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.
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 fiord. 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 and requires a minimum of 4pax to operate. As well, the flight is 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.
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 fiord 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:
Lunch is included today!
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.
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