Small Group, Award Winning Full Day Milford Sound Experience
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Small Group, Award Winning Full Day Milford Sound Experience
By Milford Sound Experience by Altitude Tours
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Ages 0-99, max of 15 per group
Duration: 13h
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Live guide: English
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Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best
2024
- Convenient pick up and drop off locations around Queenstown
- 2-Hour nature cruise on Milford Sound
- Knowledgable and friendly local driver/guides
- Off-the-beaten track scenic photo stops en route
- WiFi on board
- Tea & coffee available on the 2 hour nature cruise
What's not included- Additional Snacks
- 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.
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- 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.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Additional pickup optionsDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.- Upper Stanley St, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
- Pounamu, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
- Hensman Road / Oaks Shores, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
- Sherwood Manor and Gold Ridge Hotels, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
- Battery Hill, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
- Perkins Road, Frankton, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
- Marina Drive, Frankton, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
- Marmolada Cafe, 43 Camp Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
- Frankton Terminus, Frankton, Otago 9300, New Zealand
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3287_ZQN- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- Please bring walking shoes, warm clothes and rain jacket.
- Please be aware that Milford Sound is a 5 hour drive from Queenstown (one-way with sightseeing stops). This is a full day excursion, and including the 2 hour cruise on the fjord, allow approximately 13 hours door to door.
- There is an option to include a packed picnic lunch. 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 experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3287_ZQN
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- B6724WTrichardb0 contributionsFantastic Milford Sound TourWe had a great time on the tour. Our driver Erik was extremely knowledgeable and pleasant. He made the long drive to Milford Sound pass quickly. The scenic views were amazing. The small plane return trip was definitely the way to go. Our pilot Jim was very friendly and gave us close views of the glaciers. It was amazing. Rick & Erica BottomsWritten 19 March 2025
- 296linw0 contributionsMet at our hotel on time.interesting extra information on the journey from our lovely driver.What an amazing day - superb trip led by our fabulous guide and driver - AMY. She couldn’t do enough for us in order to make our experience exceptional. Thank you!Written 16 March 2025
- 414jeffreys0 contributionsIncredible sightseeingAshley is a fantastic guide. She is extremely knowledgeable and is also an excellent driver. We enjoyed the stop for coffee on the way in Te Anau and the cruise through the fjords was incredible. Unfortunately, due to weather, we could not fly back but I would still highly recommend this tour!Written 13 March 2025
- I1901XYfreda0 contributionsMust do!Two words! DO THIS! The scenery is breathtaking. The captain is so informative. The staff members are all wonderful with a special shout out to Marius for sharing even more information about the glaciers and waterfalls with me.Written 13 March 2025
- JARLTP0 contributionsDon’t miss this trip!Amazing trip, as wonderful as expected. Terrific host Nev was an excellent driver and also highly entertaining and knowledgeable. This trip is not to be missed.Written 12 March 2025
- J G0 contributionsBook this TourGreat tour. The flight back is sooo worth it. Not only does it save over 4 hours, it is spectacular. Altitude Tours is first class.Written 6 March 2025
- karirick0 contributionsMagical day at Milford Sound.We had the best day! It was a long trip from Queenstown but our driver/guide (Stewart) made it super fun and comfortable. He chatted about local info and history just the right amount. Played nice music and overall ensured our comfort. The icing on the cake was the tour with Cruise Milford through the sound. It was a rainy day but still a magical experience.Written 3 March 2025
- Susan G0 contributionsStill smiling after a full day at Milford SoundFabulous tour, well organized and efficient. Our tour guide Jono was spot on, providing abundant info about the area sprinkled with a great sense of humor and just a dash of local folklore. He was a safe driver and provided multiple opportunities for photo ops ; he also worked his magic and provided us with a wonderful weather day, despite ominously rainy forecasts—not a drop on us for the entire tour. The flight home was also short and sweet and the only way to end your full day of seeing Milford Sound. Highly recommend this tour group and especially Jono as the guide, you will be glad you took this advice.Written 1 March 2025
- DonD1560 contributionsA very worthwhile tour to Milford Sound and back!Jono was a great driver/tour guide for our group! His commentary during the long drive from Queenstown to Milford Sound made it bearable and entertaining. One could tell that he loves his job, and he truly engages with every person. Not to mention that he's a skilled and safe driver.Written 1 March 2025
