Flight Tours Queenstown

6:30am | Small Group Milford Sound Day Tour (Glass-roof Upgrade)

Experience Milford Sound with Altitude Tours on a top-rated small group day tour. Departing from Queenstown, this tour offers an escape from the crowds and gets you up close and personal with Fiordland's iconic scenery.

Travel along the famed Milford Road in a premium glass-roof top Mercedes van, limited to just 15 passengers, hosted by a friendly local guide, and cruise below the towering peaks of the fiord on a 1hr 45min nature cruise.

• Enjoy a small-group sightseeing tour limited to just 15 people.
• Travel in a specially designed premium Mercedes Sprinter with a glass-roof top for ultimate viewing.
• 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 fiord (with a maximum of 75 passengers on board).
• Tuck into a packed picnic lunch (chicken or vegetarian - default order is chicken).
• Add-on a scenic 45min scenic flight from Milford Sound back to Queenstown (subject to availability through our third party providers).

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 15 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 fiord 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 with Cruise Milford that takes you beneath the towering peaks of the fiord. This small boat cruise, accompanied by a knowledgeable onboard nature guide, allows you to explore the edges of the fiord, revealing its impressive waterfalls and unique wildlife, which may include dolphins, penguins, fur seals, and native birdlife.

The Journey Back

After your cruise, rejoin the van to commence the return journey to Queenstown. Sit back, relax, and take in the views. This day tour spans approximately 12-13 hours, and our smaller vehicles and attentive guide ensure your comfort and entertainment throughout the journey.

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 around 6:30pm.

A collaboration between RealNZ and Altitude Tours, redefining the Milford Sound experience. Discover a completely new way to experience Milford Sound from Queenstown, with elevated comfort and exceptional service.
Our thoughtfully curated Milford Business Class service, in collaboration with RealNZ, offers you unparalleled comfort and luxury, delivering a Milford Sound adventure with business class style. Departing from Queenstown at approximately 7:00 am, you’ll enjoy pick-up and drop-off from select Queenstown accomodation, or a central pickup point in custom-built, glass-roof Mercedes vehicles thoughtfully designed for long-distance touring and sightseeing.

With high panoramic windows and bespoke custom seating, you’ll travel in a small group of no more than 15, ensuring a personalised and intimate journey, all hosted by an experienced guide. Additional amenities include in-seat multimedia, onboard care packages.
Experience many breathtaking scenic stops, away from the crowds, as you travel along the Milford Sound Road before arriving in the eighth wonder of the world.

Upon arrival, you’ll join a small-group cruise aboard the RealNZ Sinbad vessel and enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling wine. This luxury vessel offers bespoke touches and a spacious seating. While cruising the stunning fiord, indulge in a series of locally sourced culinary delights, with touches of Māori culture thoughtfully integrated throughout to deepen your connection to this remarkable place.
Experience elevated service and attentive hosts throughout. Enjoy informative commentary and a nature guide on the cruise, who will share stories about Piopiotahi while you spot local wildlife amidst the remarkable fiord.
You have the option to elevate your return journey with a scenic plane or helicopter flight, adding a final touch of luxury and convenience. Alternatively, you can return via road with your guide.
Altitude Tours and RealNZ are committed to taking your Milford Sound experience to the next level with Milford Sound Business Class.

• Luxury Mercedes X-clusive glass-roof vehicles - 15 passengers

• Morning tea at a private location included

• Multiple unique stops along the Milford Road

• Blankets onboard

• Luxury boat - 45 passengers

• Complimentary sparkling wine on arrival

• High-profile chef design menu on board

• Local and international beers, wines, premium wines and espresso martini on board

• 2 hour nature cruise with nature guide

• Arrive back to the terminal after the rush

• Complimentary mini bar & Wifi on board vehicle

• Option to upgrade to a return scenic flight or helicopter experience

Mt Cook Day Tour from Queenstown Incl. 45min Ultimate Alpine Experience

• Travel in a specially designed premium Mercedes Sprinter for a comfortable touring experience.
• Enjoy a small-group sightseeing tour limited to just 16 people.
• Experience multiple scenic stops on the drive, including Cromwell, The Lindis, Omarama, Twizel, and many more.
• Benefit from informative and engaging commentary provided by an experienced guide.
• Join the INFLITE team for a unique 45-minute scenic flight including both a ski plane and helicopter.
• Take advantage of complimentary access to the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre (if time allows).

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 Mercedes van designed for touring with only 16 seats onboard. As we depart Queenstown, the first leg of our journey takes us through the Central Otago wine regions of Gibbston and Cromwell. We then cross the dramatic Lindis Pass before making a brief stop in Omarama for refreshments and an opportunity to purchase lunch/snacks (we highly recommend purchasing lunch here or bringing food from Queenstown).
Welcome to Mackenzie Country
The scenery transforms as we enter Mackenzie Country, and our guide will entertain you with stories and interesting facts as we trace the edge of the Southern Alps. Along the way, we'll pass a network of lakes and canals near Twizel, renowned for its fishing of fresh Mt Cook Alpine salmon. Once we veer off the main road, we'll follow the stunning bright blue waters of Lake Pukaki before arriving at Mt Cook Village.
Mount Cook Adventure & Scenic Flight
Welcome to Mt Cook! Arriving at approximately 12 pm, your guide will transport you to Mt Cook Airport where you will check in for your Ultimate Alpine Experience. You will have a quick safety briefing before taking to the skies on a unique 45-minute scenic flight that combines both a ski plane and helicopter, taking you past Aoraki Mt Cook, over the Tasman Valley and its glacial lakes, with a unique landing on the Tasman Glacier. After your flight, you will return to Mt Cook Airport and have additional free time to enjoy Mt Cook Village.
All guests receive complimentary access to the Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre. Located at The Hermitage, this museum and theatre offer insights into Mt Cook's unique history and the adventures of one of New Zealand's most famed explorers.
The Journey Back
At approximately 3:30pm, you will rejoin our guide and van to commence the return journey to Queenstown. Sit back, relax, and take in the views. This day tour spans approximately 12 hours, and our smaller vehicles and attentive guide ensure your comfort and entertainment throughout the journey.
Experience the Unforgettable
Let us take you on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to Mount Cook and discover more with Altitude Tours. The 12 hour Mount Cook day tour departs Queenstown daily at 7:30am, returning by 7:30pm.
The Ultimate Alpine Experience 45-minute scenic flight is subject to availability at the time of booking and the Altitude Tours reservations team will reconfirm with you once booked.

