Milford Sound Small Group Tour from Queenstown with Scenic Flight
Overview
Milford Sound is arguably the most scenic destination in New Zealand and a must-see for any traveller. Whether seen in sunshine or rain, the incredible views are guaranteed to leave you awestruck. This is a small group tour for travellers seeking a uniquely-kiwi trip to Milford Sound.
We keep things personal using our fleet of modern Mercedes vans. Enjoy your journey with no more than 16 people in a vehicle with premium features such as leather seats, panoramic scenic windows, Wi-Fi & Spotify playlists.
Let your Altitude Tours guide entertain you with their in-depth knowledge of the area. Enjoy many scenic photo stops at both famous locations, as well as our guide's favourite off-the-beaten-track spots.
Enjoy a 1-hour 45-minute small uncrowded cruise while taking in the incredible beauty that Milford Sound has to offer! You can also add on a picnic lunch to enjoy.
After your cruise, take in the views from above, on an incredible flight back to Queenstown over the Southern Alps.
What's Included
- Lunch A packed picnic lunch is included as part of your tour.
- Small group tour helping you escape the crowds
- WiFi on board
- Convenient pick up and drop off locations around Queenstown
- A breathtaking fixed-wing scenic flight from Milford Sound to Queenstown
- Plenty of stops and photo opportunities
- 1-Hour 45-Minute nature cruise on Milford Sound
- Knowledgable and friendly local driver/guides
- Bottled water To reduce single-use plastic, we do not provide water bottles. We recommend anyone travelling NZ to have their own reusable water bottle. There are several locations to refill during the day.
Meeting and Pickup
Please note that your selected pickup location may not be exact; we will pick up either at or near your requested location. After you book, our team will contact you to provide your exact pickup location details. If you are unsure of the best pickup point, please inform the activity provider of your accommodation, and we will advise the most suitable pickup location.The departure time applies to the central Queenstown pick-up, however, times can vary, depending on your location.
What To Expect
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Lake Wakatipu (pass by)
Lake Te Anau
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Fiordland National Park (Te Wahipounamu)
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
Eglinton Valley
Admission Ticket Free
Mirror Lakes Walk
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Homer Tunnel
Admission Ticket Free
Milford Sound
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Milford Sound Scenic Flights
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Queenstown (pass by)
Additional Info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Please bring walking shoes, warm clothes and a rain jacket.
- The flight back is weather dependant and in the case where flights are cancelled due to weather, you will return to Queenstown by van and be refunded your flight portion of your ticket.
- A packed picnic lunch is included. The default choice is chicken, however you can request a vegetarian lunch until 5pm the day prior.
- Please bring a reusable waterbottle on tour with us. There are multiple locations to refill during the day.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Milford Sound Small Group Tour from Queenstown with Scenic Flight?
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- Lunch. A packed picnic lunch is included as part of your tour.
- Small group tour helping you escape the crowds.
- WiFi on board.
- Convenient pick up and drop off locations around Queenstown.
- A breathtaking fixed-wing scenic flight from Milford Sound to Queenstown.
- Plenty of stops and photo opportunities.
- 1-Hour 45-Minute nature cruise on Milford Sound.
- Knowledgable and friendly local driver/guides.
- Bottled water. To reduce single-use plastic, we do not provide water bottles. We recommend anyone travelling NZ to have their own reusable water bottle. There are several locations to refill during the day.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Milford Sound Small Group Tour from Queenstown with Scenic Flight is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchA packed picnic lunch is included as part of your tour.
- Small group tour helping you escape the crowds
- WiFi on board
- Convenient pick up and drop off locations around Queenstown
- A breathtaking fixed-wing scenic flight from Milford Sound to Queenstown
- Plenty of stops and photo opportunities
- 1-Hour 45-Minute nature cruise on Milford Sound
- Knowledgable and friendly local driver/guides
- Bottled waterTo reduce single-use plastic, we do not provide water bottles. We recommend anyone travelling NZ to have their own reusable water bottle. There are several locations to refill during the day.
Additional Info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Please bring walking shoes, warm clothes and a rain jacket.
- The flight back is weather dependant and in the case where flights are cancelled due to weather, you will return to Queenstown by van and be refunded your flight portion of your ticket.
- A packed picnic lunch is included. The default choice is chicken, however you can request a vegetarian lunch until 5pm the day prior.
- Please bring a reusable waterbottle on tour with us. There are multiple locations to refill during the day.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
