Lovely views and great cycling on tour
Ride the scenic Around the Mountains trail
The Fiordland Navigator has spacious viewing decks, a dining saloon with bar, observation lounge and comfortable private cabins with ensuite bathrooms.
Head through this verdant location towards the end of the tour
Witness the majestic beauty of one of the sounds on New Zealand's South Island
Enjoy a fantastic boat journey at the end of the trip

Doubtful Sound & Around the Mountains Cycle

Duration
5 days
Site savings
$23
From
$2,253 USD

This tour combines the best of the Around the Mountains Trail with an overnight cruise on the majestic Doubtful Sound in the heart of Fiordland. Explore secluded alpine valleys and remote lakes on our fully supported 5 day tour. This lovely tour runs from/to the adventure capital of Queenstown and includes highlights such as riding the Queenstown Trails around Lake Wakatipu to Kelvin Heights, overnighting on a luxury yacht on the majestic Doubtful Sound, cycling through the alpine landscapes of the remote Von Valley, riding the new Lake to Lake trail from Lake Manapouri to Lake Te Anau, visiting the pristine Mavora Lakes and cruising on the iconic TSS Earnslaw steamship across Lake Wakatipu.

  • Category
    Multi-Activity
  • Type
    Fully Guided
  • Duration
    5 days
  • Culture Level
    Familiar
  • Skill Level
    2 - Novice
  • Activity Level
    2 - Moderate
  • Elevation
    3 - Intermediate
  • Terrain
    Rugged
  • Distance
    127.4 miles
  • Avg. Daily Distance
    31.8 miles
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  • Where does the tour start and end?

    The tour starts and ends in Queenstown.

    Fly in and out of Queenstown Airport (ZQN).

  • How long is the tour? How many cycling days?

    The tour is 5 days long with 4 days being cycling days.

  • What's the tour like?

    The Around the Mountains & Doubtful Sound cycle is graded introductory to moderate. You will be cycling on a mix of wide designated trails, some gravel roads with traffic with some undulating hills. You will need a reasonable level of fitness and 2 hours of cycling per week is suggested for the three months leading up to your trip. The operator recommends training on compacted gravel trails, and completing a multi-day ride prior to your trip to get used to being in the saddle for long periods of time. The more training you have done on hills and on compacted gravel, the more enjoyable your trip will be.

  • Who will lead the group?

    The guides are one of the biggest assets of the tour operator and they have pride for their level of quality and high standards. Once the trip reaches 8 people,  two expert guides will join to maximise your enjoyment and overall experience. You’ll know you’re in safe hands as all of the guides are certified in first aid and CPR and many of them are trained bike mechanics. They come from all walks of life but the guides have a common desire to give you the best possible experience, fun and lots of fond memories to take home with you.