4 Stars (922 reviews)
Greg and Max were fantastic guides. They were positive and made the trip a joy to experience. If they were guaranteed to be my guide for other trips then I would sign up for a trip again in the future. Not only were they our tour guides, chefs, and drivers, but they also were wonderful teachers sharing their passion for New Zealand.
Ultimate South Island Adventure, March 2024
Courtney
5 Stars (922 reviews)
A bit apprehensive at first about a guided tour, on a bus, etc but after the first day with Max and Greg at the wheel settled in to letting them be the excellent guides they are. Saw much more than previous trip I did on my own; secret places with thorough explanations Especially nice after an arduous day of hiking to have a gourmet meal cheerfully prepared by our guide! The last evening after another tough hike (how many thousand steps?) of crashing glaciers, we were entertained by both on the piano, bringing the history and ambiance of the Hermitage alive!
Ultimate South Island Adventure, March 2024
Patrick
5 Stars (922 reviews)
Wonderful introduction to the South Island of New Zealand through hiking plus limited amounts of kayaking, biking and heli-hiking experiences. Our guides, Greg & Max, were outstanding. Greg provided insight into New Zealand history, geology and horticulture. The hikes were well thought out and gave the entire group access to areas we would unlikely have done on our own (including obtaining all of the necessary permits on the Great Hikes). Max was an excellent chef for the breakfast, lunch and dinner meals we did not eat out. The guides did a nice job integrating everyone on the trip which can be difficult when people meet each other and are then together for 14 days! Highlight of the trip (if I had to pick just oneā¦..and there were many) was the hike in Aoraki Mt. Cook National Park to conclude the adventure.
We are already plotting out next trip back to New Zealand!
Ultimate South Island Adventure, March 2024
Rob
5 Stars (538 reviews)
Really great way to see and experience the South Island in a week. Lovely, and very knowledgeable guides who take you as far and as deep into the country as you want. - Angus, Toronto, Canada.
Classic South Island Adventure, March 2024
angus
5 Stars (191 reviews)
It is over all a well designed trip. We enjoyed the whole trip and the company of fellow travelers very much. Especially our guides Aleisha and Luck are excellent.
Milford Track Adventure, March 2024
Chin
5 Stars (538 reviews)
When booking this trip for me I knew it would be a once in a lifetime experience and I'm almost glad I set that expectation for myself at the start because I'm not sure any trip I do in the future will live up to it. The itinerary is great, so much packed in in a week and everything was a highlight, if I had to pick I'd say Milford Sound and Siberia Valley. The food, I hadn't really considered before the trip started but Lauren's food was incredible every time. I didn't expect to learn so much about New Zealand but loved that I did. Active is a great company on the trip everything was so slick I didn't have to worry about a thing, and having the small groups with two amazing guides creates a very personalised and fun experiment.
Classic South Island Adventure, March 2024
Olivia
5 Stars (538 reviews)
I had a fantastic time travelling with Active Adventures to the South Island of New Zealand. I'm especially grateful to the staff at the corporate office who helped squeeze me in on such short notice given how last minute my trip was! The trip was perfect for me as I prefer more active vacations and was able to experience New Zealand through hiking, which was exactly what I wanted. I loved the other travelers in my tour group, and my guides were absolutely fantastic and looked after the group very very well while providing very interesting commentary on New Zealand.
Classic South Island Adventure, March 2024
Karishma
5 Stars (379 reviews)
This was my 2nd trip with Active Adventures. The 1st one with AA was outstanding so booked another and this one was just as great! We had great guides in Braden and Katie who were very accommodating in so many ways, very knowledgeable of the areas on the North Island and always prepared. Many times, they went above and beyond to make our tour as great as it could be, not to mention providing us with some outstanding meals! Loved the variety of activities on this tour with sand boarding, mountain biking and black water caving a first. Such a fun trip with a great group of fellow travelers.
Ultimate North Island Adventure, March 2024
Deborah