Milford Sound Full Day Tour from Te Anau with Cruise
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Te Anau, New Zealand
- 9 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
The fjord of Milford Sound houses dramatic rainforests, crashing waterfalls, crystalline lakes, and majestic mountains. Explore the region’s stunning scenery on this full-day small-group tour from Te Anau. Travel the Milford Road before hopping aboard a cruise where you can enjoy a morning snack and unlimited purified water, plus taste New Zealand regional dishes as you watch the mountainous landscape pass you by.
- Full-day tour from Te Anau to Milford Sound, with cruise
- Includes a morning sweet or savoury snack and unlimited purified water
- Milford Sound is home to a range of landscapes—From mountains to rainforests
- Small-group tour: Plenty of time with your guide to ask questions
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- SnacksA morning sweet/savoury snack provided.
- Bottled waterUnlimited chilled & purified water in plant-based reusable drink bottles that guests can keep.
- Cruise ticket
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Itinerary
1
Te Anau Downs
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Mirror Lakes Walk
35 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Eglinton Valley
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Lake Gunn
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Lake Marian Track
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
6
Monkey Creek
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Milford Sound
3 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Hollyford Track
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Te Anau
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Brenda_A
We had the best guide ever. Nicky was very knowledgeable and with all the rain and wind we encountered she still took time to stop for photos. Our Milford Sound tour was spectacular. With the heavy rain the waterfalls were a sight to behold. Highly recommend this tour.
Reviews
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based on 351 reviews
Charlotte_W, Mar 2026
Absolutely wonderful and beautiful day. Our tour guide Andres was so amazing 👏 🤩 👏very knowledgeable and respectful to everyone!!!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you had such a beautiful day exploring Milford Sound with us.
Andres will be very pleased to know his knowledge and respectful, friendly approach helped make your tour so special. Our guides love sharing the history, wildlife, and spectacular scenery of Fiordland National Park, and it’s great to hear that his insights added to your experience.
A Milford Sound tour is one of the most unforgettable journeys in New Zealand, and we’re so glad you were able to enjoy it with clear views and great company. Thank you for travelling with Luxe Tours and for recommending the experience — we hope to welcome you back to explore Fiordland again in the future!
Tracy_B, Dec 2025
Fantastic tour with a small company who made every bit of the journey thoroughly enjoyable. Luxurious vehicle. Fantastic tour guide who was very well informed about the area. Lots of interesting stops along the way. And then Milford Sound beautiful as expected.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your lovely review of our Milford Sound tour from Te Anau, great to hear everything went perfectly and you enjoyed your day!
Mark_K, Dec 2025
We had an outstanding tour from Te Anau to Milford Sound with Luxe Tours. Our guide was Andres and he was an amazing guide for the day! Even though it was a very rainy day in Milford Sound, Andres made multiple stops on the way for short hikes, photo ops and anything we needed or asked for. We were extremely impressed with the tour and particularly with Andres as our guide for the day. Thank you!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thanks Mark for your fantastic review, it is great to hear you had an enjoyable time to Milford Sound on your tour. Thanks for choosing Luxe Tours :)
Brenda_A, Dec 2025
We had the best guide ever. Nicky was very knowledgeable and with all the rain and wind we encountered she still took time to stop for photos. Our Milford Sound tour was spectacular. With the heavy rain the waterfalls were a sight to behold. Highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thanks Brenda, this review is so helpful for future guests to understand a bit more about Luxe Tours and thank you for choosing us :)
Brian_W, Sep 2025
Small group numbers in a smaller vehicle (not 44 sister bus) made the trip more interactive and enjoyable. It had lots of scenic stops along ghe way. Luxe Tours also adopt and promote strong environmental practices which will help to preserve our beautiful country for future generations. E.g. For every passenger who travels with them the company plants a native tree. They also worm farm and recycle the daily waste.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thanks Brian! Much appreciated and thank you for pointing out some of our conversation efforts! Safe travels :)
Ruth_B, Sep 2025
It was informative , comfortable .The bus was luxurious and our guide Murry was helpful, considerate kind and knowledgeable. I have some mobility issues and he supported me every step of the way.. Court not fault such a wonderful experience 🤩💫
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you Ruth, it is great to hear that Murray looked after you and you were able to enjoy all aspects of the tour :) We love giving our guests the best experience possible. Thank you for travelling with us !
