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Adventure Together and Save $1,000 this Black Friday

It's Time to Get Excited About Your Next Trip

For 30 years, we’ve been creating all-inclusive, small-group adventures led by expert local guides.

For a limited time only, you can bring your partner, best friend, or favorite adventure buddy, and save USD $1,000 on every 2nd traveler on New Zealand, Patagonia, Galapagos Islands select departures.

Use code TRAVELBUDDY at checkout or quote on the phone to our friendly team.

Prefer to go solo? Save $500 on eligible trips with code BFSOLO at time of booking.

Offer ends Dec 1, 2026. T&Cs apply.

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Classic South Island Adventure

4.7/5

Classic South Island Adventure

  • 8 days
  • Level 2
  • fromUSD 5,999/pp + tax

We’ve brought together all the must-see highlights of the South Island New Zealand into eight unforgettable days, blending epic scenery with authentic local experiences. Short on time but don't want to miss the best bits? Our Classic South Island Adventure is your perfect shortcut — you'll love where this adventure takes you.

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Patagonia W Trek Guided Hike Trip

Ultimate Patagonia W-Trek Adventure

  • 14 days
  • Level 4
  • fromUSD 10,999/pp including taxes and fees

Hike the W Trek, and experience Monte Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre on this 14-day adventure through Chile and Argentina.

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Ultimate North Island Adventure

4.7/5

Ultimate North Island Adventure

  • 11 days
  • Level 3
  • fromUSD 6,869/pp + tax

Discover your favorite part of New Zealand's diverse North Island as you hike volcanic landscapes, explore rolling green hills, wander sandy beaches, snorkel or kayak the Poor Knights Islands, and walk through the otherworldly Waitomo Caves.

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New Zealand Walking Adventure

4.8/5

New Zealand Walking Adventure

  • 14 days
  • Level 2
  • fromUSD 8,608/pp + tax

The New Zealand Walking Adventure is perfect for those who love to slow down and enjoy shorter hikes. Relax each night in comfortable accommodations set in amazing locations.

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Patagonia Lodge Hiking

Patagonia Lodge-Based Hiking Adventure

  • 14 days
  • Level 3
  • fromUSD 11,999/pp including taxes and fees

Explore celebrated sections of the W Trek, hike beneath the granite peaks of Torres del Paine and Fitz Roy, stand before Perito Moreno Glacier, and return each evening to welcoming accommodations.

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Ultimate Galapagos Islands Adventure

4.7/5

Ultimate Galapagos Islands Adventure

  • 10 days
  • Level 2
  • fromUSD 7,099/pp including taxes and fees

Get a fresh perspective of life on the Galápagos Islands as you land-hop from island to island, filling your days with hiking, biking, cruising, snorkeling, and swimming. Relax each night on land and get to know the local way of life.

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Torres Del Paine Patagonia Hiking Trip Guided

Classic Torres del Paine Hiking Adventure

  • 8 days
  • Level 4
  • fromUSD 6,999/pp including taxes and fees

Hike Patagonia's legendary W Trek, kayak beneath Grey Glacier, and share life in mountain refugios deep within Torres del Paine.

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New Zealand Biking Adventure

4.7/5

New Zealand South Island Scenic Trails Bike Tour

  • 14 days
  • Level 3
  • fromUSD 7,651/pp + tax

Designed for biking enthusiasts, this adventure explores the very best of the South Island's bike trails, such as the Alps 2 Ocean, Central Otago Rail Trail, and Queenstown Cycle trail, with a few iconic hikes including the Routeburn and Milford Tracks thrown in for good measure.

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Torres del Paine Adventure

Torres del Paine Lodge-Based Hiking Adventure

  • 8 days
  • Level 3
  • fromUSD 7,999/pp including taxes and fees

Hike the highlights of Torres del Paine by day and unwind at a comfortable wilderness lodge each evening on this Patagonia adventure.

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Hot tip! If you're traveling from the USA, there's also a flight discount on right now with Air New Zealand!

Book reduced flights from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, New York, and Honolulu. And it gets better, sale prices are available across economy, premium economy, and business premier seats.

If you would like any support booking your flights we recommend getting in touch with our official travel agency partner, Fuzion Travel.

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I loved every minute of this trip! Active does such a wonderful job of providing skilled guides, a wide range of activities, comfortable accommodations, and great food.

Emily | Patagonia Lodge-Based Hiking Adventure

Every day was spectacular!

Our guides were THE BEST!!

Wendy | Classic South Island Adventure

Guides are the best in the business and they went above and beyond to make sure that we had the best experience!

Dhiraj | Ultimate North Island Adventure

Catered to all activity levels. Thank you for organizing an amazing trip of a lifetime!

Mary | Ultimate Patagonia W-Trek Adventure

We had an absolutely wonderful time on our walking tour of the South Island of New Zealand. The island is absolutely stunning, with natural beauty and wildlife everywhere we went.

Amy | New Zealand Walking Adventure

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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.


*Terms and Conditions

  • This offer is valid for new bookings made between 19 November 2026 and 1 December 2026 at 11:59 PM PT. The applicable offer code must be provided at the time of booking.
  • Receive USD$1,000 off every second traveler booked on the same select trip and departure using offer code TRAVELBUDDY. All other travelers are subject to the full advertised trip price. For example, in a group of six travelers, three travelers will each receive USD$1,000 off and the remaining three will pay the full advertised trip price.
  • Eligible departures include New Zealand trips priced over USD $4,999 from November 17, 2026 – April 30, 2027; Patagonia (Chile & Argentina) departures from November 17, 2026 – April 30, 2027; and Ultimate Galapagos Islands Adventure from November 17, 2026 – June 30, 2027.
  • The TRAVELBUDDY offer is available only on select eligible departures.
  • Solo travelers can receive USD$500 off using offer code BFSOLO at the time of booking. This offer is available only on select eligible departures.
  • The offers apply exclusively to the trip and departure date booked during the promotional period. If you request to change your trip or departure date, the discount will be forfeited and the standard advertised pricing available at the time of the change will apply.
  • The offer is advertised in USD. For bookings made in other currencies, the discount and USD$4,999 minimum trip price will be converted to the applicable booking currency at the exchange rate used by Active Adventures at the time of booking.
  • The offers cannot be applied to an existing booking and cannot be combined with any other promotion, offer, deal or discount.
  • You may book multiple trips using the applicable offer, provided each booking meets these terms and conditions.
  • Other restrictions may apply. Active Adventures reserves the right to amend, suspend or withdraw these offers at any time.

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Supergold
Sustainable Tourism
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Sustainable Tourism badge
Active Hearts Foundation
Adventure Travel
Alps Ocean
DOC Approved
NAT GEO
NATO GEO 2015
Safety Audit Certified
Qualmark Gold
Queenstown Business Awards
Supergold
Sustainable Tourism
Tourism Industry Member
Travellers Choice Awards 2019
Travellers Choice Awards 2020
Sustainable Tourism badge
Active Hearts Foundation
Adventure Travel
Alps Ocean
DOC Approved
NAT GEO
NATO GEO 2015
Safety Audit Certified
Qualmark Gold
Queenstown Business Awards
Supergold
Sustainable Tourism
Tourism Industry Member
Travellers Choice Awards 2019
Travellers Choice Awards 2020
Sustainable Tourism badge
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