Classic South Island Adventure
4.7 from 1727 reviews
Julie P
When you only have a week, and no way to plan your own journey, and enough money, THIS IS THE TRIP. I still have trouble believing Active Adventures could put so many different activities (hiking, kayaking, cycling, airplane flight, overnight cruise, jet boat) in so many different locations in one week. The small-sized group was great (we avoided booking a guided trip with a different company that had "only 50 others" - yikes!) 7 of us and 2 guides. This meant a nice-sized vehicle rather than a touring coach, and good interactions. The guides were young Kiwis who clearly love their country, and have learned much about it. The emphasis was on seeing the land, the water, the wildlife, and learning a bit about native Maori culture rather than on plush accommodations and 5-star dining. That said, the hotels/motels were more than adequate, and they are places to which we'll return if we ever get the chance. It was pricey, but we'd never have been able to do this ourselves, and we had a BLAST. And now we know where we want to go back and go more slowly.
| June 8800
New Zealand Walking Adventure
4.8 from 387 reviews
Nancy H
My experience with Active Adventures on the South Island of New Zealand was as sweet as the sweetest Manuka honey. I was amazed by the adventure in itself; the dazzling landscapes, the flora and fauna but bedazzled by our expert guides who maneuvered our van and trailer with expertise, prepared fantastic meals and dealt with any and all situations with a professionalism way beyond their millennial ages of 23 and 26. There were never any worries, lots of laughter and organization of each day that caused me to have no worries. Some of the daily itineraries had to be adjusted due to weather, road conditions or cancellations and Jackie and Lauren just rolled with it and kept us informed and happy. The hikes we took were just right for my level of fitness. The sights and sounds met all of my expectations and I would definitely do it all again.
| January 1970
Ultimate South Island Adventure
4.7 from 4483 reviews
Marianne D
I've wanted to see New Zealand for 30 years. It lived up to my expectations.
| January 1970
Ultimate North Island Adventure
4.7 from 337 reviews
Michael W
We had an awesome time with Active Adventures on the Kauri North Island trip with our tour guide Andy. An excellent variety of hikes, water activities, and mountain biking with a backdrop of fantastic ocean, forest, and mountain scenery. The accommodations and meals were great. But best of all was our experienced guide Andy who led the hikes, provided the right dose of New Zealand history and culture while driving us from one adventure to the next, and cooked us great meals. Well done!
| January 1970
New Zealand Walking Adventure
4.8 from 387 reviews
Michael W
The Kiwi trip is an excellent exploration of the South Island. Fantastic scenery, a great variety of relaxed outdoor activities, plenty of good food and great accommodations, and awesome guides from Active Adventures NZ.
| January 1970
Ultimate South Island Adventure
4.7 from 4483 reviews
Brigitte R
What an amazing way to visit New Zealand. Lot's of driving but well worth it and was able to see most of the South Island. Hiking was amazing as well as the kayaking at Milford Sound. The guides, Carrie and Koru were both amazing and very patient with all of us. Places that we stayed were all very nice and the weather we had was amazing!
| January 1970
Ultimate South Island Adventure
4.7 from 4483 reviews
Robert R
Good, really enjoyed it
| January 1970
Bryce Canyon & Zion Adventure
4.9 from 182 reviews
Marion F
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
| January 1970
Bryce Canyon & Zion Adventure
4.9 from 182 reviews
Trina W
Good, really enjoyed it
| January 1970
Bryce Canyon & Zion Adventure
4.9 from 182 reviews
Robert T
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
| January 1970
Ultimate South Island Adventure
4.7 from 4483 reviews
Shauna M
Good, really enjoyed it
| January 1970
Ultimate Galapagos Islands Adventure
4.7 from 1376 reviews
Loraine A
The Galapagos was everything I expected and then some! Zambo was a perfect guide and our group was terrific. We had talked about a land based trip vs. a sea based, and although I love the idea of staying on the water, I get sea sick in a bath tub. I liked being on land so we could explore the towns we were in and appreciate the Galapagos culture.
| January 1970
New Zealand Biking Adventure
4.7 from 312 reviews
Marietta M
Good, really enjoyed it
| January 1970
North Island Volcanic Adventure
4.5 from 754 reviews
Robert M
Good, really enjoyed it
| January 1970
Machu Picchu & Amazon Adventure
4.7 from 1778 reviews
Loraine A
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
| January 1970
North Island Volcanic Adventure
4.5 from 754 reviews
Marietta M
Good, really enjoyed it
| January 1970
Ultimate Galapagos Islands Adventure
4.7 from 1376 reviews
Anne W
The trip was wonderful and the group was very compatible. Zambo and Paulo did a great job showing us their beautiful part of the world. The wildlife and the food were outstanding and exceeded my very lofty expectations.
| January 1970
Ultimate Galapagos Islands Adventure
4.7 from 1376 reviews
Tom W
Overall, the Tortuga trip exceeded our expectations. Our guides Zambo and Paulo were great, travel was easy, the hotels and food were excellent, and the wildlife viewing was better than I had hoped. I really like the "active" part of the Active Adventure tours.
| January 1970
Patagonia Hiking Adventure
4.7 from 1140 reviews
Shelly S
This was my first international trip where I traveled alone and it was so worth it! Every last detail is planned for you so it couldn't be any easier. The packing list was right on ( I used everything they suggested bringing) and rented a couple items to save enough packing space to allow me to bring only a carry on. I love active trips but get nervous trying to plan out all of the logistics.(where to stay, best things to see, transportation, etc) It was wonderful to find a way to travel without all the additional headaches. Would definitely travel with this company again!
| January 1970
Ultimate Galapagos Islands Adventure
4.7 from 1376 reviews
Brian A
Galapagos is simply amazing. If you love to experience wildlife nose to nose this is the place. Sea Lions, Iguana, Pelicans, Sea Turtles, Giant Tortoises, Sharks, Blue Heron etc. Snorkeling, hiking - we loved it all. A great trip for adults, and your kids if they swim and snorkel. This is a wildlife adventure to remember forever.
| January 1970
Classic South Island Adventure
4.7 from 1727 reviews
Mary H
Personal guides that double as personal chefs! What an amazing trip on the South Island! The scenery, wildlife, and the knowledgeable guides able to give not only historical information but folk lore for the area, I could not have a had better vacation.
| January 1970
Machu Picchu & Amazon Adventure
4.7 from 1778 reviews
Brian A
Machu Picchu is one of the "New 7 Wonders of the World" - on the same list as the Great Wall of China. Hiking the Inca Trail at 62 is the most difficult challenge physically I have undertaken. But I did it!! The exhilaration of crossing Sleeping Woman Pass at 14,200 feet is almost (but not quite) as amazing as our first views of Machu Picchu from above. We loved the trip - the food, the sherpas, our guide, and the miracles of history and the 21 civilizations of Peru, culminating with the Inca Empire. How did they build this? Miracles of engineering as remarkable as the pyramids in Egypt!
| January 1970
Ultimate North Island Adventure
4.7 from 337 reviews
Allan V
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
| January 1970
New Zealand Walking Adventure
4.8 from 387 reviews
Allan V
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
| January 1970