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- Active Adventures
- Active
- Thrilling adventures designed to keep you moving
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 3 - 14
- Age range 16 to 90
Places You’ll See

Highlights
- Go for a hike in the winter wonderland of Franz Josef Glacier
- Be amazed on a scenic flight into the remote Siberia Valley
- Embark on an adrenalin-pumping jet boat ride on Wilkin River
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Arrive, hike in Arthur's Pass
- Day 2 Kayak Okarito Lagoon and Hike near Franz Josef Glacier
- Day 3 to 4: Option A, Siberia Valley Wilderness in Mt Aspiring National Park
- Day 3 to 4: Option B, Makarora Adventure in Mt Aspiring National Park
- Day 3 and 4: Mt Aspiring National Park options
- Day 4 (afternoon): Finish Mt Aspiring National Park options, bike Queenstown Trail
- Day 5 Gondola ride, hike Ben Lomond or free day in Queenstown
- Day 6 Hike Kepler Track
- Day 7 Milford Sound Cruise, Hike Routeburn Track
- Day 8 Depart for home
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Flights
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Insurance
- Transport
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Operated by
Active Adventures
Number of tours
51
Age Range
6 to 99 years old
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
100%
Our aim is to share with you the grandeur of the outdoors, the joy of...
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- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- Trung· October 26th, 2024This was an amazing adventure of a lifetime. Active Adventures did a great job putting together an itinerary that included a wide range of fun activities. We got to experience a lot of the South Island. We went with a group of 9 and we all absolutely LOVED it! Our guides Max, Aleisha, and Sarah were very professional, caring, and made us feel like family! I would 100% recommend this to anyone would is looking to experience the South Island and would like a wide range of fun activities!Show moreTrip date: September 2024
- MBMary K· January 23rd, 2023This trip was amazing! I cannot speak highly enough of Active Adventures as a company or or of our guides, Kim and Pim. The driving was excellent, the food was healthy and delicious, the activities were fun and extremely well-planned, the scenery was stunning, and the whole thing was just wonderful. Thank you!Show moreTrip date: January 2023
- KMKathleen· February 6th, 2020The Active Adventures Tui trip taken January 2020 fulfilled all our hopes for an amazing vacation! 8 days to traverse the itinerary meant a few long driving days, but all drives included beautiful scenery, as well as stops for bathrooms, photos, and short hikes. Both guides were "local" extremely knowledgeable, congenially women. Our group of 9 included 8 Americans and 1 Kiwi. Activities were well planned and modified for each person in the group. The only improvement that could be made was the bus; too many rows of seats for the space meant very little leg room. I would take this trip again, and certainly will try another route with the same company.Show moreTrip date: January 2020
- ALisa· October 25th, 2013We loved our Tui trip. We covered most of the South Island with Ken leading the way. We hiked (tramped), biked and kayaked in your beautiful country. Haast Pass had been closed due to weather so Ken changed our trip and we saw a few places not on the itinerary including a hike in an abandoned gold mine filled with glow worms. One highlight was sea kayaking in Milford Sound with two Fiordland crested penguins.Show moreTrip date: October 2013
- AMarjorie· October 26th, 2013""If the trip is as good as the pre-travel customer service, these vacations will be amazing"" was my thought before boarding the plane. Well, Active Adventures New Zealand team Jacks and Loren managed to surpass my highest expectations. I really hope I can go back. What an amazing trip in every sense; food, adventures, and fun.Show moreTrip date: June 2013
- AAlison· November 23rd, 2013This trip was truly a trip of a lifetime. The combination of hiking, biking and kayaking was such fun in the midst of constantly changing but gorgeous scenery. Our guides were superb. They were friendly, warm, funny and created opportunities for those at different fitness levels to get the most out of the trip. We had a blast in one of the most scenic and spectacular places on earth: the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand. I highly recommend this trip!Show moreTrip date: October 2013
- ASandra· November 24th, 2013My partner and I went on this trip to celebrate her retirement. We so looked forward to going off the beaten track and being active on our vacation and with Active Adventures help we did that and more. Expert, kind, supportive and fun guides, incredibly beautiful country, well planned hikes, biking and kayaking all added up to eight days we will never forget. Worth every penny and more!!!Show moreTrip date: October 2013
- ANancy· November 29th, 2013Our trip could not have been better. New Zealand is so very beautiful, the people kind and welcoming, the country so clean. Cassie, Dan and Sarah made the trip fun, interesting and different every day. They were all amazing hikers, great sources of knowledge and so very gracious about every detail.Show moreTrip date: November 2013
- AKim· November 30th, 2013Our Tui trip was awesome. Our guides went to the extra effort to give us more hiking and biking options to make our trip even more enjoyable and tailored to our specific level of activity.Show moreTrip date: October 2013
- ABeth· March 12th, 2013Even after travelling in over 30 countries, New Zealand and this trip in particular rank right at the top. I've never been on a more diverse trip in terms of activities, landscape, food. We were able to see so many different sites in just 7 days. Very well organized, and the smallest details were looked after by our excellent guides. A great mix of physical activity, sightseeing in our van, great food, and wonderful conversations with our fellow guests and guides. Can't say enough good things about this trip!Show moreTrip date: October 2013
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Isabelle
Asked on January 30th, 2025Can I find information about the itinerary and FAQs?
- Active AdventuresOperator•Written February 2025
Yes, a PDF itinerary is provided which includes a section on frequently asked questions.
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Helene
Asked on January 16th, 2025What should I know about flight arrangements from New York for this trip?
- Active AdventuresOperator•Written January 2025
Arrive in Christchurch before 9am to allow time for potential delays. For departure, flying out of Queenstown after 12pm is recommended.
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Larissa
Asked on January 16th, 2025How are group sizes managed during the tours?
- Active AdventuresOperator•Written January 2025
Group sizes vary, but arrangements are made to ensure a comfortable experience for all participants.
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Haelin
Asked on January 7th, 2025What payment methods can be used for booking?
- Active AdventuresOperator•Written January 2025
Various payment methods are accepted; please check during the booking process for specifics.
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Amy
Asked on December 31st, 2024Is there a fee for single occupancy accommodations?
- Active AdventuresOperator•Written December 2024
Yes, there is a single supplement fee for those requesting their own rooms, unless paired with another traveler.
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Marianne
Asked on December 22nd, 2024Is it possible to customize parts of the tour?
- Active AdventuresOperator•Written December 2024
Customizations can only be accommodated for groups of 10 or more; individual custom tours aren’t offered.
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Magdalena
Asked on July 10th, 2024How are accommodations arranged for our group?
- Active AdventuresOperator•Written July 2024
Accommodation is typically shared, with two travelers per room. Preferences should be communicated during booking.
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Randall
Asked on May 25th, 2024When should we book our travel dates for the best chance of availability?
- Active AdventuresOperator•Written May 2024
Booking sooner rather than later is advisable as many dates fill up quickly.
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Rudolf
Asked on February 25th, 2024Can the guides accommodate food allergies during the tour?
- Active AdventuresOperator•Written February 2024
Yes, our guides can cater to common food allergies and will avoid specific allergens in meal preparations.
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Maria
Asked on February 17th, 2024Are military discounts available for this tour?
- Active AdventuresOperator•Written February 2024
Currently, we do not offer military discounts.
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