5-Day Milford Sound, Franz Josef Glacier & Glenorchy Tour from Queenstown
$189,25/Person
Experience the dramatic landscapes of New Zealand’s South Island on this 5-day journey from Queenstown. Travel through Fiordland’s deep fiords, the wild West Coast rainforests, and glacier-carved valleys, with unforgettable stops at Milford Sound, Franz Josef Glacier, and the picturesque alpine village of Glenorchy. This tour combines iconic attractions with scenic road journeys, short walks, and relaxed exploration—perfect for nature lovers and photographers.
Highlights
- Milford Sound scenic cruise in Fiordland National Park
- Franz Josef Glacier valley walk (or optional heli-hike)
- West Coast rainforest and coastal scenery
- Glenorchy & Paradise Valley landscapes
- Lake Wakatipu and Southern Alps views
Special Notes
- Milford Sound cruise and West Coast travel subject to weather conditions
- Glacier access is via marked walking tracks; direct glacier contact depends on conditions
- Optional adventure activities are weather-dependent
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Itinerary order may change for safety or operational reasons
Note: 10 hours service per day. $130 NZD per hour overtime
Included and Excluded
- Professional driver-guide for the tour
- Comfortable air-conditioned private vehicle
- Complimentary Bottled Water during the tour
- Selected scenic and photo stops en route
- Queenstown hotel pick-up & drop-off
- Flights & airport transfers
- Meals unless specified
- Optional activities (e.g. glacier heli-hike, scenic flights, adventure activities)
- Personal expenses & travel insurance
- Any activity not mentioned under “Inclusions”
Tour Plan
Tour Duration :6-7 hours
- Depart early from Queenstown and travel via Te Anau into Fiordland National Park. Enjoy a Milford Sound cruise, spotting waterfalls, seals, and dramatic cliffs. Return to Queenstown in the evening. Overnight: Queenstown
Queenstown → Milford Sound → Queenstown
- Travel along Lake Wakatipu to Glenorchy, visiting scenic viewpoints and Paradise Valley. Continue to Wanaka, stopping at Lake Wanaka and the famous Wanaka Tree. Overnight: Wanaka
Queenstown → Glenorchy → Wanaka
- Journey through Mount Aspiring National Park and the stunning Haast Pass, featuring waterfalls, rainforest, and alpine scenery. Continue along the West Coast to Franz Josef. Overnight: Franz Josef / West Coast
Wanaka → Haast Pass → Franz Josef
- Enjoy a Franz Josef Glacier valley walk to viewpoints of the glacier. Free time for optional activities such as a helicopter flight or heli-hike (weather permitting). Overnight: Franz Josef / West Coast
Franz Josef Glacier Exploration
- Travel back inland via Haast Pass, returning to Wanaka for a short stop before continuing to Queenstown, arriving in the evening. Tour ends in Queenstown
