Machu Picchu & Amazon Adventure
4.7 from 1778 reviews
Michael B
Erick Farfan was great dealing with the demonstrations,road barriers and schedule changes needed.
| January 1970
Ultimate North Island Adventure
4.7 from 337 reviews
Casey M
Good, really enjoyed it
| January 1970
Everest Base Camp Trek
4.8 from 271 reviews
Don M
This trip met all of my objectives and more. Completed trek to base camp, awesome scenery along the entire trip up and back. Was exposed to and interactive with Nepali citizens in villages along the way and the big city of Kathmandu. Enjoyed the company and expertise of clients, guides and porters during the entire trip. Food and accommodations were beyond expectation though it got a wee bit cold from time to time at night and in the mornings at higher elevations. Was able to purchase gifts at great prices along the way and in Kathmandu. Side trips in Kathmandu were exciting and very educational. Our base hotel in Kathmandu was clean, comfortable, and convenient.
| January 1970
Classic South Island Adventure
4.7 from 1727 reviews
Joanne S
New Zealand is a beautiful country and seeing it with Active Adventures was a great way to experience so much. While the first day of the trip was mediocre, the rest was wonderful. Our two guides were extremely nice and thoughtful.
I would have preferred the guides had deeper understanding of the actual kilometers / elevation we were hiking then just commenting on 'the time of a hike" (which is somewhat meaningless given the wide range of hiking styles). I would also prefer to know the following days plans by the previous afternoon rather then having to wait until after dinner to be told details.
| June 5600
Ultimate South Island Adventure
4.7 from 4483 reviews
Holly C
Wonderful! It exceeded my expectations. The company, exquisite scenery and excellent guides made the trip very special. Nick and Rach went above and beyond the status quo to make the trip as care free and enjoyable as possible. Thank you! Looking forward to another trip soon!
| June 5600
Classic South Island Adventure
4.7 from 1727 reviews
Eric P
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
| June 9200
Classic South Island Adventure
4.7 from 1727 reviews
Kristina A
Kim, Nick and the Active Adventures team did an incredible job. Every day we had "once in a life time experiences." We were gently pushed to do things we would not have done alone, and we are so thankful that we were. If you want to experience everything that is so magical about the South Island in a relatively compressed time frame, this is your trip!
| June 2800
Everest Base Camp Trek
4.8 from 271 reviews
Chris S
Purpose of this trek was to hike to EBC and to climb Kala Pattar and these objectives were achieved, bravo to Dan Keys for that! An unfortunate in-your-face downside was that DK was impressively condescending to me on almost a daily basis. It became painfully clear that DK's preferred customer was really the Nepalese people and that I was essentially there to transfer my money into their income. DK would do far better with a crash course in customer service - as the payer of $3995 - I am the customer!!
| June 2800
Ultimate North Island Adventure
4.7 from 337 reviews
Rebecca R
Lots of great hikes interspersed with Maori culture and a little New Zealand history. Even the driving was scenic. Had an amazing time!
| January 1970
North Island Volcanic Adventure
4.5 from 754 reviews
Melissa R
New Zealand is the most beautiful and welcoming country I have ever been to. I was blown away by how green and beautiful it is. Amelia was the coolest guide and person I have ever met. She was filled with so much energy that was just contagious, she made you so excited for each adventure! Alex was so chill, which I loved because that's how I am, she gave me so many good tips and information for New Zealand and for my possible trip of the South Island that I would love to do. Duck was hilarious, even though I thought his name was Doug! He was very understanding of every issue that arose for everyone in the group. Even though I'm used to being in the woods where I'm from, I learned that New Zealand wasn't my home and that it's best to stay with the group, because I got lost haha but everyone was very understanding of the situation, which made me feel better. The food was so amazing, I never felt hungry, and the fact that snacks were available incase I did was fantastic. The hikes pushed me a little bit physically but that was good, I like to push myself, so with each hike I felt like accomplished something and the reward was the incredible sights New Zealand has to offer. Every person I met from New Zealand was so cool and kind wether they were a part of active or not. I was blown away by the kindness. The accommodations were so great, I was impressed. I was worried before the trip about sharing a room with a stranger, but I found out I had nothing to worry about. My roommate was very cool and it was fun to get to know someone from a different country. I was thinking I would be put in a small room with two beds and have to listen to snoring or have someone listen to me snore haha but that wasn't the case, it was like we had our own apartment since it was lodging and resorts! So there was plenty of space, privacy, and no snoring to be heard! I'm so excited to travel through you guys again, I've been telling everyone here at home that I miss New Zealand and was very sad to leave, because it is literally the most incredible place I've been to. My parents also love that I was with a group and guides so they didn't have to worry too much. Which I liked too, I felt very comfortable and look forward to my next Active Adventure:)
-Melissa
| January 1970
Machu Picchu & Amazon Adventure
4.7 from 1778 reviews
Andrew P
There is a huge amount to say about our trip but to summarise:
Active are a brilliant company to travel with. Their itinerary, logistics, people and service are incredible.