Janet_S, Mar 2025
So much packed into a single day. Rainforest, incredible scenery and then parting clouds in Milford Sound to reveal breathtaking beauty. The tour was well organized and punctual and did an excellent job of handling varying weather conditions. We were first greeted in the morning with reusable water bottles filled with delightfully chilled water. Our guide Murray had entertaining info and stories throughout the day. It was so nice to sit back and soak in the beauty leaving the driving in his capable hands. Highly recommend Luxe Tours and a thoughtful and friction-free day. Reserved seating on the boat and coffee/teas and muffin mid morning weee nice touches. We had many stops along the way -each one of beauty and interest. This is a classy and professional outfit!!!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thanks Janet! Sounds like you had a great day with Murray and through to Milford Sound. Such a special place isn't it? Thanks for choosing us :)
davidhargrave, Mar 2025
Comfortable vehicle and very personable and humorous driver / co-guide. The stops were all memorable as well as the cruise itself. The picnic by the river with huge muffins and coffee was a bonus. Definitely recommend this tour if you prefer to relax and enjoy the journey to/from Milford sound without the worry of driving, finding the best stops and parking/timing the arrival at Milford Sound.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you David & Renata! We love that you had a great day, sounds like you enjoyed all the different aspects of our tour :) Thank you for coming to Te Anau & Milford Sound, all the best!
Janet_H, Dec 2024
A great trip was provided by Luxe Tours. Lovely small coach providing a one to one feel. Murray, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable and a natural at sharing this with us in a humorous way. Would definitely recommend! Thanks for a lovely day! Janet and Jon xx
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thanks Janet & Jon! A pleasure to have you both on our Milford Sound tour :) Sounds like a great day out with Murray and exploring all the scenic sights, he has a wealth of knowledge of the area and certainly loves sharing it with his guests. All the best & safe travels. Katelyn @ Luxe tours
Arjan_W, Aug 2024
We had the best guide ever, Murray ,who was such a passionate history and story teller about the entire route to and including Milvord Sound. Thanks again Murray it was worth every dollar !
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thanks Arjan for your review! Great to have you onboard and very glad you enjoyed you Milford Sound tour :)
Mary_M, Mar 2024
This was the most comfortable excursion mini-van of my trip with thoughtful extras such as charging stations, towels, and water bottles. What I loved was stopping every 15 to 30 minutes to get out and experience the gorgeous landscape rather than just viewing through the window. Our guide was Murray, and he was entertaining, friendly, and helpful. Truly a memorable day.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thanks Mary for your great review of our Milford Sound tour! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed yourself and especially enjoyed the photo & nature spots, we love them too! Have safe travels :) Katelyn, Luxe Tours
Matt_T, Mar 2024
Murray was superb tour guide. Made us all feel welcome and relaxed, had a vast amount of knowledge of the areas we visited. Stopped of at some amazing places along the way to Milford sound which you would not get with the large tour buses, well worth doing this trip and I definitely would do it again. really enjoyed the surprise of the muffins, they were delicious:).
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you Matt, what a great review! We hope you enjoyed your Milford Sound Tour from Te Anau, sounds like you had great weather and it is good to hear Murray looked after you. Safe travels :)
Jeanne_w, Mar 2024
Very knowledgeable, professional guide. Several stops on the way to Milford Sound and great to be in a small group. Muffins are amazing!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thanks Jeanne for your great review. It was a pleasure to have you on our Milford Sound Tour. We wish you safe travels from Te Anau :)
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