Highlights
- Small group tour (maximum 16 passengers)
- Travel one way in a premium Mercedes van with guaranteed glass roof
- 1.75 hour scenic nature cruise on Milford Sound
- 1 hour scenic plane flight back to Queenstown
Description
Combine the best of both worlds as you travel in a premium small group coach one way into Milford Sound, cruise by boat on the fiord and then fly out in a small plane back to Queenstown.
The 5 hour drive into Milford Sound from Queenstown is absolutely stunning but you really don't need to do it twice. So forget the long coach ride back to Queenstown and jump on what many describe as the world's best 1 hour flight from Milford airport and take in the spectacular views of Milford Sound, dramatic Mitre Peak, often snow capped mountain ranges and crystal clear lakes as you head back to Queenstown by air.
Affectionately coined the 'eighth wonder of the world', Milford Sound is a destination not to be missed and a coach cruise fly tour with Altitude Tours will tick that box with an exclamation mark! Riding in premium Mercedes vans seating a maximum of 16 passengers and guaranteed glass roof, this small group Milford Sound tour provides you with an interactive and uniquely kiwi experience. Travelling to Milford in this way provides you with the most intimate and personal way to visit Milford Sound on a coach, cruise, fly trip from Queenstown.
The seemingly untouched and endlessly scenic drive from Queenstown into Fiordland National Park is complimented effortlessly as your witty and knowledgeable guide for the day provides you with perfect blend of informative commentary and sarcastic kiwi humour.
When you arrive into Milford Sound, sit back and relax as your boat captain takes you on a 1.75 hour scenic cruise on a spacious purpose-built boat with large windows ensuring the best views of the magnificent waterfalls and mountains. Or get up and wonder the decks during this once in a lifetime nature cruise and be on the lookout for the abundant native sea life like penguins, seals and dolphins; not to mention the infinite species of birdlife.
Sit back and enjoy cruising the fiord while tucking into a delicious packed picnic lunch (optional extra). If you have any dietary requirements just let us know and we can discuss the options.
At the conclusion of your boat take a short stroll over to the air strip and board your small plane where your experienced pilot will escort you back to Queenstown. Check out the incredible views from high above as you wave goodbye to the caravan of coaches starting off on their long drive back to Queenstown.
If you would prefer to fly back from Milford Sound to Queenstown by helicopter, check out the Coach Cruise Heli package. Alternatively, to travel both ways by coach, opt for the Small Group Coach Cruise Coach tour.
Trip Includes
- Complimentary transfers from your Queenstown accommodation
- Premium van transfer from Queenstown to Milford Sound (guaranteed glass roof)
- Informative commentary from your local guide
- 1.75 hour scenic nature boat cruise on the fiord
- Numerous sightseeing stops in the Fiordland National Park
- 1 hour scenic plane flight back to Queenstown
Duration
Departures
- 6:30 am from Queenstown (returns by 4pm)
- Pick up from central Queenstown hotels or meeting locations
- Operates daily all year
Other Information
- Vans have large panoramic windows and leather reclining seats
- Purpose-built, all-weather vessels offer superior comfort & viewing
- There is a licensed bar on board the cruise which accepts cash and card
- Complimentary tea & coffee available on the cruise
- Milford Sound is located 4.5hrs drive from Queenstown
- Tours have limited seats (16) to ensure everyone can enjoy the best kiwi hospitality that we have to offer
- If the 6:30am tour with a guaranteed glass roof is unavailable, an additional 7:30am departure is available on request
- Minimum numbers required for tour to go ahead
- If the weather is not conducive to flying back to Queenstown then you will return by coach from Milford Sound & receive a partial refund for the flight portion that did not go ahead
- Optional packed picnic lunch available for an additional cost. If you have any dietary requirements please note this when booking.
- Vegetarian & gluten-free options available upon request
- From 1st October 2025, a picnic lunch is included in the tour price
Normal Retail Prices
- Coach Cruise Fly:
- Optional Extras:
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Children are more than welcome on the Small Group Milford Sound Coach Cruise Fly tour. The reason we don't have child rates is that they are the same as the adult rates and the operator likes to be made aware of any participants under the age of 13.
Comment by: Everything NZ (Kiani) on 13th Jan 24 at 10:28