5 Stars (114 reviews)
This trip includes amazing variety as it ranges from the more city like atmosphere in Cuzco, to the peace and beauty of the Sacred Valley, the challenges of hiking and camping to get over the 15000 ft peak to get to Olletetambo, the awesome scenes and history of Machu Picchu, and the wonderful wildlife of the Amazon Basin. All along way we thoroughly enjoyed the all the people we met and getting to better understand the lives of the local Peruvian folk. Zack was the perfect tour leader - fun, knowledgeable, and always looking out for our varied interests and needs - and seems to know everyone and all the best places to eat and visit. The tour guides - both Salvi & Joel - were incredibly helpful and added to the fun. We felt that the selection of the Lares Trail was definitely the best choice for us as it lived up to all our hopes in terms of beauty and solitude and the Peruvian mountains are truly awesome (and the mules and llamas (and horse!) were a godsend as well as a fun addition to the crew). The meals and snacks were incredible all along the way -- the first lunch after the hike in the Sacred Valley was a truly surprising highlight of the entire trip and set the tone for great things to come. The cooking team adjusted incredibly well to my personal last minute need to have "soft foods only" after fracturing my jaw shortly before we started the trip.
We had been planning and hoping to take this trip for years and it lived up to and exceeded all of our hopes and expectations!
Machu Picchu & Amazon Adventure, October 2023
David
5 Stars (114 reviews)
Experiencing the remote Lares Trail with local porters and the ineffably remarkable guide Zac is without question a must-do for anyone considering it!
Machu Picchu & Amazon Adventure, October 2023
Molly
5 Stars (114 reviews)
This has been an adventure of a lifetime - from absolutely empty Lares trail (except for our group, local and llamas and alpacas) to stunning scenery. Could not have been better. As usual, Active selects fantastic guides: people with passion, skills and knowledge and lets them do the rest. What a treat!
Machu Picchu & Amazon Adventure, October 2023
Goranka
5 Stars (36 reviews)
The Khumbu trek was everything I had hoped for in my Himalayan adventure, plus things I didn't even expect. Awe inspiring scenery, excellent food and a rich and welcoming cultural experience. Arjun and Joel were excellent guides and great human beings. I thoroughly enjoyed their company and that of my fellow travelers. Also, plenty of time and opportunity to explore on my own. Awesome, awesome trip, I can't wait to come back and visit Nepal again!
Everest Lodge to Lodge Trek, October 2023
Gwen
5 Stars (222 reviews)
Everything was great from the tours, guides, places to stay and the food.
New Zealand Walking Adventure, October 2023
Gary
5 Stars (222 reviews)
Touring the South island of New Zealand with Active Adventures was outstanding!
Our guides, Jonathan and Brogen made the trip. Their positive and upbeat energy was contagious!
It was a surprise how many meals that they planned and cooked, every meal was delicious!
Milford Sound was a highlight, and waking up to snow at Mt Cook!
New Zealand Walking Adventure, October 2023
Gary
4 Stars (149 reviews)
Although the name of ther trek was "Everest Base Camp", and the sense of accomplishment in reaching the Base Camp was profound, the beauty of the entire trek is what is memorable for me.
Everest Base Camp Trek, October 2023
David
5 Stars (149 reviews)
I was very happy with the Active Adventures Everest Base Camp trek. I really enjoyed the people who were in our group. All of us were in the age group of 59-74. Being 70 myself I really appreciated the encouragement I received from my fellow trekkers. Our guides and the porters were excellent. They were there to answer any of our questions and were very helpful. Their main goal was to see we finished the trek in a safe and healthy way. The accommodations in the guest houses were very good and the food was good. It was a tough climb especially going up the rocks but I have memories of something I achieved which will last me my lifetime. Everything was wonderful.
Everest Base Camp Trek, October 2023
Carol