Small Group, Award Winning Full Day Milford Sound Experience
Overview
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Milford Sound is arguably the most scenic destination in New Zealand and a must-see for any traveller. Whether seen in sunshine or rain, the incredible views are guaranteed to leave you awestruck. This is a small group tour for travellers seeking an all-inclusive, uniquely-kiwi, personalised trip to Milford Sound.
We keep things personal using our fleet of modern Mercedes vans. Enjoy your journey with only 16 people, in a vehicle with premium features such as leather seats, panoramic scenic windows, Wi-Fi and Spotify.
Let your Altitude Tours guide entertain you with in-depth knowledge of the area, as we travel from Queenstown through Te Anau and into the Fiordland National Park on the famous Milford Road. Enjoy many scenic photo stops at both famous locations, as well as our guide's favourite off-the-beaten-track spots.
Enjoy a 2-hour small uncrowded cruise while taking in the incredible beauty that Milford Sound has to offer! You can also add on a picnic lunch to enjoy onboard.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please bring walking shoes, warm clothes and rain jacket.
Please be aware that Milford Sound is a 5 hour drive from Queenstown (one-way with sightseeing stops). This is a full day excursion, and including the 2 hour cruise on the fjord, allow approximately 13 hours door to door.
There is an option to include a packed picnic lunch. The default choice is chicken, however you can request a vegetarian lunch until 5pm the day prior.
Please bring a reusable waterbottle on tour with us. There are multiple locations to refill during the day.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
WiFi on board
Convenient pick up and drop off locations around Queenstown
Knowledgable and friendly local driver/guides
2-Hour nature cruise on Milford Sound
Off-the-beaten track scenic photo stops en route
Tea & coffee available on the 2 hour nature cruise
Additional Snacks
To reduce single-use plastic, we do not provide water bottles. We recommend anyone travelling NZ to have their own reusable water bottle. There are several locations to refill during the day.
Options
Excluding Lunch
Pickup included
Glass Roof Upgrade
Glass-roof Top Van: This option connected to our 6:30am departure which has a guaranteed glass roof top van.
Pickup included
Including Packed Picnic Lunch
Packed Picnic Lunch: This has a Chicken sandwich. If you would like Beef or Vegetarian, please note in special requirements, or let our team know.
Pickup included
Glass Roof Upgrade with Lunch
Includes Packed Picnic Lunch: This option includes a packed picnic lunch box. The default selection is chicken, with options to change to beef or vege.
Glass Roof Van: This option connects to our 6:30am departure which offers a guaranteed glass-roof top van.
Pickup included
Operated by Altitude Tours Milford Sound Experience
Reviews
1,918 reviews
Day trip to Gorgeous Milford Sound
Kimberley M,
Jan 22, 2025
5.0Milford Sound is a must see destination in Fiordlands National Park. Tommy was an excellent driver and a great guide for our provider Altitude Tours. Two hours cruise out to the Tasman Sea and back. Incredibly beautiful. It took six hours to get there with rest, coffee and scenic view stops and two hours to get back in a very nice Mercedes sprinter van.
It was a long day but...
Jovie D,
Jan 19, 2025
5.0It was a long day but Ashleigh made the tour very interesting. She was an awesome guide, very knowledgeable and helpful. I learned a lot about the history of New Zealand through this tour.
Fantastic trip - bucket list and a must do in Queenstown. The smaller bus, boat and great guide made it very special.
Su M,
Jan 18, 2025
5.0This was a recommended trip and was sensational. It was a small bus - 16 people and so made it much easier to get into places to see things. So many things to see on the drive from Queenstown to Milford Sound that made it very special. The boat ride on Milford Sound was fantastic and then we were given the choice to upgrade and fly home, which we did. But what made it so good was the guide - Ash. She was amazing - her vast knowledge of the country, culture, flora and fauna was terrific and we were very lucky to have her drive us. Well worth the trip and do consider the fly back.
We were picked up on...
Betheal A,
Jan 17, 2025
5.0We were picked up on time. Nev made the trip so much fun and he very knowledgeable. The stops were beautiful. Milford sound is breathtaking. The cruise was amazing. It’s a long day but worth it.
The cruise itself was...
Howard M,
Jan 15, 2025
4.0The cruise itself was amazing! The bus ride getting there had some amazing views as well. Stops along the journey were well planned. Well worth the trip! Only wish more information was shared about the terrain, wildlife, and history of the area.
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