Milford Sound Tours & Trips
Imagine landing in Queenstown, where the lake sits beneath sharp peaks and adventure seems to hover in the air. The road toward Milford Sound cuts through Fiordland’s deep valleys before opening onto dark, still water and sheer cliffs. Up the coast, Franz Josef Glacier brings a colder, alpine feel, with icy trails and helicopter flights over the ice. This is a simply stunning place.
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Emily • traveled in February, 2026
I absolutely loved this tour and Niamh was a phenomenal tourguide !! She made the tour so special and fun and we had such a laugh. Literally my third intro tour I love the company it’s so well organised and huge shoutout to Niamh for making it so unforgettable !
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Jonathan • traveled in October, 2025
In nutshel was possible to see the main attractions of the South Island. Great for who is running on time.
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Tracy • traveled in October, 2025
This tour is designed with solo travelers in mind. I've solo traveled through Japan, Malaysia, and Taiwan. This tour takes the stress out of logistics planning to create a seamless and enjoyable travel experience. Places such as Japan have impeccable public transit, which makes getting around easy. New Zealand, however, requires a lot of driving to reach highly sought-after hotspots. As a solo-traveler, renting a car and driving several hours a day wasn't ideal. New Zealand thankfully offers bus/couch tours to get travelers where they want to go. BucketList builds an itinerary off these tour schedules to create an experience that is seamless and blends these schedules to together to maximize the traveler's experience. Every morning, all I had to do was show up to the rendezvous. The tour guides will stop for breakfast at a cafe, so don't worry if the pick up times are extraordinarily early. Get in some extra Zs and before you know it, it's time for some brekkie. Aside from sewing together a seamless tour experience, the hotels picked by BucketList were clean and comfortable. While these are not 5 Star accommodations, BucketList did not cheap out with cheap motels, either. The accommodations were conveniently located, friendly staff, included breakfast (if offered by the accommodation), and clean. The only downside to this itinerary is it can feel a bit rushed. This is because each tour day is roughly 12 hours, which doesn't leave much time to explore Queenstown, for example. I was able to look around a little bit the day I arrived in Queenstown, however for the other days I came back too late to look around the shops. If you're only interested in the night life of Queenstown, this may be okay, keeping in mind there is an early start each day.
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NZ Adventure 17 Day
47 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The itinerary is very well thought through and the accommodations were perfect for our group.”
Danielle, traveled in October
Glide through Milford Sound's majestic fjords, where ancient rainforests meet cascading waterfalls. The dramatic UNESCO site comes alive with seals and dolphins, while expert guides share insights about the region's unique geology.
Duration 17 days Destinations Auckland, Rotorua, Taupo, Wellington, Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Wanaka, Milford Sound, Queenstown Age Range Ages 18-45 Operator INTRO Travel From
- US$3,199
NZ Adventure South
11 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Incredible scenery, fun activities and very enthuasiastic guide(s).”
Sigrid, traveled in January
Sail through Milford Sound's majestic fjord, passing Mitre Peak and Bowen Falls. Native seals and dolphins play among ancient forests and cascading waterfalls. The route winds through Fiordland National Park's dramatic landscapes.
Duration 9 days Destinations Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Wanaka, Milford Sound, Queenstown Age Range Ages 18-45 Operator INTRO Travel From
- US$1,499
This 13-day trip covers Auckland, Rotorua, Taupo, Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Wanaka, and Queenstown with hostel-style dorm accommodations. Cruise through Milford Sound's towering cliffs and waterfalls, check out the Hobbiton film set, and bike around Wanaka's famous tree. Great for travelers 18+, priced at approx. $150 per day with a max group size of 22.
Duration 13 days Destinations Auckland, Rotorua, Waitomo, Taupo, Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Wanaka, Milford Sound, Queenstown Age Range Ages 18-39 Operator TruTravels From
- US$2,595
Take the gondola up to Bob's Peak for 220-degree views of Lake Wakatipu and the Southern Alps, with gourmet dining at Stratosfare Restaurant. Board the TSS Earnslaw, launched in 1912, and cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm for a BBQ buffet at the historic Colonel's Homestead. Stay at Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central with airport transfers included in the starting price.
Duration 4 days Destinations Queenstown Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Vio Travel From
- US$656
Duration 7 days Destinations Queenstown, Cardrona, The Remarkables, Milford Sound, Coronet Peak Age Range Ages 18-35 Operator Contiki From
- US$1,250+$763 upfront costs
Take a full-day coach trip through Milford Sound National Park from Queenstown to see fjord scenery and waterfalls, then walk the Makarora Blue Pools Track over swing bridges to turquoise glacier-fed pools where you can spot large trout. Stay 17 nights in multi-share hostels and one night in a lodge.
Duration 19 days Destinations Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Queenstown, Coronet Peak, Milford Sound, Arrowtown, Kawarau Gorge, Franz Josef, Makarora, WestportSee all destinations Age Range Ages 18-35 Operator Intrepid Travel From
- US$3,130
Cruise through Milford Sound past cascading waterfalls and towering peaks carved by ancient glaciers on a full-day coach trip from Queenstown (around $270). See spectacular landscapes that inspired Lord of the Rings on optional 4WD tours through the region.
Duration 12 days Destinations Christchurch, Lake Tekapo, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Arrowtown, Franz Josef, Westport, Punakaiki, Abel Tasman National Park, MarlboroughSee all destinations Age Range Ages 18-35 Operator Intrepid Travel From
- US$1,845























