tour or had we driven ourselves. I think we would have missed the boat as we wouldn’t have known about the long wait for the tunnel or the tight parking at the car park. Well done Luxe tours you did a grand job. Paula & Antony
10/10 tour. Wonderful memories
43marissaj,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fantastic day! Andres was a superb tour guide, his knowledge and banter made the whole trip. Wonderful view points on the way, and we'll the muffins were out of this world!
Couldn't be better!
S6365LFscottm,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really happy we chose Luxe Tours- the experience was 5star from pick up to drop off. The tour didn't begin on the boat but from the moment we we're picked up from our accomodation. Andreas was our driver- He turned the drive (with the added scenic stops) into a great experience. They've thought about everything and made sure it's top quality. Would highly recommend.
Fantastic experience.
Jet06166163979,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely wonderful. The weather was perfect and the view was even better. Thanks so much for the wonderful experience.
Luxe Tours A Must Do in NZ
Robyn F,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I cannot rate this tour high enough. Murrey and Nikki were the perfect guided who knowledgeably and enthusiastically explained our way through an amazing 3 day tour from Walter Creek to Te Anau and Milford Sounds and back again. Amazing scenery complimented by a luxury vehicle. We just relaxed back and enjoyed this new but unforgettable trip. A must do on any NZ trip!
Luxe tour of Milford Sound
mariehT3511UJ,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hands down the best tour I've done. Apart from the scenery which is spectacular the day was made extra great by our guide/bus driver Nicky. Thank you Luxe Tours PS the muffins are delicious
Super comfortable way to experience Milford Sound
blackaimes,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an awesome experience with Lux tours. Everything went so smoothly from the moment we were collected from our accommodation in Te Anau. The van is spacious and comfortable and we were so happy to not be on a big tour bus. It was nice to have little luxuries like water in a nice reusable bottle and morning tea included. The muffin was so yum! Our tour guide was lovely and very welcoming.
Do it!
Roving54384583448,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great day to Milford Sound with Ian, our guide, who was wonderful! It was made even better by the weather which was the best for a few weeks apparently. We stopped at lots of viewpoints and took a walk to the Marian Falls. Ian made sure we were in good time for the main event of the cruise and knew the best places to see the famous cheeky kea birds. Fabulous!
Superb Day
Trip20426246520,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a really lovely day with Nicky our Tour Guide from Lux Tours she collected us at our Hotel in Te Anau, the drive to Milford Sound was full of detail, humour and history, plus stops and the most fabulous scenic views. The Tour Boat Trip was excellent some wonderful sites and views. The returns was again full of information and fun she is certainly a credit to Lux Tours. Our Tour was beset with the weather issues but Katlyn also was extremely helpful and organised our rebooking so many thanks to her.
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