Machu Picchu & Amazon Adventure
4.7 from 1778 reviews
Amy D
I had a great time on the Jaguar trip - our guides were friendly, knowledgeable, organized, and always helpful. Our porters and camp staff also were friendly and highly competent. The sites chosen by the guides for us to visit were always interesting, and the guides were able to provide great information about them. The information provided to us by Active Adventures was helpful and comprehensive - my only comments regarding the pre-trip information would be to update the materials to clarify that guests need a small day pack for biking and day hikes AND a 30L plus hiking bag for the Inca trail, and the pre-trip information could have included information about tipping for the porters and guides. While it is sensible that the company would not want to pressure guests into tipping a certain amount, everyone in my group had a wonderful time and genuinely wanted to show appreciation to our porters and guides. It would have been helpful to know how much cash we should have with us when departing on the trail to be able to tip each individual adequately, as well as information about when in the trip we would have an opportunity to tip both porters and guides.
| April 9600
Machu Picchu & Amazon Adventure
4.7 from 1778 reviews
Laura E
Good, really enjoyed it
| April 9600
Ultimate Galapagos Islands Adventure
4.7 from 1376 reviews
Serena S
After having had my retirement bucket list trip snatched from under me in 2020, I was delighted to finally take it this April. Active Adventures deserves huge kudos for honouring its commitment to the trip. I travelled with two friends, and we were in a group of 15 on the trip - from the US and Canada. What a fantastic group of people! Best of all though, were our two tour guides from the Galapagos, Pepo and Paulo. They were the best ambassadors for the islands and Ecuador - very knowledgeable, professional, kind hearted - and just plain fun. They made us feel safe and relaxed throughout the trip. The islands are gorgeous - and the wildlife does not disappoint. I found deep ocean snorkelling a bit out of my comfort zone, and wished I had practiced a bit in a pool before I left. However, it is an essential part of the trip, and cannot be skipped. Learning about tectonic plates, volcanoes and the conservation efforts for the giant tortoises was food for thought. As for helpful tips, bring lots of sun screen, sun protective clothing, and bug spray. These items are not readily available on the islands, but they are absolutely essential. Also bring a reusable water bottle as recommended by AA, because although bottled water is available for purchase everywhere, it makes more sense to fill up from the large reusable containers provided and not create plastic waste. I would definitely recommend this beautiful active adventure - my first with this company, but not my last.
| April 9600
Ultimate Galapagos Islands Adventure
4.7 from 1376 reviews
Claudia W
We loved our trip to Galapagos! Our guides, Pepo and Paulo were so knowledgeable about the islands and loved sharing it all with us. The warm weather was so welcome after a winter in New England. All of the logistics were handled smoothly so that all we had to do was enjoy the varied land and marine wildlife. An amazing trip that I highly recommend!
| January 1970
Ultimate Galapagos Islands Adventure
4.7 from 1376 reviews
Lori D
To be honest, I was a little leery traveling with a new company, with new people and well, Covid. But this was abso-fricking-lutely the BEST ADVENTURE TRIP! From our guide, Pepo (who completely hit it out of the park), to the places we saw, to the organization behind the scenes and those wonderful meals, this was amazing! If you want the best way to SEE the Galapagos Islands, this is it. I can't say enough great things about Galakiwi (Active's partner) and our guides. They made this trip unforgettable. Pepo and Paolo answered our flora/fauna questions (we had lots!) and happily shared us what makes this place so special. And man, Pepo can dance - and surf! We're already talking about our next Active Adventure - we can't wait! :)
| January 1970
Patagonia Hiking Adventure
4.7 from 1139 reviews
Nick K
Although initially disappointed that the border with Argentina remained closed, the Torres del Paine hiking with Alvaro and Christian was compensation aplenty.
| January 1970
Patagonia Hiking Adventure
4.7 from 1139 reviews
Jolene B
I finally made it to Patagonia! And I couldn't have done it with a better company! This was my 5th tour with Active!
