PHOTO OF THE MONTH:

Photo gallery of pictures from our ACTIVE NEW ZEALAND adventure vacation
Iguana Apr 2006
Costa Rica has some amazing beaches, with the rainforest almost spilling on to the waves.

GUIDE OF THE MONTH:

ACTIVE NEW ZEALAND adventure travel guide
Arturo Rojas
"We want to make sure you know just how good Arturo is. He was such an outstanding leader, compassionate, empathetic, very witty and caring. I can't recall ever meeting someone so very much 'together'. We will forever remember how he helped us get over those passes and how he became a good friend. A true credit to your company."
Colin and Linda Hansford (New York, USA) Aug 2008 Jaguar
"If you want a challenging and rewarding vacation, then tour with this company. If you want to enjoy the scenery, culture, food, and people without the stress of planning everything... tour with this company. If you want the most for your time and money, you want to tour with this company. They are bound to exceed your expectations!"

April Ducote (Virginia, USA) Oct 2006 Jaguar

South America adventure tours - how we are different
An ACTIVE SOUTH AMERICA trip is no ordinary adventure vacation. We believe South America's stunning scenery and wildlife needs to be experienced in the raw, not just seen through a bus or boat window.

Hiking in PatagoniaWe design trips that take you to extraordinary locations in South America. To get there, we'll hike, bike, paddle, float and fly. You don't need to be extremely fit or active to come on one of our trips, but you need to be keen to get outside and experience South America's incredible scenery in an active manner!

We take people from all walks of life, who may or may not have a great deal of experience in adventure travel, to the most breathtaking parts of Ecuador, Peru, Patagonia, Costa Rica and the Galapagos Islands. We create the opportunity to explore South America's culture, incredible scenery, wildlife and outdoor activities.

We offer a variety of small group adventures in South America - and every trip is unique. Because we are a small company, we have the flexibility to work with you to ensure your trip is the best it can possibly be for you. One of the best things about travelling with us is that you have the opportunity to explore plenty of options everywhere we go. We do some activities as a group, but there are always opportunities to get out and explore on your own.

Our small size and local contacts mean we can customise our trips to suit you. We run all of our trips, so we can put together any trip to accommodate any particular interest. We try to minimise time on the road enjoying the rest of our time in the great outdoors.

traveling GalapagosAn ACTIVE SOUTH AMERICA trip is not a hiking tour - but we'll do some awesome hikes. It's not a cycling tour - but you can do some incredible rides. There are some great opportunities to go snorkelling or diving in the Galapagos Islands, but you won't miss out if water sports are not your thing.

We like to visit some exciting locations - by bike, on foot, rafting and canyoning but we also enjoy our creature comforts. Our days end with hot showers, clean rooms and nice meals. We even arrange rest days, where you can read a book all day or shop till you drop. Most important of all - our aim is to exceed your expectations and we will do all we can to make this vacation the best one you've ever had. We've worked hard to put together the best trips in South America.

Experienced, Professional Leadership

machu picchu adventureThe right leadership is the key to an unforgettable experience. We employ talented people for whom leading is a lifestyle, not just a job. All our highly trained trip leaders speak fluent Spanish, are passionate about outdoor pursuits and have a wide knowledge of the regions we travel through, and South America in general. They are knowledgeable about all aspects of your trip, and take great pleasure in sharing their insights with you. Each trip has one of our leaders, and a local guide. Our local guides speak good English, and have an amazing knowledge of the history, flora and fauna of the remote areas we explore.
Not your average South American vacation package!

Interested? We have happy clients all over the world who have taken our trips and who'd love to tell you all about it! For referrals, please call or us and we'd be happy to put you in touch with some of our previous clients.


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