8 Glacier Tours in Milford Sound Worth an Early Alarm

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Milford Sound Glacier Flight & Cruise from Wanaka

1.Milford Sound Glacier Flight & Cruise from Wanaka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · from $464Our pick

From Wanaka Airport, fly with Southern Alps Air over Lakes Wanaka and Hawea, glaciers, national parks, and the Southern Alps to Milford Sound. Cruise the fiord with tea, coffee, and commentary, then return by another flight path. Pilots such as Scott, Henry, Hamish, Ryan, and Winston are praised for smooth flying and clear explanations.

“The airplane ride was one of the best I have had! Our pilot, Scott, was very knowledgeable about the sights we saw and we had a very smooth flight.”

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Wanaka: Milford Sound Glacier Flight & Scenic Nature Cruise

2.Milford Sound Glacier Flight & Scenic Nature Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · from $392

From Wanaka, Southern Alps Air takes you over Mt Aspiring, more than 100 glaciers, and Fiordland before landing at Milford Sound. You cruise the full 16-kilometre fiord, then return by a different route via Glenorchy and the Dart Valley. Small groups, window seats, and English commentary are included.

“Amazing!! Even though questionable weather moved in after we landed they were able to secure us bus transport back. So we got the best of both worlds. So many waterfalls on the drive back through fjordland. So glad i went from Wanaka instead of QT so we could see the glaciers. Planes and guides are top notch and service was excellent.”

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Milford Sound and Big Five Glaciers Scenic Flight

3.Milford Sound and Big Five Glaciers Scenic Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $343

From Queenstown, Air Milford takes you over Shotover Canyon, Mt. Aspiring, glacier country, and Milford Sound, with live pilot commentary and central hotel transfers. The route may include Rob Roy, Bonar, Jura, Volta, Dart, Olivine, and Donne glaciers. This is an aerial flight only, with no Milford Sound landing or cruise.

“It’s a good journey. The pilots are very friendly and professional and they are pretty knowledgeable about the geography and geology along the flight routes. The service staff are very communicative.”

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Milford Sound & Big 5 Glaciers Scenic Flight from Queenstown

4.Milford Sound & Big 5 Glaciers Scenic Flight from Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 43 reviews · 1h 30m · from $280Best value

Join Air Milford for a 90-minute Queenstown experience, including a one-hour flight over Milford Sound, Mt Aspiring, and at least five glaciers. A pilot provides English commentary from a modern 12-seat Cessna with panoramic windows. Central hotel pickup, a briefing, and drop-off are included, but there is no landing or cruise.

“Le vol a été fantastique ! Nous avons pu voir de beau paysages, le pilote a adapté son itinéraire de vol en fonction de la météo donc nous avons du le droit à un ciel bleu malgré le fait que le temps ne soit pas clément à Queenstown. Une expérience inoubliable que je recommande à n'importe qui sans hésiter.”

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Milford Sound and the Glaciers Helicopter Tour including Landing from Queenstown

5.Milford Sound and the Glaciers Helicopter Tour including Landing from Queenstown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $884

From Queenstown Airport, your pilot guide takes you over rain forests, frozen lakes, the Southern Alps, and Milford Sound before touching down beside a glacier above 6,000 feet. The 90-minute flight includes hotel pickup, headsets, park fees, bottled water, and time for photos on uneven ground.

“Incredible experience. Knowledgeable and professional pilot and immaculate helicopter. Worth every dollar”

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From Wanaka: Milford Sound Flight with Landing & Glaciers

6.Milford Sound Flight with Landing & Glaciers

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 7 reviews

Fly with Southern Alps Air from Wanaka to Milford Sound in a small group of up to six. Your two-hour round trip includes views of more than 100 glaciers, Mt Aspiring, remote alpine lakes, and Fiordland rainforest, plus a brief landing and optional bush walk.

“We originally booked for just the flight over the mountains and glaciers but the trip was cancelled because we were the only two people who had booked. We paid the additional fee and combined the flight with landing at Milford airport, a short coach trip to the marina and boat cruise around Milford Sound. We were pleased we did so. Ryan, our pilot, was friendly, extremely knowledgeable and a good communicator. The scenery was spectacular. We thoroughly enjoyed the boat tour too. Although the marina was very busy and there was some unnecessary jostling to board our boat, the cruise itself was excellent. The scenery was beautiful and unlike anything…”

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6 Day South Island Circut: Milford Sound, Queenstown and Glaciers

7.6 Day South Island Circut: Milford Sound, Queenstown and Glaciers

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $3,425

Travel from Christchurch through Dunedin, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Franz Josef, and Greymouth on a semi-independent six-day circuit. You’ll cruise Milford Sound, visit the Te Anau Glowworm Caves, ride the Skyline Gondola, take a glacier shuttle, and cross the Southern Alps by TranzAlpine train. Transport and five nights of 3- or 4-star lodging are arranged, while free time is yours.

“We thought the full amount of time on the tour would be organized by tour guides but it was generally just taking you to destinations and you are on your own. Some of the destinations were on public transportation and no arrangements werRead more”

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Glacier Galore Helicopter Scenic Flight from Milford Sound

8.Glacier Galore Helicopter Scenic Flight from Milford Sound

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · from $369

Take a roughly 25-minute helicopter flight from Milford Sound, with about 15 minutes in the air. Fly past Bowen Falls, Harrison’s Cove, Pembroke Glacier, alpine lakes, and Mount Tutoko before landing on Tutoko Glacier for snowy photographs. Live commentary, headsets, and landing fees are included. Maximum six passengers.

“awesome experience. lovely and super friendly staff! views from above are spectacular. photos and videos won't give the views justice!”

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8 Glacier Tours in Milford Sound Worth an Early Alarm

Milford Sound Glacier Flight & Cruise from Wanaka

1.Milford Sound Glacier Flight & Cruise from Wanaka

Wanaka: Milford Sound Glacier Flight & Scenic Nature Cruise

2.Milford Sound Glacier Flight & Scenic Nature Cruise

Milford Sound and Big Five Glaciers Scenic Flight

3.Milford Sound and Big Five Glaciers Scenic Flight

Milford Sound & Big 5 Glaciers Scenic Flight from Queenstown

4.Milford Sound & Big 5 Glaciers Scenic Flight from Queenstown

Milford Sound and the Glaciers Helicopter Tour including Landing from Queenstown

5.Milford Sound and the Glaciers Helicopter Tour including Landing from Queenstown

From Wanaka: Milford Sound Flight with Landing & Glaciers

6.Milford Sound Flight with Landing & Glaciers

6 Day South Island Circut: Milford Sound, Queenstown and Glaciers

7.6 Day South Island Circut: Milford Sound, Queenstown and Glaciers

Glacier Galore Helicopter Scenic Flight from Milford Sound

8.Glacier Galore Helicopter Scenic Flight from Milford Sound

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