Milford Sound 6:30am / Glass Roof Scenic Tour, Cruise & Helicopter
- Duração: 9 Horas (Aproximadamente)
- Localização: Queenstown, Otago
- Código de produto: MSHG
6:30am | Small Group Milford Sound Day Tour & Helicopter Flyback (Glass-roof Upgrade)
Experience Milford Sound with Altitude Tours on a top-rated small group day tour. Departing from Queenstown, explore the magic of Fiordland that encompasses the road, water, and the skies—all in a single bucket-list day.
Travel along the famed Milford Road in a premium glass-roof top Mercedes van hosted by a friendly local guide, cruise below the towering fjord on a 1hr 45min nature cruise, and take to the skies on a 45-minute scenic helicopter flight across the Southern Alps with alpine landing, back to Queenstown.
- Enjoy a small-group sightseeing tour limited to just 16 people.
- Travel in a specially designed premium glass-roof top Mercedes Sprinter for touring.
- Experience multiple scenic stops along the iconic Milford Road, including Eglinton Valley, Mirror Lakes, Pops View, Homer Tunnel, and many more.
- Benefit from informative and engaging commentary provided by an experienced guide.
- Embark on a 1hr 45min small boat nature cruise through the fjord (with a maximum of 75 passengers on board).
- Take to the skies on a 45-minute scenic helicopter flight from Milford Sound to Queenstown
- Enjoy a remote alpine heli landing in the middle of the Southern Alps mountain range
- Add on an optional packed picnic lunch or bring your own food from Queenstown
Your Adventure Begins
Start your day by meeting our friendly local guide at your Queenstown accommodation or nearby. You'll travel in style in a premium glass roof-top Mercedes van designed for touring with only 16 seats onboard. The first leg of our journey to Milford Sound transports you from Queenstown through the picturesque Southland farming country and the charming town of Te Anau, where we'll make a brief stop by the lakeside for refreshments.
Welcome to the Fiordland National Park
From here, we welcome you to the Fiordland National Park and the renowned Milford Road. This corridor to the fjord unveils a different side of New Zealand, with its majestic mountains, winding rivers, and the cheeky Kea bird. Throughout the journey, your guide will make multiple stops for photo opportunities, and short walks, and will entertain you with fascinating local facts and stories.
Milford Sound Adventure
Upon reaching Milford Sound, embark on a 1hr 45min nature cruise that takes you beneath the towering peaks of the fjord. This small boat cruise, accompanied by a knowledgeable onboard nature guide, allows you to explore the edges of the fjord, revealing its impressive waterfalls and unique wildlife, which may include dolphins, penguins, fur seals, and native birdlife.
A Flight to Remember
After your cruise, you will be introduced to your pilot who will take you to the skies on a truly incredible scenic flight back to Queenstown. Travelling by helicopter, this flight is approximately 45 minutes, offering aerial views of Milford Sound and Queenstown, along with the impressive snow-capped mountains, glaciers, and braided rivers in between. During the flight, enjoy descending on top of one of the many peaks for a snow landing in the remote alpine wilderness.
Experience the Unforgettable
Let us take you on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to Milford Sound and discover more with Altitude Tours. Milford Sound Day Tours depart daily from Queenstown at 6:30am, returning by 4:15pm.
The flight is subject to availability through our third party providers and requires a minimum of 4pax to operate. As well, the flight is weather dependent, and in the case of bad weather, you will receive a partial refund and return via road with your Altitude Tours guide, returning at by 6:30pm.
