Milford Sound - Coach Cruise Heli - Incl. Picnic Lunch
Milford Sound 7:30am / Scenic Tour, Cruise & Helicopter (incl. Picnic Lunch)
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**7:30am | Small Group Milford Sound Day Tour & Helicopter Flyback incl.
Packed Picnic Lunch**
**Experience Milford Sound with Altitude Tours on a top-rated small group day
tour. Departing from Queenstown, explore the magic of Fiordland that
encompasses the road, water, and the skies—all in a single bucket-list day.
**
Travel along the famed Milford Road in a premium Mercedes van hosted by a
friendly local guide, cruise below the towering fjord on a 1hr 45min nature
cruise, and take to the skies on a 45-minute scenic helicopter flight across
the Southern Alps with alpine landing, back to Queenstown.
- Enjoy a small-group sightseeing tour limited to just 16 people.
- Travel in a specially designed premium Mercedes Sprinter for touring.
- Experience multiple scenic stops along the iconic Milford Road, including Eglinton Valley, Mirror Lakes, Pops View, Homer Tunnel, and many more.
- Benefit from informative and engaging commentary provided by an experienced guide.
- Embark on a 1hr 45min small boat nature cruise through the fjord (with a maximum of 75 passengers on board).
- Take to the skies on a 45-minute scenic helicopter flight from Milford Sound to Queenstown
- Enjoy a remote alpine heli landing in the middle of the Southern Alps mountain range
- Tuck into an included packed picnic lunch (default selection is chicken)
Your Adventure Begins
Start your day by meeting our friendly local guide at your Queenstown
accommodation or nearby. 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.
Welcome to the Fiordland National Park
From here, we welcome you to the Fiordland National Park and the renowned
Milford Road. This corridor to the fjord unveils a different side of New
Zealand, with its majestic mountains, winding rivers, and the cheeky Kea bird.
Throughout the journey, your guide will make multiple stops for photo
opportunities, and short walks, and will entertain you with fascinating local
facts and stories.
Milford Sound Adventure
Upon reaching Milford Sound, embark on a 1hr 45min nature cruise that takes
you beneath the towering peaks of the fjord. This small boat cruise,
accompanied by a knowledgeable onboard nature guide, allows you to explore the
edges of the fjord, revealing its impressive waterfalls and unique wildlife,
which may include dolphins, penguins, fur seals, and native birdlife.
A Flight to Remember
After your cruise, you will be introduced to your pilot who will take you to
the skies on a truly incredible scenic flight back to Queenstown. Travelling
by helicopter, this flight is approximately 45 minutes, offering aerial views
of Milford Sound and Queenstown, along with the impressive snow-capped
mountains, glaciers, and braided rivers in between. During the flight, enjoy
descending on top of one of the many peaks for a snow landing in the remote
alpine wilderness.
Experience the Unforgettable
Let us take you on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to Milford Sound and discover
more with Altitude Tours. Milford Sound Day Tours depart daily from Queenstown
at 7:30am, returning by 5:15pm.
The flight is _ _subject to availability through our third party providers
_ & weather dependent, and in the case of bad weather, you will receive a
partial refund and return via road with your Altitude Tours guide, returning
at by 7:30pm._
Additional information
Thank you so much for choosing Altitude Tours for your bucket-list adventure
to the one and only Milford Sound, including a guided scenic tour from
Queenstown, nature cruise on the fjord and scenic helicopter flyback. We're
thrilled to be your hosts and can't wait to explore this incredible part of
the world with you.
Pick Up Location:
Take note of your pick up location and time on this confirmation, and make
sure you are aware of where you need to be on the day. There is a handy Google
Maps link to help direct you to the right place. Aim to get there 10 minutes
before the departure time, and that way we can head off on tour without any
delay, and enjoy that extra time on the Milford Road. Tip - look out for a
Mercedes van!
Heli back:
What an incredible way to finish your day in Milford Sound! After your cruise,
you will be introduced to your pilot for a fantastic scenic helicopter flight
back to Queenstown (approx. 45 mins). We will need your body weight in kg/lbs
in advance, so if you haven’t already done so, please let us know your weights
and we will pass this information on to our flight partner. Please note the
helicopter company does require a minimum of 4 people booked to operate, and
our team will be in touch if this flight is not confirmed ahead of time.
Lunch Options:
When you booked, you would have had the option to add on a packed picnic lunch
and it will be mentioned on this confirmation. Not sure? Just ask!
If you have added lunch, you will receive this when we arrive in Milford
Sound, before your cruise (around 1:30pm). This picnic lunch comes with a
gourmet chicken sandwich, but if you’d prefer the meat-less option, then you
can request to change this to a vegetarian sandwich up until 5pm the day
prior. If you have any other dietary preference, let us know, and we'll do our
best to whip up some fantastic alternatives for you.
Decided to sort lunch yourself? No worries. Just be mindful that we are
traveling into a remote area, with limited options to purchase food, and we
can’t guarantee they will have something you’d like. We recommend you organise
food in Queenstown, and have this ready with you before we pick you up on the
day.
Dress for the occasion:
We recommend wearing layers, comfortable shoes and if traveling in winter,
gloves and a warm hat.
Stay Hydrated and Eco-Friendly:
We're all about keeping things green! Please bring a trusty water bottle with
you, as we've taken the eco-conscious step of ditching single-use plastic.
Should you have any questions or just fancy a pre-tour chat, feel free to
reach out to us at +6434414788 or drop us an email at
info@altitudetours.co.nz.
We can't wait to travel to Piopiotahi, Milford Sound with you.
Kind regards,
The team at Altitude Tours
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