The landscape was even more breathtaking than I had imagined. And every guide was so much fun to hang out with and incredibly knowledgeable about the culture and the land. If you are planning a trip to Patagonia and you love being in the outdoors, this is the tour company for you!
| January 1970
Ultimate Galapagos Islands Adventure
4.7 from 1376 reviews
Hui-chien C
First “big†trip in 2 years due to the pandemic. Honestly, more anxiety than excitement prior to the trip but once I arrived in the Galapagos, the excitement hit and so glad my friend and I decided to go on the adventure together. AA tour made the trip really easy. I really like the balance of being “active†and some downtime of my own. The tour guides were friendly and very knowledgeable. The meals were all very good except for the first night dinner on San Cristobal Island…to me, it wasn’t good. I thought the fish weren’t well prepared and tasted too fishy. Another person ordered the same meal and I noticed she hardly touched hers. Later I found out hers was too salty. Another low light for me was the accommodations on Floreana Island. Apparently, very limited hotel selections on the island. Hotel Wittmer was ran down and we all had cold showers that night. I also found a smashed dead mosquito with blood on the wall! Isabela Island was fun and where we stayed was wonderful. I wish we had more time on Santa Cruz Island. All in all, I had a fantastic trip and would recommend this trip to my friends who enjoy the outdoor and animals!
| January 1970
Netherlands Biking Adventure
4.8 from 87 reviews
Ammon H
The guides were fantastic. The scenery and things we did, all of it was great. Our group got along without any friction. The food was outstanding. My first time in Europe, it was a blast!
| January 1970
Netherlands Biking Adventure
4.8 from 87 reviews
Mary G
The itinerary and guides were wonderful! Well planned bike rides along beautiful trails-we saw tulips, farms, rode along dikes next to a huge lake, saw small towns and got a close-up look at homes and villages. Peter and Ben were gracious, funny, smart and went out of their way to make an unforgettable experience.
| January 1970
Mighty Five Adventure
5 from 83 reviews
Damon M
The trip was everything that I had hoped it would be. The hikes and hiking destinations were spectacular. The guides were fun and interesting. They were also very helpful when we needed information regarding free day activities and when people had minor falls or trail issues. I also thoroughly enjoyed the other guests on our tour. I really think that the tour was much more fun as part of this group than it would have been if I had done it as an individual or a couple. This was really the right way to experience these trails and parks.
| January 1970
Mighty Five Adventure
5 from 83 reviews
Shelley H
We had a fantastic time! The expectations were high, as we completed a trip with Active Adventures in New Zealand several years ago. Austin Adventures did not disappoint! Our guides David, Steve and Joel were outstanding with their knowledge, their ability to work flawlessly together and their organization of the trip. The accommodations were wonderful and the food was beyond delicious! We made memories to last a lifetime!
Our only suggestion would be to use 'sprinter' vans as opposed to the vans we had. They are much easier and quicker to get in and out of; especially given the average age of our group. We were all in the 60s range, some older, some younger. It's not easy to get in and out of the far back seat with gear at our age! The sprinter vans we had in NZ had one center aisle and overhead storage so our gear wasn't at our feet; a possible tripping hazard. They were also a smoother ride. We had one couple cancel before the trip so we were very pleased to have only 13 in our group. Two packed vans would have been a little miserable.
Be advised, we booked our trip through Active Adventures so the after report I already filled out went to them! We were not aware that we could also have a travel wallet with Austin Adventures.
| January 1970
Mighty Five Adventure
5 from 83 reviews
Ronald R
I expected to be awed by the southern Utah Mighty 5 and pampered by the 3 Austin Adventures guides and was totally satisfied on both accounts. The sights were magnificent and the hikes were manageable in terms of both distance and elevation changes. My personal highlight was the canyoneering experience on Day 2! The guides were unfailingly attentive to our needs, provided informative context for all our activities and the geology around us, and continuously adjusted the pace of each day's activities to accommodate our states of mind and physical abilities. Our guides were always carefully monitoring the disposition of the 13 excursion participants, adroitly adjusting schedules and assembly times to meet whatever the prevailing sentiment suggested. They put their guests first and foremost. The vans transporting us were comfortable, constantly cleaned, and safely driven throughout the trip. The lodging and meal locations were consistently first-class, even when we lunched in the wilderness! We were impressed with the gracious latitude Austin Adventures granted us on selecting evening meals -- most evenings we could order anything we wanted on the menu. My bottom line is that Austin Adventures hit it out of the ballpark with this trip!
