Milford Sound Small Group Tour and Cruise from Queenstown Max 8

Amazing Milford Sound Tour with surprises!

We had a great day with Wayne as our guide! There are many aspects of this trip that we loved including; the pick-up at our Airbnb, small group, comfy van, Dad jokes, afternoon snacks, and NZ movie for the return trip. We especially loved the surprise addition to the morning. We had a breakfast/coffee stop at a local farm where we saw a sheep shearing demonstration and chat with the farmers! We hope this will be a permanent highlight of the tour as it was so memorable! Just a delight! The price is worth the private attention, small tour van and boat, and delicious two course meal. Thank you, Wayne, for your hospitality!

Response from the operator: Hi there, Thank you so much for your wonderful review—it really means a lot to us. I’m so pleased to hear you had such a great day out with Wayne. He’ll be especially happy to know his dad jokes made the highlight reel! It’s fantastic to hear you enjoyed the little touches like the pick-up, small group experience, and the comfort of the van. The farm stop is something we love including when we can, so it’s great to know it was such a memorable part of your day, we agree, it’s pretty special. We’re also delighted you enjoyed the cruise and the two-course meal, along with the overall experience. That personal, relaxed, and locally guided feel is exactly what we aim to deliver. Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience, and we hope to welcome you back to New Zealand one day. Kind regards, Kathy

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Private day tour from Queenstown to Milford Sound

The booking process with Wayne was fast and easy. He suggested which boat tour to take and explained how the itinerary was going to work with the optional flight option for the return trip. Brian was there on time to pick us up for the tour. He was very informative and super friendly. He pointed out the many sights and wildlife along the way. I was worried about bathroom stops but there were many along the way. Once in Milford sound, Brian escorted us to the dock and assured us that our belongings would be locked up and he would be in the van. Once the cruise was done (which was amazing with exceptional food) Brian was there at the dock waiting for us. The day was long but we expected this. The comfort of the Mercedes sprinter and the scenery made up for the drive time. Oh and I forgot to mention that we were ending a tour and extended our stay at another hotel. Brian helped us with our luggage and stored all of our bags in the van and dropped us off at our second hotel at the end of the day. I would highly recommend Remarcable scenic tours if in the area. You will not regret it and will return home with fantastic memories of your vacation!

Response from the operator: Hi there, Thank you so much for your fantastic review—what a wonderful summary of the day. It’s great to hear Brian looked after you so well. From his informative and friendly approach, pointing out wildlife and scenic highlights along the way, to ensuring everything ran smoothly throughout the day, he really does go the extra mile. We’re especially pleased to hear he made you feel comfortable with regular stops, took care of your belongings, and helped with your luggage and hotel drop-off at the end of the tour. We’re also glad you enjoyed the comfort of the Mercedes Sprinter and the cruise experience, such a special part of the Milford Sound journey. Thank you again for your recommendation, it truly means a lot to our small, family-run team. We’re delighted you’ve gone home with such great memories. Kind regards, Kathy

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THE EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME

I had the most wonderful trip to Milford Sound with Kathy Hansen of Remarkable Scenic Tours. I truly believe this lady has magical powers - we had a very misty trip down and some rain and as a consequence every waterfall was working in a spectacular fashion. The boat trip in Milford Sound was better than you could imagine - a clever captain managed to find a large pod of dolphins that entertained us all for at least half an hour - simply magical - then on to the Tasman Sea entrance and returning, enjoying the history of the Sound and marveling at all the waterfalls including the largest of all featured in the photo on the left of this page, on our return trip. On this day it was twice the size in the photo !! Shortly thereafter the clouds parted and by the time we reached Mitre Peak we had full sunshine and majestic views of all the peaks - I don't know how Kathy managed to do this but I shall be eternally grateful ! A very comfortable trip - the vehicle was great - the driving also excellent - expert knowledge of the area and its history and one of the best days of my life. I would recommend contacting Remarkable Scenic Tours as your Tour company in this region - they will personalise a trip you will never forget, and specifically Kathy, who went above and beyond. Thank you so much for my most memorable day.

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Couldn’t ask for a better day!

Awesome all round. Chris was a fantastic tour guide, full of information, great music and safe driving skills. The cruise, great boat, intimate experience and Milford Sound on a gorgeous day was spectacular. The ride- recliner chairs, water and snacks topped off a perfect day.

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I wish we could do this all over again. Wonderful!

We took a trip with this company to a cruise on Milford Sound and were completely blown away. I would really really recommend them if you are thinking of going from Queenstown to Milford Sound. It’s a long way to drive there and back yourself in one day. Not only was our driver Chris, calm and capable, he was also a local with plenty of interesting nuggets of information. The van was so comfortable and the scenery so spectacular that the time passed really quickly. Plenty of stops for photos and snacks. I just wish we could do it all over again.

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