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.
By paying in full we are able to pass on savings to our guests, but please note that by opting for this payment plan, your booking becomes non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-changeable. This offer is only valid for reservations where the trip is no sooner than 180 days from the departure date at time of booking.
We highly recommend that you purchase Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) insurance. We recommend Redpoint Insurance - you can find details here.
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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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
