Small-Group Adventures of a Lifetime
Explore the active way alongside an expert local guide
Hike Through Patagonia
Explore Patagonia's iconic trails by day and unwind in lodge comfort each night.
Chase the Sun this December - April
It's summer somewhere! Galápagos Islands, New Zealand, Patagonia, and more!
Classic South Island Adventure
The best of New Zealand’s South Island on an unforgettable guided hiking and adventure tour!
Award-Winning Adventures
Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Award Winner 2025 and 2026
Adventures in New Zealand
We're the original New Zealand adventure company, let us show you the best of our homeland.
Travel Vacations the Active Way
Experience the world on our small-group guided trips
Go beyond the ordinary. Discover new places, connect deeply, and live a life filled with adventure!
Since 1996, we've welcomed curious adventurers and guided them to extraordinary places around the world. Whether you’re traveling solo, as a pair, or with a group, you’ll belong on an Active Adventures trip. We take pride in our unique adventure-packed routes, expert guides, and all-inclusive journeys, so you can simply enjoy the trip you’ve always dreamed of.
Trade winter for summer adventures this December - April
Leave the cold behind for long summer days, wild landscapes, and plenty of time on the trail.Join an all-inclusive guided trip with fellow adventurers or a private departure designed just for your group.
Discover the difference with Active Adventures
A love of adventure, born in New Zealand
Our passion for exploration is rooted in a strong connection to the natural beauty of our home, New Zealand, and the drive to venture beyond its shores to discover a world different to our own.
Life-changing, rewarding experiences in breathtaking places
We believe the best journeys don’t just take you places, they inspire you and ignite your spirit. Our unique and thoughtfully designed itineraries ensure you'll experience the very best of each destination.
Expert guides, deep local connections
Feel the heart and soul of each place you visit with our local people on the ground and knowledgeable guides, who take great care to ensure a truly authentic and immersive experience. This is the real deal.
Flexible, personalized experiences
We take the time to get to know you to ensure you have the very best experience on our trips. Our small group adventures are big on flexibility. No matter what your version of "active" is, we have options on each trip to suit every individual.
We welcome all adventurers
Traveling solo, as a pair, or as part of a group? No worries, you'll be comfortable on our trips. Every trip is personalized with care by our team so everyone feels supported and free to enjoy their unforgettable adventure.
All-inclusive
Imagine a vacation that's fully guided, and everything is taken care of and included in the trip price — all accommodations, activities, transport on-trip, most meals, and more! Effortless and value-packed.
Experience the best of New Zealand with our Back-to-Back Offer
Our unique adventure tours
Immerse yourself in the very best of each destination with our unique itineraries taking you off the beaten track, deeper into nature, and closer to local life and cultures.
You’ll soon see the difference our knowledgeable local guides make, as they bring the world’s most stunning destinations to life on your small group adventure. Whether you're hiking, biking, kayaking, rafting, or simply soaking it all in, our adventure tours lead you to the heart of every location.
With fully guided, small group adventure tours in 19 countries across five continents, including destinations such as New Zealand, Patagonia, Peru, Galapagos Islands, Europe, the Himalayas, and Africa, you will find a new adventure that’s out of the ordinary.
Join Active Adventures for the experience of a lifetime.
Supportive, knowledgeable, and adventure-ready guides
Our friendly, fun-loving guides will cheer you on, prepare delicious meals, and ensure every part of your trip is safe, enjoyable, and full of lasting memories. Providing local insights to deepen your connection to each place, they’ll inspire you to try new things and achieve your "active" goals.
Picture a mix of Bear Grylls, David Attenborough, and a Four Seasons concierge — our guides make it all happen! You can relax and enjoy your adventure while they handle all the driving, logistics, and details. All you need to do is show up!
How active is "Active"?
No matter what your version of ‘active’ is, we have adventure tours to suit every individual. We've rated all our trips from one to five based on activity intensity, with options to select your preference in advance or even adjust on the day.
Check out our itineraries for details on daily mileage and elevation for each activity. You’re welcome to talk to our customer care team for extra guidance too.
Who is Active Adventures?
Our spirit of adventure was born in New Zealand, our home. Driven by a passion for sharing our homeland’s natural beauty, Active Adventures has grown a lot, but we remain personal, down-to-earth, and far from "corporate". You’ll find our headquarters in beautiful Queenstown, New Zealand, with teams in every region we operate, plus our incredible local guides in every destination.
We are a crew of authentic adventurers ourselves (we're out on the trails any chance we get!) and it’s that expertise and local knowledge that powers our unique and exhilarating itineraries.
We're with you every step of the way
From the moment you get in touch to enquire about our trips, we’ll take care of you throughout the whole journey. We’ll know you by name and take the time to understand what’s important to you — from selecting the right trip to advice on what to pack for the season and destination, our customer care team are here to help — whenever you need us.
An adventure travel style for everyone
We’re all about creating life-changing moments, and we've crafted the perfect adventure for you, offering a range of experiences that’ll give you a fresh take on every destination. Picture yourself hiking stunning trails, biking through jaw-dropping landscapes, diving into exciting multi-sport challenges on our adventure tours, and getting up close with amazing wildlife on our unforgettable safaris.
Whether you’re looking to unwind, recharge, or tackle an epic journey, our trips align with your vision of adventure. Packed with nature, culture, and experiences that’ll stay with you long after you’ve returned home.
