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Version 5 – May 22, 2025 02:43

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Additional Info
  • The drive from Queenstown to Milford Sound takes about 4 hours each way.
  •  Mobile signal is limited in Fiordland, so plan accordingly.
  •  Restrooms are available at stops and before the cruise.
  •  If prone to motion sickness, consider medication for the winding roads.
  •  Wildlife sightings aren’t guaranteed but always a special bonus.
  •  Guides balance commentary with quiet time to enjoy the views.
  •  Operators follow strict eco-friendly practices—please respect the environment.
  •  Travel light with a small daypack for comfort.
  • The drive from Queenstown to Milford Sound takes about 4 hours each way.
  • Mobile signal is limited in Fiordland, so plan accordingly.
  • Restrooms are available at stops and before the cruise.
  • If prone to motion sickness, consider medication for the winding roads.
  • Wildlife sightings aren’t guaranteed but always a special bonus.
  • Guides balance commentary with quiet time to enjoy the views.
  • Operators follow strict eco-friendly practices—please respect the environment.
  • Travel light with a small daypack for comfort.

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Version 4 – May 22, 2025 02:39

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  • Embark on a family adventure with the Milford Sound 7:30am Scenic Tour, Cruise & Flight! Depart from Queenstown in a premium Mercedes van, limited to 16 guests for a comfortable, intimate experience. Your expert guide shares fun stories and leads scenic stops at Mirror Lakes, Eglinton Valley, and more. Enjoy a 2-hour nature cruise through Milford Sound, where kids can spot towering cliffs, waterfalls, and wildlife like dolphins and seals. Finish with a breathtaking 45-minute scenic flight over the snow-capped Southern Alps, capturing unforgettable aerial views. 
  • Embark on a family adventure with the Milford Sound 7:30am Scenic Tour, Cruise & Flight! Depart from Queenstown in a premium Mercedes van, limited to 16 guests for a comfortable, intimate experience. Your expert guide shares fun stories and leads scenic stops at Mirror Lakes, Eglinton Valley, and more. Enjoy a 2-hour nature cruise through Milford Sound, where kids can spot towering cliffs, waterfalls, and wildlife like dolphins and seals. Finish with a breathtaking 45-minute scenic flight over the snow-capped Southern Alps, capturing unforgettable aerial views. 

Additional Info
  • The drive from Queenstown to Milford Sound takes about 4 hours each way.
  • Mobile signal is limited in Fiordland, so plan accordingly.
  • Restrooms are available at stops and before the cruise.
  • If prone to motion sickness, consider medication for the winding roads.
  • Wildlife sightings aren’t guaranteed but always a special bonus.
  • Guides balance commentary with quiet time to enjoy the views.
  • Operators follow strict eco-friendly practices—please respect the environment.
  • Travel light with a small daypack for comfort.

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Know Before You Go
  • departure time: tour departs from queenstown at 7:30 am and returns around 5:15 pm., flight conditions: the scenic flight is weather-dependent. if the flight is cancelled due to weather, you will return to queenstown by road and receive a partial refund for the flight portion., group size: small group tour, limited to 16 passengers for a more personalized experience.

Know Before You Book
  • luggage: no large luggage is permitted; bring only a small day bag., minimum numbers: the tour requires a minimum number of passengers to operate. you’ll be notified in advance if the minimum is not met., weather dependency: the return scenic flight is subject to weather conditions. if cancelled, you’ll return by road and receive a partial refund for the flight.

Version 3 – May 22, 2025 02:36

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Short Description
  • Embark on a family adventure with the Milford Sound 7:30am Scenic Tour, Cruise & Flight! Depart from Queenstown in a premium Mercedes van, limited to 16 guests for a comfortable, intimate experience. Your expert guide shares fun stories and leads scenic stops at Mirror Lakes, Eglinton Valley, and more. Enjoy a 2-hour nature cruise through Milford Sound, where kids can spot towering cliffs, waterfalls, and wildlife like dolphins and seals. Finish with a breathtaking 45-minute scenic flight over the snow-capped Southern Alps, capturing unforgettable aerial views
  • Embark on the ultimate family adventure with the Milford Sound 7:30am / Scenic Tour, Cruise & Flight! Begin your day in Queenstown and journey through breathtaking alpine landscapes aboard a premium Mercedes van, designed for your comfort and limited to just 16 guests—perfect for families with young children. Your friendly, expert guide will keep everyone entertained with fascinating stories and fun facts, making every scenic stop at Mirror Lakes, Eglinton Valley, and more extra memorable.
  • Cruise through the magical Milford Sound on a 2-hour nature cruise, where little ones can marvel at towering cliffs, sparkling waterfalls, and—if you're lucky—playful dolphins, fur seals, and penguins! Wrap up your adventure with a jaw-dropping 45-minute scenic flight over the snow-capped Southern Alps, offering the family unbeatable aerial views you’ll treasure forever. With this all-in-one tour, your family can experience the road, fjord, and skies of Fiordland in one thrilling, unforgettable day!

