Milford Sound Big Five Glaciers Scenic Flight Highlights
- Get up to 10% cash back per person when you book with us!
- 1 hour Scenic Flight of Milford Sound via Mt Aspiring
- Fly over at least 5 major glaciers!
- Fantastic aerial views of the Southern Alps, glaciers, waterfalls, and Milford Sound
- Complimentary pick-up/drop-off service from your Queenstown CBD accommodation
- Safety briefing
What to Expect
This is the only scenic flight company from Queenstown to showcase Mt Aspiring and Fiordland National Park's largest glaciers. These include Rob Roy, Bonar, Jura, Volta, Dart, Olivine, and Donne glaciers among many others, and of course, Milford Sound. Each tour is guaranteed to see at least five...
Frequently Asked Questions
Do all passengers get window seats?
Do all passengers get window seats?
Two of the fleet’s five aircraft have all window seats. The remaining three aircraft have double ‘bench’ seats, in which instance if the aircraft is full, then 3 passengers will be in the aisle row. These seats are ideal for couples that wish to sit together and have proven beneficial for anxious flyers.
What should I take on my flight?
What should I take on my flight?
Definitely a camera, a fully charged battery, and lots of free memory space! The temperature can be quite different in Milford Sound to Queenstown, so a jacket for the cruise boat is worth taking, as well as some comfortable walking shoes and some insect repellant.
Does the tour provide vehicle transport?
Does the tour provide vehicle transport?
Yes, they have complimentary pick up/drop off service to your centrally located accommodation in Queenstown. Pick up is usually 1hr before your departure time. Please note there is an additional charge from Hotels outside of the CBD, such as Matakauri Lodge (Glenorchy Road), Millbrook Resort (Arrowtown) or Nugget Point (Arthur’s Point).
What are the child ages?
What are the child ages?
Child age is 2 -12 years old. Infants 0 - 1 years fly for free, sitting on an adults lap with safety restraint, except in the instance of coach bookings, where the infants must pay for their seat for the coach segment of their excursion.
Reviews for Milford Sound Big Five Glaciers Scenic Flight
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6/14/2022
This is the best tour. We really enjoyed everything about this trip.
6/14/2022
The guide we have always went above and beyond to make sure everyone was having a great experience and made extra effort to pay attention to small details
6/14/2022
Very friendly and had a lot of knowledge. It was totally worth it!
6/13/2022
We had a lot of fun on this tour -- as a plus it was a very sunny day for pics!
6/13/2022
We can’t imagine there could have been a better option for our family. Thanks so much for a great day
6/13/2022
We enjoyed it! Highly recommended. Thank you so much
6/12/2022
The tour was a lot of fun. Guide was knowledgeable and personable!
6/11/2022
Our guide was very energetic, very pleasant, and very informative.
6/11/2022
Thank you for that wonderful experience.
6/10/2022
I am so glad we booked this trip! The excursions were well worth the money
Policies
- Minimum numbers of 2 adults apply for this trip to commence. The tour reserves the right to modify this option in certain circumstances
- Because of the weather-dependent nature of flying in the Southern Alps to Milford Sound, we recommend booking in for your...
If for any reason your travel plans change, and you are not going to be able to fly with us on the day booked, please be sure to contact us.
The following cancellation policy applies to all Air Milford bookings:
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Pickup Locations
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