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Everything You Need to Know About Traveling to New Zealand

New Zealand is best visited between October and April for hiking and active adventure, with January to March offering the warmest weather and March to April bringing fewer crowds and settled autumn conditions. The South Island is best for alpine scenery, glaciers, fjords, and Great Walks, while the North Island is best for geothermal landscapes, Māori culture, volcanoes, and beaches. For a first trip, allow 10 to 14 days, or two to three weeks if you want to explore both islands.

Why Kinloch Wilderness Retreat is One of New Zealand's Most Special Stays

The Eight Best Things to Do in the Dolomites, Italy

Pictures of the towering rock monoliths of the Italian Dolomites are everywhere. You’ve no doubt seen the too-picturesque-to-be-real images of rolling green meadows, villages and hotels that look like

Podcast: Kit Parks Interviews David and Tina About their Ecuador Adventure

Kit Parks from Active Travel Adventures interviews David and Tina about their 7-day Ecuador Volcano and Jungle Adventure 'Tapir '. Finishing and starting in Quito, they hiked under waterfalls, biked d

Podcast: Kit Parks Interviews Dave and Tina About their Galapagos Land and Sea Adventure

Kit Parks from Active Travel Adventures, Dave and Tina discuss their recent Galapagos Adventure . It's their third trip with Active Adventures, and they discuss their love of active travel and the out

Travelling to Ecuador and the Galapagos During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Notice anything different about this picture? Look closely - there's a small sign this photo was taken in the middle of a pandemic.. a mask in hand! Yes, we've been back running trips in Ecuador and t

Top 5 Open Destinations to Visit in 2022: Where Can Americans Travel?

The light at the end of the tunnel is finally here and keen travellers are once again pulling their passports out and strapping on their hiking boots. While it's no easy task to keep up with the ever-

The Best Time to visit the Galapagos Islands

If you’re heading to the Galapagos Islands, you probably can’t wait to get out your sunbathing suit for a swim in the clear, blue waters, or go out to catch a glimpse of the impressive Tortuga’s! Unli

Top five things to do in Grand Teton National Park

Found yourself in Wyoming with your hiking boots? Here’s some of our favourite ways to spend your days on in the Grand Teton National Park. If you’re a keen hiker, best to visit in July and August, bu

Top things to do in Mount Aspiring National Park

Mount Aspiring National Park is a hiker's paradise and a must for mountaineers. The park spans a large area, from the Haast River in the north to the Humbolt Mountains in the south. Large valleys, car

Video: Highlights of our Elegant South 'Kakapo' trip

A short look at some highlights from our comfort-focused Elegant South 'Kakapo' trip, perfect if you'd like something a little slower-paced.  

Things to Do in Christchurch, New Zealand

Christchurch, the 'Garden City', is where the majority of our South Island trips start and finish. New Zealand's second largest city, with a population of around 350,000, it's located on the east coas