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
Mercure Queenstown Resort
21 Sainsbury Road, Fernhill Queenstown New Zealand
Hotel St Moritz Queenstown - MGallery Collection
10-18 Brunswick Street, Queenstown New Zealand
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
88 Frankton Road, Queenstown New Zealand
Rydges Lakeland Resort Queenstown
38 - 54 Lake Esplanade, Queenstown New Zealand
Kamana Lakehouse
139 Fernhill Road Queenstown New Zealand
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
91 Fernhill Rd Queenstown New Zealand
Queenstown Holiday Park Creeksyde
54 Robins Road, P O Box 247 Queenstown New Zealand
Crowne Plaza Queenstown By IHG
93 Beach Street, Queenstown New Zealand
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
2,309 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A must do trip in Queenstown
Marcella M,
Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome experience. Comfortable coach, very knowledgeable guides and fantastic boat trip on Milford Sound. Spectacular scenery all the way. Definitely recommend.
Brilliant day out with Altitude Tours.
Phil J,
Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great day out. Our guide Will made a long day really enjoyable with his knowledge of the area and his several cultural insights. We were blessed with blue skies for most of the day, especially during the Milford Sound cruise. Really glad we left the long drive to Will. Definitely recommend this trip (and the guide).
The boat was clean a6the...
Rozina P,
Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The boat was clean a6the staff very helpful especially Maticj who helped in every aspect of our trip.
Cruising through the beauty of Milford Sound
catie girl,
Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00“We had a brilliant experience. Chase, our tour driver, was fantastic — organised, helpful, and made the day effortless. Everything ran smoothly from start to finish, and Milford Sound itself was pretty awesome. Highly recommend!”
Magical Milford Sound tour with Do
Catherine U,
Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an awesome time! Milford Sound tour was spectacular. ‘Do’ was an excellent tour guide and kept it upbeat. Thank you Do, for a once in a lifetime experience witnessing beautiful waterfalls! Danny and I had a great time! We will always cherish the memories made. Cathy😊👍
Fabulous
P9014JIrobyng,
Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour, very informative our guide was fabulous, had wonderful day, the cruise was relaxing and great food, boat crew were great.
Great guide
A9000UOasmaa,
Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amy was a great driver and guide! She had patience despite issues with traffic when a tree fell into the road, and she stayed engaged even after a very long day driving us around.
Amazing
Z5343PTchloeh,
Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour, nothing short of spectacular. Amy was our guide, she was incredible, very knowledgeable and ensured we were comfortable and well looked after.
A nice trip
sili l,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The day we went there was really heavy rain which made Milford full of springs! Like this trip. And truly recommend. Lunch is nice also
10 stars
seanskismom,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything about this experience was above and beyond - the guide, the van, the snacks, the boat, the food, champagne, hot towels OMG!!!!
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