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Hiking Tours

From New Zealand to Africa — Explore the World at Your Own Pace on our World-Class Hiking Tours

For those who love being out in the wilderness with no complications and surrounded by natural beauty, these trips are for you. Hiking focused trips are true bucket list adventures for those who love a little challenge, a lot of rewards, and enjoy the simplicity of placing one foot in front of the other. 

Hiking Blogs & Stories

The Top of the South Island - Hiking Gold-Sand Beach Tracks to Gold-Medal Wine Country

The top of the South Island of New Zealand is a magical place filled with…

Exploring the Wildly Beautiful West Coast of New Zealand

We love sharing details about lesser-known parts of our homeland, beautiful New Zealand. There is…

Discover Northland, New Zealand: Pristine Beaches, Māori Culture, and Towering Forests

National Geographic has recently named Northland, New Zealand, one of The 25 Best Places to…

What Makes New Zealand a Great Vacation Destination?

New Zealand has something for everyone, and is the perfect place to invigorate your heart…

Exploring the Volcanic Central Plateau of New Zealand

Otherworldly. Unique. Beautiful. The Central Plateau of New Zealand's North Island is a land brought…

Top Five Great Walks of the South Island, New Zealand

Ready to explore New Zealand's iconic trails? To showcase the country's most stunning landscapes and…

Epic and Adventurous: The Best Hikes in Europe

Alpine meadows, rugged coastlines, volcanic moonscapes, hospitable villages, and plummeting waterfalls; Europe has spectacular scenery…

Damon's Kilimanjaro Climb on the Active Travel Adventures Podcast

In this episode of the Active Travel Adventures podcast, our guest Damon discusses with host…

W Trek Patagonia – Everything You Need to Know

Calling Torres del Paine National Park a dramatic landscape is an understatement. It’s a hiker's…

Podcast: Kit Parks Tell Us all About her Dolomiti Adventure

Kit Parks, from Active Travel Adventures, tells us everything about her Dolomites Adventure.  Here's the full…

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…

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…

Keeping Up With Our New Zealand Guides

You’ve heard us say it before, and you’ll hear us say it again, we have…

Hiking Iceland: The Best Day and Multi-day Hikes

Iceland is a hiker's paradise. Its vast wilderness calls to be discovered, and with endless…

Dolomites Hiking Guide: Best Hikes in the Dolomites

 

Ahhh the Dolomites! Arguably one of the most stunning mountain ranges in the world, you'll…

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…

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…

Best things to see on the West Coast of New Zealand

The West Coast of New Zealand's South Island is a highlight for many, tourists and…

Hike or Bike the Paparoa Track

The Paparoa Track crosses 55km of the Paparoa National Park, from Blackball to Punakaiki. The…

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…

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…

The 12 Best Day Hikes in Utah

Utah is not only famous for having some of the best skiing in the country,…

Multi-Day Hike Packing-List for New Zealand

You and some mates have 4 (5 at a stretch) days up your sleeve. Over…

Discover Rakiura National Park, on Stewart Island

 Where is Stewart Island?

 

Where is Stewart Island?Stewart Island is situated off the South Coast of…

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…

Podcast: Annie Allen talks with Kit about her 'Dolomiti' adventure in the Italian Dolomites

 

Most awesome active adventure“This trip was perfect, just the right amount of physical exertion, combined…

Podcast: Linda Cohen Dickens talks with Kit about her 'Tour du Mont Blanc' adventure

 

My Mont Blanc Circuit“This trip not only provided an upfront tour of one of the…

Podcast: Stan Jacobson talks with Kit about his 'Annapurna Sanctuary Trek' in the Himalayas

 

5 Stars x 3“I rated this as 5 stars, "Excellent, the trip of a lifetime",…

Podcast: Sue Brickey and Rick Pope talk with Kit about their 'Chinchilla' adventure (Part II)

A varietal overview of Bolivia

“Such a diverse opportunity to experience Lake Titicaca, both from Peru…

Things to Do in Glenorchy - the Gateway to Paradise

Situated at the end of the road, there’s only one way in and out. The…

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A spirit of adventure, born in New Zealand

Our love 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.

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Life-changing, rewarding experiences in breathtaking places

We bring your adventure dreams to life. The best journeys don’t just take you places; they inspire you to be curious, ignite your spirit, and find a new sense of freedom – they can even change your life!

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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.

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Adventures inspired by nature

Feel like you're in a world of your own, with unique itineraries to take you away from the usual tourist traps. Enjoy exhilarating activities like hiking, biking, rafting, and kayaking, to explore the very best of each destination.

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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.

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Everything is organized for you

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.