Premium Milford Sound Fly-Back Experience

From NZD$824

4.9

(208 reviews)

Departs from: Queenstown

Duration: 10 hours

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Journey from Queenstown to the world-famous Milford Sound on this unforgettable fully guided small group day tour. Travel through some of New Zealand’s most spectacular landscapes, from the shores of Lake Wakatipu and the rugged Devil’s Staircase to Fiordland’s towering peaks and reflective lakes. Cruise the pristine waters of Milford Sound aboard Mitre Peak Cruises, the top-rated small boat experience, for close-up encounters with seals, waterfalls, and sheer rock cliffs. End the day in style with a breathtaking scenic flight back to Queenstown, taking in panoramic alpine views for the perfect finale to your adventure.

Itinerary

Why you’ll love this

Experience Fiordland’s most beautiful sights with multiple photo stops along the way

Cruise Milford Sound on a smaller, more personal boat with top-rated guides

Enjoy lunch surrounded by world-class scenery

Spot wildlife including New Zealand fur seals and cheeky alpine Kea

Return to Queenstown on a once-in-a-lifetime scenic flight over the Southern Alps

What’s included

Fully guided small group tour from Queenstown (maximum 16 guests)

Milford Sound Cruise with Mitre Peak Cruises

Scenic flight from Milford Sound to Queenstown

Lunch, snacks, and bottled water

Hotel pick-ups and drop-offs (select locations)

Modern, comfortable 16-seater minibus with charging ports

Please note

Flights are always 'On Request' until confirmed with our partner airline. If our regular flight operator is unavailable, we may be able to arrange an alternative operator; however, this could be at an additional cost.

Individual and total weight restrictions apply to specific aircraft and flights, as above

Why choose us

Famously passionate tour guides

Our guides share stories, laughs, and Kiwi charm on every journey.

Travel in comfort

Small groups, big comfort. Relax in our modern Mercedes minibuses with style and space.

Award-winning tours

Thousands of five-star reviews and top travel awards - experiences loved worldwide.

Kiwi owned. Kiwi operated

Proudly local and passionate about sharing authentic New Zealand with every traveller.

Stories worth sharing

2/4/2026

An excellent and special day trip

A fabulous day. The bus ride to Milford Sound was great- a long journey made easy with lots of stops at beautiful locations and Kaitlyn was an excellent driver and guide. The fjord itself is beautiful. The icing-on-the-cake was the flight back. Joseph, our pilot made us feel safe and gave a great commentary on the stunning landscape. A special and memorable day. Flawlessly organised. 100% recommend.

karen g

2/4/2026

Must do!

Well organized and long comfortable trip! We opted to fly back which I highly recommend! The views were spectacular.

Shin L

1/28/2026

Awesome Experience

We were supposed to take the bus to Milford Sound and fly back. Unfortunately the weather didn't cooperate and we had to take the bus back. This was unfortunate, but Zoey was our tour guide and she made the trip amazingly fun. She provided us with commentary along the way and stopped at a number of viewpoints. The cruise was good but the weather conditions were not the best. I would highly recommend the trip and hopefully you get Zoey as your guide.

levetan

1/28/2026

Terrific tour - well organised

Excellent tour! Highly recommended. Our tour guide and driver, Daniel, was terrific. We particularly loved his playlist curated to suit each part of the trip to Milford Sound. We had plenty of stops to take the obligatory photos and to simply enjoy being in such spectacular places. The mini bus was modern, clean and comfortable. We each got a lunch cooler bag containing a chicken sandwich, small quinoa salad, chocolate cake, apple, orange juice and some mints. Daniel also offered muesli bars, chips and motion sickness tablets for the 2 hour cruise. The cruise didn’t end up being that choppy but it was really windy! Definitely have warm clothes ready. We flew back to Queenstown which was a fabulous experience. The airport is located next to the cruise pier so it was a short transfer by bus immediately after the cruise finished. Then there was a taxi waiting at Queenstown Airport waiting to return you to your original pick up point. Very well organised. Well worth the money spent. Much better than travelling in a large coach.

Culture62884029674

1/27/2026

Incredible Tour

This was an amazing tour from start to finish! Our guide Joe was fantastic - he was funny and knowledgeable, and he shared so many interesting stories and facts throughout the journey. Every part of the tour was filled with incredible views, and the scenic plane ride back to Queenstown was the perfect way to end the day.

Abby D

1/27/2026

Milford Sound Tour. Ask for Danny

Danny was a great a great tour guide. His Playlist throughout the ride added to the incredible vistas!

Ange

1/13/2026

Amazing day at Milford Sound.

We had a wonderful day, were flawlessly taken care of, well fed and entertained. Joe, our driver/guide was friendly and easy to talk to.

Pioneer45535608960

1/12/2026

Must do!

Such an amazing day! The drive was beautiful and there were plenty of chances to stop and take pictures. Our guide/driver, Jacob was great. The provide lunch was also very good. The boat tour was also a success. Though it was windy, we were able to stay on the top deck and fully enjoy the whole experience. We opted to fly back which gave an unmatched view of the mountains and lakes. 10 out of 10 experience.

Kirsten H

1/5/2026

Absolutely Amazing Milford Sound Experience – A Must-Do from Queenstown

We had an absolutely amazing Milford Sound tour from Queenstown, and it was truly one of the highlights of our New Zealand trip. From start to finish, everything was extremely well organized and enjoyable. Our guide, Kristina (with a K), was fantastic — very knowledgeable, friendly, and engaging. She did an excellent job explaining all the scenic spots and landmarks along the way between Queenstown and Milford Sound, sharing interesting insights that made the journey both informative and enjoyable. The Mercedes 16 seater minibus was very comfortable, and the lunch provided was excellent, honestly one of the best lunches we’ve had on a guided tour. Even though it was a bright, sunny day, we were still lucky enough to see plenty of waterfalls, which made the scenery even more spectacular. The Milford Sound cruise itself was absolutely breathtaking and exceeded all expectations. On the return journey, we opted for the scenic flight experience, which was the perfect way to end the day — the views were incredible and truly unforgettable. Overall, this tour was outstanding and is a must-do for anyone visiting Queenstown. Highly recommended.

Anshuman V

12/29/2025

Milford Sound

Fabulous time! Tour guide was funny and informative. Great driver also. We would take this tour again. Tour appealed to all ages

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