Ultimate Galapagos Islands Adventure
4.7 from 1376 reviews
Nicolette G
Loved the people I travelled with and what an amazing place the Galapagos is. Pablo our guide was simply magnificent. So passionate and informed on a wide array of subjects, we learnt something new daily. There were numerous occasions I couldn't imagine the next day being more exceptional than the day we just had and yet they did, day after day. I had to pinch myself a few times - the entire experience was a dream come true . Thank you for an amazing time.
| June 0800
Ultimate South Island Adventure
4.7 from 4483 reviews
Grace A
This is a fantastic trip, Dani and Ruby were excellent guides. They took great care to ensure we were comfortable, well informed about the country, well fed, and got as much activity as we wanted. We had fantastic weather the whole trip and was able to spend a lovely Christmas day in Queenstown.
| June 0800
New Zealand Biking Adventure
4.7 from 312 reviews
Laurel M
Where to begin?14 unforgettable days of cycling and hiking the amazing New Zealand landscape. A huge thumbs up to Active Adventures for providing us with the most incredible guides on the planet. Thank you Barnsey and Elder. A cohesive happy excited and motivated group of 10 was all of our good fortune. Cycle by day.. eat drink wine by night... always rewarding hikes along the way to break up the bus rides which were in themselves spectacular. A couple of days were just hiking due to the demands of the routes and delivered jaw dropping vistas. Highly recommend this adventure!
| June 0800
Ultimate South Island Adventure
4.7 from 4483 reviews
Belle S
How hard can it be to read a guide book and follow a map? Wondering if you should do this on your own or go with Active Adventures? DEFINITELY go with the guided trip for your first trip to South Island. There IS so much to see and do...but much driving is required to get between places. With this trip we had a fantastic narrator during each of our hikes as well as along the longish travel times between adventures of the day. It meant so much to be able to wonder as the guide told us about the history of where we were as well as the Maori legends. The island came to life! And then everyone could relax on the drive to the next hike or kayak or bike. Because we had someone else do all of the planning, we were able to enjoy every minute of our time.
| June 4400
Ultimate North Island Adventure
4.7 from 337 reviews
John H
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
| June 4400
Patagonia Hiking Adventure
4.7 from 1140 reviews
Thierry W
Simply an amazing trip with so many good memories. I spend 14 days including Christmas and New Years with 12 strangers that molded into a very enjoyable group. All of our guides we excellent and very knowledgeable. The hikes and scenery were breathtaking. I hiked with a previously torn ACL and did fine taking my time. I love capturing the moments with pictures and was able to do so. We were blessed with amazing weather due to our collective positive Karma. Highly recommend this trip of a lifetime
| January 1970
Patagonia Hiking Adventure
4.7 from 1140 reviews
Sally H
Our guides thought of everything! It was a great group of people, gorgeous scenery and a variety of activities.
| January 1970
Patagonia Hiking Adventure
4.7 from 1140 reviews
Roberta G
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
| January 1970
Classic South Island Adventure
4.7 from 1727 reviews
Jenyu W
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
| January 1970
Patagonia Hiking Adventure
4.7 from 1140 reviews
Kari M
Good, really enjoyed it
| January 1970
Ultimate South Island Adventure
4.7 from 4483 reviews
Joseph C
My wife and I are travel agents, and we agree that this was our favorite trip ever - and we've been all over the world. The guides make the trip and James and Maya were fabulous. We're definitely going back to New Zealand. You can't see it all in one trip.
| January 1970
Patagonia Hiking Adventure
4.7 from 1140 reviews
Ben S
I've been following Active Adventures (originally Active New Zealand) for almost 20 years. My wife and I finally got around to booking our first trip with Active and we only wish we had done it sooner. It was the trip of a lifetime! Our hikes through Torres Del Paine and El Chalten/Fitz Roy were simply amazing. Our guides: Gustavo, Karina, Javier and Aime were exceptional. We can't wait to take another trip with Active!
| January 1970
Ultimate South Island Adventure
4.7 from 4483 reviews
Stephen G
Good, really enjoyed it
| January 1970
Patagonia Hiking Adventure
4.7 from 1140 reviews
Persis E
Good, really enjoyed it
| January 1970
Great Walks of New Zealand
4.7 from 128 reviews
William H
Nancy and I had a wonderful time on our Takahe Great Walks Discovery on December 16th thru December 20th. The hike thru New Zealand was part of a three month journey that started in Thailand in October -- saw us travel thru China, New Zealand and finish in Australia at the beginning of January, 2019. We finally arrived home here in the USA on January 10th. A highlite of our travels was our Takahe hiking trip thru New Zealand. We started to plan our trip last summer and wanted to include a trip to New Zealand. Who knew when we would ever be back in this part of the world again. At first, we had not included New Zealand as part of our three month trip. But we had several people tell us, that we really needed to check out New Zealand and how it was so different than Australia. We also had a family at our church, tell us about the hiking/camping trip they had taken thru New Zealand and how much fun and how beautiful it was. I believe that they also recommended Active Adventures as a place to make reservations and get information about a trip to New Zealand.
