Join Altitude Tours for a top-rated small group Milford Sound Day Tour from Queenstown. Escape the crowds and get up close and see some of the most iconic scenery and wildlife in Fiordland, with a cruise on Milford Sound.

You will start your day meet your friendly guide near your Queenstown accommodation. Travelling in style in a premium Mercedes van, you will enjoy a small group with only 16 seats onboard. The first leg of our journey to Milford Sound transports you from Queenstown through Southland farming country to the lakeside town of Te Anau, where we'll make a brief stop for refreshments.

From here, we welcome you to the Fiordland National Park and spend the next couple of hours sightseeing along the famous Milford Road. This corridor to the fjord showcases a wild side of New Zealand, with its rocky mountains, rushing rivers, and the cheeky Kea bird. Your guide will make stops throughout the drive for photo opportunities, walks, and will entertain you with interesting local facts and stories.

Welcome to Milford Sound! Here you will embark on a 2 hour nature cruise that takes you beneath the towering peaks around the fjord. This is a small boat nature cruise, hosted by a knowledgeable nature guide. Explore the edges of the fjord, marvelling at its impressive waterfalls and unique wildlife, which can include dolphins, penguins, fur seals, and native birdlife.

Once back at the boat terminal, you will rejoin the van to commence the return journey to Queenstown. This day tour spans approximately 12-13 hours, and our smaller vehicles and attentive guide ensure your comfort and entertainment throughout the journey.