Ultimate Galapagos Islands Adventure
4.7 from 1376 reviews
Bill L
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
| January 1970
Patagonia Hiking Adventure
4.7 from 1139 reviews
Cheryl H
We have traveled and hiked all over the world. Originally we were disappointed we couldn’t go on the trip to Patagonia in Argentina and Chile. We were asked if we would do the Condor instead since COVID kept us from crossing the border between Argentina and Chile. We were not disappointed! In fact this was an even better trip than the original! We were the first group in 2 years since COVID started to go with Active Adventures to Patagonia. We had the unusual blessing of having great weather every day of the 2 weeks in lower and upper Patagonia. We hiked with Alvaro Jaime who was an exceptional guide, funny, encouraging and loves his native Patagonia. Our guide on the W in Torres de Paines was Christian. At every turn there was a nice surprise. We drank directly from the streams, saw puma and cub, heard and saw the avalanches in the French Valley, turned the corner and saw the magnificent Torres de Paines with the glacial blue lake in front and the glacial waterfalls in back with a bright blue sky reflecting off the granite towers. Wow! We fought the wind, saw the beautiful towers of the Cuernos or horns. The lakes filled with swirling rainbows and another with large icebergs were spectacular. At the end of the W trek, we went kayaking among those same icebergs and the last day went to the Gray Glacier to see it up close. The first week was full of new adventures and sights.
The second week was spent among the volcanoes in Porto Mont. We hiked Osorno, the second most perfect volcano in the world after Mount Fuji. That was such a surprise for me to see all the volcanic beauty. Richard from KoKayaks was our guide in this temperate forest region, much different from souther Patagonia.
We kayaked a fjord, ate lunch on an isolated peninsula where the 75 year old owner walks one hour to the closest road, biked around the second largest lake in Chile, white water rafted in Class 3-4 rapids, rested in an old German lodge and ate great seafood, beef and lamb. The vegetarian options were equally tasty.
The whole trip was wonderful so if you have only one option this year - the Condor trip- don’t worry. You won’t be disappointed.
| January 1970
Ultimate Galapagos Islands Adventure
4.7 from 1376 reviews
Mary V
We chose Active Adventures for our Galapagos trip after our Patagonia trip with them and were just as impressed. Their guides are spectacular! They know the area, the history, and have great senses of humor. Accommodations and food were terrific, our group congenial and itinerary varied. If you want to see nature in all its authenticity without hordes of tourists, go with Active Adventures to the Galapagos. We hiked, biked and snorkeled and felt like we had some of the islands to ourselves. Residents and animals coexisted and children are being educated about the importance of maintaining this balance and caring for their environment. On our last day a sea lion jumped into the hotel swimming pool and then hopped out to sun on the chaise -- all felt totally normal. We should all live so harmoniously together.
| January 1970
Ultimate Galapagos Islands Adventure
4.7 from 1376 reviews
Frances S
This trip was truly wonderful. Active Adventures seems to attract like minded people who love the outdoors, have great energy, and love to learn. It's a good formula for a great trip.
| April 7200
Ultimate Galapagos Islands Adventure
4.7 from 1376 reviews
Diana S
It was a lovely trip! Great itinerary and wonderful guides. Food, activities and destinations perfectly designed. Especial thanks to Pablo for sharing all his passion and knowledge. We had an awesome time!
| April 7200
Patagonia Hiking Adventure
4.7 from 1139 reviews
Donald H
We were a little anxious about getting through all of the requirements that Chile had for getting into the country and were worried that we may not make it through the "mini-quarantine" in order to start the trip on time. Fortunately, everything worked out and we couldn't have been happier even with the initial hoops to jump through.
Patagonia is simply a beautiful and magnificent place. The W-trek in the Torres del Paine park was incredible, from the climb up to the namesake towers on the first day through the walk up to glacier on the last day in the park. In between we were able to see and hear avalanches in the mountains and listen to young puma cries in the low lands. We were blessed with great weather the entire week, which we were told is very rare, and had clear views of the mountains every day. Many of the nuances would have been missed were it not for our excellent guides Alvaro and Christian. They were a wealth of information on the history of the people and land in southern Patagonia as well as the geology and plant and wildlife in the park. It was great hiking with them and they made sure that everyone got the most out of the trek.
