4 Stars (1980 reviews)
We went for a shorter 5 day trip, which included a 2 day 1 hike at Siberia Valley. It was our first backpacking experience, and we enjoyed it thoroughly! Natasha, Astrid and Lucy were excellent guides, who took really good care of the group.
, July 2020
Wanzhen, Singapore
5 Stars (1980 reviews)
I actually do not even know where to begin except that my journey to New Zealand with Active Adventures brought me incredible joy and was so much more than I had anticipated. My son and I were on the Tui trip and from the very beginning, our guides, Katie and Ash, were absolutely the best in providing information about the South Island and answering all our many questions about our gear, meals, what to best wear and many other things. However, the best part of Katie and Ash were their incredible passion for their homeland, their unbridled optimism and encouragement and their wacky sense of humor which kept us laughing through our hardest hikes and throughout the day! Our accommodations were absolutely wonderful especially staying in Makorara in our quirky and comfortable A-Frames. Even our stay in the Siberia Hut which we chose to do was an opportunity that I shall never forget. Staying overnight, not only did we get the chance to hike the valley to Crucible Lake but at night, the heavens opened up and we were able to gaze upon the Southern Cross and a magnificent Milky Way! From flying into Aspiring National Park, the jet boat ride and biking the west coast along the Tasman Sea, the sights were spectacular! More importantly, the group of people that we were with were some of the best folks to be with. All of us share our time and stories together which made our trip even more special. Because of the global pandemic, it was very sad to have cut our trip by three days but we all understood, that safety and getting back home was our first priority. It is my hope that one day, I can return to New Zealand to continue my journey and it will be once again with Active Adventures!
, April 2020
Rita, United States
5 Stars (1980 reviews)
This was our first time to New Zealand and had heard so much about the gorgeous scenery, we wanted to experience it's beauty first hand while we were still able bodied! My husband and I have very different fitness levels, so, I purposely picked this trip for the variety of activities and it was a good fit for both. It was down right enjoyable touring and experiencing the scenic land, not sweating all the small stuff! That being said, there are so many details and our leaders Greg & Alicia, made all the planning and tour look effortless! They were the friendliest, most knowledgeable, highly skilled and entertaining leaders one could hope for! We would highly recommend Active Adventures to anyone and we will most definitely look to them again for future travels!
, April 2020
Melinda, United States
4 Stars (1980 reviews)
Katie andAsh were great as well as assistance. Very patient and helpful and made the whole trip enjoyable. Unfortunately it was cut short with Virus.
, April 2020
Sue, United States
5 Stars (1980 reviews)
The Tui trip was a great experience from beginning to end. The trip is busy but everyday brings something special in terms of landscape, local culture, physical challenges and great fun travelling with a group of likeminded people. If you want to experience some of South Island and New Zealand's great beauty then this trip should fit the bill.
, April 2020
David, United Kingdom
5 Stars (1980 reviews)
Tremendous trip, pushed me at times but that was good. The guides did a fantastic job, giving encouragement and making everyone feel safe. They were good at including everyone too. Each day had a different challenge and I felt satisfied every day.
, April 2020
Anne, United Kingdom
5 Stars (1980 reviews)
Active Adventures fit several weeks worth of activities in one. It was quite the adventure and not a moment was wasted. Our guides
Lauren and Lianna were experienced beyond their years and were so much fun!
, April 2020
Anita, United States
5 Stars (1980 reviews)
We had been looking forward to this trip for several years and we're not disappointed one tiny bit. It was a dream come true, from beginning to the end. Daniel and Irene were our guides and I feel so fortunate. Daniel was a wealth of knowledge on all aspects of New Zealand including some wonderful folklore story telling on the bus traveling from place to place. Irene's bubbly personality, cooking skills and eagerness to help were really appreciated. They really took care of us and were always smiling and making sure everyone was having a good time. I've already made "Pavlova" twice! Thanks Irene for your grandma's baking tips.
The Tui trip took us to so many beautiful places. The hiking, biking, jet boating, scenic flight, excellent guides, yummy food, laughter and fun filled days all shared with new friends made for a trip of a lifetime. Don't think twice about taking this trip with Active Adventure.Do it, you won't be sorry! Thank you! (side note..our trip ended coincidently the day New Zealand closed its borders because of the coronavirus.. I hope you are all safe and stay well)
, April 2020
Marci, United States