




Small Group: Milford Sound Day Tour & Cruise from Queenstown
About This Experience
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 globally award winning small group tour is for travellers seeking an all-inclusive, uniquely-kiwi, personalised trip from Queenstown to Milford Sound and back. Our fleet of modern Mercedes vans are fitted with leather seats, panoramic scenic windows, Wi-Fi and Spotify. Enjoy a small-group journey with 15 people maximum for ultimate comfort and undivided 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 1hr 45min boutique uncrowded cruise and picnic lunch while taking in the incredible beauty that Milford Sound has to offer!
What's Included
- ✓Packed picnic lunch is included
- ✓WiFi on board
- ✓Convenient pick up and drop off locations around Queenstown
- ✓Tea & coffee available on the nature cruise
- ✓Knowledgable and friendly local driver/guides
- ✓1hr 45min nature cruise on Milford Sound
- ✓Off-the-beaten track scenic photo stops en route
What's Not Included
- ✗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.
Practical Details
Duration
13h
Cancellation
Check operator for cancellation policy
Operator
Altitude Tours Milford Sound Experience
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 1hr 45min cruise on the fiord, 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 water bottle on tour with us. There are multiple locations to refill during the day.
- •The cruise operator requires all passengers need to be able to board and disembark the vessel without assistance in case of an emergency.
per person
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