Milford Sound Tour: Luxurious Small-Group Experience

Embark on a luxurious full-day tour from Te Anau to Milford Sound. Enjoy a comfortable ride, guided commentary, nature walks, and a two-hour nature cruise with dining options. Leave no footprints as the tour offsets its emissions with native tree planting.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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…
What's Included
  • Cruise ticket
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

Travel the Milford Road in our luxurious and comfortable vehicles, specifically designed for small group tours to Milford Sound. Enjoy modern amenities such as leather bucket seats, extended legroom, high-performance air conditioning, small bag storage, table trays, and USB charging ports.
With expert commentary from our local guides, we take you to all…

Location
Milford Road Merchant
Milford Road
This meeting point is at: Milford Road Merchant Cafe, 225 Milford Road, Te Anau.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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F955skpaull
Oct 14, 2025
A superb and comfortable day out - A superb day out. Our driver Ian was conscientious and careful delivering interesting and amusing commentary. The bus was extremely comfortable making for a very pleasant ride. Although the day began with some cloud cover this cleared during the journey. The cloud movement only enhanced the dramatic scenery. A trip not to be missed.
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Nathan
Oct 7, 2025
Don't look at any other tour - This tour couldn't be more perfect. Avoiding the busy crowds at great stops on the way to Milford, you'd think you're the only one on the road. Our guides Andres and Ian were knowledgeable, and very friendly. The coach was very comfortable, and combined with the morning tea stop, the 3 hour road trip passed very quickly and enjoyably. This tour costs more than a coach with 40 other people, but you can't do Milford any other way.
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Hannaford5758
Oct 7, 2025
Fantastic Day in Milford Sound - Fabulous small group tour with Luxe Tours. Toby was a brilliant guide full of knowledge about Milford Sound are surrounds. We had dry weather going out on the boat and rain coming back which was perfect as we could see the hundreds of waterfalls cascading down the mountains. Bus was comfortable and muffins an added treat. Would highly recommend using Luxe Tours from Te Anau.
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W4714ojemmam
Oct 6, 2025
10/10 Experience with Luxe Tours – Best Guide Ever! - My husband and I, from Detroit, MI, had the most amazing experience with Luxe Tours during our Milford Sound tour. Our guide, Jono, truly made this tour one of the highlights of our New Zealand trip. He was by far the best tour guide we’ve had! His deep knowledge of the history, wildlife, and geography of the area really brought the landscape to life. Jono made several beautiful stops along the way, allowing us to fully appreciate the stunning surroundings. We never felt rushed; the pace was perfect, and the tour felt wonderfully relaxing. A special moment during the tour was when I noticed a cute stuffed kiwi in his van. After I asked him where he got it, Jono surprised me by gifting it to me after speaking to the owner! It was such a thoughtful and kind gesture that went above and beyond. Jono’s warmth, personality, and professionalism truly made this experience unforgettable. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide or tour. I highly recommend Luxe Tours for anyone looking to explore Milford Sound— it was a 10/10 experience.
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Belljoguy
Oct 5, 2025
An amazing day in Fiordland - What an excellent tour company. Our day with Luxe tours was relaxed, unrushed and very professionally operated. Jonathon (Johno) our driver / guide was extremely knowledgeable with all the history of the Fiordland and was able to adjust the tour to suite our 6 participants ensuring we avoided the hordes at various points of interest. The Mercedes was very comfortable and provided ample space to also ensure a comfortable ride regardless of numbers. We always felt safe and considered. The day was such a memorable experience that I feel compelled to provide this review. I can only assure anyone considering visiting Milford Sound that your day with Luxe Tours will provide life long memory. I could not have enjoyed the day as much if I’d have been driving ourselves. Huge thanks to Johno and Luxe Tours.
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Mobile09862146451
Oct 4, 2025
Would not even look at an other tour company again! - From the moment we booked our two tours with Luxe, Toby and Katelyn were incredibly helpful, offering great advice to ensure we chose the most suitable experiences for us. We were lucky enough to have Toby as our guide for the day — his local knowledge and stories gave us a deeper appreciation of what makes Milford and the surrounding area so special. We loved the thoughtful little touches, from the morning tea and bottled water on the luxury mini tour bus to the music. They truly thought of everything — even a sweet treat of lollies waiting for us after our Milford boat tour! A fantastic tour with a fantastic company. We’ll definitely be back and will absolutely choose Luxe again!
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Marilync652
Oct 3, 2025
Excellent tour company - Well organised and very informative. We were impressed by the knowledge of Toby who provided information along the route to Milford Sound. Many stops along the way to shows us all the interesting things. Loved the morning tea by the river and it was excellent that we managed to escape all the crowds. Would highly recommend this tour to everyone.
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Goplaces15303404975
Oct 3, 2025
First class. - This was an outstanding experience with Luxe Tours. We wanted to go to Milford Sound, but it turned out to be so much more through the knowledge of our driver, Jono, and the stops on the drive in and out in a very luxurious bus with just 10 other people. Can highly recommend visiting Milford Sound with Luxe Tours.
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Brian_w
Sep 28, 2025
Small group numbers in a... - Small group numbers in a smaller vehicle (not 44 sister bus) made the trip more interactive and enjoyable. It had lots of scenic stops along ghe way. Luxe Tours also adopt and promote strong environmental practices which will help to preserve our beautiful country for future generations. E.g. For every passenger who travels with them the company plants a native tree. They also worm farm and recycle the daily waste.
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Joannebw1068mh
Sep 26, 2025
Best day out - Luxe tours were recommended to us by friends and We would not hesitate to pass on that recommendation we could not fault the day an amazing experience .
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From $188
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).