Milford Sound Experience by Altitude Tours

Milford Sound Experience by Altitude Tours

Milford Sound Experience by Altitude Tours
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Boat ToursSightseeing ToursBus ToursDay Trips
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
About
Experience Milford Sound with Altitude Tours on a top-rated small group day tour. Departing from Queenstown, escape from the crowds and get up close and personal with Fiordland’s iconic scenery. Travel along the famed Milford Road in a premium Mercedes van hosted by a friendly local guide, and cruise below the towering fjord peaks on a nature cruise. Travel back by road, or choose to take your day tour to new heights on a scenic fixed-wing flight back to Queenstown. Let us take you on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to Milford Sound and discover more with Altitude Tours.
Queenstown, New Zealand

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Travellers' Choice
2023

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NewScubaDiver
Atlanta, GA84 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
We had such an amazing day with Chelsea (like the football team!) in spite of rather moody weather. She is incredibly knowledgeable of the local flora and fauna as well as geology and history of the area. She kept us quite entertained with her humor and sharp wit. She truly is one of the best tour guides with whom we have ever had the pleasure of taking a tour. It was cloudy and rainy the majority of the day but she knew just how to take advantage of locations for the best photo ops. The van was comfortable enough and care was taken to maintain a pleasant temperature the entire day. The cruise down Milford Sound was a bit dampened by the rain but on the plus side we did get to see a lot of waterfalls that would not have been there otherwise. As an added bonus, we were not troubled with the notorious sand flies and were able to see fur seals and penguins. Unfortunately because of the weather we were not able to complete the flight back and had a longer trip on the van back but you can never fault anyone for keeping you safe. Lunch was quite good too, I should add. So overall a lovely day with a brilliant guide. Top marks for Chelsea! Thanks again!
Written 30 November 2023
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jaculin B
Gold Coast, Australia118 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
We recently did the Milford sound tour from Queenstown which I would highly recommend. The tour guide Erik was exceptionally knowledgeable and entertaining. The bus tour was well organized and ran smoothly and on time. If you can upgrade to the scenic flight back. Worth the $$$&
Written 30 November 2023
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Chitranganie M
Colombo, Sri Lanka218 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
A very efficiently done tour - a lot packed into the 12 hours. We did consider doing the drive to Milford Sound in our own vehicle but am so glad we decided not to. It is a very long drive - 3 hours one way and with the kind of stops we would have ended up doing it could have been tough fitting it into a day! I have no complaints on the vehicle itself either. On the way up there is a stop for a quick breakfast. You could also pick up a sandwich or snack for en route. We opted for the tour sans the sandwich and were glad we did. There really is not much time to sit and eat anyway.

The cruise itself take you through some stunning sights. They take you up close to one of the water falls - glacial facility they call it!. The falls themselves are not remarkable though.
Written 29 November 2023
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BackPacker792991
2 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
My partner and I were part of this tour this past week. Would definitely recommend! Our guide James was super friendly, informative and also great at time keeping for the busy day without making us feel rushed. The stops along the way to Milford sound felt very thought out and were all beautiful. Would definitely recommend opting in for the packed lunch as it was fresh and made the cruise even more enjoyable.

It is certainly a very very big day, but Milford sound and surrounds is something you just have to see in person while visiting NZ!
Written 29 November 2023
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altitudetours
Wr are thrilled that you had a great time on your Milford Sound tour with James! We try our best to space out the day to keep it relaxed even with it being a full day tour. I am glad you recognised this!
Written 29 November 2023
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Jill M
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Family
We took a tour with Erik and it was an amazing experience! He was incredibly knowledgeable, as well as being kind, conscientious, fun and enthusiastic! And of course the sights and sounds were spectacular! Waterfalls, seals, glaciers and so much more. It was a beautiful day from start to finish.
Written 29 November 2023
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altitudetours
Thank you for the lovely review! We are so glad that you enjoyed Erik and everything that Milford Sound has to offer. It sounds like you had a great day!
Written 29 November 2023
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Sunshine02292868837
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Family
Erik, our guide, was amazing. He was fun. He was super informative of the area and history. He made great stops along the way.
The Milford cruise was just as amazing. The captain and crew did a great job. We saw seals, waterfalls and the most spectacular views.
The flight back was the icing on the cake. Truly breathtaking. Pilot was amazing and informative as well.
Worth every penny
Written 28 November 2023
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altitudetours
Thank you for the kind words about Erik, the cruise crew and your pilot! We are thrilled that they were able to add to your overall experience in Milford Sound.
Written 29 November 2023
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jaculin B
Gold Coast, Australia118 contributions
This day trip was amazing. We were greeted at our hotel by our friendly guide Erik. His knowledge and enthusiasm made our trip extra special. He is an amazing guide who clearly loves his job. ❤️ On arrival to Milford sound we embarked on the Boat and had a scenic cruise. We opted for the picnic lunch which you could eat on the boat. Everything was seamless and highly organised. Erik suggested an option to fly back to Queenstown. This was fantastic and a great option to finish the day. I would highly recommend this tour.
Written 28 November 2023
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altitudetours
Thank you for taking the time to write this review! We are all thrilled that you enjoyed taking our Milford Sound tour and that Erik was able to enrich your experience! We really try our best to have everything organised and seamless - So thank you for noticing!
Written 29 November 2023
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Kuba C
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Solo
Oh guys that was awesome. Our guide Andy was so gentle, informative, professional, just wow, love this man. These memories will stay forever, thank you for that!
Written 28 November 2023
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altitudetours
We are thrilled that you were able to make some forever memories with us! It means so much to us that we are able to cultivate these experiences. :)
Written 29 November 2023
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PNW parent
2 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
12 hour tour was well-worth the money. Convenient pickup/drop off, efficient use of stops, comfortable Sprinter van, professional and informative. Small group (16) was worth the price. Our guide, Sinchon, was fun, professional, welcoming and very knowledgeable. We learned so much! He presented history/geography/Māori culture/sustainability/nature topics. Well-worth the time and money in any weather.
Written 27 November 2023
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altitudetours
Thank you for taking the time to write this review! I am so glad that you enjoyed have a small group tour and that Sinchan was able to add to your overall experience!
Written 29 November 2023
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Flyer21861901427
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Couples
Wonderful day trip from Queenstown, our guide Sinchan was very knowledgeable and helpful making a long trip very bearable. Would recommend to anyone wanting to see Milford Sound.
Written 25 November 2023
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altitudetours
Thank you for the great review and recommendation. We are thrilled to hear you had a wonderful Milford Sound experience with Sinchan as your guide.
Written 26 November 2023
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