- srhk1140 contributionsAmazing and must-do experienceWe did an early morning Milford Sound tour with Altitude. What a wonderful experience! Our guide/driver, Tommy, was kind, knowledgeable, and gave excellent commentary throughout. The drive itself was beautiful with the perfect amount of stops built in, and the Milford Sound itself is just breathtaking. The whole day was well-planned out and so wonderful. Highly recommend!Written 1 March 2025
- Sharon L0 contributionsFabulous Milford SoundShelley was a wonderful tour leader. We loved all the stops - gave us opportunities to view the sights better and take pictures. Would recommend this tour group as it was small and let us meet new people.Written 28 February 2025
- Resort6521980 contributionsDo not miss this!Highlight of our two week trip! Everything was perfect and we even lucked out with sunshine. Shawn was wonderful and the scenery is beyond words. Must do!!Written 27 February 2025
- sandraf5150 contributionsFantastic Milford Sounds ExperienceBrilliant trip today with Altitude. Erik our driver and tour guide picked us up on time from our hotel. Been on lots of tours and trips in different countries but honestly Erik was the most knowledgeable and passionate about all topics NZ I’ve ever met. He was truly amazing with facts and information which we really appreciated and the 5 hour journey felt much shorter. The cruise itself was good and we flew home which we’d really recommend. You can see so much from the air and it’s 40 mins back to Queenstown. A great end and spectacular trip overall!Written 23 February 2025
- 447fionag0 contributionsIncredibly well guided experience.We both had an amazing experience but by far the best part was having an incredible tour guide. Shinchan was so knowledgeable and very inactive with the group, he provided us with great commentary the whole way through in which we learnt a lot about the flora and fauna of the land. We had the best day and this memory will last a lifetime.Written 21 February 2025
- Experience7886420 contributionsFabulous 5* tourAbsolutely first class start to end. We had an amazing driver / tour guide ( sorry can’t remember his name) , very informative/ knowledgeable. We had a small group tour in a Mercedes luxury van, plenty of photo stops on the way to Milford Sound. The early morning low cloud was wonderful to see. The cruise was spectacular with plenty of room to walk around the boat. We then flew back, WOW wouldn’t have missed that for the world, highly recommend. PLEASE don’t miss it, small plane with breathtaking views Thanks again Altitude for our wonderful NZ experienceWritten 21 February 2025
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Feb 2025 • Solo
I suffered a broken foot a few weeks ago and was hesitant to join the Milford Sound tour on crutches since all my friends had gone hiking and left me in Queenstown. However, this tour ended up being the highlight of my New Zealand trip.
Firstly, my tour guide and driver, Amy, was incredibly friendly and accommodating of my injury, keeping us entertained with a constant stream of conversation and fun facts about the area during the ~4-hour drive from Queenstown to Milford Sound. I thoroughly enjoyed her presence as our guide and truly appreciated the consideration given to my situation and limitations. Amy was also a very safe driver despite the gnarly switchbacks and winding roads—I never felt tense or uneasy. I would gladly take this tour again just to have her as the guide.
As for the drive and cruise, the last 1.5 hours of driving were incredibly scenic, setting the stage for what to expect at Milford. We stopped a few times at rest areas with stunning views, and I never felt rushed or placed in any unsafe situations. The cruise itself was spectacular. When we arrived at the terminal around 1:30 PM, the dock wasn’t too busy. The boat we boarded was smaller than some of the others, so I recommend securing a good seat either at the rear or on the top deck. If you choose the front, be prepared to get splashed—bring a poncho or waterproof jacket! The cruise lasted about 1.5 hours, and I took tons of photos along the way. Milford Sound was breathtaking, and no picture I took on my digital camera could truly do it justice—you have to see it in person!
I have nothing but positive things to say about this trip. I was super impressed with the service Altitude Tours provided and would 100% recommend it to any travelers—especially solo travelers, as you meet so many people from around the world in the same van!
Firstly, my tour guide and driver, Amy, was incredibly friendly and accommodating of my injury, keeping us entertained with a constant stream of conversation and fun facts about the area during the ~4-hour drive from Queenstown to Milford Sound. I thoroughly enjoyed her presence as our guide and truly appreciated the consideration given to my situation and limitations. Amy was also a very safe driver despite the gnarly switchbacks and winding roads—I never felt tense or uneasy. I would gladly take this tour again just to have her as the guide.
As for the drive and cruise, the last 1.5 hours of driving were incredibly scenic, setting the stage for what to expect at Milford. We stopped a few times at rest areas with stunning views, and I never felt rushed or placed in any unsafe situations. The cruise itself was spectacular. When we arrived at the terminal around 1:30 PM, the dock wasn’t too busy. The boat we boarded was smaller than some of the others, so I recommend securing a good seat either at the rear or on the top deck. If you choose the front, be prepared to get splashed—bring a poncho or waterproof jacket! The cruise lasted about 1.5 hours, and I took tons of photos along the way. Milford Sound was breathtaking, and no picture I took on my digital camera could truly do it justice—you have to see it in person!