Peru is such a beautiful and diverse place to visit and the Jaguar trip gave us a great taste of it from the high plateau and mountains to the dense jungles and stunning villages. It is a well crafted mix of activities, sights, food and experiences. The shorter excursions to markets and villages added so much and the chance to hike, kayak and mountain bike in carefully selected areas was awesome.
The people were great. Our group were great fun to be with and our guide Erick was brilliant - really thoughtful, knowledgeable, relaxed and an organisational machine. He really is exceptional. We miss him and everyone on the trip!
| January 1970
New Zealand Winter Adventure
4.7 from 474 reviews
Matthew B
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
| January 1970
Ultimate South Island Adventure
4.7 from 4483 reviews
Helene S
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
| January 1970
Ultimate South Island Adventure
4.7 from 4483 reviews
Alan K
We heard about this trip from a review in Outside Magazine. After a few calls from the Active staff, we signed up for the Rimu tour. All I can say is that I understand why National Geographic Traveler magazine rated it one of their 50 tours of a lifetime. Our guides Amanda and Laura were fantastic. We loved all of the activities on the trip, but our favorite was sea kayaking through Milford Sound. We will definitely travel with Active Adventures again. They are first class.
| January 1970
Classic South Island Adventure
4.7 from 1727 reviews
Kaisa Q
Good, really enjoyed it
| January 1970
Machu Picchu & Amazon Adventure
4.7 from 1778 reviews
Janis Z
Climb the rocky trails. Camp by a mountain lake. Touch the Inca ruins. Zoom into the Sacred Valley on a bike. Savor a home cooked Peruvian meal. Taste a guinea pig. Listen to the Amazon rain forest at night. Watch the soaring Caracara birds. Paddle across crystal clear Lake Titicaca and feel the cool water run down your arm. Know the difference between a llama and an alpaca. Dance to the panpipe flute music. Smell the fresh cut reeds of a floating island. Learn about the culture, the history, and maybe a bit of Quechua language along the way. All this and more will be part of your Active Adventure Peru trip. You may encounter a few travel challenges, this is South America after all, not Disneyland. But be assured you will be in the capable hands of Active Adventures, and your intrepid guide will always have 'Plan B' up his/her sleeve. Truly a unique travel experience for those who want to go a bit beyond traditional sightseeing. You will return home with many many tales to tell and a smile on your face.
| January 1970
Machu Picchu & Amazon Adventure
4.7 from 1778 reviews
Nancy C
Good, really enjoyed it
| January 1970
Machu Picchu & Amazon Adventure
4.7 from 1778 reviews
Peter J
Two things made the trip:
The leader (Erick Farfan) was excellent. In spite of demonstrations and a cancelled flight (after we had boarded the plane even) he came through with alternatives and worked to keep people positive.
We had a small group (7) who all got along.
| June 5200
Ultimate Galapagos Islands Adventure
4.7 from 1376 reviews
David C
Good, really enjoyed it
| June 5200
Ultimate South Island Adventure
4.7 from 4483 reviews
Morgan K
Second trip with Active Adventures, amazing scenery and I hope to come back again!
| June 2400
Ultimate South Island Adventure
4.7 from 4483 reviews
Lindsay G
Good, really enjoyed it
| January 1970
Everest Base Camp Trek
4.8 from 271 reviews
Beth H
Absolutely amazing part of the world. If you like trekking this trip is for you. Easy enough but yet challenging too. Safe, experienced guides and excellent food!
| January 1970
Everest Base Camp Trek
4.8 from 271 reviews
Nancy W
Everything was well done. DK and Arjun were excellent guides. It was great fun to see Arjun again after Annapurna. He and DK make an excellent team. Bebek was an excellent assistant guide. Everyone was very respectful to the guests, guides and porters. Accommodations were very good and the food, excellent. Scenery was the best ever!
| January 1970
Ultimate South Island Adventure
4.7 from 4483 reviews
Jake A
Truly an unforgettable trip! The Rimu trip does a great job of giving you a taste of all the many things the South Island has to offer. There was always something new and different to explore around the next corner (or on top of the next hill). The guides Andy and Alex were great and their talents and knowledge worked well with our smaller adventurous group. They always knew of a special place to go visit, and every day seemed like we did something a little extra that wasn’t on the itinerary, making for really busy and tiring days! You can rest when you get home! Alex was a great cook and always tried to make sure everyone was happy and had what they wanted. Andy was great with his storytelling on the bus, sharing his love of his country with us visitors. I’ll never forget his jump off the bridge into the cold cold water of the blue pools either! Without the great guides the trip wouldn’t be half as much fun as it was. Accommodations every night ranged from great to awesome, with my favorites being Braemar and Franz Josef. Food was unbelievable, with a great range of New Zealand cuisine and special treats locals enjoy. I looked forward to supper each night! Trip is extremely well planned and put together by a first rate organization, Active Adventures. An amazing experience!
| January 1970