Top South Island Luxury Tours

Q: What are the best options for South Island Luxury Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best South Island Luxury Tours are: Queenstown 6 hour Boutique Wine Tour 4 Wineries and Lunch 2-Hour Milford Sound Scenic Cruise Award Winning Milford Sound Full Day Tour & Cruise from Te Anau Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike Queenstown Segway Tour

Q: What are the best kid-friendly options for South Island Luxury Tours Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly South Island Luxury Tours are: Cruise Milford NZ Small Boutique Cruise Experience Walter Peak Gourmet BBQ Lunch & Queenstown Lake Cruise Dart River Jet Boat and Wilderness Experience Te Anau Glow Worm Caves Tour Premium Milford Sound Tour, Cruise & Lunch from Te Anau View all kid-friendly Tours →

Q: Which South Island Luxury Tours have Instant Confirmation?

South Island Luxury Tours with Instant Confirmation include: Cruise Milford NZ Small Boutique Cruise Experience Dart River Jet Boat and Wilderness Experience Te Anau Glow Worm Caves Tour Premium Milford Sound Tour, Cruise & Lunch from Te Anau Full Day Iconic Mail Boat Cruise View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: I need a ride! Which South Island Luxury Tours have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These South Island Luxury Tours include Hotel Pickup: Premium Milford Sound Tour, Cruise & Lunch from Te Anau Award Winning Premium Wine Tour Queenstown Tasting at 4 Wineries Milford Sound Flight and Cruise Tour from Queenstown Queenstown: Pilot's Choice Helicopter Flight with Alpine Landing Mt Cook & Tekapo Small-Group Tour from Christchurch with lunch View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

Q: Got any more South Island trip ideas?

We sure do. Check out our curated lists of hand-picked South Island Tours. Top 10 South Island 2026 Senior-friendly tours South Island The best tours and activities for culture lovers in South Island Top Day Trips from South Island Things to do in South Island this summer View all South Island Trip Ideas →

Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in South Island?

Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in South Island are: South Island Luxury & Special Occasions South Island Luxury Tours South Island Outdoor Activities South Island Tours & Sightseeing South Island Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours View all tour styles in South Island →

Queenstown 6 hour Boutique Wine Tour 4 Wineries and Lunch

Experience a tasting journey through three of Central Otago’s incredibly scenic and varying wine sub-regions; Gibbston, Bannockburn and Cromwell. Visit four boutique vineyards, tasting their …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

4.9 (742)

Queenstown 6 hour Boutique Wine Tour 4 Wineries and Lunch

Experience a tasting journey through three of Central Otago’s incredibly scenic and varying wine sub-regions; Gibbston, Bannockburn and Cromwell. Visit four boutique vineyards, tasting their...

6 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (742)

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$164

Enjoy a two hour cruise traversing the deep waters of Milford Sound, located in Fiordland. Your cruise will take you past St Anne’s lighthouse and …More

Fiordland & Milford Sound, New Zealand

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2-Hour Milford Sound Scenic Cruise

Enjoy a two hour cruise traversing the deep waters of Milford Sound, located in Fiordland. Your cruise will take you past St Anne’s lighthouse and...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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Award Winning Milford Sound Full Day Tour & Cruise from Te Anau

Discover the spectacular beauty of Milford Sound and Fiordland National Park on an extended 9-hour small-group tour from Te Anau, limited to 16 guests. Travel …More

Te Anau, New Zealand

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Award Winning Milford Sound Full Day Tour & Cruise from Te Anau

Discover the spectacular beauty of Milford Sound and Fiordland National Park on an extended 9-hour small-group tour from Te Anau, limited to 16 guests. Travel...

9 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1,297)

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Discover the best of New Zealand’s natural beauty on this small-group 2 hour 30 minute Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike. Travel by helicopter to the Pinnacles …More

Franz Josef & Fox Glacier, New Zealand

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Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike

Discover the best of New Zealand’s natural beauty on this small-group 2 hour 30 minute Franz Josef Glacier Heli-Hike. Travel by helicopter to the Pinnacles...

4 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (589)

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See the highlights of Queenstown on a Segway tour, the perfect introduction to New Zealand’s capital of outdoor adventure. Begin with a short lesson on …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

4.9 (1,289)

Queenstown Segway Tour

See the highlights of Queenstown on a Segway tour, the perfect introduction to New Zealand’s capital of outdoor adventure. Begin with a short lesson on...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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Glenorchy & Paradise Half-Day Scenic Tour from Queenstown

Sitting on the northern shores of Lake Whakatipu is the small picturesque village of Glenorchy, the famous Paradise Valley, and world-famous Middle-earth magic. Join this …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

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Glenorchy & Paradise Half-Day Scenic Tour from Queenstown

Sitting on the northern shores of Lake Whakatipu is the small picturesque village of Glenorchy, the famous Paradise Valley, and world-famous Middle-earth magic. Join this...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (526)

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Choose the Milford Sound cruise style that suits you: 1. Milford Sound Classic Cruise Package- includes 1 hour 40 minute cruise on one of our …More

Fiordland & Milford Sound, New Zealand

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Milford Sound Cruise - RealNZ

Choose the Milford Sound cruise style that suits you: 1. Milford Sound Classic Cruise Package- includes 1 hour 40 minute cruise on one of our...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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Milford Sound Coach and Cruise tour from Queenstown

Join talented and knowledgeable guides on a journey along one of New Zealand's most scenic drives. All guides have unique and insightful stories to share, …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

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Milford Sound Coach and Cruise tour from Queenstown

Join talented and knowledgeable guides on a journey along one of New Zealand's most scenic drives. All guides have unique and insightful stories to share,...

