Ultimate North Island Adventure
4.7 from 337 reviews
Jamie S
This was my 3rd trip with Active. South Island NZ in 2014, Mt Everest Base Camp Trek in 2016 and now North Island for Christmas 2017! Each trip was so different but the best of the best! Kauri was fantastic!! So much Maori culture and history! It just flowed out of our guide Andy too, his telling of Maori history was the best part of the days where we had a long drive, he is an awesome story teller!! Jo had so many things up her sleeve for us! She led us on the Tongariro Crossing, Sand boarding and so many other phenomenal days. This woman is pure adventure and she can COOK!! The accommodations were fantastic! Meals were amazing! Beachcombing is second to none at Mangawhai! I don't think there is any place quite like NZ! Just go!
| January 1970
Patagonia Hiking Adventure
4.7 from 1140 reviews
Harry O
Excellent accommodations/food. Guides were knowledgeable. Location and geography is breathtaking.
| January 1970
Patagonia Hiking Adventure
4.7 from 1140 reviews
Barry G
After a 9 month reschedule due to untimely hip repairs we finally embarked on what was to be a real fun adventure to truly treasure. We had put the hard training yards in and the weather was great, so you could say we were lucky, but these were minor details in the overall success picture of this trip. This trip was organised so well in so many ways it actually made us sit up and pinch ourselves. Thanks Active Adventures well done... Cheers
| January 1970
New Zealand Walking Adventure
4.8 from 387 reviews
Suzanne K
Absolutely loved my 'Kiwi' trip! The hikes, the guides, the food and even all the other travellers were wonderful.
| January 1970
Patagonia Hiking Adventure
4.7 from 1140 reviews
Lilibeth G
This is by far the most amazing trip I have ever joined. I had a wonderful time. It is well organized and every aspect of the trip has been well planned. Special thanks to Zach our tour leader, who really made a big difference in my experience.. I call him the Papito of the group. He is like a father, who tirelessly look after the welfare of his children. He wasn’t just doing a job, he truly cared. He loves what he does and is passionate about it. He made sure we were safe and comfortable, and he even ensured that I was able to eat my special diet, gluten free and dairy free. All the local guides were excellent as well. The places we visited were spectacular. One of my favorite moments is kayaking amongst the glacier, what a blast! The choice of restaurants where we ate were superb. I truly enjoyed authentic Chilean and Argentinian cuisine. One of the hardest things for me on this trip was carrying my backpack, which was half my size since I am a tiny person! If I had to do it again, I would bring a feather lite blanket, instead of the sleeping bag which I did not even use during the trip. It would have been easier on my back since I have a back issue, but I survived it! Overall, I can say that Active adventures is the way to go if you want to trek Patagonia. It’s worth it! Thank you Active Adventures for this memorable experience I will cherish forever.
| January 1970
Northern Patagonia Adventure
4.6 from 56 reviews
Carey S
I loved this trip - the scenery is amazing! The guide in each location were great, and we learned a lot from them as they shared their appreciation for the local landscape and life. Learning about the many diverse ecosystems on the hikes, nature reserve guided walks, and kayaking was a highlight. The hikes are great, with both steep climbs and easier parts, and stunning views the whole way! Especially loved kayaking the fjord and trying out the very HOT springs! The variety of nature, lakes, rivers, and waterfalls is fantastic. Truly, a most special introduction to northern Patagonia! Thanks for everything!
| January 1970
Patagonia Hiking Adventure
4.7 from 1140 reviews
Kevin C
From the office in NZ, to the guides in Patagonia, the trip was carefully planned and organized. The variety of activities (hiking, biking, kayaking, glacier trekking) set this itinerary apart. The quality of the guides was a 10. The accommodations are often austere, but the meals were generally very good. I have trekked in the Himalayas and the European Alps, and rafted down the Colorado River in Grand Canyon, all with leading travel outfitters in their regions, and Active Adventures is 2nd to none.
| January 1970
Patagonia Hiking Adventure
4.7 from 1140 reviews
Susan S
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
| January 1970
Patagonia Hiking Adventure
4.7 from 1140 reviews
Customer
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
| January 1970
Ultimate South Island Adventure
4.7 from 4483 reviews
Christine S
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
| January 1970
Torres del Paine Adventure
4.8 from 6 reviews
Robert H
The Condor trip with Active was nothing short of amazing. Zac was a wonderful guide and we had a great group. The 'W' trek was the absolute highlight of the trip. The scenery is just breathtaking and well worth some hard days on the trail. Sea kayaking on Grey Lake and the hike on Grey Glacier were also incredible.
| January 1970
Classic South Island Adventure
4.7 from 1727 reviews
Tom S
Great guides, great destinations - we felt safe, entertained and totally taken care of for the whole trip.
