Ultimate South Island Adventure
4.7 from 4483 reviews
Donald C
So much to see and things to do that the mind gets agog a bit. A real physical test at times for an old guy like me and plenty of variety to keep me excited. Great guides and great group of folks. Plenty of memories to kick in my bucket and reflect in my dreams.
| May 8400
Classic South Island Adventure
4.7 from 1727 reviews
Donna H
The Tui trip for me was the most amazing vacation of my life. We were able to do so much in such a short time without the worries of driving the challenging New Zealand roads. Our accommodations were excellent ranging from a deluxe cabin in a rain forest to a beautiful hotel in Queenstown. From our professional and personable guides, to the delicious meals and snacks, to the music played on our van, a relaxing atmosphere was created for us all. The Tui trip is crafted for a variety of skill levels and ages. At times the activities were challenging, but so worth the rewards of the beautiful New Zealand mountains and forests. The tour was a small group of 10 which allowed for personal interactions. This trip will always hold a special place in my heart. Donna
| May 8400
Patagonia Hiking Adventure
4.7 from 1140 reviews
Mitchell B
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
| May 8400
Patagonia Hiking Adventure
4.7 from 1140 reviews
Norma B
This trip reflected its name, seeing these magnificent birds soaring above is amazing. Time stood still as we watched them fly above.
| May 8400
Ultimate South Island Adventure
4.7 from 4483 reviews
Thomas B
Good, really enjoyed it
| May 8400
Classic South Island Adventure
4.7 from 1727 reviews
Cecelia M
The trip was wonderful. Really organized and the guides were absolutely the best.
| May 8400
Ultimate South Island Adventure
4.7 from 4483 reviews
Tom H
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
| May 2000
Patagonia Hiking Adventure
4.7 from 1140 reviews
Stefan R
I spent an excellent and adventurous two weeks with Active Adventures in Patagonia this "summer". Our little troupe was guided up and down the sides of mountains, kayaked amongst icebergs, and had a wonderful time. Our Chilean guides could not have been friendlier, and the food and accommodations were always reasonable and occasionally spectacular. By the time our group wrapped up our tour in Argentina, we were ready to go home with a lifetime's worth of new memories.
| May 2000
Ultimate South Island Adventure
4.7 from 4483 reviews
Jenna F
We had never traveled in a group before, let alone this far away from home, so we weren't quite sure what to expect. We couldn't have been happier to have selected Active Adventures to show us around this amazing country! After meeting an amazing group of people and guides, we quickly felt like we found a second family & home. Active really does it all: safely pushing you outside your comfort zone, balancing scenic highlights with hidden local gems, providing healthy meals and rooms with incredible views, all the while learning of Kiwi & Maori culture. Its safe to say the The South Island, Rimu in particular, captured a piece of our hearts.
- Jenna & Andrew
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
| May 2000
Ultimate South Island Adventure
4.7 from 4483 reviews
Thomas G
It was a great trip; never a dull moment. The guides were first class; the scenery amazing. Loved everything about it.
| May 5600
Ultimate South Island Adventure
4.7 from 4483 reviews
Renee B
Fantastic guides showed us the best of the south island...couldn't have had a better trip!
| May 5600
Great Walks of New Zealand
4.7 from 128 reviews
Debra G
Loved the trip. Fantastic. Great guides, great accomandations, Great food, and Amazing Hikes
| May 5600
New Zealand Biking Adventure
4.7 from 312 reviews
Barbara I
Great trip with a great group of people and guides! Fantastic trip highlighting all of the incredible scenery of the south Island.
| May 5600
Great Walks of New Zealand
4.7 from 128 reviews
Darold G
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
| May 5600
Ultimate South Island Adventure
4.7 from 4483 reviews
Anne O
This trip was absolutely a trip of a lifetime. It was much more challenging than I expected but to my surprise I was able to meet the challenge. The scenery was spectacular, the weather was great, the activities were so varied, the food was so delightful(Mel's cooking was fantastic), the rides with music(Claire was so good at what she does),the people were amazing and the guides were unbelievably attentive, professional, kind and so competent and patient. New Zealander's love and commitment to nurture and care for their land and it's inhabitants was a pleasant atmosphere to engage and behold some of the world's amazing riches. I was richly blessed by the experience. My thanks to all of you for providing me with an amazing journey. One I will never forget.
| May 5600
Patagonia Hiking Adventure
4.7 from 1140 reviews
Nena H
The Active Adventures “Condor†trip was a trip like no other! The dynamic landscape and itinerary allowed us to experience so many unique opportunities in Patagonia!!! The itinerary took us all over Patagonia leaving us breathless from the magnificent views of lakes, mountains, glaciers, plains, forests and everything in between!! It was an intense trip and I’d tend to rate it on the more difficult side than moderate side. It challenges your mind and your body! So many rewards come along the journey! This was a very demanding trek and I feel it’s important to properly prepare for it to enjoy it to its fullest! The accommodations and food were excellent and everyone involved in ensuring our trip was a success were nothing short of friendly, knowledgeable and very well organized! I would definitely recommend Active Adventures for your future adventure planning. Thank you for this magnificent adventure!!
| January 1970
New Zealand Walking Adventure
4.8 from 387 reviews
Matthew V
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
| January 1970
New Zealand Biking Adventure
4.7 from 312 reviews
Chris E
Outstanding guides - they were knowledgeable, polite, respectful, attentive, and fun to be with. We have been on five other bike trips with another company, this was more challenging in terms of activity, but certainly doable and the options enabled one to bike/hike his or her own choice. The mid trip break in Queenstown is perfect. Lots of variety but you could please arrange for more scenery! Simply breathtaking, each day was better than the previous one. Family style meals were relaxing for us and much appreciated.
| January 1970
Ultimate South Island Adventure
4.7 from 4483 reviews
Borut M
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
| January 1970
New Zealand Biking Adventure
4.7 from 312 reviews
Karen G
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
| January 1970
North Island Volcanic Adventure
4.5 from 754 reviews
Judy L
Our retirement trip to New Zealand was planned two years in advance with Active Adventures. We did the North Island K and South Island with one day in between. It was an ambitious schedule which we were so glad we did. Gregory and Claire really made the trip special for us. Gregory was a fountain of knowledge (especially about the kiwi bird) just ask him. He and Claire kept our attention on the long drives with amusing stories. They also played music in conjunction with the activity we were about to do. For example the folk song about Gumboots. (They were surprised we knew the Scottish Welly Song) They always made us feel we could do all the activities - hiking Mt. Te Aroha, Rainbow Mountain, the Tongariro Crossing (our favorite) cave tubing at Waitomo Caves, and mountain biking in Whakarewarewa Forest. We talked them into taking us to a Zorb Waterball Ride in Rotorua which we really think should be included on this trip for everyone. It was that fun! Our meal prepared by Claire and Gregory were spectacular. On New Year's Eve we had a special evening watching fireworks off the Lake Rotorua. Each night we played games (which I brought) and everyone bonded over a little competition. Our highlights that we will remember from this trip are our New Zealand Guides Gregory and Claire. I hope they remember us as much as we will remember them!
| January 1970
New Zealand Biking Adventure
4.7 from 312 reviews
Customer
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
| January 1970
Ultimate South Island Adventure
4.7 from 4483 reviews
Cheryl C
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
| January 1970
Patagonia Hiking Adventure
4.7 from 1140 reviews
Margaret R
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
| January 1970