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	<li>Cancellations within 48 hours of departure time receive no refund as do no shows (missing the tour for any reason)</li>
	<li>In the event of the tour being cancelled due to road closures or weather or any other reason outside of our control, Altitude Tours will offer you the opportunity to reschedule and if this is not possible, arrange a refund</li>
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	<li>Meals and drinks</li>
	<li>Personal expenses</li>
	<li>Gratuities</li>
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You&#39;ll travel in premium Mercedes Sprinter vans with only 16 seats onboard. These vans have been designed for long-distance touring with extended legroom, modern interiors, and those ever-important panoramic windows for amazing views!

Yes, the tour operator offers a pick-up in Te Anau, and you can select this from the pickup list when you are going through the booking process.

6:30am departure from Queenstown will pick up in Te Anau at 9:15am

7:30am departure from Queenstown will pick up in Te Anau at 10:15am

Children are able to travel with us to Milford Sound,&nbsp;however, this is not something we actively recommend.

You will be travelling in the van for approx. 10 hours which can be a long time for small humans who love to run around, or may be prone to car sickness.

We make multiple stops enroute for coffee, at a cafe and bathroom stops, and there are bathroom facilities in the terminal at Milford Sound and on the boat.&nbsp;

The wildlife changes each day and season, but if you&rsquo;re lucky you&rsquo;ll see seals, kea and an array of birdlife. We also quite commonly see dolphins and also have seen a baby humpback whale!

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&#39;s iconic scenery.

Travel along the famed Milford Road in a premium Mercedes van, limited to just 16 passengers, hosted by a friendly local guide, and cruise below the towering peaks of the fjord on a 1hr 45min nature cruise.

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Your Adventure Begins

Start your day by meeting our friendly local guide at your Queenstown accommodation or nearby. You&#39;ll travel in style in a premium Mercedes van designed for touring with only 16 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&#39;ll make a brief stop by the lakeside for refreshments.

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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 fjord 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.

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Milford Sound Adventure

Upon reaching Milford Sound, embark on a 1hr 45min nature cruise with Mitre Peak Cruises that takes you beneath the towering peaks of the fjord. This small boat cruise, accompanied by a knowledgeable onboard nature guide, allows you to explore the edges of the fjord, revealing its impressive waterfalls and unique wildlife, which may include dolphins, penguins, fur seals, and native birdlife.

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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.

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Departs Queenstown at 7.30am, returning at by 8.30pm

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Altitude Tours

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	<li style="line-height: 1.38;">Get up to 10% cash back per person when you book with us</li>
	<li>Breathtaking 1hr 45min small-boat cruise on Milford Sound, limited to 75 passengers</li>
	<li>Experience multiple scenic stops along the iconic Milford Road, including Eglinton Valley, Mirror Lakes, Pops View and&nbsp;Homer Tunnel</li>
	<li>Travel in a specially designed premium Mercedes Sprinter for touring</li>
	<li>Benefit from informative and engaging commentary provided by an experienced guide</li>
	<li>Small group tour, limited to 16 people</li>
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	Children are permitted on this tour, however&nbsp;this is not something that is recommend. You will be travelling in the van for approx. 10 hours which can be a long time for chilren who love to run around, or may be prone to car sickness.
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	Minimum numbers of six people per tour apply
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	Pick up is from the location specified on your confirmation email
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	Please ensure you are at your pickup location 10 minutes prior to the departure time specified, due to other pickups we are not able to wait longer than 5 minutes past the specified departure time
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Milford Sound Scenic Small group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

Abba Court -Pick up will be outside Creeksyde Holiday Park

Absoloot Vaue Backpackers - Pick up will be outside the Station Information Centre

Adventure Q2 Hostel - Pick up will be outside the Station Information Centre

Adventure Queenstown Hostel - Pick up will be outside the Station Information Centre

Alexis Motor Lodge - Pick up will be outside Copthorne Lakeview, 88 Frankton Road

Amber Lodge - Pick up will be outside the Station Information Centre

Amity Lodge Motel - Pick up will be at the Upper Stanley St. Bus Stop

Aspen Lodge - Pick up will be at the Station Information Centre 

Autoline Motel & Apartments - Pick up will be at the Upper Stanley St Bus Stop

Battery Hill Bus Stop, Frankton Rd

Bella Vista Motel - Pick up will be the bus stop outside Creeksyde Holiday Park

Blacksheep Backpackers - Pick up will be at the Upper Stanley St Bus Stop

Blue Peaks Lodge - Pick up will be at the Upper Stanley Street Bus Stop

BreakFree The Points Apartments - Pick up will be at Pounamu Bus Stop

Browns Boutique Hotel - Pick up will be at the Station Information Centre 

Bumbles Backpackers - Pick up will be outside Crowne Plaza

Caples Court - Pick up will be at the Upper Stanley Street Bus Stop

Colonial Village - Pick up will be at Pounamu Bus Stop

Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Lakeview

Copthorne Lakefront - Pick up will be at the Upper Stanley St Bus Stop

Coronation Lodge - Pick up will be at the Upper Stanley St Bus Stop

Coronet View Apartments - Pick up will be the bus stop outside Creeksyde Holiday Park

