5 Stars (4385 reviews)
I felt so lucky to actually get away on a walking tour in these covid times. Revisiting places I hadn't seen for thirty years and getting back into the West Coast bush was pretty special. Our guide made everything seamless and achievable
, November 2021
Chris, New Zealand
5 Stars (4385 reviews)
The Rimu trip was extremely well organized, our guides were always cheerful, professional and caring, the accommodations adequate to excellent and the bus journey were enjoyable and comfortable. Thank you Katie and Emily for all or your attention and dedication to ensuring we each had the best vacation possible!
, May 2020
Linda, Canada
5 Stars (4385 reviews)
Active Adventures is a great way to go if your idea of a perfect trip is getting out and hiking, bicycling and kayaking in some of the most beautiful countryside in the world, with guides who are local, experienced, fun, flexible and take excellent care of their clientele.
, May 2020
Carmelita, United States
5 Stars (4385 reviews)
A great challenging adventure on the beautiful south island, with a good mix of mountains, sea, and bush. Our awesome guides went above and beyond to make this trip extra enjoyable!
, May 2020
Tom, United States
5 Stars (4385 reviews)
The Rimu trip is an amazing adventure on so many levels. First of all, Dan and Sal were the most phenomenal guides ever and they were part of what made this trip so incredible. They went above and beyond in every facet of the trip; I have never seen two guides work so hard and work together so well. I was hoping this would be a great way to experience New Zealand and it certainly was. Every aspect of the trip is laid out beautifully with adjustments made when weather doesn't cooperate and, again, Dan and Sal - along with Active Adventures office - worked the details out to make it all flow so well. The South Island is absolutely stunning, the activities were great fun and some of them were challenging (i.e. 3-day pack-in, pack-out to Angelus Hut) and I loved every minute of it. If you are traveling to New Zealand, take the time to do this trip; one week is not enough time. I also have to give a shout-out to our group - we had so much fun together and would love to do another Active Adventures trip!!
, April 2020
Cris, United States
5 Stars (4385 reviews)
Everything about this trip was wonderful and amazing! New Zealand is such a gorgeous country and I can't imagine a better way to see it. The hiking was often challenging, but doable. I was definitely pushed out of my comfort zone on the backpacking trip but the payoff was unbelievable. Just the sheer number of stars that occupied the night sky outside the Angelus Hut--I saw the Milky Way! Stunning!! Our guides were professional, prepared and patient. Ruby is a fantastic cook and both she and Simon were well-equipped to shepherd even the slowest of us through every experience. The accommodations were always nice and, when available, five-star. The coach we traveled in was very comfortable with large windows for great viewing. I look forward to seeing the friends we made on the trip, our fellow travelers, on future Active Adventures excursions--what a great group of people! We are already looking at Iceland. Thank you so much for such an exceptional experience!
, April 2020
Robyn, United States
5 Stars (4385 reviews)
I enjoyed the variety of places we stayed, hikes, and gorgeous landscapes that we enjoyed with the group you put together. Because many of the places were remote, we could soak up the uniqueness of New Zealand. The undertow of the growing international crisis of coronovirus was held at bay by our guides. It also allowed us to visit places with fewer people. I appreciated the diligence that Simon took to clean our bus everyday and Ruby's excellent catering which kept us out of crowded restaurants.
, April 2020
Anne, United States
4 Stars (4385 reviews)
Loved seeing so much of the South Island. Great group, outstanding guides, nice accommodations, and lots to see and experience. Enjoyed the hikes, kayak in Milford, and bike day. The BEST of all was the hut-to-hut in Nelson Lakes. The only thing I'd change is to add more physical adventure time and less drive time. Otherwise it was an excellent adventure and one I would recommend.
, April 2020
Liz, United States