Full-Day Milford Sound Scenic Tour with Two-Hour Boat Cruise, Experienced Guide & Return Transfers
Embark on an unforgettable Milford Sound Day Tour from Queenstown, immersing yourself in the magical landscapes of the Southern Alps and fiords. With the guide of an expert, this tour takes you through iconic South Island locations and stops at picturesque locations. Once arriving at Milford Sound, you’ll board a two-hour scenic boat cruise travelling across the clear waters that are home to epic waterfalls, fur seals, penguins and the occasional pod of dolphins.
Inclusions
- Valid for one person
- Full-day tour to Milford Sound with small boat cruise
- Luxury transport in a Mercedes Sprinter
- Two-hour small boat nature cruise in Milford Sound
- Expert guide
- Intimate small group tour experience (maximum 16 passengers)
- Return transfers from selected Queenstown hotels and main bus stop routes in Queenstown town centre along Frankton Road
- Available: Every day: 7.30am
- Bookings valid to 30 September 2026
Pricing & availability
Things to know
Please note: Altitude Tours bookings fill up quickly – book early to avoid disappointment
Things don’t always work out, so enjoy peace of mind knowing that the following cancellation options are available to you.
Up to 2 days before your chosen date - 100%
Up to 7 days after purchase - 100% Cancellations
Cancellations received more than 48 hours prior to booked start time receive a full refund
Cancellations received within 48 hours of booked start time are not eligible for refund
All refunds and reschedules are entirely at the discretion of Altitude Tours and will only be considered if sufficient notice is given
Changes to Booking
48 hours’ notice is required to change a booking you have made. Additional fees may apply
- Water
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Weather appropriate clothing
- Packed lunch if you are not selecting the optional lunch, or do not want to buy food at the stops
Every day
Availability:
- Available: Every day: 7.30am
- Bookings valid to 30 September 2026
- Return transfers from selected Queenstown hotels and main bus stop routes in Queenstown town centre along Frankton Road – please advise of your location at the time of booking
- Please arrive at pickup location ten minutes before departure time
- The driver cannot wait longer than five minutes past the specified departure time. Late arrivals and no-shows voids offer
Important:
- Meals and drinks are not included. A brief stop will be made where guests can purchase meals and drinks at own expense but this cannot be guaranteed. A picnic lunch may be ordered through advance booking directly with Altitude Tours. Please contact Altitude Tours at least 24 hours prior to departure if you have selected the picnic lunch and have special dietary requirements
- Altitude Tours does not have any facilities to lift guests into their vans. Please contact Altitude Tours directly to discuss your requirements and they will do their best to accommodate you
- Please allow up to 12 hours for this experience
- Although children and infants are permitted on tour, this is experience is not recommended for young children. Guests will be traveling in the van for approximately 10 hours, which can be a long time for young children who love to run around, or may be prone to car sickness
Terms & Conditions:
- Itinerary and tour vehicle are subject to change depending on availability
- Altitude Tours reserves the absolute right to cancel any service as a result of weather conditions, insufficient numbers and/or any other unforeseen event or circumstances. In this instance, guests may choose to reschedule or request a full refund from Altitude Tours
- If there is risk of adverse weather conditions that will impact the operation of the tour and/or cruise, you will be contacted the day prior to your trip to explore alternative options
- Minimum numbers apply for this experience to proceed. Maximum group size for this experience is 16 people
- Late arrivals and no-shows voids offer
- Wildlife sightings are by their nature, wild, and therefore cannot be guaranteed
Please Note:
- Bookings for this offer are limited and subject to availability. Not valid with any other offer
- Entire value must be used in one visit; any unused portions will be forfeited, and cannot be used at a later date
Important:
- The venues you are visiting may have health, insurance and vaccination requirements in place. Please ensure you stay up to date with any requirements prior to your visit
- We reserve the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Full terms and conditions are located on the terms and conditions page of our website
Altitude Tours
Altitude Tours, founded in 2017, started as a premium wine tour company and quickly expanded to offer sightseeing tours and private charters. As the winner of the 2022 Resilience and Innovation Award in New Zealand Tourism Awards, Altitude Tours’ commitment to high-quality experiences has seen them become a leader in scenic tourism and providing sustainable small group experiences in New Zealand.