Cranbury Court - Pick up will be outside the Station Information Centre

Creeksyde Holiday Park 

Crowne Plaza

Driftaway Queenstown - Pick up will be at the Frankton Bus Shelter

Earnslaw Lodge -  Pick up will be outside Copthorne Lakeview, 88 Frankton Road

Eichardts Private Hotel - Pick up will be outside the Station Information Centre

Flaming Kiwi Backpackers - Pick up will be the bus stop outside Creeksyde Holiday Park

Four Seasons Motel - Pick up will be at the Upper Stanley Street Bus Stop

Frankton Bus Shelter 

Garden Court - Pick up will be at the Upper Stanley St Bus Stop

Haka House

Haka Lodge - Pick up will be outside the Station Information Centre

Heartland Hotel and Scenic Suites - Pick up will be at the Upper Stanley Street Bus Stop

Hensman Road/Oak Shores Bus Stop

Heritage Hotel

Holiday Inn - Pick up will be Sherwood Manor and Gold Ridge Bus Stop

Holiday Inn Express - Pick up will be at Upper Stanley St Bus Stop

Hurleys of Queenstown - Pick up will be at the Upper Stanley St Bus Stop

Kamana Lakehouse

Lakeside Motel - Pick up will be Rydges Hotel Bus Stop

Larch Hill Place bus stop, crn Frankton rd

Lomond Lodge - Pick up will be outside the Station Information Centre

Lylo - Pick up will be outside the Station Information Centre

Mantra Marina Apartments - Pick up will be Marina Heights Bus Stop

Marina Heights Bus Stop, Frankton Rd

Melbourne Lodge Apartments - Pick up will be at the Upper Stanley St Bus Stop

Mercure Resort

Mi-Pad - Pick up will be outside the Station Information Centre

Millennium Hotel - Pick up will be at the Upper Stanley St Bus Stop

No accommodation booked yet

Nomads - Pick up will be outside the Station Information Centre

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - Pick up will be outside the Station Information Centre

Oaks Club Resort - Pick up will be at Pounamu Bus Stop

Oaks Shores Apartments - Pick up will be Hensman Rd/Oak Shores Bus Stop

Peppers Beacon - Pick up will be Rydges Hotel Bus Stop

Perkins Road Bus Stop, Frankton Road

Pinewood Lodge - Pick up will be the bus stop outside Creeksyde Holiday Park

Pounamu Bus Stop, Frankton Rd

QT Queenstown - Pick up will be Rydges Hotel Bus Stop

Queenstown Gateways Apartments - Pick up will be Frankton Bus Shelter

Queenstown House Boutique BnB - Pick up will be the Station Information Centre

Queenstown Lakeview Holiday Park  - Pick up will be the Station Information Centre

Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel - Pick up will be the Station Information Centre

Ramada Queenstown Central - Pick up will be at the Upper Stanley St Bus Stop

Reavers Lodge - Pick up will be the bus stop outside Creeksyde Holiday Park 

Rydges Bus Stop (For Rydges, and Peppers Beacon)

Rydges Hotel

Sherwood Hotel - Pick up will be Sherwood Manor and Gold Ridge Hotels Bus Stop

Sherwood Manor and Gold Ridge Hotels Bus Stop, Frankton Rd

Sofitel - Pick up will be outside the Station Information Centre

Southern Laughter Backpackers - Pick up will be outside the Station Information Centre

Spinnaker Bay - Pick up will be at Pounamu Bus Stop

St Moritz Hotel

Station Information Centre (Central Queenstown)

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu - Pick up will be at Pounamu Bus Stop

Tahuna Pod Hostel - Pick up will be outside the Station Information Centre

Te Anau - Lakefront Cafe

The Central by Naumi Hotel - Pick up will be at the Upper Stanley Street Bus Stop

The Dairy Private Luxury Hotel - Pick up will be outside the Station Information Centre

The Glebe - Pick up will be outside the Station Information Centre

The Lofts Apartments - Pick up will the bus stop outside The Station Building

The Rees Hotel - Pick up will be Hensman Rd/Oak Shores Bus Stop

The Waterfront Apartments - Pick up will be outside Crowne Plaza

Upper Stanley St Bus Stop, Stanley Street

Villa Del Lago - Pick up will be at Pounamu Bus Stop

Whistler Apartments - Pick up will be outside the Station Information Centre

Milford Sound Scenic Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

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Milford Sound Scenic Tour & Cruise: Upgrade to Glass Roof Van (only extra $20pp)

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