PHOTO OF THE MONTH:

Photo gallery of pictures from our ACTIVE NEW ZEALAND adventure vacation
Capybara Family Jul 2008
Machu Picchu - a perfect morning!

GUIDE OF THE MONTH:

ACTIVE NEW ZEALAND adventure travel guide
Sally Laurente
"Sally is the absolute best - wise and kind and intuitive beyond her years. A very special young woman. I adored her! What an asset to Active she is!"
Linda Hansen (Boulder,Colorado,United States) Aug 2008 Jaguar
"This trip was the best adventure I have ever had. Every day was enjoyable, we could hardly wipe the smiles off our faces. This trip has changed us for the better. I don't thing we will see things quite the same."

Jennifer Croxford (Kentucky, USA) Oct 2 2005 Tucan

South America adventure guides
Leo
Leo
Name: Leo Garcia
Position: Lead Guide
What our clients have said:

"Leo was extraordinary, a pleasure to work with, and it was wonderful to be able to spend two weeks with him. His sense of humor, patience, attention to detail, unending vigilance and his nurturing personality when one of us was sick or weary, was beyond any tour guiding I've ever experienced. He was also knowledgeable about whatever we discussed and answered questions with patience and thoroughness. I would recommend him highly to anyone looking for a guide, and if I knew where his next assignment was going to be, would seriously consider selecting my next trip to South America based on where he would be guiding."
-- Neville Frankel (Newton,United States) June 2008 Jaguar


"Leo made my trip. I can not put into words how grateful and happy I am that I had Leo as my guide. He became part of our group family and he was there for everything we needed. He was so knowledgeable and could tell us anything about everything. He helped us understand Peru and gave us the experience of a life time. By the end of the trip it was very saddening to have to leave. He is truly a great guide and even more a great person."
-- Mat Frankel (Newton,United States) June 2008 Jaguar


"Leo was awesome! He was able to maintain a balanced relationship with the group that was both professional and yet casual. I was even more impressed with the extent of his knowledge regarding the history of each site visited. Overall, Leo made my trip a safe and fun experience :-)"
-- Amanda Borja (NY, United States) August 2007 Jaguar


"The best guide I've ever had!"
-- Julio Collado (KY, United States) July 2007 Jaguar


"Leo couldn't have been better. I'm glad I knew him before he wrote the definitive book on Machu Picchu! He is the best guide I have ever had. He was magnificent. The itinerary would have made for a very special trip on its own, but I truly believe that Leo's enthusiasm, knowledge, hard work, and personality helped make it a once-in-a-lifetime experience!!!! "
-- Don Curylo (IL, United States) July 2007 Jaguar


"Leo was one of the best things about the trip. He was always professional, but very friendly and personable. He was ALWAYS willing to answer questions and to offer assistance. He is very good at engaging everyone in the group. He was very knowledgable about the cultural and historical aspects of the trip and was always willing to contribute some of his own insights as well."
-- Rhonda Bartlett (UT, United States) June 2007 Jaguar


"Leo, I cannot praise enough. He was so patient, knowlegable and totally in love with his country and people and passed that feeling on"
-- Hilary Jodrell (Abergavenny,UK) June 2007 Jaguar


"I cannot say enough good things about Leo. Every step of the way, and on every part of the trip, he was able to keep us motivated and enthusiastic. He is truly a superior guide. When I recommend this trip to friends, it is largely based on the experience we had with Leo. "
-- Sian McAlpin (MA, United States) April 2007 Jaguar


"The best. He really made the trip special. Cared about us and how we were doing. Very profesional. Great personality. A real asset to ASA."
-- Tim Kelly (KS, United States) April 2007 Jaguar


"Leo could not have been better. He is phenomenal- tons of fun and just the best! He was nothing short of fabulous and we simply cannot say enough about him.He knew how to handle every situation and all personalities. He was always on time and never missed a beat."
-- Jandy Sprouse (MI, United States) April 2007 Jaguar


"Leo was awesome! I've had good and great guides before, but Leo is by far the most knowledgable, attentive, supportive, and fun guide that I've ever had! He turned a great trip into the trip of a lifetime."
-- Jonny Slumpff (CO, United States) December 2006 Jaguar


"Leo was awesome. He was so knowledgable, and you could tell how much he cared about his country and its history."
-- Kimberly Roche (CA, United States) December 2006 Jaguar


"Leo was enjoyable to be around, organized, and a wonderful lecturer for all things Inca."
-- Tom Whitnah (CA, United States) December 2006 Jaguar


"Leo was fantastic. Couldnt have asked for a better guide."
-- Jeff Freedman (CA,United States) December 2006 Jaguar


"Leo was marvelous. We were all deeply moved by his compassion and knowledge of the Incan civilization. Definitely very lucky to have him as our guide."
-- Paul Edwards (CA, United States) August 2006 Jaguar