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Hiking Tours

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From New Zealand to Africa — Explore the World at Your Own Pace on our World-Class Hiking Tours

For those who love being out in the wilderness with no complications and surrounded by natural beauty, these trips are for you. Hiking focused trips are true bucket list adventures for those who love a little challenge, a lot of rewards, and enjoy the simplicity of placing one foot in front of the other. 

Hiking Blogs & Stories

The Top of the South Island - Hiking Gold-Sand Beach Tracks to Gold-Medal Wine Country
The Top of the South Island - Hiking Gold-Sand Beach Tracks to Gold-Medal Wine Country

Exploring the Wildly Beautiful West Coast of New Zealand
Exploring the Wildly Beautiful West Coast of New Zealand

Discover Northland, New Zealand: Pristine Beaches, Māori Culture, and Towering Forests
Discover Northland, New Zealand: Pristine Beaches, Māori Culture, and Towering Forests

What Makes New Zealand a Great Vacation Destination?
What Makes New Zealand a Great Vacation Destination?

Exploring the Volcanic Central Plateau of New Zealand
Exploring the Volcanic Central Plateau of New Zealand

Top Five Great Walks of the South Island, New Zealand
Top Five Great Walks of the South Island, New Zealand

Epic and Adventurous: The Best Hikes in Europe
Epic and Adventurous: The Best Hikes in Europe

Damon's Kilimanjaro Climb on the Active Travel Adventures Podcast
Damon's Kilimanjaro Climb on the Active Travel Adventures Podcast

W Trek Patagonia – Everything You Need to Know
W Trek Patagonia – Everything You Need to Know

Podcast: Kit Parks Tell Us all About her Dolomiti Adventure
Podcast: Kit Parks Tell Us all About her Dolomiti Adventure

Podcast: Kit Parks Interviews David and Tina About their Ecuador Adventure
Podcast: Kit Parks Interviews David and Tina About their Ecuador Adventure

Podcast: Kit Parks Interviews Dave and Tina About their Galapagos Land and Sea Adventure
Podcast: Kit Parks Interviews Dave and Tina About their Galapagos Land and Sea Adventure

Keeping Up With Our New Zealand Guides
Keeping Up With Our New Zealand Guides

Hiking Iceland: The Best Day and Multi-day Hikes
Hiking Iceland: The Best Day and Multi-day Hikes

Dolomites Hiking Guide: Best Hikes in the Dolomites
Dolomites Hiking Guide: Best Hikes in the Dolomites

Travelling to Ecuador and the Galapagos During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Travelling to Ecuador and the Galapagos During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Top 5 Open Destinations to Visit in 2022: Where Can Americans Travel?
Top 5 Open Destinations to Visit in 2022: Where Can Americans Travel?

Best things to see on the West Coast of New Zealand
Best things to see on the West Coast of New Zealand

Hike or Bike the Paparoa Track
Hike or Bike the Paparoa Track

The Eight Best Things to Do in the Dolomites, Italy
The Eight Best Things to Do in the Dolomites, Italy

Top five things to do in Grand Teton National Park
Top five things to do in Grand Teton National Park

The 12 Best Day Hikes in Utah
The 12 Best Day Hikes in Utah

Multi-Day Hike Packing-List for New Zealand
Multi-Day Hike Packing-List for New Zealand

Discover Rakiura National Park, on Stewart Island
Discover Rakiura National Park, on Stewart Island

Top things to do in Mount Aspiring National Park
Top things to do in Mount Aspiring National Park

Podcast: Annie Allen talks with Kit about her 'Dolomiti' adventure in the Italian Dolomites
Podcast: Annie Allen talks with Kit about her 'Dolomiti' adventure in the Italian Dolomites

Podcast: Linda Cohen Dickens talks with Kit about her 'Tour du Mont Blanc' adventure
Podcast: Linda Cohen Dickens talks with Kit about her 'Tour du Mont Blanc' adventure

Podcast: Stan Jacobson talks with Kit about his 'Annapurna Sanctuary Trek' in the Himalayas
Podcast: Stan Jacobson talks with Kit about his 'Annapurna Sanctuary Trek' in the Himalayas

Podcast: Sue Brickey and Rick Pope talk with Kit about their 'Chinchilla' adventure (Part II)
Podcast: Sue Brickey and Rick Pope talk with Kit about their 'Chinchilla' adventure (Part II)

Things to Do in Glenorchy - the Gateway to Paradise
Things to Do in Glenorchy - the Gateway to Paradise

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Take 10% off the trip price when you book a trip and pay in full

By paying in full we are able to pass on savings to our guests, but please note that by opting for this payment plan, your booking becomes non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-changeable. This offer is only valid for reservations where the trip is no sooner than 180 days from the departure date at time of booking.

We highly recommend that you purchase Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) insurance. We recommend Redpoint Insurance - you can find details here

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Why Travel With Us

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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.

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Life-changing, rewarding experiences in breathtaking places

We bring your adventure dreams to life. The best journeys don’t just take you places; they inspire you to be curious, ignite your spirit, and find a new sense of freedom – they can even change your life!

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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.

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Adventures inspired by nature

Feel like you're in a world of your own, with unique itineraries to take you away from the usual tourist traps. Enjoy exhilarating activities like hiking, biking, rafting, and kayaking, to explore the very best of each destination.

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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.

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All-inclusive — with everything organized for you

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.