I am heading to NZ in March and am trying to book up some activities. One activity we wanted to do was visit the Fiordlands by air. The excursion I wanted (Milford Sound Ultimate) isn't available in the helicopter I wanted (seats 3). The only option to do it is in a larger helicopter, which is quite a bit more expensive. The tour is:
Stroll on a deserted beach, soar amongst mountains, and dine at an alpine lake suspended above Fiordland. Learn of the age old glaciers and prehistoric rainforests in a habitat seldom frequented by man. This relaxed and interpretive expedition distils the essence of New Zealand's most dramatic scenery.
So, I'm thinking about doing a less extensive tour, but I don't want to miss out. To me, visiting the Fiordland is the highlight of our South Island stay. The other tour is:
View alpine lakes, rivers, forests, glacial valleys and ice capped mountains. Fly over the fiord, land on a remote west coast beach and an alpine glacier.
For those who have been, am I shorting myself by choosing the less extensive, and less expensive, trip?
TIA!