7:30am | Milford Sound Day Tour with Fixed-Wing Flyback

Experience Milford Sound with Altitude Tours on a top-rated small group day tour. Departing from Queenstown, explore the magic of Fiordland in a day from the road, water, and the skies—all in a single bucket-list day. 

Travel along the famed Milford Road in a premium Mercedes van hosted by a friendly local guide, cruise below the towering fiord on a 2 hour nature cruise, and take to the skies on a 45-minute scenic fixed-wing flight across the Southern Alps, back to Queenstown.

• Enjoy a small-group sightseeing tour on the Milford Road limited to just 15 people.
• Travel in a specially designed premium Mercedes Sprinter.
• 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 2 hour small boat nature cruise through the fiord (with a maximum of 75 passengers on board).
• Tuck into a packed picnic lunch (chicken or vegetarian - default order is chicken).
• Take to the skies on a 45-minute scenic fixed-wing flight from Milford Sound to 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 Mercedes van designed for touring with only 15 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 fiord 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 2 hour nature cruise with Mitre Peak Cruises that takes you beneath the towering peaks of the fiord. This small boat cruise, accompanied by a knowledgeable onboard nature guide, allows you to explore the edges of the fiord, 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 Milford Sound Scenic Flights pilot, who will take you to the skies on a truly incredible scenic flight back to Queenstown. Traveling on a fixed-wing plane, this flight is approximately 45 minutes and offers aerial views of Milford Sound and Queenstown, along with the impressive snow-capped mountains, glaciers, and braided rivers in between.

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 7:30am, returning around 5:15pm. 

The flight is subject to availability through our third party providers & 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 7:30pm.

6:30am | Small Group Milford Sound Day Tour & Fixed-Wing 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 in a day from the road, water, and the skies—all in a single bucket-list day. 

Travel along the famed Milford Road in a premium Mercedes glass-roof top van hosted by a friendly local guide, cruise below the towering fiord on a 1hr 45min nature cruise, and take to the skies on a 45-minute scenic fixed-wing flight across the Southern Alps, back to Queenstown.

• Enjoy a small-group sightseeing tour on the Milford Road limited to just 15 people.
• Travel in a specially designed premium Mercedes Sprinter with a glass roof top for ultimate viewing.
• 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 fiord (with a maximum of 75 passengers on board).
• Take to the skies on a 45-minute scenic fixed-wing flight from Milford Sound to Queenstown (weather dependant).
• Tuck into a packed picnic lunch (chicken or vegetarian - default order is chicken).

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 Mercedes van designed for touring with only 15 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 fiord 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 with Cruise Milford that takes you beneath the towering peaks of the fiord. This small boat cruise, accompanied by a knowledgeable onboard nature guide, allows you to explore the edges of the fiord, 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 Glenorchy Air pilot, who will take you to the skies on a truly incredible scenic flight back to Queenstown. Traveling on a fixed-wing plane, this flight is approximately 45 minutes and offers aerial views of Milford Sound and Queenstown, along with the impressive snow-capped mountains, glaciers, and braided rivers in between. 

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 around 4:15pm.

The flight is subject to availability through our third party providers & 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.

A collaboration between RealNZ and Altitude Tours, redefining the Milford Sound experience. Discover a completely new way to experience Milford Sound from Queenstown, with elevated comfort and exceptional service.
Our thoughtfully curated Milford Business Class service, in collaboration with RealNZ, offers you comfort and luxury, delivering a Milford Sound experience with business class style. Departing from Queenstown at approximately 7:00am, you’ll enjoy pick-up from select Queenstown accomodation, or a central pickup point in custom-built, glass-roof Mercedes vehicles thoughtfully designed for long-distance touring and sightseeing.

Along the way, take in breathtaking, crowd-free scenic stops and a refreshment stop in Te Anau before arriving at the stunning Milford Sound, often referred to as the eighth wonder of the world.
Step aboard the luxury RealNZ Sinbad vessel for a small-group cruise, complete with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine. Relax in spacious seating and enjoy locally sourced cuisine infused with Māori influences, all while a knowledgeable nature guide shares the rich history and wildlife stories of Piopiotahi.
To complete your journey in true style with a scenic flight back to Queenstown by plane, flying over the dramatic Fiordland landscapes.
With Milford Business Class, RealNZ and Altitude Tours are elevating the Milford Sound experience—combining premium service, luxury travel, and an unforgettable adventure.

• Luxury Mercedes X-clusive glass-roof vehicles - 15 passengers

• Morning tea at a private location included

• Multiple unique stops along the Milford Road

• Blankets and pillows onboard

• Luxury boat - 45 passengers

• Complimentary sparkling wine on arrival

• High-profile chef design menu on board

• Local and international beers, wines, premium wines and espresso martini on board

• 2 hour nature cruise with nature guide

• Sounds of silence - Engines turned off in Harrisons Cove

• Arrive back to the terminal after the rush

• Complimentary mini bar & Wifi on board vehicle

• Scenic flight back to Queenstown on a plane