4.8 Stars (271 reviews)
Reading reviews or watching U-Tube videos about trekking to EBC provides at best an introduction. Only after you’re in your boots on the trail at high altitude can you truly understand this experience. Active Adventures and our guides, Koru and Gokul did a great job helping my wife and I prepare and stay safe and enjoy every part of this once in a lifetime experience. Each day of the trek was its own adventure, with its own challenges and rewards. Thus, getting to EBC was the icing on an already awesome cake. This trek is not for the faint of heart. In my 63 years on the planet I have never done anything more physically demanding and I have been athletic all my life. But it’s worth it! There aren’t enough adjectives to describe the splendor that awaits at the “Roof of the World.â€
Everest Base Camp Trek, January 1970
4.7 Stars (4482 reviews)
The Ultimate South Island Adventure Tour was an incredible introduction to New Zealand! Two weeks isn’t nearly enough time to see everything, but I feel like we saw as many of the highlights as possible during this time. The hikes and other activities were varied and beautiful, but it was the guides that really made the trip special. They were as accommodating and kind as they were knowledgeable about our surroundings. Liana’s soundtrack and commentary as we explored the island was both fun and educational, and Aleisha’s meals & snacks were always on point. The logistics of travel, luggage, coordinating meals, etc. were handled so seamlessly that I never had to think about what was next - everything was taken care of. Most importantly, safety was a focus and I never once felt worried about venturing out with this crew (Liana, Aleisha & Kaleb). I would not hesitate to do another trip with Active Adventures!
Ultimate South Island Adventure, January 1970
4.7 Stars (1139 reviews)
Good, really enjoyed it
Patagonia Hiking Adventure, January 1970
4.7 Stars (128 reviews)
I usually do my own itinerary, I am my own travel agent, however, I felt that this hiking tour along the West Coast of New Zealand had created a plan I couldn't beat. I wasn't sure I would like being on a tour with a group of strangers, however, things just clicked. It was a small group and we just seemed to click. The guides were awesome setting the tone that made the trip so thrilling.
Great Walks of New Zealand, January 1970
4.6 Stars (56 reviews)
After the southern Patagonia trip with Active Adventures, we wanted to complete the experience and see Northern Patagonia. We did not expect to equal the south but were totally blown away. It was infinitely more than we expected, no doubt due to the detail planning. Each day, each stop was a true amazing experience.
Northern Patagonia Adventure, January 1970
4.7 Stars (4482 reviews)
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
Ultimate South Island Adventure, January 1970
4.7 Stars (1139 reviews)
Excellent trip guides throughout the trip. Very informative, interesting, attentive and helpful individuals. Our group chose to do the W Trek with the backpacking and refugios in Torres del Paine. Completely worth it for the hiking -- just be prepared, refugios are like hostels with food. We rented equipment and it was good quality and condition. Most of the rest of the hotels on trip aren't notable -- they tend to be a mixture of moderate to budget level hotels. However, the experience of Patagonia and hiking (in all types of weather!) was perfect!
Patagonia Hiking Adventure, January 1970
4.7 Stars (1725 reviews)
I had a great trip with Active Adventures on the South Island. New Zealand has been on my bucket list. This trip fulfilled all my hopes and dreams of exploring New Zealand in a very short time. I will remember this trip for the rest of my life.
Classic South Island Adventure, January 1970