| January 1970
Mighty Five Adventure
5 from 83 reviews
Marcia D
It was a fabulous trip probably the best we've ever done. Our 3 guides were wonderful, so enthusiastic and knowledgeable. They enriched our experience immensely.
| January 1970
Mighty Five Adventure
5 from 83 reviews
Carole H
The trip was fabulous. Our guides were outstanding. The entire experience was amazing.
| January 1970
Great Walks of New Zealand
4.7 from 128 reviews
Tethin W
Well organised trip
| April 9200
Ultimate Galapagos Islands Adventure
4.7 from 1376 reviews
Barb S
The Tortuga trip was full of once in a lifetime experiences. Pablo, our guide was so passionate about the islands and knowledgeable about the wildlife and all aspects of our trip. We swam with sea turtles, rays, sea lions, and sharks!. The land tortoises were great to see in their natural habitat and in the breeding centers. I learned so much about the history of the islands, the environment, Darwin's studies and plans for the furture on the island. The snorkeling in Los Tunels was the highlight as well as the hike to the volcano lava fields. The Galapagos is truely a unique and fascinating place.
| April 9200
Machu Picchu & Amazon Adventure
4.7 from 1778 reviews
Cheri N
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
| April 9200
Great Walks of New Zealand
4.7 from 128 reviews
Monica W
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
| April 9200
Ultimate Galapagos Islands Adventure
4.7 from 1376 reviews
Lynn M
I could write pages about our Tortuga trip in April . Instead I will just say that we were so surprised how much we enjoyed traveling with Active Adventures. We are typically not "group travel" people but in the Galapagos it seems necessary...so many things to line up and local people and facilities to communicate with. AAdventures did this with amazing competency. Things flowed seamlessly. Our guide Pepo and his assistant Paolo were amazing. They seemed to do all this and yet still ENJOY being with us, answering questions and getting everyone excited for the next adventure. I will advise that this is an active trip, not intense but lots of exercise, sweating and moving every day. It is important to know that and be prepared or know that you might skip some of the longer things. I also want to add that the guides' English was beautiful and Pepo's knowledge about the area, the geography and the animals was impressive. To anyone who is worried about the "group" aspect but needs the logistics AAdventures can provide, be assured. They still respect your privacy, your right to skip something if its not for you and the small size makes it not feel chaotic. Food was also very good, fresh and simple but abundant and well prepared. I had dreamed of this trip since I was a little girl and read about the tortoises in National Geographic. I never thought the experience would live up to the dream, but it truly did and I think Active Adventures had a big part in that.
| April 2800
Ultimate Galapagos Islands Adventure
4.7 from 1376 reviews
Stephen M
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
| April 2800
Patagonia Hiking Adventure
4.7 from 1139 reviews
Mark I
The Condor trip and the W Trek were wonderful. I was there in early February and the weather was good; clouds mixed with sun, and surprisingly warm…but windy. The guides, as always, were special and took care of everything. The scenery is amazing, and constant for the entire 4+ days. The Argentina border was closed so the trip was modified to include the Chile Lake District, and I opted out of that portion of the trip because it was similar to the Active Adventures Puma trip which I did a couple years ago (also a great trip!). Even doing only the W Trek was great…and I hope to return for the whole trip!
| April 2800
New Zealand E-Bike Adventure
4.8 from 56 reviews
Sue L
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
| January 1970
Arches & Canyonlands Adventure
4.9 from 60 reviews
Patricia S
It was great. The activities were very well planned and everything ran smoothly. Our guides were very attentive to any needs that arose.
| January 1970