Patagonia Hiking Adventure
4.7 from 1139 reviews
Eric F
I'm not one to write long reviews, but don't take that as any indication that the trip was not fantastic, for it surely was! I think pretty much every aspect of it was great. The guides were fantastic - always prepared, very knowledgeable and experienced, and very personable and outgoing; could not have asked for better guides (Alvaro - love ya', man!). The accommodations were good, especially those where Active had a choice in selecting them (e.g. hotels). In other words, once you are on the W-Trek, Active doesn't have much control over the Refugios. One was so-so and the others were good; none were awful. And the food at all of them was decent and plentiful. Other accommodations were excellent. And of course, the scenery was fantastic. We were lucky and had mostly good weather, other than the famous Patagonian winds, but that just added to the adventure. I am very pleased in my choice to go with Active Adventures, as were those in my group. I would definitely use them again, and have already recommended them to a friend who has recently booked a New Zealand trip with them. I am sure she will not be disappointed! Great company, great guides, great itineraries, and love that they take care of so much of the logistics.
| January 1970
Patagonia Hiking Adventure
4.7 from 1139 reviews
Donald M
An exhilarating, rewarding experience in ALL respects: guides' (both of the main leaders) leadership; scenery; unique, satisfying physical challenges; surprisingly good food; clean, high-class accommodations; close camaraderie among fellow travelers; a great learning experience. Both our main leaders, Gustavo overall and Marcello on the "Experience" portion, were excellent guides , with great respect for the group members without being pretentious or inappropriately friendly . They were always responsible and had an excellent knowledge of the natural and cultural environment
| January 1970
Classic South Island Adventure
4.7 from 1726 reviews
Rita J
I actually do not even know where to begin except that my journey to New Zealand with Active Adventures brought me incredible joy and was so much more than I had anticipated. My son and I were on the Tui trip and from the very beginning, our guides, Katie and Ash, were absolutely the best in providing information about the South Island and answering all our many questions about our gear, meals, what to best wear and many other things. However, the best part of Katie and Ash were their incredible passion for their homeland, their unbridled optimism and encouragement and their wacky sense of humor which kept us laughing through our hardest hikes and throughout the day! Our accommodations were absolutely wonderful especially staying in Makorara in our quirky and comfortable A-Frames. Even our stay in the Siberia Hut which we chose to do was an opportunity that I shall never forget. Staying overnight, not only did we get the chance to hike the valley to Crucible Lake but at night, the heavens opened up and we were able to gaze upon the Southern Cross and a magnificent Milky Way! From flying into Aspiring National Park, the jet boat ride and biking the west coast along the Tasman Sea, the sights were spectacular! More importantly, the group of people that we were with were some of the best folks to be with. All of us share our time and stories together which made our trip even more special. Because of the global pandemic, it was very sad to have cut our trip by three days but we all understood, that safety and getting back home was our first priority. It is my hope that one day, I can return to New Zealand to continue my journey and it will be once again with Active Adventures!
| January 1970
Classic South Island Adventure
4.7 from 1726 reviews
Melinda P
This was our first time to New Zealand and had heard so much about the gorgeous scenery, we wanted to experience it's beauty first hand while we were still able bodied! My husband and I have very different fitness levels, so, I purposely picked this trip for the variety of activities and it was a good fit for both. It was down right enjoyable touring and experiencing the scenic land, not sweating all the small stuff! That being said, there are so many details and our leaders Greg & Alicia, made all the planning and tour look effortless! They were the friendliest, most knowledgeable, highly skilled and entertaining leaders one could hope for! We would highly recommend Active Adventures to anyone and we will most definitely look to them again for future travels!
| January 1970
Ultimate South Island Adventure
4.7 from 4483 reviews
Cristine F
The Rimu trip is an amazing adventure on so many levels. First of all, Dan and Sal were the most phenomenal guides ever and they were part of what made this trip so incredible. They went above and beyond in every facet of the trip; I have never seen two guides work so hard and work together so well. I was hoping this would be a great way to experience New Zealand and it certainly was. Every aspect of the trip is laid out beautifully with adjustments made when weather doesn't cooperate and, again, Dan and Sal - along with Active Adventures office - worked the details out to make it all flow so well. The South Island is absolutely stunning, the activities were great fun and some of them were challenging (i.e. 3-day pack-in, pack-out to Angelus Hut) and I loved every minute of it. If you are traveling to New Zealand, take the time to do this trip; one week is not enough time. I also have to give a shout-out to our group - we had so much fun together and would love to do another Active Adventures trip!!