Alvaro continued with us to the more northern lake district around Puerto Varas. There the pace was a little more leisurely. The area was so different with volcanos surrounded by beautiful forests, lakes and fjords. We had three nights in the beautiful Petrohue Lodge on the Todos los Santos lake and from there hiked up the base of the Osorno Volcano and kayaked with additional guiding from Richard and Franz.
Finally, we were very appreciative of all the help we had from Alvaro and Richard to ensure that the group had all of the required COVID testing on time for departure from Chile and in assisting at the airport as travel requirements were constantly changing.
| April 7200
Patagonia Hiking Adventure
4.7 from 1139 reviews
Christopher A
Visiting southern Patagonia had always been a lifelong dream. Alvaro and Cristian helped me get so much more out of the W-trek than I could ever get from following a guidebook. Their warmth - and humor - put me at ease right away. When appropriate, I could go at my own pace - which is something that I need on occasion. With them handling everything, all I had to do was enjoy the hike. The W-trek alone would have made this among the best trips - if not the best - I've ever taken. But it wasn't over. I have to admit, I originally short-sold northern Patagonia. I loved the lakes district. As I said in the title, I feel that my eyes have been opened to an unexpected gem. I am so glad that I took Chilean Condor. After the hike up the Orsono volcano with Franz, I knew that I was truly on the best trip I've ever been on. The biking and kayaking were the icing on the cake. Speaking of which... I enjoyed my 'bakery tour' through Puerto Varas. (Don't worry, I'm pretty sure I burned off enough calories on the W-trek.) On top of that, the dining - well everywhere - but particularly in the lakes district - was excellent. I knew Chile was known for its wines, but the beer I had in the lakes district was outstanding. I'm so glad that I went to northern Patagonia. ALL of this, while Covid and its attendant chaos raged around us. I feel I was shielded from what must have been a huge hassle. Finally, I want to single out something minor, but I think is indicative: On the way to lunch after our bike trip, I and a few members of the group needed a bathroom break. We could have 'soldiered on', but accommodating us kept everyone comfortable. Gestures like this are appreciated. In conclusion, I want to thank Cristian, Richard and most of all Alvaro. This trip wouldn't have been what I wanted - and needed - without you. I hope to make it back to Chile and look forward to traveling with Active Adventures in the future.
| January 1970
Ultimate Galapagos Islands Adventure
4.7 from 1376 reviews
Torrie P
My trip to Galapagos encompassed all the aspects the islands have to offer including wildlife, geological, and human history. Our guide Pepo fit so much into the short time. Our land based tour let us interact with the local community through dining, drinking, soccer, exploring, and new years festivals.
| January 1970
Patagonia Hiking Adventure
4.7 from 1139 reviews
Ryan B
This 14 day trip to southern Chile was amazing and provided a multitude of experiences. We were able to enjoy hiking, kayaking, swimming, biking and general site-seeing. We had opportunities to relax and enjoy the scenery, be filled with interesting facts from the outstanding guides and ventures into the land to get a full experience of the places visited. This was both a memorable and inspirational trip that I highly recommend for anyone wanting to see Patagonia and Southern Chile.
| January 1970
Patagonia Hiking Adventure
4.7 from 1139 reviews
Rebekah B
The Condor Chile trip was incredible. My husband and I did the plan B for Torres Del Paine portion. We had a wonderful guide named Paulina who took us on some beautiful hikes. The knowledge and experience of all the guides was amazing. Every place we stayed was cozy, comfortable, and generous. The different activities such as biking, kayaking, hiking, walking, and everything in between had the best views of the mountains and volcanoes. Thank you for this experience.
