Milford Sound Tour: Scenic Small Group Adventure

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Milford Sound on a full-day small group tour from Queenstown. Travel in comfort, enjoy scenic stops, and take a small uncrowded cruise to admire the stunning scenery.

Duration: 13 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Lake Wakatipu - 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 16 seats onboard. The first leg of our journey to Milford Sound transports you from Queenstown through the picturesque Southland farming country and the…
What's Included
  • On-board WiFi
  • 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 and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Additional Snacks
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

Milford Sound is often considered the most picturesque spot in New Zealand and is a must-visit for any traveler. Whether bathed in sunshine or cloaked in rain, the stunning vistas are sure to leave you amazed. This tour is designed for small groups, offering an all-inclusive, uniquely Kiwi, personalized experience to Milford Sound.
The tour maintains a…

Location
Lake Wakatipu
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Tracey
Mar 28, 2025
Great day out! - Fantastic day! The road trip, cruise and included lunch were all exceptional. Thank you to Erik our guide who was knowledgeable and thoughtful. Return to Queenstown options amazing! Thank you to all the team for a memorable day.
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Sereneclarke_d
Mar 27, 2025
We had a wonderful day on... - We had a wonderful day on our trip to Milford Sound. Our guide had so much knowledge of the area having worked and lived along the route and provided insightful information on the history as well. We enjoyed travelling in a smaller group as opposed to the much larger buses and groups we saw along the way. Another group of friends also decided to book the same tour after hearing about our experience. It’s a long day but well worth the amazing sites you see. It was definitely a trip we won’t forget!
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13reneev
Mar 27, 2025
Fantastic trip! - The drive up offered magnificent views and our tour guide/driver, James, provided informative and interesting facts and stories. The boat cruise in the sound was stunning. Glad we brought gloves, jackets and hats — it gets very windy. We chose to return by van and were happy with this decision, although you have the option to take a small plane or helicopter back to Queenstown.
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Junec486
Mar 26, 2025
Fantastic, well-organized trip. - Chris was an outstanding guide! The day was exactly as advertised, and ran very smoothly. The views on the trip are fantastic, and the cruise on the fjord is gorgeous. Lunch was very tasty. We had spectacular weather (sunny and warm) and I think that may be unusual, but it made for a fantastic day. Highly recommend.
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Robin_d
Mar 26, 2025
Magnificent Adventure - We had a wonderful trip to Milford Sound. Our host made the journey enjoyable providing information and insights along the way. It was raining but then you want it to rain so you can see the magnificent of the temporary waterfalls along the way. I would definitely recommend a small tour versus the larger bus.
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Aaron_l
Mar 24, 2025
Wonderful Trip to Milford Sound - Wow!! What a great experience. Our driver was outstanding. He pretty much had commentary about the history of the area the whole 4+ hour drive to Milford Sound. What great information. There were numerous stops to see amazing sites and stretch our legs. The ride was comfortable and each seat had an USB outlet to keep our phones charged. Our boat ride was awesome as well. We had a sunny day in the high 60’s so it was comfortable. I’d suggest bringing rain gear/warm clothing just in case. I would totally recommend Altitude Tours!!!
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Sara
Mar 24, 2025
Great trip - Sam our guide was so chatty all the way to MS. Such a warm and funny person who is very knowledgeable (especially about trees!). He made the excursion perfect.
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Chrisp949
Mar 23, 2025
Great Small Tour Milford Sound experience - We had a great experience on our Milford Sound tour. We were transported in a very comfortable van with expert commentary from James our guide. We had enjoyable stops on our way to Milford sound: Te Anau and Fiordland National Park. We enjoyed the Milford Sound cruise (even though it was raining) and managed to see seals AND dolphins! James was super helpful with helping us look into flying back ( didn’t happen due to weather conditions). I would highly recommend this tour experience
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Milenkot2025
Mar 22, 2025
The best tour in NZ ! - Fantastic views and the best guide in NZ ! Highly recommended despite of the long ride, it’s truly a once in a lifetime experience .
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Mark
Mar 22, 2025
Altitude Tours - Nev was a great tour guide and driver. Very knowledgeable. The scenery on the drive to Milford Sound is gorgeous. The boat trip on the sound allows one to see spectacular mountains.
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From $185
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).