Milford and Fiordland Hike Bike and Kayak
Itinerary
This spectacular cycling and hiking adventure provides an ideal opportunity to experience the natural wonders of Fiordland and the enchanting Milford Sound. Nowhere else in New Zealand do the mountains rise up out of the water, rich rain-forests cling to sheer rock faces or waterfalls crash hundreds of metres to the sea below than in our gorgeous Sound. Your journey begins in Queenstown, where you will embark on this amazing journey towards Milford Sound with a morning kayak on the crystal blue waters of Lake Wakatipu, enjoy walking along the famous Kepler and Routeburn tracks and cycle through Fiordland National Parks' iconic beech forests and superb mountain scenery along the way. In Milford Sound you will board your comfortable floating hotel to explore the magic of this area, with options to swim or kayak, before pedalling around Te Anau and the hidden Mavora Lakes site featured in the Lord of the Rings. This sensational journey concludes with a scenic boat transfer across Lake Wakatipu back to Queenstown.
Tour program
Lake Wakatipu Kayaking & the Queenstown Trails - Cycle up to 20km / Kayak 5km
Queenstown to Te Anau via Around the Mountains trail, Kepler Track - Cycle up to 50km / Hike 9km
Te Anau to Milford Sound via Routeburn Track to Key Summit, and including Milford Sound Overnight Cruise - Hike 7km
Milford Sound to Te Anau via Milford Sound Highway & Hollyford Road Cycle - Cycle 27km
Te Anau to Queenstown via Mavora Lakes, Von Valley & the TSS Earnslaw on Lake Wakatipu - Cycle 55km
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy as of Wednesday 9th October 2024
If you wish to cancel your tour, you must notify AS in writing where after the cancellation will take effect subject to the following:
- If cancellation takes place more than 70 days prior to your departure date your full deposit will be forfeited.
- If cancellation takes place within 70-35 days prior to your departure date 50% of the tour price will be forfeited.
- If cancellation takes place less than 35 days prior to your departure date 100% of the tour price will be forfeited.
Variations to the conditions outlined in clauses 3, 4 and 5 may apply. Please refer to individual trip notes for details. The tour price is quoted as a package. No partial refunds or credit will be given for services not used. Any amount forfeited, which has not then been paid to AS by you, may be recovered from you by AS as a debt due and payable.
Amendments/Transfers
AMENDMENTS: To make amendments to your tour arrangements, you must notify AS in writing. Each amendment to your tour arrangements will incur a $100 administration fee and you will be liable for any increase in airfares or operational expenses occasioned by the amendment.
TRANSFERS: If you wish to transfer from one tour to another, you must notify AS in writing after which the transfer will take effect subject to the following. Transfers may only be made to another tour to commence within 12 months of your original departure date and the following transfer charges will apply:
- If your notice is received more than 70 days prior to your original departure date, a $100 transfer fee will apply. In addition, any increase in airfares or operational services or extra permit/deposit penalties will apply: or
- If your notice is received within 70-35 days prior to your original departure date, 25% of your original tour price will be forfeited: or
- If your notice is received within 34-8 days prior to your original departure date, 50% of your original tour price will be forfeited: or
-If less than 8 days prior to your original departure date, 100% of your tour price will be forfeited.
A deposit of $400 per person should be paid once the booking is confirmed
• The remaining balance must be paid 70 days prior to the trip departure
• The total amount should be paid immediately if the booking is confirmed and the trip departure is within 70 days.
Cancellation Policy applicable to all bookings made before the 9th October 2024
If the client cancels a trip:
• Outside 60 days of the departure date you will forfeit your full deposit.
• Between 60-30 days prior to departure you will forfeit 50% of the tour price.
• Within 30 days of departure you will forfeit 100% of the tour price.
If you wish to transfer from one Adventure South tour to another, you should notify Adventure South in writing and your transfer will take effect subject to the following. Transfers may only be made to another tour to commence within 12 months of your original departure date and the following transfer charges will apply:
• If your notice is received more than 30 days prior to your original departure a $100 transfer fee will apply.
• If your notice is received within 30-8 days of your original departure date, 25% of your original tour price will be forfeited and the remainder transferred to the departure nominated by you.
• If your notice is received within 7 days of your original departure date, 100% of your original tour price will be forfeited.
Tour Details
Accommodation
3 nights hotel/motel accommodation
1 night boat cruise
Transport
Overnight cruise on Milford Sound
Kayak trip on Lake Wakatipu
Boat return on the TSS Earnslaw Steamer across Lake Wakatipu to Queenstown
Transport from Queenstown (return)
Insurance
Optional
Other activities and services are not included
Flights
Flights are not included
Additional Services
Other activities and services are not included
Additional Services
- All breakfasts (excluding day 1), 3 lunches, and 2 evening meals
- A great guide and transport
- Accommodation as detailed based on a twin share basis with private bathroom facilities
- Overnight cruise on Milford Sound
- TSS Earnslaw cruise into Queenstown from Walter Peak Station
Meals
Tasty cafe breakfasts (x4), gourmet picnic or cafe lunches (x4), two course restaurant dinners (x3) catered to all dietary requirements
Tasty nutritious snacks, drinks and treats plus our famous morning and afternoon teas
Guide
Experienced guides who handle all the hard bits and share epic stories (2 guides on groups of 8 more more)
Good to know
Currency
New Zealand Dollar
New Zealand
Plugs and adapters