Glass Roof, Small Group, Milford Sound Day Tour from Queenstown
Discover Milford Sound on the original small-group glass-roof tour from Queenstown with Altitude Tours. Travel in a custom-built Mercedes Sprinter featuring an expansive glass roof, panoramic windows, leather seats, Wi-Fi and USB charging. With a maximum of just 15 guests, enjoy a relaxed, personalised experience away from the crowds. Your knowledgeable local guide will share fascinating commentary, local history and hidden gems as you journey through Fiordland National Park, stopping at iconic viewpoints and scenic locations along the spectacular Milford Road. A freshly prepared packed picnic lunch is included to enjoy during the day. In Milford Sound, board a small-group nature cruise and experience towering peaks, cascading waterfalls and native wildlife, including seals, dolphins and, if you're lucky, the rare Fiordland crested penguin. This is Milford Sound at its most personal and unforgettable.
What you'll see & do
- ✓Once you've been picked up, we'll travel south along the shores of Lake Whakatipu towards Te Anau.
- ✓Stop in Te Anau for refreshments and pick up your lunch.
- ✓Upon entering the Fiordland National Park, the largest National Park in NZ, travel up alongside the Eglington River to three mountain lakes at the head of the Eglington Valley. During this part of the journey, you will make the first of our many sightseeing stops, including, Mirror Lakes, Knobs Flat, Lake Gunn and Pop's View, plus some of our guide other favourites. which also allow for some great photo opportunities. With some fantastic walks in the area, this is a great opportunity to experience the beautiful alpine forest up close.
- ✓Located within the Eglinton Valley you’ll also find the famous Mirror Lakes and Knobs Flat.
- ✓Enjoy a beautiful short nature walk and view the famous Mirror Lakes
- ✓The Homer Tunnel is a 1.2 km long road tunnel in the Fiordland region of the South Island of New Zealand, opened in 1953. New Zealand State Highway 94 passes through the tunnel, linking Milford Sound to Te Anau and Queenstown, by piercing the Darran Mountain range at the Homer Saddle
- ✓Milford Sound is a fiord in the southwest of New Zealand’s South Island. It’s known for towering Mitre Peak, plus rainforests and waterfalls like Stirling and Bowen falls, which plummet down its sheer sides. The fiord is home to fur seal colonies, penguins and dolphins. Enjoy a 2-hour small boat cruise on the Sound, heading out to the Tasman Sea. Get up close to some of the impressive waterfalls and witness spectacular views as you cruise through this iconic location.
- ✓We'll make a stop in Te Anau to freshen up before continuing our journey back to Queenstown.
- ✓Upon returning to Queenstown, we'll drop you back at your original pickup location.
What's included
- ✓Small-group experience (maximum 15 guests)
- ✓Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard the vehicle
- ✓Travel in a custom-built glass-roof Mercedes Sprinter
- ✓Live guided commentary throughout the journey
- ✓Freshly prepared packed picnic lunch
- ✓Return transfers from selected Queenstown accommodation
- ✓1hr 45min small-group nature cruise in Milford Sound
What's not included
- ✓Additional food and beverages not specified
Good to know
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please bring walking shoes, warm clothes and rain jacket
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
Minimum numbers of 6 apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
A packed picnic lunch is included. The standard option is chicken, with a vegetarian alternative available if requested by 5:00pm the day before departure. Vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice.
Please be ready and waiting at your agreed pick-up location below and look out for a Mercedes Sprinter van. Please ensure you are at your pickup location 10 minutes prior to the departure time specified, due to other pickups we are not able to wait longer than 5 minutes past the specified departure time.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Glass Roof, Small Group, Milford Sound Day Tour from Queenstown
Discover Milford Sound on the original small-group glass-roof tour from Queenstown with Altitude Tours. Travel in a custom-built Mercedes Sprinter featuring an expansive glass roof, panoramic windows, leather seats, Wi-Fi and USB charging. With a maximum of just 15 guests, enjoy a relaxed, personalised experience away from the crowds. Your knowledgeable local guide will share fascinating commentary, local history and hidden gems as you journey through Fiordland National Park, stopping at iconic viewpoints and scenic locations along the spectacular Milford Road. A freshly prepared packed picnic lunch is included to enjoy during the day. In Milford Sound, board a small-group nature cruise and experience towering peaks, cascading waterfalls and native wildlife, including seals, dolphins and, if you're lucky, the rare Fiordland crested penguin. This is Milford Sound at its most personal and unforgettable.
What you'll see & do
- ✓Once you've been picked up, we'll travel south along the shores of Lake Whakatipu towards Te Anau.
- ✓Stop in Te Anau for refreshments and pick up your lunch.
- ✓Upon entering the Fiordland National Park, the largest National Park in NZ, travel up alongside the Eglington River to three mountain lakes at the head of the Eglington Valley. During this part of the journey, you will make the first of our many sightseeing stops, including, Mirror Lakes, Knobs Flat, Lake Gunn and Pop's View, plus some of our guide other favourites. which also allow for some great photo opportunities. With some fantastic walks in the area, this is a great opportunity to experience the beautiful alpine forest up close.
- ✓Located within the Eglinton Valley you’ll also find the famous Mirror Lakes and Knobs Flat.
- ✓Enjoy a beautiful short nature walk and view the famous Mirror Lakes
- ✓The Homer Tunnel is a 1.2 km long road tunnel in the Fiordland region of the South Island of New Zealand, opened in 1953. New Zealand State Highway 94 passes through the tunnel, linking Milford Sound to Te Anau and Queenstown, by piercing the Darran Mountain range at the Homer Saddle
- ✓Milford Sound is a fiord in the southwest of New Zealand’s South Island. It’s known for towering Mitre Peak, plus rainforests and waterfalls like Stirling and Bowen falls, which plummet down its sheer sides. The fiord is home to fur seal colonies, penguins and dolphins. Enjoy a 2-hour small boat cruise on the Sound, heading out to the Tasman Sea. Get up close to some of the impressive waterfalls and witness spectacular views as you cruise through this iconic location.
- ✓We'll make a stop in Te Anau to freshen up before continuing our journey back to Queenstown.
- ✓Upon returning to Queenstown, we'll drop you back at your original pickup location.
What's included
- ✓Small-group experience (maximum 15 guests)
- ✓Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard the vehicle
- ✓Travel in a custom-built glass-roof Mercedes Sprinter
- ✓Live guided commentary throughout the journey
- ✓Freshly prepared packed picnic lunch
- ✓Return transfers from selected Queenstown accommodation
- ✓1hr 45min small-group nature cruise in Milford Sound
What's not included
- ✓Additional food and beverages not specified
Good to know
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please bring walking shoes, warm clothes and rain jacket
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
Minimum numbers of 6 apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
A packed picnic lunch is included. The standard option is chicken, with a vegetarian alternative available if requested by 5:00pm the day before departure. Vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice.
Please be ready and waiting at your agreed pick-up location below and look out for a Mercedes Sprinter van. Please ensure you are at your pickup location 10 minutes prior to the departure time specified, due to other pickups we are not able to wait longer than 5 minutes past the specified departure time.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.