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Small Group, Award Winning, Full Day Milford Sound Experience from Queenstown
Next available dates
Sat
Nov 23
Sun
Nov 24
Wed
Nov 27
Available options
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Glass-roof Top Van: This option connected to our 6:30am departure which has a guaranteed glass roof top van.
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Next availability: Sat, Nov 30
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USD 213.07
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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.
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Glass Roof Van: This option connects to our 6:30am departure which offers a guaranteed glass-roof top van.
Pickup included
Next availability: Sat, Nov 30
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USD 235.06
Excluding Lunch
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Next availability: Sat, Nov 23
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USD 200.86
Including Packed Picnic Lunch
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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.
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Pickup included
Next availability: Sat, Nov 23
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USD 222.85
Highlights
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.
Itinerary
Lake Wakatipu(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeStart 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
Admission Ticket FreeLake 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.Fiordland National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
3 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeFrom 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, short walks, and will entertain you with fascinating local facts and stories.Eglinton Valley
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeSee the picturesque Eglinton ValleyMirror Lakes Walk
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeEnjoy a beautiful short nature walk and view the famous Mirror LakesHomer Tunnel
Admission Ticket FreeThe Homer Tunnel is a 1.2 km long road tunnel in the Fiordland region of the South Island of New Zealand, opened in 1953. New Zealand State Highway 94 passes through the tunnel, linking Milford Sound to Te Anau and Queenstown, by piercing the Darran Mountain range at the Homer SaddleMilford Sound
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeUpon 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.Te Anau
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeAfter your cruise, rejoin the van to commence the return journey to Queenstown. Sit back, relax, and take in the views. This day tour spans approximately 12-13 hours, and our smaller vehicles and attentive guide ensure your comfort and entertainment throughout the journey.Queenstown
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeOn arrival back into Queenstown, your guide will return you back to the same location they picked you up from, or you can choose to be dropped in Queenstown.
What's included
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
NOT INCLUDED
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.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Powered by AIThe Small Group, Award Winning, Full Day Milford Sound Experience from Queenstown is highly praised for its knowledgeable and friendly guides, stunning scenic stops, and well-organized itinerary. Customers appreciate the small group size, comfortable vans, and numerous photo opportunities. The Milford Sound cruise and optional picnic lunch are also highlights, making this tour a must-do for visitors to Queenstown.
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
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.
Location
Address
Queenstown, New Zealand
Provider
Altitude Tours Milford Sound Experience
Had an amazing trip with our tour guide/driver Ash, highly recommended!
Guide is nice and Milford Sound is beautiful. But due to rain, the walk was cancelled which was my main reason to join this tour. 😔