5 Stars (883 reviews)
Fabulous trip with outstanding guides who were proud to share their country with us. Everyday was a new adventure which kept getting better. I can’t single one day as my favorite as the entire trip was incredible.
Ultimate South Island Adventure, April 2023
Pamela
5 Stars (883 reviews)
I’ve hiked with several adventure travel companies in far flung and beautiful places but this was the trip of a lifetime. Thanks to Active Adventures and our delightful, extremely knowledgeable, and caring guides Emma, Holly and Josh. Wow – they are all stars. This trip exceeded my expectations in every way. The South Island of New Zealand is breathtakingly beautiful. And, it was so much fun, I’d do it all over again in a heartbeat!
Ultimate South Island Adventure, April 2023
Elizabeth
5 Stars (883 reviews)
I absolutely loved the 10-day South Island Adventure that included fantastic hikes in the Nelson Lakes National Park and Punakaiki Rainforest, a lovely visit to the Forest Estate Winey where we savoured local wines and culinary delights, mountain biking, superb kayaking in the stunningly beautiful Okarito Lagoon, and in my case heli-hiking in the Franz Josef Glacier which was amazing. Our guides, Elize and Brogan, were fantastic, full of energy, and enthusiasm, ensuring every detail of our trip was taken care of. The home-cooked meals were excellent, the accommodation was first class, and the views on this journey were stunningly beautiful. I highly recommend this trip.
Ultimate South Island Adventure, March 2023
Miriam
5 Stars (883 reviews)
From the ever changing landscape, natural beauty, and scenery, this trip is lifechanging. Learning about nature and the Mauri Culture from our expert guides is something you can't get doing a trip on your own. Food was excellent, especially when made by Brogan, our guide. Guides went above and beyond to handle any requests by the guests. Challenged the group but also set the right pace/expectations for the trails / hut to hut overnights. Seamlessly had new guides come on at different points in the trip due to covid / mandatory driver breaks. Operations of trip were excellent. Overall, great trip, thank you!
Ultimate South Island Adventure, March 2023
Courtney
5 Stars (883 reviews)
What a fantastic trip. Even though the weather did not cooperate and we did not get to do some of the mountain tracks, the trip was fantastic. Our guides (Brogan and Elize +) were amazing. They went above and beyond to make sure everyone was taken care of and had just what they needed. I would definitely do another trip with Active.
Ultimate South Island Adventure, March 2023
Carol
5 Stars (883 reviews)
This trip is very well organized with plenty of activities, mainly walking.
Ultimate South Island Adventure, March 2023
Mireille
5 Stars (883 reviews)
Our trip was exceptional! The guides did an amazing job of keeping us organize and informing and educating us about all of the flora, fauna and history about the areas that would surround us on our hikes as well as the different birds and the few mammals that are present. Brogan and Elize, our guides, were fun, high energy plus Brogan was a great cook! We would highly recommend the trip and this company and would definitely consider another Active Adventure trip in the future.
Ultimate South Island Adventure, March 2023
Susan
5 Stars (883 reviews)
After we returned, a friend asked me what was the best thing about our trip. If I had to pick just one thing - it would be our two guides. The country, the scenery, the food, the people: everything exceeded my expectations and it was our guides who pulled it all together. We didn't have to worry about anything because we were in good hands. I will definitely look into future travel options with Active Adventures.
Ultimate South Island Adventure, March 2023
Lisa