I have nothing but positive things to say about this trip. I was super impressed with the service Altitude Tours provided and would 100% recommend it to any travelers—especially solo travelers, as you meet so many people from around the world in the same van!
Written 8 February 2025
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We're thrilled that your Milford Sound tour was the highlight of your New Zealand trip. Amy's friendly and accommodating nature, especially considering your injury, made the journey comfortable and enjoyable. Your recommendation means the world to us.
Written 1 March 2025
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cpfc1984
Chichester, UK395 contributions
Feb 2025 • Couples
Great day out
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You up in the people carrier with a running commentary all the way down to the sound some great stops on the way for photos . Then a lovely two hour cruise on Milford sound with great views we decided to take the flight back to Queenstown on a 7 seater which flew close over the mountain tops with Andy as our pilot really recommend this trip and especially paying the extra for the flight back truly a wow moment
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You up in the people carrier with a running commentary all the way down to the sound some great stops on the way for photos . Then a lovely two hour cruise on Milford sound with great views we decided to take the flight back to Queenstown on a 7 seater which flew close over the mountain tops with Andy as our pilot really recommend this trip and especially paying the extra for the flight back truly a wow moment
Written 14 February 2025
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Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled you enjoyed the day—from Chelsea's warm welcome and running commentary to the scenic cruise and that unforgettable flight back with Andy. Your recommendation means a lot to us!
Written 1 March 2025
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CathyHao
Seattle, WA2 contributions
Jan 2025 • Family
When it comes to Milford Sound, we were debating whether to self-drive or join a tour. And, if to join tour, how big of the size and what kind of transportation. We finally decided to join a small group tour operated by the award-winning Altitude Tours. Honestly, I think we made the right decision for us. Because it was our first time in New Zealand, we were not familiar with the road conditions nor the “actual” amount of time to do a round-trip within a day. Our tour guide navigated the landscape with ease (p.s., the road was quite winding in the beginning from Queenstown) and speed, while keeping us comfortable in a Mercedes minivan. She even made a coffee stop for us, which was not in the schedule. Before the boat ride, our tour guide gave us very good introductions of the surroundings, environments, histories throughout the trip. We also got the chance to know our fellow travelers, making the whole experience more memorable and personal. I’d recommend this tour to anyone wishing to enjoy Milford Sound in 1-day and also get more personalized experience.
Written 2 February 2025
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Thank you for your detailed review! We're so glad to hear that Altitude Tours was the right choice for you. We're pleased you felt comfortable and well taken care of throughout the journey. Your recommendation means a lot.
Written 25 February 2025
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Brian S
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Oct 2024 • Family
Had an absolutely delightful day yesterday on an excursion from Queenstown to Milford sound. Travelled with a company called Altitude Tours who run small group tours out of Queenstown. This service was excellent. It was comfortable, timely and informative. Our host for this trip was Shelly and she was efficient, and with a great sense of humour. Her knowledge of the area was excellent, apparently having grown up in the area. Her grandfather was a pioneering overseer on the Milford Road and her dad travelled it regularly. She engaged us and had us all engaged in the group. She needed to, and was able to, organise a number of last minute flights out of Milford Sound for some of our group and still had us poor bus travellers home in Queenstown at a good hour.
I would happily recommend Altitude tours and suggest you seek out one hosted by Shelly. And she loves Aussies!
I would happily recommend Altitude tours and suggest you seek out one hosted by Shelly. And she loves Aussies!
Written 9 October 2024
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Thank you for the fab review!
We’re delighted to hear you had a great day hosted by Shelly, who does have a truly special connection to Milford Sound.
We really appreciate your recommendation!
Written 10 October 2024
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Jenn
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Dec 2023 • Couples
Great experience, a nice drive from Queenstown with a few stops along the way, and an amazing Milford Sound boat tour. Chelsea was an awesome driver and guide who shared various information and took us to sightseeing stops along the way. We got lucky and were able to experience both a clear/sunny drive there, and a rainy drive back (which formed tons of new waterfalls in the mountains that we didn't see on the way there). The drive itself was with a small group (~13 people), and we shared a boat with maybe two or three other groups. Would recommend the smaller group tours, because we were able to stop at places that larger buses couldn't access and get up close to the waterfalls. You can also just grab food during the Te Anau stop if you don't want to add-on the box lunch. Definitely recommend this tour, because it was really nice not having to drive ourselves there, and we learned a lot from Chelsea!
