From Te Anau: Milford Sound Premium Small-Group Tour with Cruise (Max 13 Guests)

Explore Milford Sound on a full-day small-group tour from Te Anau with a 2-hour cruise and nature walk.

Getting started

Begin your full-day tour with pickup from your Te Anau accommodation, then board a spacious Mercedes van for the drive towards Milford Sound. Settle into your premium small-group day tour as your expert local guide outlines the 8.5 to 9 hour itinerary. You receive information guides and maps so you can follow the route and key stops throughout the day.

What to expect

Te Anau to Milford Sound road journey

Travel from Te Anau towards Milford Sound in a Mercedes van limited to a maximum of 13 guests.

Features

• The drive includes about 4 hours in-vehicle return, with approximately 2.5 hours dedicated to photo-stops and optional nature walks so you can step out and experience the landscape.

• A chilled water bottle on arrival sets you up for the day, with unlimited chilled water, coffee and tea available throughout the journey in addition to a morning cafe snack with a large freshly baked muffin.

• Your premium small-group day tour is led by local guides with extensive experience, who provide expert local guide commentary supported by information guides and maps.

• Comfort items such as umbrellas, hand warmers and convenience towels are provided so you can step out at viewpoints regardless of changing weather conditions.

Marian Falls or Lake Gunn nature walk

Part of the journey features an optional short walk in Fiordland.

Features

• You can join an optional 20-minute return nature walk to Marian Falls or the Lake Gunn Nature Walk, spending around 20 to 30 minutes exploring a waterfall or lake setting.

• Your expert guide leads the 20-30 minute nature walk to a waterfall or lake, helping you navigate the track while sharing context about the area.

• Umbrellas, hand warmers and towels are available on the walk so you can remain comfortable if conditions are cold or damp.

Milford Sound cruise on Milford Haven

The core of the day is a 2-hour Milford Sound cruise on the vessel Milford Haven.

Features

• Spend 2 hours on the Milford Haven, with the cruise limited to 40 percent capacity so you have extra space as you view the fiord from multiple vantage points.

• Morning tea and a cafe muffin are included, paired with unlimited chilled water, coffee and tea during the 2-hour Milford Sound cruise on Milford Haven.

• Your small-group experience continues on board, with your guide on hand and information guides and maps provided so you can understand the key features of Milford Sound as you sail.

• A donation per seat is made to conservation initiatives, contributing to the Kea Conservation Trust and the Survival for Trees planting program as part of your cruise.

Return to Te Anau

After the cruise, you travel back to Te Anau by road.

Features

• Round-trip hotel transfers from Te Anau by Mercedes van are included, with your guide accompanying you back and providing any final commentary along the route.

• The tour concludes after approximately 8.5 to 9 hours, with accommodation pickup and drop-off included so you do not need to arrange separate transport.

• Throughout the return journey you continue to enjoy 5-star service, with your small-group tour format maintained until you arrive back at your Te Anau accommodation.