5 Reasons to Choose Group Travel Over DIY
Vacations, even Adventure Holidays, are supposed to be relaxing. One way to avoid stress is to let experienced guides sweat the small stuff.
We welcome solo travelers on all our adventure vacations. With us, you’ll find fast friends; safety in numbers; unmatched exploration by bike, foot, kayak, and more; empathetic and knowledgeable local guides; and best-in-class lodging and dining — all while walking the exhilarating path of self-discovery.
We don't currently offer specific singles-only tours, but we highly encourage solo travelers to join our adult trips where you’ll find other solo travelers, couples, and families with older kids who all share a love of travel and adventure.
We offer a free room-sharing option to avoid the single supplement, but you can choose to pay a small amount extra for your own room each night if you wish. If your departure date is at least 90 days away at the time of booking, a forced single supplement will never be charged.
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Don't take our word for it! Here's what some of our past guests have had to say about traveling solo in a small group...
"It can be a bit overwhelming to travel halfway around the world by one's self.
The Active Guides made me instantly comfortable and within a day our group gelled as we began to hike, bike and kayak through the most beautiful landscape I've ever seen. We learned a lot, we laughed a lot and became a family of happy travelers. If you're going to see the Southern Cross for the first time... New Zealand is a perfect place to do it. I made lifetime friends and memories that will carry me through until the next adventure. Active makes every effort to make your trip extraordinary." Deb; USA
"By far the best two weeks I could have spent for my first trip to New Zealand! Our tour guides, Kaleb and Pepper, were fun, outgoing, knowledgeable, and were able to accommodate all travelers in our group. I had such a blast meeting other solo travelers like myself, as well as hiking, biking, kayaking, and exploring all of the beauty that is the South Island. Already planning my next Active Adventures trip." Kevin; Canada
"I was looked after from the moment I was picked up at the airport to the moment I was dropped off at the end. Nothing was too much trouble for our guides and we all got on so well (guests and guides)." Louise; USA
We offer the solo traveler, safe, guided, transformative journeys. You can be assured of the best travel experience on a small-group adventure. There are so many benefits - here are a few to consider….
You will:
- Rest easy knowing your unwavering safety is our top priority
- Not have to pay for a single supplement if room share unavailable
- Have knowledgeable, expert guides available 24/7 who will enrich your travel experience
- Feel a sense of freedom with all travel logistics taken care of for you
- Enjoy the camaraderie of traveling with like-minded adventurers
- Have opportunities to form lifelong connections and memories
- Benefit from a supportive environment to try new ventures
- Be empowered to step out of the ordinary and into an adventure of a lifetime
We do not offer trips exclusively for singles, but you might be surprised to learn thousands of singles join our trips as solo travelers. We encourage solo travelers to join our adult trips where you’ll be joined by other solo travelers, couples, and families with older kids who all share your love of travel and adventure. We’ll simply pair you with another solo guest of the same gender for rooming. Alternatively, you’re welcome to pay the single supplement to have rooms to yourself.
Our trips attract a wide range of people from different backgrounds, countries and ages, which makes our small group adventures all the more enjoyable. Our guests tend to enjoy active lifestyles, great food, good company and new experiences. If you’re feeling nervous about traveling with strangers, rest assured you’ll be in good company.
Unless otherwise stated, trip prices are based on shared arrangements (typically two guests per room). For solo travelers, we’ll pair you with another person of the same gender to share rooms and if there’s no one suitable to share with, there’s no forced single supplement. However, if you specifically request your own rooms, you can opt to pay the single supplement. Solo travelers who book within 90 days of departure, where there are no other solo travelers willing to share, will be required to pay the single supplement. Rooming preferences are subject to availability and must be communicated in writing at time of booking.
Turn your adventure dreams into reality and make 2025 your best adventure yet!
For a limited time get 15% off any of our 2025 adventure tours when you book by September 30, 2024. Whether you're exploring new landscapes or revisiting favorite destinations, 2025 is your year to create lasting memories.
Spots are filling fast, so don't miss out - contact us to secure your preferred trip and departure date!
Book your fully-guided, small group adventure using the promo code SUPERSAVER15, and start checking off those bucket-list destinations!
*Terms & conditions apply – see details below
*Terms & conditions:
Offer is valid for new bookings only made through September 30, 2024 (11:59 pm PDT) for trips departing between January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. To secure the booking and 15% discount, full payment is required at time of booking and is fully non-refundable. The ‘Cancellation and Refund (By You)’ and ‘Change of Trip or Departure’ terms and conditions do not apply. If you change or cancel your trip, no refunds will apply. This discount cannot be combined with any other offers.
We highly recommend that you purchase Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) insurance. We recommend Redpoint Insurance - you can find details here. Use promo code SUPERSAVER15 at time of booking.
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You’ll be inspired and exhilarated, enjoying mind-blowing scenery on foot, in a sea kayak, or by bike - all at your own pace.
We're proud of our New Zealand roots and you’ll love our professional and warm style of hosting. We’re always here to help with planning... even hiking boot recommendations!
We've got everything covered – top-notch meals, comfortable transport, superb accommodation, amazing guides and INCREDIBLE service.
With an average of 12 guests per departure and an industry-leading average 6:1 guest-to-guide ratio, you'll get to know your fellow travelers and have the flexibility to go at your own pace.
All our carefully selected guides are highly experienced and have deep personal connections to nature and culture. You’ll enjoy an authentic local experience.
We could hang around all day telling you how wonderful our trips are... but the best people to hear it from are our guests themselves.
