Fiordland

Fjord Catamaran Charter

// EXPEDITION CHARTER OVERVIEW

A seven-day private alpine and maritime expedition deep into Milford Sound. Gain vertical air access to high-altitude Darran Mountain glaciers via private turbine helicopter, navigate the absolute silence of the fjords aboard a 24-meter catamaran charter, and recover your biological baseline at a secluded, air-accessible geothermal eco-lodge.

// DAY-BY-DAY VISUAL TIMELINE

Day 1–2

Turbine Heli-Transit & Milford Sound Private Charter

Launch from Queenstown via private AS350 helicopter to land directly aboard an exclusive 24-meter luxury catamaran deep within Milford Sound. Spend two days navigating towering granite fjords, dining on wild-food tasting menus prepared by your private chef, and sleeping in absolute fjord silence.

LOGISTICAL ENVELOPE: Transit: 42-minute rotor flight. Helicopter: AS350 B3 Squirrel. Marine: Exclusive charter, 24m Catamaran. Guides: Local Skipper & Master Angler.

Day 3–4

Glacial Heli-Hike & Ridge Traverse

Heli-drop onto Mount Tutoko’s high plateaus. Under elite IFMGA-certified mountain guides, traverse spectacular glacier fields and blue-ice ridges. For active water navigation, swap this alpine traverse for a guided Hollyford River swiftwater packrafting run.

LOGISTICAL ENVELOPE: Transit: Private heli-insertion. Terrain: Crevasse walking & alpine ridge traverse. Technical Swap: Optional grade-2 river packrafting. Safety: IFMGA Mountain Guides.

Day 5–7

Restricted High-Country Off-Road & Geothermal Eco-Lodge

Self-drive a custom Land Rover Defender 110 through restricted, non-public high-country mountain routes under elite guide instruction. Conclude at an off-grid architectural eco-villa, soaking in geothermal cedar pools overlooking the silent waters of the fjord.

LOGISTICAL ENVELOPE: Vehicles: Land Rover Defender 110 (custom off-road spec). Accommodation: Private eco-villa (100% solar & geothermal). Inclusions: Geothermal hot springs & private host.

// SUPPLIER DECOUPLING & CERTIFICATIONS

Our Exclusive Operator Access network

Aviation Operator

Southern Alps Heli-Charters

CAA Part 135 Certified // Class A Alpine Pilots

Marine Charter

Fiordland Sovereign Yachting

Private Luxury Surveyed Vessel // 5-Star Onboard Chef

Backcountry Guides

Southern Alps Alpine & River Guides

IFMGA Mountain & Certified Swiftwater Rescue Guides

// TRANSPARENT COSTING

$18,500 NZD / person

Tailored for private groups of 2 to 6 guests

// TOTAL INCLUSIONS

✓All private helicopter flight hours and pilot standby fees
✓Private Milford Sound yacht charter and private onboard chef
✓Top-tier alpine mountaineering and ridge-walking gear (or premium packrafting/drysuits for the swap)
✓Custom Land Rover Defender self-drive vehicle hire and private driving guides
✓Three nights of exclusive-use luxury eco-lodge accommodation
✓All premium local wines, wild-caught seafood, and organic dining inclusions