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Active Adventures

This trip is operated by our sister brand Active Adventures

Go Back-to-Back with a second New Zealand trip and get 10% off plus a free domestic flight. Looking for a shorter trip? Check out our 8-Day Classic South Island Adventure.

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Travel in Complete Comfort

Getting from one breathtaking destination to the next in New Zealand means road travel is essential. That’s why having comfortable, reliable transport plays a big role in making your adventure vacation enjoyable.

We own and operate our very own fleet of medium-sized coaches — perfectly suited for New Zealand’s unique roads. They’re ideal for accessing the country’s iconic highlights and venturing off the beaten track to the lesser-known places most travelers miss.

So sit back, relax, and let us take the wheel. Your New Zealand adventure is calling — and we’ll make sure you travel in comfort and style.

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Your Biggest Adventure. Our Lowest Deposit Yet.

Plan ahead and save a spot on your bucket-list adventure  

We have temporarily lowered the lifetime deposit to just $350* on all Active Adventures trips in New Zealand, Central & South America, Europe, the Himalayas, and Africa.  

That means you can lock in today's trip price and look forward to an unforgettable adventure at minimal cost upfront.

We're here to help, so if you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch.  

*Terms and conditions apply.  See below for details.  

*Terms and Conditions

- $350 deposit is valid for any new Active Adventures trip departing by June 30, 2026, when booked by June 30, 2025 (11:59 pm Pacific Time). 

 

- Offer applies to Active Adventures trips only and excludes all Austin Adventures itineraries listed on the website. 

 

- Final payment is due 120 days prior to trip departure. For bookings made within 120 days of departure, full payment is required at the time of booking. 

 

- $350 deposit is per person and non-refundable. If you change your trip after booking, you will be required to pay the remaining standard 25% deposit amount at the time of change. Standard booking conditions will apply. 

 

- Offer cannot be combined with any other discounts or promotions. 

 

- Additional restrictions may apply. 

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Go Back-to-Back in New Zealand

Save 10% on a trip  — plus we’ll throw in a connecting flight for free*

We want you to experience all our amazing home of New Zealand has to offer. That’s why we’ve created an incredible bucket-list bundle like no other: 

Book two epic adventures to New Zealand and you’ll save 10% on one trip — plus we’ll cover your internal flight so you can get from one adventure to the next.

*Terms and conditions apply - see below

Terms and Conditions:
•    Offer valid when booking any two New Zealand trips and a connecting flight at least 120 days prior to departure. 
•    Simply provide your flight receipt at least 120 days before your first trip, and the value will be deducted from your final payment. 
•    The flight must connect the endpoint of your first Active Adventures trip to the starting point of your second trip. 
•    A 10% discount will be applied to the lower-priced trip. 
•    Offer cannot be applied to existing bookings.  
•    Trip combinations are subject to availability.  
•    If either trip or the flight is amended or canceled for any reason, all change, cancellation, and rebooking costs are the guest's responsibility. 
•    This offer is not combinable with any other promotions, discounts, or loyalty rewards. 
•    Additional restrictions may apply. 

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Save 10% on the trip price when you book a trip and pay in full

By paying in full we are able to pass on savings to our guests, but please note that by opting for this payment plan, your booking becomes non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-changeable. This offer is only valid for reservations where the trip is no sooner than 180 days from the departure date at time of booking.

We highly recommend that you purchase Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) insurance. We recommend Redpoint Insurance — you can find details here

*Terms and conditions apply - read more here

Our Trips... from our Guests' Perspective

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Getting to New Zealand

New Zealand might feel like a world away, but it’s closer than you think — just a 12-hour direct flight from the Pacific Coast of North America. Major airlines, including Air New Zealand (our national carrier), offer non-stop flights to Auckland on the North Island and Christchurch on the South Island from cities like New York, Chicago, Houston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Honolulu, and Vancouver.

Need a hand with your travel plans? Like to arrange a tropical stopover? Our trusted partners at Fuzion Travel are here to help make getting to and from New Zealand hassle-free and easy.