4.7 Stars (4482 reviews)
We had an absolutely fabulous time on the South Island. We really enjoyed all the activities, locations. Ash and Jessi were amazing for the whole 2 weeks
Ultimate South Island Adventure, January 1970
4.7 Stars (4482 reviews)
I wanted an enjoyable hiking tour that visited the highlights of the South Island and that is certainly what I got. The guides were excellent, we had a great group, and we were very fortunate with the weather. There's not much I would change.
Ultimate South Island Adventure, January 1970
4.7 Stars (1139 reviews)
The trip was a perfect combination of challenging hikes and relaxing walks. The scenery was incredible and the guides were knowledgable and helpful.
Patagonia Hiking Adventure, January 1970
4.7 Stars (4482 reviews)
Our trip was exceptional! The guides did an amazing job of keeping us organize and informing and educating us about all of the flora, fauna and history about the areas that would surround us on our hikes as well as the different birds and the few mammals that are present. Brogan and Elize, our guides, were fun, high energy plus Brogan was a great cook! We would highly recommend the trip and this company and would definitely consider another Active Adventure trip in the future.
Ultimate South Island Adventure, January 1970
4.7 Stars (4482 reviews)
From the ever changing landscape, natural beauty, and scenery, this trip is lifechanging. Learning about nature and the Mauri Culture from our expert guides is something you can't get doing a trip on your own. Food was excellent, especially when made by Brogan, our guide. Guides went above and beyond to handle any requests by the guests. Challenged the group but also set the right pace/expectations for the trails / hut to hut overnights. Seamlessly had new guides come on at different points in the trip due to covid / mandatory driver breaks. Operations of trip were excellent. Overall, great trip, thank you!
Ultimate South Island Adventure, January 1970
4.7 Stars (4482 reviews)
This trip is very well organized with plenty of activities, mainly walking.
Ultimate South Island Adventure, January 1970
4.7 Stars (4482 reviews)
The trip was all I hoped for and more.
Ultimate South Island Adventure, January 1970
4.7 Stars (128 reviews)
What a great adventure experience in South Island New Zealand. We had the best of everything on our trip.
Our guides, Elder and Luke managed all aspects of the trip superbly. They are passionate about their role to promote a safe unforgettable outdoor experience in remote areas. I appreciated their knowledge of nature and geography and Elder’s jokes were mostly good.
It was such an opportunity to enjoy featured parts of the three walks, Routeburn, Milford and Kepler. You will enjoy them most if you have done the recommended training. The walks feature spectacular views rewarded after some effort getting up to them. Not all are as hard as Ben Lomond but it is at the end of the trip and you will have had some good practice.
The trip on the boat through Doubtful Sound was unforgettable too. So amazing to have the opportunity to journey through such an ancient landscape and even kayak and swim in it. The Monolithic mountains tower over you while the ship cruises through allowing you to take it all in. We saw dolphins and seals. The dolphins played and jumped around the front of the boat, even a mother and a baby.
The other cruise on Milford Sound was also an opportunity to view the amazing landscape.
We were so fortunate to have good weather for our trip. We packed so much in and it went so quickly that we were in a bit of shock when it all ended. We wanted to kidnap Elder and Luke and take them with us for all our future life journeys.
Everything was excellent, the guides, the accommodation, and most importantly the food that gave us fuel to power the walking.
Well done Active Adventures.
Great Walks of New Zealand, January 1970