4.5 Stars (754 reviews)
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
North Island Volcanic Adventure, January 1970
4.5 Stars (754 reviews)
Beautiful, wonderful, adventure to New Zealand. The guides, Andy and Clara were wonderful. The meals prepared by Clara were delish. They both listened and created a trip suited to the group.
North Island Volcanic Adventure, October 6400
4.5 Stars (754 reviews)
Although we had high expectations for a fun and active week I had been nervous as to how group dynamics would work and whether or not I would be fit enough (or have the capability) to keep up with others on the various activities. My fears were totally unfounded and the enthusiastic guides ensured that within hours we were a very happy team. All our individual needs and wishes for the holiday were catered for and we had the most amazing week. I was just sad that we weren't continuing for another.
North Island Volcanic Adventure, January 1970
4.5 Stars (754 reviews)
Excellent, the trip of a lifetime!
North Island Volcanic Adventure, January 1970
4.5 Stars (754 reviews)
Allison - Boston, MA
This was truly a remarkable, emotional, calming trip. Your beautiful country was shared with care, love and respect by your guides who added color, history and so much more!
North Island Volcanic Adventure, January 1970
4.5 Stars (754 reviews)
Your guides often used the word "awesome" about the week's worth of adventures - they were wrong, we needed a better superlative than awesome. It was an awesome+ week, with awesome+ companions and awesome++ guides.
Being by far the oldest in the group with water and height phobias, the guides were always thoughtful and conscientious with their trekkers.
A great shame we couldn't cross Tongariro because of the weather, and the last day with just a visit to Waitomo dragged a bit, but otherwise TOTAL AWESOMENESS.
North Island Volcanic Adventure, October 2400
4.5 Stars (754 reviews)
Signing on for this NZ Active Adventures trip on North Island without a break from our first one on the South Island, was not the smartest thing for me to do. Nevertheless, the guides were accommodating and allowed me to modify some of the activities. They were supportive and always positive. I really appreciated their understanding.
North Island Volcanic Adventure, October 9600
4.5 Stars (754 reviews)
New Zealand is the most beautiful and welcoming country I have ever been to. I was blown away by how green and beautiful it is. Amelia was the coolest guide and person I have ever met. She was filled with so much energy that was just contagious, she made you so excited for each adventure! Alex was so chill, which I loved because that's how I am, she gave me so many good tips and information for New Zealand and for my possible trip of the South Island that I would love to do. Duck was hilarious, even though I thought his name was Doug! He was very understanding of every issue that arose for everyone in the group. Even though I'm used to being in the woods where I'm from, I learned that New Zealand wasn't my home and that it's best to stay with the group, because I got lost haha but everyone was very understanding of the situation, which made me feel better. The food was so amazing, I never felt hungry, and the fact that snacks were available incase I did was fantastic. The hikes pushed me a little bit physically but that was good, I like to push myself, so with each hike I felt like accomplished something and the reward was the incredible sights New Zealand has to offer. Every person I met from New Zealand was so cool and kind wether they were a part of active or not. I was blown away by the kindness. The accommodations were so great, I was impressed. I was worried before the trip about sharing a room with a stranger, but I found out I had nothing to worry about. My roommate was very cool and it was fun to get to know someone from a different country. I was thinking I would be put in a small room with two beds and have to listen to snoring or have someone listen to me snore haha but that wasn't the case, it was like we had our own apartment since it was lodging and resorts! So there was plenty of space, privacy, and no snoring to be heard! I'm so excited to travel through you guys again, I've been telling everyone here at home that I miss New Zealand and was very sad to leave, because it is literally the most incredible place I've been to. My parents also love that I was with a group and guides so they didn't have to worry too much. Which I liked too, I felt very comfortable and look forward to my next Active Adventure:)
-Melissa
North Island Volcanic Adventure, January 1970