12 hours Free Cancellation

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Milford Sound Premium Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

Milford Sound is arguably the most scenic destination in New Zealand and a must-see for any traveller. Whether seen in sunshine or rain, the incredible …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

4.9 (2,623)

Milford Sound Premium Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

Milford Sound is arguably the most scenic destination in New Zealand and a must-see for any traveller. Whether seen in sunshine or rain, the incredible...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Milford Sound Flight and Cruise ex Queenstown (incl Lunch)

Milford Sound is an area of extraordinary natural beauty. It offers a majestic fiord, dramatic and awe-inspiring scenery and prolific flora and fauna. This tour …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

5.0 (696)

Milford Sound Flight and Cruise ex Queenstown (incl Lunch)

Milford Sound is an area of extraordinary natural beauty. It offers a majestic fiord, dramatic and awe-inspiring scenery and prolific flora and fauna. This tour...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

Premium small group tour including a boutique Milford Sound cruise designed for an immersive viewing experience, and picnic lunch from Queenstown. There is no better …More

Fiordland & Milford Sound, New Zealand

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Premium Milford Sound Small Group Tour & Cruise from Queenstown

Premium small group tour including a boutique Milford Sound cruise designed for an immersive viewing experience, and picnic lunch from Queenstown. There is no better...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (3,757)

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Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown

Awarded Cool Shore Excursions Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Top 10 of outdoor experiences Australasia and Top 1% of Experiences worldwide for 2026. Dress …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

4.9 (1,524)

Lord of the Rings Scenic Half Day Tour from Queenstown

Awarded Cool Shore Excursions Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Top 10 of outdoor experiences Australasia and Top 1% of Experiences worldwide for 2026. Dress...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (1,524)

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Milford Sound Flight & Cruise Day Trip from Queenstown

You are guaranteed a window seat with unimpaired views as you fly this incredible route to and from Milford Sound through a landscape of unbelievable …More

Queenstown, New Zealand

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Milford Sound Flight & Cruise Day Trip from Queenstown

You are guaranteed a window seat with unimpaired views as you fly this incredible route to and from Milford Sound through a landscape of unbelievable...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (765)

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Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula

Fewer People - More Wildlife! The Clearwater Family's Farm is home to more wildlife per square meter than anywhere in Dunedin. The intimate small group …More

Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula, New Zealand

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Clearwater Wildlife Tours (small group 10max) Otago Peninsula

Fewer People - More Wildlife! The Clearwater Family's Farm is home to more wildlife per square meter than anywhere in Dunedin. The intimate small group...

4 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (673)

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Franz Josef Glacier and snow landing (allow 20 minutes - departs Franz Josef)

Franz Josef Glacier including snow landing (allow 20 minutes) Fly from our Franz Josef Heliport to the top of the Franz Josef icefall and land …More

Franz Josef & Fox Glacier, New Zealand

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Franz Josef Glacier and snow landing (allow 20 minutes - departs Franz Josef)

Franz Josef Glacier including snow landing (allow 20 minutes) Fly from our Franz Josef Heliport to the top of the Franz Josef icefall and land...

20 minutes Free Cancellation

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Tekapo Shuttle: Lake Tekapo to Mt Cook National Park

-IMPORTANT UPDATE- *Operating year-round with no minimum passenger requirement and a capacity of up to 60 passengers, our shuttle lets you enjoy this self-guided walk …More

Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

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Tekapo Shuttle: Lake Tekapo to Mt Cook National Park

-IMPORTANT UPDATE- *Operating year-round with no minimum passenger requirement and a capacity of up to 60 passengers, our shuttle lets you enjoy this self-guided walk...

8 to 9 hours Free Cancellation

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Expanding on the incredible opportunities of the Wildlife & Penguin Tour, this tour provides the unique opportunity to experience the reserve at sunset. The magnificent …More

Dunedin & The Otago Peninsula, New Zealand

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Twilight Wildlife & Penguin Tour

Expanding on the incredible opportunities of the Wildlife & Penguin Tour, this tour provides the unique opportunity to experience the reserve at sunset. The magnificent...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Milford Sound Day Tour with Scenic Cruise from Queenstown

Experience stunning scenery on an unforgettable day trip to Milford Sound. The pristine Milford Sound is part of the World Heritage Fiordland National Park, in …More

Fiordland & Milford Sound, New Zealand

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Milford Sound Day Tour with Scenic Cruise from Queenstown

Experience stunning scenery on an unforgettable day trip to Milford Sound. The pristine Milford Sound is part of the World Heritage Fiordland National Park, in...

13 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (548)

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