10 things that could go wrong on a Milford Sound Tour (and how to avoid them!)
Are you planning a trip to Milford Sound soon? It's natural to have questions or concerns when deciding whether to take a Milford Sound tour. So today, our owner and lead guide Toby is here to help calm your nerves. We've run over 600 tours to Milford Sound for people all across the world - and the majority of those have gone perfectly. But of course, things can go wrong sometimes. Thankfully, we’ve learned exactly what can go wrong — and more importantly, how to handle it. We're here to take you through what could go wrong on your tour, so that there's nothing for you to do other than show up and have an incredible day. Time stamps: 0:00 Introduction 00:48 1) You suffer with motion sickness 01:36 2) It’s pouring with rain 02:29 3) Milford Road is closed 03:30 4) We encounter a road accident 04:17 5) The van breaks down 05:14 6) You miss your cruise 05:55 7) You don’t see the wildlife or scenery you were expecting 06:32 8) There are lots of sandflies 07:26 9) You’re worried about travelling with strangers 08:14 10) You don’t tour with your preferred guide 08:55 Conclusion Don’t forget to like, comment and subscribe! Subscribe to our channel for Milford Sound and New Zealand travel tips, behind-the-scenes from our tours and helpful information you need to know before visiting! —— We’re Luxe Tours — a locally owned, family-run business offering premium small group journeys through our backyard. We’d love to take you along on a premium small group tour to Milford Sound from Te Anau or Queenstown! Connect with us 👇 Website: https://www.luxetours.co.nz Blog: https://www.luxetours.co.nz/milford-s... Instagram: / luxetoursnz Facebook: / luxetoursnz TikTok: / luxetoursnz

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