Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour from Queenstown - Bus - Cruise - Fly
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Join us on this fully guided, small group day tour from Queenstown to the world-renowned Milford Sound; the crowning jewel of Fiordland.
Description
Highlights of the drive include Lake Wakatipu, Devil’s Staircase, the truly majestic mountains of Fiordland, Mirror Lake, Lake Gunn and Homer Tunnel, with multiple stops along the way for photo opportunities and Kea bird spotting (the world’s largest alpine parrot).
We then travel through the mind-blowing Homer Tunnel, emerging as the valley descends sharply down to Milford Sound, with its hundreds of waterfalls cascading into crystal clear waters.
With Cruise Milford (the No. 1 Cruise in Miflord Sound), you’ll be travelling on a smaller boat, which is less crowded and where the crew offer a much more informative and personal tour of Milford Sound. You’ll be getting close to New Zealand fur seals basking on the rocks, massive rock faces rising for hundreds of metres out of the sea and see waterfalls cascade from ancient rainforest high in the mountains.
At the end of the day your guide will drop you at the Glenorchy Air Base for your return, scenic flight back from Milford to Queenstown for the ultimate birds eye view of this stunning region.
Tour Inclusions:
- Fully guided small group return tour from Queenstown (maximum 16 passengers)
- Lunch
- Hotel pick ups and drop offs (specified hotels and points only)
- Milford Sound Cruise
- Scenic Flight back to Queenstown
- Individual and total weight restrictions apply to specific aircraft and flights. Maximum weight limit 116 KG
- Water available & snacks provided
- On screen entertainment in vehicles
- Charging ports available in vehicle
- Transport in modern and comfortable 16 seater minibuses
Cancellation Policy
Terms: Tours will only run if at least 5 people have booked on the tour, we reserves the right to alter the tour due to weather or operational needs.
A full refund will be issued for cancellations made a minimum of 10 days prior to the scheduled departure time.
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218 reviews
Amazing views.
D2876OXlizt,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an awesome activity. It was me and my hubby. We enjoyed every single minute of it. We decided to do the 3.5 hr trail. We stopped several times for pics. It took us almost 4 hours as we stopped for a quick beer at a local brewery. The scenery was incredibly beautiful. Highly recommend!!
Amazing trip!!
Wanda T,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This trip was amazing. Views were stunning. Glad we had several stops on the way to take pictures. The van was very comfortable and with wifi. Flying back was an awesome experience. Overall, a must do activity!!
Beautiful tour- highly...
Tammy B,,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful tour- highly recommend. Should be on everyone visiting Queenstown’s bucket list. It is a long day but well worth it!
Milford Sound Magic
Kathryn F,,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The charter bus ride was fun & beautiful. Abbey, our guide was delightful. She was knowledgeable & helped us connect. She told a beautiful Māori story & had lots of interesting facts about the beautiful area & Milford Sound National Park. The boat ride was gorgeous. Unfortunately we booked the flight home & it was canceled due to weather so we took the charter home. All was good though ~ we loved this excursion & would highly recommend.
Drive, cruise, fly tour
allyc727,,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a great trip! Glen was super knowledgeable and made the trip there very fun. Milford sound cruise and flight were great and so beautiful!
Beautiful view and super guide
Jennifer G,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We chose this tour because we liked the idea of taking the bus to Milford Sound and flying back to Queenstown, and honestly it was such a good decision. Totally worth the money. The drive down was beautiful. Our guide was really knowledgeable but also funny, which made the long ride feel easy. We stopped at a few scenic spots along the way to take photos, and every stop was stunning. Milford Sound itself is just incredible , the kind of place that doesn’t even look real. Flying back was the best part. It saved us about 4–5 hours of driving, and seeing the glacier-covered mountains from the plane was amazing. The views from above were unforgettable. The van was new and very comfortable, and everything felt well organized. Overall, this trip was worth every penny. I’m so glad we did it this way.
Truly “awesome” experience to drive, cruise, and fly back to Queenstown. Much better than driving back. Unbelievable!!
Freddy F,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sprinter van is nimble and comfortable drive enabling access to small pull-offs. the cruise was breathtaking, and the flight was one of the best experiences of my life cruising over glaciers and mountain vistas. Truly remarkable!!
Great Tour, Except for the Weather
Tom42532,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked this tour with the optional flight back to Queenstown, but the flight was cancelled due to bad weather and we rode back in the van. This was disappointing, but we were prepared for this possibility and the operator refunded the price difference immediately and without prompting. The tour itself is great, with beautiful scenery throughout and a fantastic guide (Jeff), who kept us entertained and engaged for the entire day. It was sunny on the east side of the coastal mountains but Milford Sound was rainy and foggy. We understand that this weather is common, so future travelers - dont expect the postcard-perfect views of the Sound as are often shown. Even with a steady and sometimes hard rain, we enjoyed the cruise.
Just the most fabulous day out
Bill Hdly,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What can I say - a wonderful day out from Queenstown to Milford Sound exploring and experiencing some of the most beautiful places on the planet . Everything about the trip was first class - the minibus driver ( gawd I forget his name!!) ; the stops ; the cruise along Milford Sound and the flight home in a light aircraft . Best day out ever !
Great experience with bus, cruise and flight. Way to see Milford
Roving384384,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Annabel made the flight an incredible experience. The flight over Milford sound and seeing the glacier and scenery from above has been the highlight of my trip to NZ. Bus ride was great and enjoyable. Glad I did the bus, flight and cruise. Information provided on bus trip was informative and my the trip a fun experience
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Queenstown, New Zealand
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