Small Group, Award Winning Milford Sound Day Experience & Cruise
Overview
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13 hours
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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. Thisglobally award winning small group tour is for travellers seeking an all-inclusive, uniquely-kiwi, personalised trip from Queentown to Milford Sound and back.
Our fleet of modern Mercedes vans are fiited with leather seats, panoramic scenic windows, Wi-Fi and Spotify. Enjoy a small-group journey with 15 people maximum for ultimate comfort and undivded attention from your guide.
Let your Altitude Tours guide entertain you with in-depth knowledge of the area, as you travel from Queenstown into the Fiordland National Park on the famous Milford Road. Enjoy many scenic photo stops at both famous locations, as well as your guide's favourite spots.
Enjoy a 2-hour boutique uncrowded cruise and picnic lunch while taking in the incredible beauty that Milford Sound has to offer!
Additional Info
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
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.
A packed picnic lunch is included in your experience. The default choice is a 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
Packed picnic lunch is 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
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.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Lake Wakatipu
Start your day by meeting our friendly local guide at or near your Queenstown accommodation. You'll travel in style in a premium Mercedes van designed for touring with only 16 seats onboard. The first leg of our journey to Milford Sound transports you from Queenstown through the picturesque Southland farming country and the charming town of Te Anau, where we'll make a brief stop by the lakeside for refreshments.
Lake Te Anau
Lake Te Anau is in the southwestern corner of the South Island of New Zealand. The lake covers an area of 344 km², making it the second-largest lake by surface area in New Zealand and the largest in the South Island. It is the largest lake in Australasia by fresh water volume.
Options
6.30am Glass Roof Van & Lunch
Cruise : This tour includes a 2 hour nature cruise on Milford Sound
Picnic Lunch: This tour includes a packed picnic lunch
Glass Roof Mercedes Sprinter: This option connects to our 6:30am departure which offers a guaranteed glass-roof top van.
Pickup included
6am Summer Departure & Lunch
Nature Cruise: This tour includes a two hour nature cruise on Milford Sound.
Packed Picnic Lunch : This option includes a packed picnic lunch box. The default selection is chicken, with options to change to vege.
Standard Van: This tour is conducted in our standard premium Mercedes touring vehicles.
Pickup included
7.30am Departure & Lunch
Nature Cruise: This tour includes a two hour nature cruise on Milford Sound
Lunch: A packed picnic lunch is included on this tour
Standard Van: Our 7.30am departure is conducted in out standard premium Merceds touring vans
Pickup included
Reviews
2,257 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Epic guides= Epic experience!!
Travel19885544835,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A “premier” tour was an accurate description of our all-day tour with Altitude! Jono provided an epic day for all with his upbeat outlook, safe driving, clear instructions and so much in depth information about local landscape and culture! This was easily a 5 star trip we would highly recommend. Ask for Jono to be your guide and you’ll be in for a real treat! Great way to end our time in NZ!!
AMAZING adventure to Milford Sound!!
annpG3062QL,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our trip from start to finish was a 10 out of 10!!! Our driver, Stuart was excellent with his knowledge of the area, great driver and people skills. He definitely made a big difference in our experience!!!
Awesome trip
shiloht632,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Super great scenic trip, definitely worth every dollar. Our tour guide Chase took care of us really well. He was funny, charismatic and very informative and interactive the whole trip. The only thing that would make this trip a 10/10 would be if the van seats could lean back to make the long journey more comfortable:))
This was one of the best...
Destinee C,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was one of the best tours I have done. The scenery is truly beautiful and needs to be experienced. Stuart was the best guide - kind, informative and funny. Highly recommend!
Spectacular scenery with excellent guide.
72lyni,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an unmissable experience. I travelled in the small coach driven by Amy, expertly,. She also provided just the right amount of information, expressing her own enthusiasm for the truly spectacular scenery. There were several short stops along the way for coffee and photo taking. I have limited mobility, and Amy was always careful to make sure I was alright. The Milford cruise lasting two hours was also brilliant, and we saw impressive waterfalls as well as a baby seal barking on the rocks. Although it was a 12 hour journey, including the cruise.,Every hour was worth it. Thoroughly recommended.
Milford sound day trip
rogjwood,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chase our driver turned up on time, the bus was clean and tidy. Once we were all aboard we were asked to introduce ourselves which helped the group get to know each other and bond. He was very knowledgable and the scenery was breathtaking. It rained during the cruise but we still enjoyed it. A great day out, the drive is long but well worth it.
WONDERFUL! Awesome!
Guide62888841777,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00PERFECT! Excellent TOUR GUIDE, JONO! Everything was a wonderful experience for my husband and I! We are both late 50s. Thank you! Thank You JESUS!
Beautiful scenery and a memorable day out
lizr164,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We have had a fantastic day today to Milford Sound with Stuart, our wonderful guide and driver, and his off sider Steve. Stuart clearly made today more memorable with his knowledge, wit and charm. We had great weather , with snow capped mountains, mostly blue skies. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone. Liz and Steve from Australia
Wonderful experience. Chelsey
cindysH5158DO,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were to go to Milford sound and it was cancelled due to weather and road closures. Altitude was so good at communicating what they could do for us. We were lucky enough for the road to open the next day and got to go on this beautiful adventure. Chelsey was a super tour guide she has a lot of knowledge which she shared with us. She is also a great driver and I felt safe in her hands. If you are thinking about going to Milford sound be sure to pick Altitude.
Milford Sound Tour🏔️
Braelyn H,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an amazing experience on the Milford Sound tour!! Our tour guide Stuart made the day go so smoothly and helped make this experience the best it could be. He was very informative and friendly throughout the entirety of the day. We took stops for food, scenic lookouts, and saw beautiful waterfalls on the cruise. I highly recommend doing this if you’re visiting New Zealand!
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