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Which Costa Rica Adventure Is Right for You?

Short on time or ready to go deeper? Compare two small-group Costa Rica adventures and choose the trip that fits your pace, budget, and travel style.

The Seven ‘Wonders’ of the Galapagos: Best Things to Do and See

As individuals who thrive on adventure, we love to travel the globe and explore exhilarating and incredible destinations. Running trips from the deep south of New Zealand, right through to the heart o

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.

The Best Way to Explore the Galápagos Islands

There are dozens of tour companies out there offering Galápagos Islands tours - there have been for ages. But, the vast majority of these operators use a cruise ship, which is fine if you're looking f

Discover New Zealand’s Wild Heart: A Guided Fiordland Adventure Like No Other

Discover the wild heart of Fiordland on a guided New Zealand adventure shaped by 30 years of local experience. Walk sections of New Zealand’s Great Walks, cruise overnight on Doubtful Sound, explore Queenstown and Glenorchy, and feel the South Island at its most remote, lush, and unforgettable.

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 Galápagos 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