Active Adventures

Active Adventures World's Best Adventure Tours - since 1996 🌏
Born in NZ, now in 19 countries!
5-14 day fully-guided experiences of a lifetime.
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It’s not just about seeing New Zealand. It’s a trip you’ll never forget.These shots were taken by our own Active Adventu...
24/04/2025

It’s not just about seeing New Zealand. It’s a trip you’ll never forget.

These shots were taken by our own Active Adventures team member, Ali, while out on the Ultimate South Island Adventure. This 14-day journey brings together our favourite places, trails, and moments into one unforgettable experience around the South Island.

For us, it’s never just about ticking off the sights. It’s about slowing down, soaking it in, and showing people the country through our eyes, the folks who live here and love it.

If you’ve ever dreamed of exploring New Zealand, this is a pretty special place to start.

Ask anyone who’s travelled with us. We take food very seriously!From Kiwi classics to the best trailside snack stops, we...
21/04/2025

Ask anyone who’s travelled with us. We take food very seriously!

From Kiwi classics to the best trailside snack stops, we’re all about keeping things tasty on and off the track.

Our guides aren’t just local experts, they know their way around a kitchen too.

*Spot guide Kelly with a classic Kiwi pavlova, and Ellie and Courtney from our customer care team with some of the best local choccy to snack on the trail.

After a solid day out, we reckon there’s nothing better than sharing good food (or kai as we call it down here) with great company.

So you can be sure you’re always fueled up for days full of adventuring on an Active Adventures trip.

Boots off, airing out on the deck, valley views out front.Active Adventures was born in New Zealand, and this is the stu...
17/04/2025

Boots off, airing out on the deck, valley views out front.

Active Adventures was born in New Zealand, and this is the stuff we’ve always loved most.
The sharing of stories after a day exploring the back-country, fresh air in the lungs, and spending time in places that still inspire us after 30 years of guiding.

We might travel further these days, but this is where it all started. And where we call home.

Our local guide Mayra has just shared these moments of our guests experiencing local life, on the Lares Trek, part of th...
14/04/2025

Our local guide Mayra has just shared these moments of our guests experiencing local life, on the Lares Trek, part of the Inca Trail in Peru.

The warm welcome from the local people (and the llamas!) makes this trip truly special.

If Peru is on your bucket list, consider this a little nudge closer to that life-changing trip. 😉

Photos are great, but nothing beats experiencing New Zealand in person. 🌿It feels different when you’re actually out her...
10/04/2025

Photos are great, but nothing beats experiencing New Zealand in person. 🌿

It feels different when you’re actually out here, feet on the ground, breath slowing, and soaking in the views.

It helps having the most experienced local guides to show you the best spots. We make sure to fit in all the highlights, while still leaving space for the pauses that make it so memorable.

Ready to come and experience the real thing?

We’ve got a saying here in New Zealand: “Don’t leave town till you’ve seen the country!”And what a country it is to get ...
07/04/2025

We’ve got a saying here in New Zealand: “Don’t leave town till you’ve seen the country!”

And what a country it is to get out and explore. đŸ„Ÿ

This year we celebrate 30 years of guiding travellers around the best bits of Aotearoa New Zealand, and we’re looking forward to many more adventures to come!

đŸŸ So pop the Champagne with us - cheers to 30 years of memories exploring the most breathtaking nature that we’re lucky enough to call home.

Nature doesn’t mess about in New Zealand, it just shows off.There’s not many places on Earth where mountain ranges and c...
02/04/2025

Nature doesn’t mess about in New Zealand, it just shows off.

There’s not many places on Earth where mountain ranges and coastal wetlands sit side by side, and fewer still where you can experience both up close. ƌkārito Lagoon is one of those rare ones.

We love bringing guests to this spot - it’s a great reminder of what makes New Zealand so special. Not just the scenery, but the way you can move through completely different landscapes in the space of a short walk, or a peaceful paddle. It's pretty unforgettable.

Okarito Kayaks

The spiritual centre of the universe is in New Zealand??!!Castle Hill has been called many things over the years, but on...
28/03/2025

The spiritual centre of the universe is in New Zealand??!!

Castle Hill has been called many things over the years, but one of the best has to be a ‘spiritual centre of the universe’ by his Holiness the Dalai Lama when he popped over for a visit back in 2002.

And honestly, I get it!

We’re so lucky to have places like this in our backyard to explore. With its massive limestone formations and unreal scenery, this place gives you a feeling you can’t quite put into words.

You know it’s been a great hike when you’re equal parts exhausted and absolutely buzzing. 😁The post-hike glow has to be ...
26/03/2025

You know it’s been a great hike when you’re equal parts exhausted and absolutely buzzing. 😁

The post-hike glow has to be one of the best signs of a day well spent, and judging by these grins, this lot made the most of every step.

You’ve probably wondered whether a hike is going to be worth the effort, I can tell you, this one is a big ‘YES’! A few ...
25/03/2025

You’ve probably wondered whether a hike is going to be worth the effort, I can tell you, this one is a big ‘YES’! A few of you may even recognise this exact spot?

It’s definitely one of those moments where everything just stops.

Our New Zealand home offers some incredible places where you can’t help but be in awe of what you’re standing in the middle of.

How lucky are we to work for an adventure travel company? Our day out of the Queenstown office recently was too good not...
18/03/2025

How lucky are we to work for an adventure travel company? Our day out of the Queenstown office recently was too good not to share! We got to experience for ourselves the incredible Siberia valley, by air, on foot and by jet boat - all in a day as part of our Classic South Adventure in New Zealand, our home.

18/03/2025

Embarking on guided adventures offers more than just the company of an expert during your journey. It's an opportunity to immerse yourself in the challenges of your daily hike without the added concerns of navigation, cooking, setting up camp or finding the best activities or restaurants to maximize your trip.

Experience the luxury of having all the details meticulously managed, allowing you to wholeheartedly concentrate on the thrill of your adventure.

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Hiking across rugged terrain, sharing stories in the mountain lodges - this journey was a blend of breathtaking vistas a...
17/03/2025

Hiking across rugged terrain, sharing stories in the mountain lodges - this journey was a blend of breathtaking vistas and lasting camaraderie.

Thanks for the brilliant photos!

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A mix of solitude and camaraderie awaits on your adventure to New Zealand's South Island. Guests lose themselves to the ...
14/03/2025

A mix of solitude and camaraderie awaits on your adventure to New Zealand's South Island. Guests lose themselves to the absolute beauty and quiet as they kayak across a lake at sunset, or sit and ponder the colors and textures of a glacial valley.

Hiking in groups, guests also bond over their shared love of adventure and staying active, leading to cosy nights in backcountry cabins after the day's challenges.

Ready to find your solo and shared experiences? Explore your next adventure at 👉 https://bit.ly/activeNZSouthIsland?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

Guests admitted to being mind-blown by the contrasting landscapes on the Classic Machu Picchu Adventure. The journey beg...
13/03/2025

Guests admitted to being mind-blown by the contrasting landscapes on the Classic Machu Picchu Adventure. The journey began in Cuzco before they cycled into the Sacred Valley of the Incas, hiked the Huchuy Qosqo Trail, experienced the wonder of Machu Picchu, and explored the bustling Pisac market.

Love seeing guests having fun on the trail, and maybe a little awed by majestic Machu Picchu... đŸ€ 

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Multi-sport adventures, life changing experiences.

For more than 20 years we’ve been taking ordinary people on extraordinary adventures. We pride ourselves in getting our guests off the beaten track, and into authentic experiences. We’ve got heaps of great reviews on our website, and can put you in touch with past guests if you’d like more information on what it’s like to travel with us.