Written 16 December 2023
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Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing time on our Milford Sound Tour. It sounds like Chelsea provided an excellent drive and guided experience. We love that you recognise the value in our small group tours, enabling you to escape the crowds, enjoy unique stops and up-close views of waterfalls. It's wonderful that you found the tour informative and enjoyable. Thank you for choosing Altitude!
Written 18 December 2023
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Lewis K
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We booked this Altitude Tours trip to Milford Sound back in March and were looking forward to this part of our holiday in New Zealand. Its safe to say that our expectations were not let down!
Our tour guide, Sean, was extremely informative of every Māori legend along the way, and threw in some funny jokes too! As well as this he made the round trip entirely smooth sailing, from picking us up, to collecting our boat tickets and dropping us off home. So we would like to thank Sean and Altitude Tours for an amazing day!
We would highly recommend Altitude Tours as a choice for your day out to Milford Sound, its worth every penny, and we hope to see them again in the future!
Our tour guide, Sean, was extremely informative of every Māori legend along the way, and threw in some funny jokes too! As well as this he made the round trip entirely smooth sailing, from picking us up, to collecting our boat tickets and dropping us off home. So we would like to thank Sean and Altitude Tours for an amazing day!
We would highly recommend Altitude Tours as a choice for your day out to Milford Sound, its worth every penny, and we hope to see them again in the future!
Written 30 August 2023
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We are thrilled thrilled that you has such a good day and that Sean was able to make your experience even better!
We hope we get to see you again in the future. :)
Written 2 September 2023
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John M
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We had an incredible day with Altitude's full-day tour of Milford Sound, starting from Queenstown. Our guide, James, was both knowledgeable and witty, making the experience all the more enjoyable. As someone who loves to learn about the history and trivia of the places I visit, this tour was pure gold. The itinerary was perfectly balanced, with just the right number of scenic stops, and everything ran like clockwork.
The cruise itself was unforgettable, with Milford Sound's awe-inspiring beauty on full display. We even had the chance to spot seals and penguins, which made the experience even more special. The captain did a fantastic job explaining everything during the cruise, and his humor had us all in splits. Paired with the fantastic weather we enjoyed, it was the perfect day for our group.
A special thanks to James for keeping the group's energy high throughout the entire trip!
The cruise itself was unforgettable, with Milford Sound's awe-inspiring beauty on full display. We even had the chance to spot seals and penguins, which made the experience even more special. The captain did a fantastic job explaining everything during the cruise, and his humor had us all in splits. Paired with the fantastic weather we enjoyed, it was the perfect day for our group.
A special thanks to James for keeping the group's energy high throughout the entire trip!
Written 15 November 2024
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Thank you for your fantastic review! We're so glad you had a perfect day hosted by James and enjoyed all the scenic stops and wildlife sightings—Thanks again!
Written 18 November 2024
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Felise M
Fresno, CA7 contributions
June 2023 • Family
A long day but was well worth it! Erik was a great tour guide - very knowledgeable of the sights, places, native plants along the road (among other things) as well as their history and cultural significance. I especially appreciated that he shared a lot about Māori culture. He was very attentive to the needs of everyone in our group. He was organized and kept everyone informed of our travel itinerary, timeline, safety, possible hazards/delays.
Our van was comfortable, seating a maximum of 16 persons. My daughter and I pre-ordered the chicken sandwich lunch which included chips, an apple, a mini muffin, a chocolate bar and some mint.
The tour is on the pricey side but considering the service and the distance, the cost is understandable.
The cruise on Milford Sound was great - views to behold! It wasn’t raining today but we still saw a couple of beautiful waterfalls. A few dolphins swam close enough for us to take videos.
The photo opportunities along the way was great too. We especially liked Mirror Lake.
Our van was comfortable, seating a maximum of 16 persons. My daughter and I pre-ordered the chicken sandwich lunch which included chips, an apple, a mini muffin, a chocolate bar and some mint.
The tour is on the pricey side but considering the service and the distance, the cost is understandable.
The cruise on Milford Sound was great - views to behold! It wasn’t raining today but we still saw a couple of beautiful waterfalls. A few dolphins swam close enough for us to take videos.
The photo opportunities along the way was great too. We especially liked Mirror Lake.
Written 30 June 2023
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This review is such a pleasure to read. I am so glad you enjoyed your day to Milford Sound with Erik, one of our favourite guides (well they all are) and that you were appreciative of his hospitality.
Thank you for leaving such a lovely and detailed review. Much appreciated.
