Best way to experience milford sound. Private guided tour followed, epic driver and awesome cruise in the sound

BEST DECISION EVER! We only had one day to 'Do Milford' and we wanted it to be a great experience, and thanks to Nigel it was amazing. I'm not a car buff but even I was impressed by the luxury and drive that we got to enjoy in the Tesla. Having the ability to stop where and when you want was a huge drawcard to us over taking a bus tour, and Nigel's local knowledge and experience really made for a great expereince. Not only do you get to 'Do Milford' in style but you also get a day to remember. We loved stopping by the river to enjoy a freshly brewed hot chocolate which Nigel boiled up using a thermette (our new favourite thing!). The cruise was also intimate and we felt lucky to be on one of the smaller vessels rather than having to battle with the crowds. How great to have a day that felt private and relaxed in such a busy tourist hot spot! My husband and I can't recommend this tour enough.

OMG PEOPLE YOU NEED TO DO THIS!! I had only one whole day to experience Fiordland National Park, and this was truly the perfect way to do it!

First: Having driven everywhere I've been traveling in New Zealand, it was so great to have someone else drive for a change so that I could really take in the scenery. It's a real drive from the entrance to the park to Milford Sound where you have the opportunity to jump on a guided cruise, and I'm so glad that I was able to take in everything along the way. And in a Tesla Model X, the travel was eco-friendly, super comfortable, and suuuuper fancy!

Second: Milford Sound!! Included was an amazing cruise through the Milford Sound. I noticed a lot of huge cruise ships on the docks, but our cruise was with the smaller Cruise Milford boats that have a max of 60 guests - and even in high season, this cruise was intimate and not overcrowded, which made the experience that much more rewarding! Plus we had lunch for the cruise too!!

Third: Nigel!! Nigel, our guide, was so friendly and accommodating! He knows the park so well - taking us to the best short hikes and spots to take pictures, not to mention the amazingly serene spot we stopped for afteroon coffee (expertly prepared by Nigel)!! I think he was a huge asset knowing how to navigate some of the tricky spots along the drive and being there for us every step of the way.

I experienced this awesome adventure with my dad, who cannot get around very well anymore. While I'm use to trekking it on my own, backpacking with friends, this was truly the best way to explore Fiordland NP with my dad!! I also typically research anything that I'm interested in experiencing, and try to read as many reviews as possible, but this company is relatively new so there's not much out there to find, but I am so glad I took what I thought was a risk at the time because it was worth every penny!!

Nigel - thank you so much for giving us such an unforgettable experience!!!