Milford Sound Full Day Tour from Te Anau with Cruise
Overview
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9 hours
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Travel the Milford Road in our luxurious & comfortable vehicles specially designed for small groups tours to Milford Sound. Modern comforts such as bucket leather seats, extended leg room, high performance air conditioning, small bag storage space, table trays & USB charging.
Guided by our local expert commentary, we take you to all the main photo & experience stops but also add in a couple of extra special ones not listed here. Three short & optional nature walks are included.
Upon arriving in Milford Sound, your two-hour nature cruise awaits you aboard our cruise partners boat - the Milford Haven. Boasting a restaurant and bar, you can dine in comfortable seating enjoying a hot or cold add-on lunch while the mountains, waterfalls and wildlife go by.
We reserve seats & tables on the cruise so you have your own guaranteed space within the boat.
See our website for full details.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Te Anau Downs
Following departure form Te Anau, we have a 25min drive to Te Anau Downs. If the weather is appropriate, we stop here for a photo and sightseeing looking across Lake Te Anau and down the Middle Fjord.
Mirror Lakes Walk
Following a 20min drive, we arrive at Mirror Lakes. This short 2-minute nature walk on well formed tracks and boardwalks will have you at the tranquil Mirror Lakes, the backdrop of the Earl Mountains behind them. This is a challenge for any travelling photographer to capture the essence of the lakes - their mirror reflection.
What‘s Included
Unlimited chilled & purified water in plant-based reusable drink bottles that guests can keep.
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Cruise ticket
A morning sweet/savoury snack provided.
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Milford Sound Full Day Tour from Te Anau with Cruise
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Reviews
270 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
"Bucket list" experience!
O9262FHdianem,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a tour with you guys from Te Anau to Milford Sound with Nicky as our driver. It was a fantastic experience! As described, our minibus was modern, super comfy and seated ten. Nicky is passionate about Te Anau and the National Park surrounding Milford Sound. We had plenty of photo opportunities, especially as we drove towards Milford Sound. Nicky didn't accompany us during our 2 hour cruise on Milford Sound but we had an excellent commentary by a very knowledgeable young man. We saw fur seals and a Shy Albatross. The views were stunning and we were very lucky with the weather. However, we did get very wet when our boat got very close to the base of one of the waterfalls! Apparently the spray has rejuvenating properties! Would I recommend this company for your trip to Milford Sound? 💯%
Absolutely fantastic from start to finish
bigdog99bc,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely fantastic from start to finish. From the moment Ian, our guide, introduced himself to when we said thank you and goodby, as we were dropped of at the end of the day, Ian was truly amazing, a real credit to Luxe Tours. We cannot recommend Luxe Tours highly enough, the mini bus was brilliant, the water bottles a fantastic idea and something we will treasure, the narration delivered by Ian was extremely informative and interesting, the little packet of sweets the cherry on the cake. We stopped at some great places on our way to and from Milford Sounds which gave us the opportunity to take excellent photos to treasure and share. We had hot drinks and muffins at one of the stops, and everyone’s needs were taken into account and carefully considered throughout. We were so fortunate to have an amazing day, blue sky and calm water made for a perfect cruise with very informative narration. We saw dolphins and fur seals, an absolute delight. We cannot recommend Luxe Tours highly enough, just the right number of guests to allow for lots of quality stops. Brilliant thank you.
Highly recommended
Michael K,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour more than exceeded our expectations. She was perfect. Our driver Ian was great. Totally friendly, attentive and has shown us many beautiful hotspots on the drive. It was always relaxed and super pleasant. He also gave us a helicopter ride over Milford sound with landing on a glacier. In good weather, simply awesome. It couldn't be better! The cruise itself was also stress-free, as the ship, as stated, was less than 50% occupied. 11 out of 10 points. Our best experience on the South Island.
Excellent tour organisers
Wander13466232357,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We used Luxe Tours after reading positive reviews online and were not disappointed. From being promptly collected at our accommodation to drop off again after the tour, we had a wonderful time. The tour is professionally organised and uses very comfortable Mercedes minivans with only small groups unlike the coach tours. Added refreshment extras are included for guests which were much appreciated. Our guide Nicky was excellent with superb communication skills ensuring everyone felt comfortable and she was also very knowledgeable and able to answer all questions The stops we made enroute were very picturesque and only possible with smaller groups . Visiting Milford sounds was a fantastic experience and using Luxe tours meant we were fully able to enjoy the whole day with everything organised for us. I would highly recommend if you want a more personalised day.
Wonderful Day with Ian!
ElisabethM2261,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ian, our guide, was very knowledgeable about the National Park, flora, and fauna! He was very kind and patient with the entire group. Great trip!
A really LUXE experience!
runaj,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour with Luxe tour-our guide was amazing, friendly and talkative - did know lots about plants, flowers, Milford Sounds etc-comfort was really luxe-bus with great space for everybody, water bottles, towels provided. We had an amazing boat trip at Milford sound and then again 2 stops at the way back to look at the amazing nature reserve.
A ‘Luxe’ experience
Canberra364,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great guide and van driver. Good pacing of tour with some interesting stops on the way down. Comfortable bus with plenty of leg room. Appreciated the water bottle. Comfortable boat with plenty of room to view the sound from both inside and out.
Would highly recommend.
edpK742DA,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Andres, was fantastic. Knowledgeable and a great voice to listen to with all of his facts and interesting stories.
Awesome Luxe Tours Te Anau to Milford Sound
BubbaZanetti,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an excellent day trip to Milford Sound with Luxe Tours. Nicky our guide was amazing! So knowledgeable and friendly. Booking was easy, pick up was on time, and the Mercedes Van was luxury! Did some great stops along the way - nothing too strenuous, but places we probably wouldn’t have stopped at if we were driving ourselves. The cruise was on the Milford Haven boat - which was very nice, and heaps of room for everyone (unlike some of the other crowded vessels). Couldn’t ask for more really. Would definitely recommend Luxe Tours if you are in Te Anau and looking for a great day trip to Milford Sound (we were so happy we didn’t drive ourselves - would have been much less informative and more stressful on the wining roads)
Spectacular
davidjamesbanks,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Top class trip, picked up from our door and driven expertly by Murray with lots of fascinating history and stops along the way. A stress free and enjoyable way to see Milford Sound from Te Anau. Many Thanks!
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