| January 1970
Ultimate North Island Adventure
4.7 from 337 reviews
Albert T
Although the trip started off slowly due to weather, Natalie and Jasmine our guides, made it all work out, constantly tweaking our trip so as to take advantage of cultural and geographic points. Once the weather cleared the beautiful country of New Zealand was ours for exploring. Again the girls were top notch, their knowledge and familiarity of the areas being explored is to be complimented. Top attractions 1. The Tongariro hike- Magnificent!! 2. Black water rafting and the glow-worms, lots of fun. Thank you for a wonderful trip. And thank Jasmine and Natalie again for me!!
| January 1970
Ultimate South Island Adventure
4.7 from 4483 reviews
Nadia S
This trip went beyond my expectations in every aspect. Active Adventures knows what they're doing and provides the most thoughtful and best experience. I've done many organized trips over the world with other companies, and this was one of the best I've taken. The company and guides create a trip that feels personal (not touristy at all) of the most amazing spots of New Zealand, while choosing exceptional and beautiful places to stay. This was exactly what I was hoping for (even better). If you enjoy to be active, you will love this trip. Thank you, Active Adventures!
| January 1970
Ultimate South Island Adventure
4.7 from 4483 reviews
Doug T
Great Trip! Well planned, very enjoyable group, excellent guides! Really got a great feel for the South Island of New Zealand! I just hope I will be able to get back someday!
| January 1970
Ultimate South Island Adventure
4.7 from 4483 reviews
Stephen J
I have never been on a guided tour before so I did not know what to expect. I researched New Zealand's South Island and wanted to experience all the sites that were on the Rimu itinerary. My expectations were low going into the trip. What I discovered is that the Active Adventures tour and our guide Melissa (Mel) McCartney blew me away. The accommodations were great and way better than I could have booked on my own. The hikes, biking, kayaking and swimming were perfect and the food (especially Mel's cooking) was fantastic. The only downside was the driving time in the bus but there was no other way to cover the ground we did without a little sacrifice. James Stephens, Our driver and Lead Guide, was a great driver and as a son of a police officer, made us feel safe as he confidently drove us around the island. Both Mel and James kept us on schedule, made sure we were looked after and well taken care of. They were very pleasant and told stories of Maori legends, Kiwi history and NZ lifestyle. When they realized that several of us were more physically fit, they designed different hikes so everyone would be happy. We had six trekkers on the bus and all of us fell in love with Mel. She is the perfect guide and she loves what she does. She is a great cook, organizer and so casual and fun. Mel and James really made this trip fun for all. I have and will continue to recommend this trip to everyone. Thank you for a great trip.
| January 1970
Patagonia Hiking Adventure
4.7 from 1140 reviews
Jackie M
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
| January 1970
New Zealand Walking Adventure
4.8 from 387 reviews
David Z
The trip was an exciting experience of New Zealand. The guides took very good care of us and helped with any of our needs and wishes. I am so pleased with the trip and would recommend it to anyone who wants to see beautiful scenery and take an active part in enjoying it. I would and may do it again .
| January 1970
Ultimate South Island Adventure
4.7 from 4483 reviews
Douglas P
It's obvious that the Rimu Tour has been tuned to perfection over time. The venues are wonderful and the food is excellent (thank you Mel!). Many hours in the bus, but that was to be expected given the breadth of coverage. I'd highly recommend this tour without hesitation!
| January 1970
New Zealand Walking Adventure
4.8 from 387 reviews
Donna B
This was an absolutely terrific trip. I just can't say enough good things about it. Claire and Lauren were great guides and made a great trip even better. I highly recommend this trip for anyone who wants to cover a lot of ground but in a somewhat more relaxed fashion
| January 1970
Great Walks of New Zealand
4.7 from 128 reviews
Geraldine M
Good, really enjoyed it
| January 1970
Patagonia Hiking Adventure
4.7 from 1140 reviews
Murray T
The Condor with Zac, was a wonderful travelling adventure, extremely well organised and delivered by an experienced and competent team of travel professionals both in NZ and SA. All aspects of this trip were delivered in a way to make the trip a continuous enjoyable experience; transfers, accommodation, meals, entertainment, other guides & drivers and impromptu activities were all excellent. There was always opportunities for the more active people in the group to extend themselves and go the extra distances and/or complete additional activities or if you wanted a more relaxed approach this was also accommodated. I cannot speak highly enough of our tour leader Zac; his local knowledge, photography, sense of humour, organisation skills & logistics, ability to easily overcome various issues during the trip without us even noticing, great choice of restaurants, New Years fireworks display & drinks on the beach at Punta Arenas, this list goes on and on!! The other guides Jorge & Aimee were also excellent & worked so well with Zac to look after us all on this trip.
| January 1970
Ultimate Galapagos Islands Adventure
4.7 from 1376 reviews
Dennis B
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
| January 1970
Patagonia Hiking Adventure
4.7 from 1140 reviews
Susan T
Good, really enjoyed it
| January 1970