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By Altitude Tours Milford Sound Experience

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 14,699 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 13h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • 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!

Activity location

  • Lake Te Anau
    • Te Anau, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Lake Te Anau
    • Te Anau, New Zealand

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7.30am Departure & Lunch

  • Activity duration is 13 hours13h
    13h
  • English

Nature Cruise: This tour includes a two hour nature cruise on Milford Sound
Packed Picnic Lunch: This tour includes a packed picnic lunch. The default option is chicken; please get in touch if you would prefer a vegetarian
Premium Van: Our 7.30am departure is conducted in out standard premium Merceds touring vans
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:30
Price details
P 14,698.79 x 1 AdultP 14,698.79
Total
Price is P 14,698.79
Until Wed, Oct 7

6.30am Glass Roof Van & Lunch

  • Activity duration is 13 hours13h
    13h
  • English

Cruise : This tour includes a 1 hr 45 min nature cruise on Milford Sound
Packed Picnic Lunch: This tour includes a packed picnic lunch. The default option is chicken; please get in touch if you would prefer a vegetarian
Glass Roof Mercedes Sprinter: This option connects to our 6:30am departure which offers a guaranteed glass-roof top van.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 6:30
Price details
P 15,400.40 x 1 AdultP 15,400.40
Total
Price is P 15,400.40
Until Wed, Oct 7

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Packed picnic lunch is included
  • Inclusions
    WiFi on board
  • Inclusions
    Convenient pick up and drop off locations around Queenstown
  • Inclusions
    Tea & coffee available on the nature cruise
  • Inclusions
    Knowledgable and friendly local driver/guides
  • Inclusions
    1hr 45min nature cruise on Milford Sound
  • Inclusions
    Off-the-beaten track scenic photo stops en route
  • Exclusions
    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.

Know before you book

    • 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.

Activity itinerary

Lake Wakatipu (Pass by)

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 15 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.

Fiordland National Park (Te Wahipounamu)

  • 3h
From here, we welcome you to the Fiordland National Park and the renowned Milford Road. This corridor to the fiord 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

  • 5m
See the picturesque Eglinton Valley

Mirror Lakes Walk

  • 10m
Enjoy a beautiful short nature walk and view the famous Mirror Lakes.

Homer Tunnel (Pass by)

The 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 Saddle.

Milford Sound

  • 2h
Upon reaching Milford Sound, embark on a 1hr 45min nature cruise that takes you beneath the towering peaks of the fiord. This small boat cruise, accompanied by a knowledgeable onboard nature guide, allows you to explore the edges of the fiord, revealing its impressive waterfalls and unique wildlife, which may include dolphins, penguins, fur seals, and native birdlife.

Te Anau

  • 5m
After 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

  • 5m
On 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.

Location

Activity location

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    Lake Te Anau
    • Te Anau, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Lake Te Anau
    • Te Anau, New Zealand

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