| January 1970
Patagonia Hiking Adventure
4.7 from 1139 reviews
Yvonne V
Good, really enjoyed it
| January 1970
Patagonia Hiking Adventure
4.7 from 1139 reviews
Jon H
The Chilean Condor trip for the Torres del Paine W-trek and Puerto Varas region was amazing. The views were great, the individual activities were exciting, and the guides were the best.
| January 1970
Ultimate Galapagos Islands Adventure
4.7 from 1376 reviews
Matt S
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
| January 1970
Ultimate Galapagos Islands Adventure
4.7 from 1376 reviews
Karene T
I really enjoyed my Tortuga trip - got to meet some wonderful people from around the states, and experience once in a lifetime opportunity to observe elements in their natural element (and a place where animals always have the right of way!). Although the trip isn't very active, the days are JAM packed, which can make the days exhausting (not much time for relaxation). But the ability to experience such special and important islands make it all well worth it.
| January 1970
Classic Iceland Adventure
4.7 from 49 reviews
Diana R
Sölvi was a great guide!
| January 1970
Ultimate Galapagos Islands Adventure
4.7 from 1376 reviews
Kathryn V
Everything about this adventure exceeded my expectations, even with the stress of navigating the COVID requirements. We’ll worth the extra level of testing and safety precautions, and I just can’t stop the smiles.
| January 1970
New Zealand E-Bike Adventure
4.8 from 56 reviews
Kathy T
Alps 2 Ocean is a fabulous trip made even more special by the thoughtful and fun guides from Active Adventures. We thoroughly enjoyed our time and have already recommended it to friends and family. You'll be getting more of us!
| January 1970
Machu Picchu & Amazon Adventure
4.7 from 1778 reviews
Zachery L
Every step of the way Active Adventures exceeded my expectations. Our guide (Wilson) was one of the kindest and most knowledgeable people I have met. At any time you could point at a place and he would tell you everything you wanted to know and then some. He went out of his way to make sure he formed a personal relationship with each person throughout the trip. And by the time the trip was over, you felt like you were leaving family. The guide was not the only person doing a great job though, in the jungle we were taken care of by many of the great people working at the lodge in the rain forest. Yuri was our main forest guide and was obviously very qualified and intelligent. I would also like to mention that Edgar the chef that cooked for us most of the trip prepared some of the best food I have ever tasted and could make anything taste good! Just a great time!
| January 1970
Ultimate Galapagos Islands Adventure
4.7 from 1376 reviews
Danielle S
Overall, this was a great trip! This is our 4th trip with Active, and once again, we loved our experience. It was a nice combination of activity and downtime and felt like a vacation. The Galapagos is such a unique and special place. Our guide, Pablo, was extremely knowledgeable about everything. He shared his knowledge and personal stories with us which added to our experience. People ask what our favorite part was, and that is really difficult to answer because so many things stick out: the wildlife being so present everywhere, snorkeling with giant turtles, the hike up the volcano.
| January 1970
Ultimate Galapagos Islands Adventure
4.7 from 1376 reviews
Shannah B
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
| January 1970
Ultimate Galapagos Islands Adventure
4.7 from 1376 reviews
Kathleen C
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
| January 1970
Costa Rica Guanacaste Family Vacation
4.8 from 22 reviews
Virginia B
We had a wonderful trip. Our guide made everthing so easy and accommodated evwry request. We loved costa rica, the country, the people, the weather. We only wish we could have shared the experience with other people. Costa rica is very outside oriented and very safe during these strange times. Austin Adventures makes traveling during covid easy.
| January 1970
Costa Rica Tortuguero Adventure
4.8 from 45 reviews
Philip Z
Our overall experience was excellent. Our guide, Roy Villaverde, was really great and unbelievably knowledgeable, especially about bird and animal life. Also terrific was Jos
| April 3200
Costa Rica Guanacaste Adventure
4.7 from 22 reviews
Susana L
We are an active family of four (son is 20, daughter is 18). We had an excellent experience in Costa Rica with Alex as our guide. He was funny, knowledgable, friendly, and a great photographer. Our driver, Werner, was an excellent driver who made us feel very safe and comfortable in the clean and spacious bus.
| April 6800