The 4 Christchurch Fjord Tours That Earn Their Price

1.6 Day South Island Circut: Milford Sound, Queenstown and Glaciers

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $3,425Our pick

Travel from Christchurch through Dunedin, Te Anau, Milford Sound, Queenstown, Franz Josef, and Greymouth on a six-day semi-independent journey. You get coach transfers, five hotel nights, a Milford Sound cruise, glowworm caves, Skyline Gondola, glacier shuttle, and the TranzAlpine train, with free time to explore independently.

“Our 6 day tour was amazing. It exceeded our expectations in every way. Drivers were knowledgeable and provided us with hidden gems we never knew existed. The accommodations were also excellent and located within a short walk froRead more”

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2.4 Day Tour to Milford Sound, Mount Cook & More from Christchurch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $2,218Top rated

Travel privately from Christchurch to Queenstown with a guide-driver, covering the TranzAlpine Train, Arthur’s Pass, Castle Hill, Mount Cook, Milford or Doubtful Sound, and Te Anau Glowworm Caves. Hotel, breakfast, and attraction-ticket options let you shape the trip around your budget.

“We were group of 4 an initially thought the tour was a bit pricey. But after comparing everything included like 4 to 5 star hotels with breakfast, tickets to famous activities, a comfy vehicle, and more, we found it was actually great value for moRead more”

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3.6 Day Christchurch to Queenstown via Mt Cook & Milford Sound Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $1,241Best value

Travel privately from Christchurch to Queenstown with a guide such as Mr. Jatin, stopping at Castle Hill, Franz Josef Glacier, Wanaka, Milford Sound, Aoraki Mount Cook, and Lake Tekapo. Expect long driving days, short walks, photo stops, and a flexible pace shaped around your interests.

“Wow, the Christchurch to Lake Tekapo Car and Hike tour was incredible!”

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4.5 Day South Island Circut: Trains, Glaciers and Milford Sound from Christchurch

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 2 reviews · from $3,118

Travel round-trip from Christchurch by coach and rail, with the TranzAlpine train, a Franz Josef heli hike, Milford Sound cruise with lunch, and a Mount Cook route. You get four nights of accommodation, free time in alpine towns, and driver commentary, but the schedule is tightly packed.

“I think it’s a really bad operator as it outsourced almost all parts of the tours to other parties in which miscommunication did arise. The most critical one is that the operator gave the wrong check-in time for the Franz Josef HeliHike in the itinerRead more”

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