Ultimate South Island Adventure
4.7 from 4483 reviews
Richard F
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
| June 6400
Patagonia Hiking Adventure
4.7 from 1140 reviews
Liz I
Good, really enjoyed it
| June 6400
Ultimate South Island Adventure
4.7 from 4483 reviews
Rebecca B
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
| June 6400
Classic South Island Adventure
4.7 from 1727 reviews
Leslie J
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
| June 0000
Patagonia Hiking Adventure
4.7 from 1140 reviews
John S
The trip was fantastic! The itinerary had just the right balance, allowing us to hike to amazing places, while mixing in kayaking and other activities. Some of sites were so breathtaking that when I sent my daughters some pictures, they jokingly accused me of using Photoshop. Besides the amazing places we got to visit, something else consistently stood out to me. It was obvious to me that Active Adventures has spent time establishing relationships with local restaurant owners, hotel operators, even shuttle drivers. Our guide, Cynthia, was consistently greeted by the local business owners as a friend. As such, I consistently felt welcomed where ever we went and that the service we received was top notch. Things were always organized, and on time. All I had to do was sit back and enjoy the ride. Well, that and hike on occasion :) I left thinking “That’s what a vacation should always feel like.â€
| June 0000
Ultimate South Island Adventure
4.7 from 4483 reviews
Barry S
Pretty hard to capture with mere words just how beautiful and challenging this trip was. Only now, with the clarity of hindsight and reviewing my photos, am I really beginning to grasp the magnitude of the natural wonder that is New Zealand. And reviewing the map against where we traveled shows that we saw a pretty good chunk of the South Island on our Rimu trip, and only whets my appetite to see even more. If you are considering an adventure tour with knowledgeable fun loving guides, who also happen to be fantastic cooks, then look no further. Active Adventures has everything covered. We stayed in top notch accommodations, from a sheep station to a luxury riverside bungalow, and we started each day with a great breakfast, had a hearty lunch break during the day's activity, and finished with appetizers in the evening before a delicious dinner. Did I mention these guides can cook? And that fresh food using local ingredients tastes even better after a full day of adventure. And adventure is what you'll be doing, each and every day. So pick out a trip, book it, and do it. You'll be glad you did.
| June 0000
Patagonia Hiking Adventure
4.7 from 1140 reviews
Sydney G
What a great adventure! The Condor trip is well thought out, with an excellent itinerary. The hikes were often challenging with easier ones thrown in. The experience of the W trek with its amazing scenery and geography, as well as learning about the unique flora and fauna is a treasure, as was the opportunity to stay at the refugios. Travel to the penguin colony and Perito Moreno as well as to Torres del Paine and to the hiking locations near El Chalten were all organized and pleasant. The small hotels in Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales, El Calafate and El Chalten were well chosen; the Patagonia Queen in El Calafate is a delight. We had the best guide ever - Cynthia Valledares! A font of knowledge who is blessed with a bubbling personality and who, on top of the other million details, arranged many excellent dinners at local restaurants. We enjoyed Rosario who added her services for the W trek, and Luis for his knowledge and lovely measured pace on the hikes out of El Chalten. I would happily do another trip with Active Adventures!
| June 0000
Classic South Island Adventure
4.7 from 1727 reviews
Carmen C
It was a beautiful trip! We were in so many places and we had seen so many of the natural beauties of New Zealand in a short time. Our guides were great, very professional, knowledgeable, easy going, accommodating and friendly The trip covered a lot of activities for any level of fitness. The plane ride, the jet boat ride, the nocturnal cruise in Milford Sound and the kayak experience and bike riding were all wonderful. Thank you for the great experience!
