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Active Assurance

TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

We Understand That You’re Making a Commitment to Us

This is your trip of a lifetime and you want it to be perfect! Our Trip Assurance to you is a sign of our confidence in what we do and our ability to deliver exceptional adventure tours - rain, hail, or shine! So here's what you can expect from us.

Flexible Deposit

If for any reason you can’t travel on the trip you’ve booked, just let us know no later than 90 days (180 days for Africa and Himalayas trips) before your departure. We’ll hold on to your deposit as a credit for you to use towards the balance of your next trip for up to 24 months, so you can be sure your travel funds are in safe hands.

Change Your Trip

We understand plans change. So to transfer your deposit to another trip, just let us know no later than 90 days (180 days for Africa and Himalayas trips) before your trip and we'll take care of the rest.

Refund for Cancelled Trips

Already paid off your trip and can’t travel? No worries! Just let us know no later than 90 days (180 days for Africa and Himalayas trips) before your trip you'd like to cancel and we’ll provide a refund less your transferrable deposit, which can be used towards the balance of your next trip.

For more information use the button below to read our Booking Conditions.

terms and conditions

Active Assurance

We understand your plans can change, and that’s why we have Active Assurance available to provide extra peace of mind. At the time of booking you can opt to purchase Active Assurance which allows you to cancel your trip without worry up to 61 days before departure. This flexibility offers confidence in your decision, allowing you to change your plans if needed.

Active Assurance - the details

  • Purchasing ‘Active Assurance’ at $499 USD* per person gives you the option to cancel any time up to 61 days before your scheduled trip departure, and receive a full refund (less the cost of Active Assurance).
  • Active Assurance can only be purchased at the time of booking, is non-refundable, and must be purchased for all guests on a booking.
  • Active Assurance cannot be purchased for bookings using Pay In Full - non-refundable rates or any other promotions offering non-refundable rates.

*When you add Active Assurance in your Booking Form, it will automatically display the correct price in your currency)

For more information click the button below to read our Booking Terms and Conditions.

terms and conditions

Exceeding Expectations

We’ve set out to exceed expectations on all our adventure tours around the globe. The reality is that it’s not always smooth sailing – there are sometimes unforeseen challenges – and the difference between a good operator and a world-class operator (with unparalleled satisfaction & safety ratings!) is an unwavering attention to detail and personalized care.

Why Travel With Us

A love of adventure, born in New Zealand


Our passion for exploration is rooted in a strong connection to the natural beauty of our home, New Zealand, and the drive to venture beyond its shores to discover a world different to our own.

Life-changing, rewarding experiences in breathtaking places

We believe the best journeys don’t just take you places, they inspire you and ignite your spirit. Our unique and thoughtfully designed itineraries ensure you'll experience the very best of each destination.

Expert guides, deep local connections

Feel the heart and soul of each place you visit with our local people on the ground and knowledgeable guides, who take great care to ensure a truly authentic and immersive experience. This is the real deal.

Flexible, personalized experiences

We take the time to get to know you to ensure you have the very best experience on our trips. Our small group adventures are big on flexibility. No matter what your version of "active" is, we have options on each trip to suit every individual.

We welcome all adventurers

Traveling solo, as a pair, or as part of a group? No worries, you'll be comfortable on our trips. Every trip is personalized with care by our team so everyone feels supported and free to enjoy their unforgettable adventure.

All-inclusive

Imagine a vacation that's fully guided, and everything is taken care of and included in the trip price — all accommodations, activities, transport on-trip, most meals, and more! Effortless and value-packed.


  • Purchasing ‘Active Assurance’ at $499 USD* per person gives you the option to cancel any time up to 61 days before your scheduled trip departure, and receive a full refund (less the cost of Active Assurance).
  • Active Assurance can only be purchased at the time of booking, is non-refundable, and must be purchased for all guests on a booking.
  • Active Assurance cannot be purchased for bookings using Pay In Full - non-refundable rates or any other promotions offering non-refundable rates.

*When you add Active Assurance in your Booking Form, it will automatically display the correct price in your currency)

For more information click the button below to read our Booking Terms and Conditions.

terms and conditions

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