The 5-Day Takahe Great Walks Discovery was just a good fit for us. It combined several hiking trips, with a night on Doubtfull Sound, while staying at lodges along the way. We really did not want to be camping along the way. This was a perfect trip for us.
We had a wonderful time and saw some beautiful parts of New Zealand. Queenstown was gorgeous and staying and hiking in the Lade Te Anou was wonderful. These are two areas that if we ever get the chance, would like to come back to New Zealand and spend more time. Just a wonderful area.
But what rally made our trip were our two guides, Tess & Kelsey. We met them Sunday morning and to our surprise, we were the only people on our trip. We just received so much attention from Tess & Kelsey and we had a fantastic time together. Also, the meals they prepared were terrific. It was a great time and we are very grateful for the chance to take this trip.
| January 1970
Patagonia Hiking Adventure
4.7 from 1140 reviews
Erin S
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
| January 1970
Classic South Island Adventure
4.7 from 1727 reviews
David A
Good, really enjoyed it
| January 1970
Northland Adventure
4.6 from 90 reviews
Amy B
I added the first 5 days of the Kauri trip onto the backend of my Tui trip and it was the perfect compliment. While the south island had amazing and rugged scenery, the north island did not disappoint with it's beautiful coast lines and beaches! We hiked, sand boarded, and snorkeled our way across the north island while learning a lot about the Maori culture. I highly recommend doing both islands. Our guides, Greg and Clara, spoiled us. Thanks for a great time!
| January 1970
Classic South Island Adventure
4.7 from 1727 reviews
George H
The guides were very well prepared. Any question I had was answered about our New Zealand trip. The guides also went out of their way on many occasions to help everyone on the trip with just little things. We took the Tui trip and were very blessed with good weather for the trip. The food and accommodations were fine. My only concern is that since the bar has been set very high now then my next Active Adventures trip will have to be amazing plus.
| January 1970
Classic South Island Adventure
4.7 from 1727 reviews
Gail H
Our trip was awesome & a dream come true. New Zealand is like heaven on earth. We had perfect weather & perfect tour guides. One of my favorite adventures was the plane ride over to Siberia--the view was incredible w/picture perfect scenery. For the hike out we had a beautiful sunshiny day...then a jet boat ride back to our original destination! I also enjoyed Milford Sound w/the overnight stay on the ship. The hiking trails were magnificent & worth every step of the way! The tour guides accommodated my vegan meals & were always interactive w/our group! We felt so welcome!
| January 1970
Ultimate South Island Adventure
4.7 from 4483 reviews
Heather F
There is not one thing I can think of that Active Adventures could do better. The trip did what I had hoped: introduced me to the South Island through hiking, kayaking and biking. Everything was top notch, from the gear to the snacks to the lodging. The attention to detail from the planning team in HQ to the trip’s incredible guides, Ruby and Dani, was impressive. I’ve taken guided hiking trips before in other parts of the world, and Active Adventures is easily the best company I’ve ever used. The Rimu Tour was AWESOME. I didn’t want it to end.
| January 1970
Ultimate South Island Adventure
4.7 from 4483 reviews
Michael M
At every turn in the road, and there were many, another surprise awaited. Whether a magnificent new vista, a rare bird, a splendid trail, or another story of the Maori People and their proud heritage, there was never a dull moment. The weather provided everything it had, but all in manageable doses. The rain came early in the trip but it assured us of more lush grass, and tumbling waterfalls. When the rain ended, the sun came out. Not too hot, not too cold, just providing light to another remarkable mountain. The clouds were the best anywhere. Changing in mood and speed, they danced with the sun and wind, turning to firey flames for hours as the sunset.
Our guides were knowledgable, cheerful, and bent on everyone's enjoyment of a country they are justifiably proud to live in. Our group quickly merged into a team of comrades, quick with a joke, or pint, or encouragement on a tough hike.
| January 1970
Classic South Island Adventure
4.7 from 1727 reviews
Amy B
I didn't know it was possible to pack so much fun in such a small amount of time. Active Adventures surpassed my expectations of what could be accomplished in 8 days. How can you beat hiking, biking, jet boating, and flying amongst the most amazing and secluded scenery New Zealand has to offer? I am so glad I got to experience New Zealand as opposed to just seeing it. Our guides, Hailey and Ruby, were great. I felt safe and looked after the whole time. They took care of everything. On day one, I was asked about my food requirements. Bonus! They catered to my dietary needs. I came to this trip as a single traveler and felt right at home with my fellow adventure seeking enthusiasts. Thanks an awesome adventure!
| January 1970
Patagonia Hiking Adventure
4.7 from 1140 reviews
Steve F
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
| January 1970