Top 10 Guest Photos 2014

Top 10 Guest Photos 2014

Top 10 Guest Photos 2014

Set your resolution, adjust your white balance, focus, keep still, capture the moment, SNAP!

This year we have had an abundance of awesome images sent through by our guests, after every trip we ask our guests to send us some of their favourite photos so we can upload their treasured moments. From this selection, a winner is chosen and rewarded with a 2 for 1 deal on any of our adventures. It's always close, but here is our selection for the top 10 guest photos from 2014.

"Photography is the only language that can be understood anywhere in the world"  ~ Bruno Barbey

1. Forbidden Kingdom of Lo Trek 'Mustang' trip – Corinne Cook

A lovely local Woman from the Mustang Region - September 2014

2. Ultimate South Island Adventure ‘Rimu’ trip – Derek Mann 

Kayaking Milford Sound, one of MANY incredible waterfalls, February 2014

3. Everest Base Camp Trek 'EBC' trip – Edward Dunne

Guide DK and the Sherpas en-route to Everest Base Camp, May 2014

4. WINNER! Ultimate Peru Adventure 'Jaguar' trip – Emily Devers

Showcasing the incredible hike and switchbacks up the Classic Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, March 2014

5. Galapagos Land and Sea Adventure 'Tortuga' trip – Geoffrey Love

Marine Iguanas having a cuddle, Isabela Island, Galapagos, May 2014

6. Ultimate North Island Adventure 'Kauri' trip –Joyce Quann

Celebrating the challenge of reaching the top of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, February 2014

7. Annapurna Sanctuary Trek 'AST' trip – Melanie Kaneshiro

Nothing beats a hair flip - a fun artistic shot in the Annapurna Mountain Range, November 2014

8. Ultimate South Island Adventure 'Rimu' trip – Rich Levine

One of many beautiful views on our Rimu, Lakeside Cairns, April 2014

9. Patagonia Hiking Adventure 'Condor' trip – Rosey Jagnjic

Group photo in the stunning Torres Del Paine National Park, November 2014

10. Ultimate Peru Adventure 'Jaguar' trip – Stan Jacobson

Beautiful historic archway on Taquile Island, Lake Titicaca, September 2014

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