| June 0000
Ultimate South Island Adventure
4.7 from 4483 reviews
Jerry stewart S
This was a well organized trip done by very competent guides who went above and beyond their duties to provided what was a excellent experience. I think that the group size was an excellent number and the choice of activities made it better still. I would also like to thank the staff for locating and delivering my lost luggage. Thank you for an excellent experience
| June 3600
Patagonia Hiking Adventure
4.7 from 1140 reviews
John M
The trip was very well managed and organized, with excellent tour guides who took great care of the group. The trip provides a great opportunity to explore the beautiful Patagonia on both Chilean and Argentinean side. Do not miss the Ice Hike :)
| June 3600
Ultimate South Island Adventure
4.7 from 4483 reviews
Theresa D
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
| June 3600
Patagonia Hiking Adventure
4.7 from 1140 reviews
Vanessa R
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
| June 3600
Patagonia Hiking Adventure
4.7 from 1140 reviews
Lorrie C
Good, really enjoyed it
| January 1970
Ultimate South Island Adventure
4.7 from 4483 reviews
Michael J
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
| January 1970
New Zealand Biking Adventure
4.7 from 312 reviews
Elizabeth L
The 'Weka' trip surpassed all my expectations. Our guides were attentive, supportive and always full of good humor. The scope and breadth of the trip was remarkable. So many environments and landscapes, each more beautiful than the last. The biking and hiking was challenging and worth the effort. This was the perfect introduction to the South Island and definitely whet my appetite to return and see more.
| January 1970
Ultimate South Island Adventure
4.7 from 4483 reviews
Todd G
Our guides Ken and Carrie were great! We had a wonderful time with all the activities and the variety of experiences was perfect.
| January 1970
Ultimate North Island Adventure
4.7 from 337 reviews
Carol M
Andy was both our chauffer and lead guide for this trip. He is a font of knowledge and has the ability to share that knowledge in a timely and fascinating way. His driving was steadfast, confident, and reassuring while he was able to share this information during the trip. He also made an effort to get to know each participant and demonstrated interest in each of us, our respective backgrounds, other trips experienced and other places that we are interested in visiting. He was able to share his experiences with other AA trips in other parts of the world that "piqued" our interests. Jo was fantastic as well. Her culinary talents are exceptional and the variety that she provided and the ease with which she prepared the food was unparalleled. She made an effort to "rotate" her seat in the bus to be able to interact with each person and like Andy get to know each participant. I am hoping that some day I can join another Active Adventure with Andy and Jo if not in NZ somewhere else in the world.
| January 1970
Ultimate Galapagos Islands Adventure
4.7 from 1376 reviews
John J
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
| January 1970
Ultimate Galapagos Islands Adventure
4.7 from 1376 reviews
Jon L
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
| January 1970
Ultimate South Island Adventure
4.7 from 4483 reviews
Esther B
Searching for a suitable tour, the 'Rimu' promised exactly what I was looking for: daily outdoor activities, lovely accomodations and good coffee :-). This tour exceeded my expectations!! Our attentive and friendly guides kept us active and challenged every day. We experienced New Zealand's nature hiking, cycling and kayaking. Throughout the whole tour everything was organised and taken care of. They prepared delicious meals and picnics. Daily surprises such as a cold drink after a long hike or an especially beautiful lookout during the bus ride completed this outstanding tour. Furthermore we got to know many stories about New Zealand's customs, it's flora and fauna, the Maori...We had the chance to fully "immerse" into New Zealand and take home an unforgettable experience!
| January 1970
Ultimate North Island Adventure
4.7 from 337 reviews
Diane H
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
| January 1970
Ultimate South Island Adventure
4.7 from 4483 reviews
Patrick K
New Zealand is a very special place. The natural beauty was inspiring and the well planned trip provided unique opportunities to experience the magical environment.
| January 1970
Patagonia Hiking Adventure
4.7 from 1140 reviews
Liz L
The W trek on the Condor Patagonia Trek was definitely one of the oh-so-many highlights of this trip. The stunning scenery was breathtaking and ongoing every day. Loved the penquins, sea lions, and so many stunning glaciers. The kayak day and bike day were both a fantastic experience. You think the view is spectacular and you walk over a hill and it gets even better. What was surprising was the quality of the refugios - hot showers every night and great tasting food! Compared to the refugios in Europe (no showers, sometimes no toilets), these were more like bed and breakfasts and were very comfortable. Our guide, Cynthia, was an expert in the area and really made the trip special. We have done treks in the Himalayas and Alps in Italy and Slovenia, and this is by far the best trip ever in terms of hiking, scenery, food and accommodation. The trip of a lifetime - for sure!
| January 1970
Patagonia Hiking Adventure
4.7 from 1140 reviews
Vicki W
Overall our entire adventure was fabulous... truly the vacation of a lifetime. Our guides made the journey incredible - always informative and helpful. Arturo's sense of humor even made the wind and rain bearable. Around every bend in the trail we encountered another breathtaking vista, exactly as promised.
| January 1970