Milford Sound Scenic Tour, Cruise & Flight from Queenstown

• Get up to 10% cash back per person when you book with us
• Travel in comfort through the stunning Fiordland National Park, with informative commentary and scenic stops along the way
• Enjoy a leisurely cruise on Milford Sound, marvelling at cascading waterfalls, towering cliffs, and unique wildlife
• Conclude your adventure with a scenic flight over the dramatic landscapes of Fiordland and back to Queenstown*
• Benefit from knowledgeable guides who share insights about the region’s history, geology, and ecology
• Seamless travel arrangements with round-trip transportation from Queenstown included
• Add on an optional packed picnic lunch or bring your own food from Queenstown
• Small group – maximum of 16 people
• Option to upgrade & include lunch & glass roof tour

Experience Milford Sound with Altitude Tours on a top-rated small group day tour. Departing from Queenstown, explore the magic of Fiordland in a day from 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 2-hour nature cruise, and take to the skies on a 45-minute scenic fixed-wing flight* across the Southern Alps, 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 2-hour nature cruise with Mitre Peak Cruises 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.

A Flight to Remember

After your cruise, you will be introduced to your Milford Sound Scenic Flights pilot, who will take you to the skies on a truly incredible scenic flight back to Queenstown. Travelling on a fixed-wing plane, this flight is approximately 45 minutes and offers aerial views of Milford Sound and Queenstown, along with the impressive snow-capped mountains, glaciers, and braided rivers in between.

 *The flight is subject to availability through our third-party providers & 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 by 7:30 pm. 

• Cancellations within 48 hours of departure receive no refund as do no-shows (missing the tour for any reason)
• In the event of the tour being cancelled due to road closures or weather or any other reason outside of our control, Altitude Tours will offer you the opportunity to reschedule and if this is not possible, arrange a refund

• *The flight is subject to availability through our third-party providers & 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 by 7:30 pm
• Pick-up is from the location specified on your confirmation email, if you are unsure please contact us to confirm
• Please ensure you are at your pickup location 10 minutes prior to the departure time specified
• Due to other pickups, we are not able to wait longer than 5 minutes past the specified departure time