Included
  • guided tour: informative commentary from an experienced guide throughout the journey., nature cruise: 2-hour small boat cruise through milford sound, with a maximum of 75 passengers., scenic flight: 45-minute scenic fixed-wing flight from milford sound back to queenstown., scenic stops: multiple stops along milford road, including eglinton valley, mirror lakes, pops view, and homer tunnel., transport: travel in a premium mercedes van, with a maximum of 16 passengers.
  • guided tour: informative commentary from an experienced guide throughout the journey., hotel pick-up and drop-off: pick-up and drop-off at your queenstown accommodation., nature cruise: 2-hour small boat cruise through milford sound, with a maximum of 75 passengers., scenic flight: 45-minute scenic fixed-wing flight from milford sound back to queenstown., scenic stops: multiple stops along milford road, including eglinton valley, mirror lakes, pops view, and homer tunnel., transport: travel in a premium mercedes van, with a maximum of 16 passengers.

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Version 2 – May 22, 2025 02:24

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  • Embark on the ultimate family adventure with the Milford Sound 7:30am / Scenic Tour, Cruise & Flight! Begin your day in Queenstown and journey through breathtaking alpine landscapes aboard a premium Mercedes van, designed for your comfort and limited to just 16 guests—perfect for families with young children. Your friendly, expert guide will keep everyone entertained with fascinating stories and fun facts, making every scenic stop at Mirror Lakes, Eglinton Valley, and more extra memorable.
  • Cruise through the magical Milford Sound on a 2-hour nature cruise, where little ones can marvel at towering cliffs, sparkling waterfalls, and—if you're lucky—playful dolphins, fur seals, and penguins! Wrap up your adventure with a jaw-dropping 45-minute scenic flight over the snow-capped Southern Alps, offering the family unbeatable aerial views you’ll treasure forever. With this all-in-one tour, your family can experience the road, fjord, and skies of Fiordland in one thrilling, unforgettable day!
  • Embark on the ultimate Fiordland adventure with the Milford Sound 7:30am Scenic Tour, Cruise & Flight—an all-in-one day trip designed for the discerning traveler. Limited to just 16 guests, this small-group journey starts with a scenic drive from Queenstown in a premium Mercedes Sprinter, featuring engaging commentary from your local guide and multiple scenic stops at highlights like Eglinton Valley, Mirror Lakes, and Homer Tunnel. Experience the wonder of Milford Sound itself on a two-hour nature cruise aboard a small boat, where you’ll get up close to dramatic cliffs, waterfalls, and native wildlife such as dolphins and fur seals. Complete your experience with a breathtaking 45-minute fixed-wing flight over snow-capped peaks and glaciers, returning to Queenstown in style. With luxury transport, expert guides, and unforgettable views by land, water, and air, this tour captures the very best of New Zealand’s most iconic wilderness—perfect for your bucket list.

Version 1 – May 22, 2025 02:19

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Short Description
  • Embark on the ultimate Fiordland adventure with the Milford Sound 7:30am Scenic Tour, Cruise & Flight—an all-in-one day trip designed for the discerning traveler. Limited to just 16 guests, this small-group journey starts with a scenic drive from Queenstown in a premium Mercedes Sprinter, featuring engaging commentary from your local guide and multiple scenic stops at highlights like Eglinton Valley, Mirror Lakes, and Homer Tunnel. Experience the wonder of Milford Sound itself on a two-hour nature cruise aboard a small boat, where you’ll get up close to dramatic cliffs, waterfalls, and native wildlife such as dolphins and fur seals. Complete your experience with a breathtaking 45-minute fixed-wing flight over snow-capped peaks and glaciers, returning to Queenstown in style. With luxury transport, expert guides, and unforgettable views by land, water, and air, this tour captures the very best of New Zealand’s most iconic wilderness—perfect for your bucket list.
  • 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.
  • Enjoy a small-group sightseeing tour on the Milford Road limited to just 16 people.
  • Travel in a specially designed premium Mercedes Sprinter.
  • Experience multiple scenic stops along the iconic Milford Road, including Eglinton Valley, Mirror Lakes, Pops View, Homer Tunnel, and many more.
  • Benefit from informative and engaging commentary provided by an experienced guide.
  • Embark on a 2 hour small boat nature cruise through the fjord (with a maximum of 75 passengers on board).
  • Take to the skies on a 45-minute scenic fixed-wing flight from Milford Sound to Queenstown
  • Add on an optional packed picnic lunch or bring your own food from 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. Traveling 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.
  • 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.

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