5 Stars (538 reviews)
Highly recommend this excursion for experiencing the South Island with lovely, upbeat and knowledgeable guides. We packed a lot into those 8 days and feel we received excellent value for our trip. Guide Elize kept our spirits bright with her enthusiasm and 'Whoo Hoos' and expert driving. Guide Brogan expanded our knowledge of all things New Zealand and kept our bellies happy with her scrumptious foods. And the 13 diverse Americans of our group couldn't have been better folks to share in the adventures.
Classic South Island Adventure, February 2024
Midori
5 Stars (538 reviews)
This trip was outstanding! I cannot think of a single thing that could have been better. I loved our guides. They were delightful and showed personal care for each one of us. They made every single moment of the trip fun.
Unfortunately I injured my ankle early on and the guides were able to accommodate me and help me continue safely with the activities.
Classic South Island Adventure, February 2024
Andrea
5 Stars (538 reviews)
This was our first active type tour and we are SO glad we chose Active Adventures! Everyday was memorable, well-planned, active fun. We feel like we hit all the highlights of the South Island. At the end of the day we often said, "Wow that was the best day! That was probably the highlight, only to be followed by another amazing day that was even better." We loved everything and we definitely plan to do another Active Adventures tour!!
Classic South Island Adventure, January 2024
Kimber
5 Stars (538 reviews)
Our 8 days with Active Adventure was more than we could have imagined. Our guides were Holly and Noah. Holly was a fantastic driver, storyteller and organizer. Noah was our chef. He created delicious breakfasts, snacks, picnic’s and suppers. Not only can he cook, he can hike mountains with ease and educate us on the flora. Our tour guides were companionate and adaptable for each one of us on the team. My husband was unable to participate do to illness. They made him feel apart of the group and also respected his need to lay low. Highly recommend Active Adventures.
Classic South Island Adventure, January 2024
Danette
5 Stars (538 reviews)
Holly and Noah were nothing short of amazing. They were great. When the weather cancelled two of our events, the alternatives they came up with were GREAT. Holly's stories on the bus rides were really enlightening and entertaining. We learned a bit about the history, Maori culture, and the geography. Noah was also a great source of information, especially out on the trail. Noah should be a chef. The meals were superb. The boat ride in the fiord on the last full day was truly outstanding (again, in spite of some intermittent cold and rain).
Classic South Island Adventure, January 2024
Jesse
5 Stars (538 reviews)
This trip was amazing! The group was so much fun and our Guides, Hannah and Noah were wonderful and had so much great information and knowledge to share about their beautiful country. We were well fed and looked after in all aspects of this adventure. A great variety of activity options offered! We were kept busy and the week flew n
But so fast!
Classic South Island Adventure, December 2023
Julie
5 Stars (538 reviews)
Our trip throughout the South Island of New Zealand with Hannah and Noah was the best trip we have ever taken! We've traveled a lot around the world and the experiences, hospitality, and breathtaking scenery that we encountered on this trip were the best. Every detail of the trip was accounted for and allowed you to just enjoy. Our highlight of the trip was flying into the Siberia Valley, hiking up to Crucible Lake, swimming in the lake, and enjoying a night hanging out in the hut. A huge thanks to Hannah and Noah for making our trip a once in a lifetime experience!
Classic South Island Adventure, December 2023
Nicholas
5 Stars (538 reviews)
The Classic South Island Itinerary was amazing. Our trip leaders, Hanna and Noah were fantastic with coordination, interesting information & overall fun factor. Hanna was an excellent driver and Noah was a terrific chef - all meals were absolutely delicious and plentiful! Trip leaders can really influence the trip and these two were so much fun to be with for 8 days. Both were experienced hikers and outdoor enthusiasts and catered to our preferences.
Classic South Island Adventure, December 2023
Kathy