| January 1970
Ultimate Machu Picchu & Galapagos Islands Adventure
4.7 from 112 reviews
Douglas L
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
| January 1970
Classic South Island Adventure
4.7 from 1726 reviews
Raymond J
Good, really enjoyed it
| January 1970
Ultimate North Island Adventure
4.7 from 337 reviews
Doug U
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
| January 1970
Patagonia Hiking Adventure
4.7 from 1139 reviews
Guan huei L
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
| January 1970
Classic South Island Adventure
4.7 from 1726 reviews
Sue N
Katie andAsh were great as well as assistance. Very patient and helpful and made the whole trip enjoyable. Unfortunately it was cut short with Virus.
| January 1970
New Zealand Walking Adventure
4.8 from 387 reviews
Rebecca K
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
| January 1970
New Zealand Walking Adventure
4.8 from 387 reviews
Regina C
I really enjoyed this trip. It was mostly hiking to really beautiful places which I really love but also broken up a bit with other activities like kayaking and wine tasting. We had great food cooked for us by our great guides. The guides were very accommodating and made everything very easy for us.
| January 1970
Patagonia Hiking Adventure
4.7 from 1139 reviews
Linda H
With a long history of hiking in Canada and elsewhere, we've seen many breathtaking places, but I must say that our Condor trip in February 2020 exceeded all expectations. The landscape is spectacular, with rugged spires and peaks in all directions and immense glaciers and icefields. We were especially lucky to have clear calm weather almost every day - even the guides stopped to take photos!
| January 1970
Everest Base Camp Trek
4.8 from 271 reviews
Robyn J
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
| January 1970
Patagonia Hiking Adventure
4.7 from 1139 reviews
Thomas M
Good, really enjoyed it
| January 1970
New Zealand Biking Adventure
4.7 from 312 reviews
Harold C
Good, really enjoyed it
| January 1970
Patagonia Hiking Adventure
4.7 from 1139 reviews
Gary O
Gustavo was very attentive to the needs and tenor of the group and very accommodating. The trip itself is a very busy trip, especially the first half, but the scenery, collegiality and experiences were better than I could have hoped. We were very fortunate to have no rain and no big winds- making this particular trip outstanding. Great support from New Zealand with reliable and timely responses to questions, very clear and consistent information. Highly recommend the company, the trip and Gustavo
| January 1970
New Zealand Walking Adventure
4.8 from 387 reviews
William F
Good, really enjoyed it
| January 1970
Ultimate South Island Adventure
4.7 from 4483 reviews
Robyn D
Everything about this trip was wonderful and amazing! New Zealand is such a gorgeous country and I can't imagine a better way to see it. The hiking was often challenging, but doable. I was definitely pushed out of my comfort zone on the backpacking trip but the payoff was unbelievable. Just the sheer number of stars that occupied the night sky outside the Angelus Hut--I saw the Milky Way! Stunning!! Our guides were professional, prepared and patient. Ruby is a fantastic cook and both she and Simon were well-equipped to shepherd even the slowest of us through every experience. The accommodations were always nice and, when available, five-star. The coach we traveled in was very comfortable with large windows for great viewing. I look forward to seeing the friends we made on the trip, our fellow travelers, on future Active Adventures excursions--what a great group of people! We are already looking at Iceland. Thank you so much for such an exceptional experience!
| January 1970
Ultimate South Island Adventure
4.7 from 4483 reviews
Anne S
I enjoyed the variety of places we stayed, hikes, and gorgeous landscapes that we enjoyed with the group you put together. Because many of the places were remote, we could soak up the uniqueness of New Zealand. The undertow of the growing international crisis of coronovirus was held at bay by our guides. It also allowed us to visit places with fewer people. I appreciated the diligence that Simon took to clean our bus everyday and Ruby's excellent catering which kept us out of crowded restaurants.
| January 1970
Milford Track Adventure
4.6 from 826 reviews
Win W
Anna and I really had the trip of a lifetime hiking the South Island with 6 others and being guided about by Caleb and Ema. The trip was terrific and the company, both of our fellow hikers and our guides, was delightful. We will definitely be hiking again with Active
| January 1970
Ultimate South Island Adventure
4.7 from 4483 reviews
Liz H
Loved seeing so much of the South Island. Great group, outstanding guides, nice accommodations, and lots to see and experience. Enjoyed the hikes, kayak in Milford, and bike day. The BEST of all was the hut-to-hut in Nelson Lakes. The only thing I'd change is to add more physical adventure time and less drive time. Otherwise it was an excellent adventure and one I would recommend.
| January 1970
Ultimate South Island Adventure
4.7 from 4483 reviews
Ramona K
From start to finish our trip was magnificent! The beauty of the South Island is incredible. Our group was the perfect combo of travelers led by THE BEST guides - Simon and Ruby.
| January 1970
Ultimate South Island Adventure
4.7 from 4483 reviews
John S
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
| January 1970