Written 5 July 2023
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T & S
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Sept 2023 • Couples
Thank you Nevel! Amazinggg tour! It is so worth it! When making the booking I was a bit hesitant because of the duration but you don’t feel the 5 hour trip there because the views are beautiful and they kept getting better! There was plenty of stops to go to the bathroom, grab a snack and beautiful spots to take plenty of photos. Commentary and background music to match the view added to the whole experience. We went on a windy day but Nevel ensured we were comfortable the whole time (especially when being stuck in different sorts of traffic). As for the Milford Sound - it was fantastic (they recommend to take a flight back to Queenstown for another perspective of the views). Although it was raining, we enjoyed the splash from the waterfall as well as seeing the penguins, dolphin and seals.
This is a must do, so if you’re on the fence about booking like I was, just book it you won’t regret it!
P.S having the smaller group ensured a more customised experience and is worth the extra $$ for comfort.
This is a must do, so if you’re on the fence about booking like I was, just book it you won’t regret it!
P.S having the smaller group ensured a more customised experience and is worth the extra $$ for comfort.
Written 20 September 2023
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I am glad that you took the leap and booked the Milford Sound Experience with us! The amazing views really do make the trip speed by and the chance to see Milford Sound makes it all worth it. Thank you for coming out.
Written 24 September 2023
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ColoradoWaldo
Longmont, CO20 contributions
Dec 2024 • Couples
We were on the Milford Sound Full Day Experience with the glass-top roof & lunch option.
I'll start off by saying that the van was SUPER comfy. Our driver (Jono- more on him in a sec), let us know that the company tends to undersell the tour so that people have more room to spread out- certainly the case for us. Out of a 17 seat van, there were only ten of us on the tour. Very much appreciated the extra room!
Milford Sound was as beautiful as we'd hoped & we lucked out with the weather.
But the true gem of the day was our driver, Jono (from London). He was a wealth of information for the ~4 hour drive to the Sound and to add our experience, as we began seeing more epic scenery, he played epic music to match- absolutely LOVED that! We stopped on the way to see a few highlights before the Sounds. Six of the ten of us rode back in the van (the other four flew back). Jono was great about letting us snooze for most of the drive but once closer to Queenstown he again, added to the experience by sharing more local lore and even threw in some LoTR knowledge. Absolutely delightful driver/ tour guide: fun, insightful and like a walking encyclopedia on all things Aotearoa! Truly enjoyed this day!
I'll start off by saying that the van was SUPER comfy. Our driver (Jono- more on him in a sec), let us know that the company tends to undersell the tour so that people have more room to spread out- certainly the case for us. Out of a 17 seat van, there were only ten of us on the tour. Very much appreciated the extra room!
Milford Sound was as beautiful as we'd hoped & we lucked out with the weather.
But the true gem of the day was our driver, Jono (from London). He was a wealth of information for the ~4 hour drive to the Sound and to add our experience, as we began seeing more epic scenery, he played epic music to match- absolutely LOVED that! We stopped on the way to see a few highlights before the Sounds. Six of the ten of us rode back in the van (the other four flew back). Jono was great about letting us snooze for most of the drive but once closer to Queenstown he again, added to the experience by sharing more local lore and even threw in some LoTR knowledge. Absolutely delightful driver/ tour guide: fun, insightful and like a walking encyclopedia on all things Aotearoa! Truly enjoyed this day!
Written 8 December 2024
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Thank you for the wonderful review and for sharing your experience!
We're so glad you enjoyed the comfort of the van, the breathtaking scenery, and Jono's engaging, fun approach to making the tour even more memorable.
It's wonderful to hear it was such a delightful day for you! Thank you for choosing Altitude Tours
Written 23 January 2025
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Do you have any requirements for joining this small group tour? Is it open to anyone irregardless of Covid requirements?
Written 14 June 2022
Hi, I am looking at the Small Group, Award Winning, Full Day Milford Sound Experience from QueenstownSmall Group for December 11th 2022. We are stayting at the Rees Hotel. I cannot see it on you pick up list. Can you please advise the nearest location for pick up/drop off?
Thanks Emma
Written 14 May 2022
Hi I am planning to take Milford Sound Experience Full day trip on Monday 7 Dec 2020. Are you able to provide Halal food. Halal Lamb and chicken kabab is fine if it cooked separately from non halal meet. Alternatively, I can eat seafood but cooked without alcohol. I will appreciate a prompt reply so i can go ahead with booking. Regards Imtiaz Ali Contact 0273590798.
Written 9 November 2020
Hello, do you pickup from Villa del Lago hotel?
Written 19 February 2020
We stayed at the Pounama apartment 110 Frankton Rd and was picked up at the Pounama bus stop.
Written 24 February 2020
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