Supplier: M08304
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InfoHub supplier since Jun 2000!
Base of operations: New Zealand -- Number of InfoHub client requests accepted: 309 |
M08304 is a New Zealand-based outdoor adventure tour operator that started as Active New Zealand and now includes South America, Himalayas and now New Zealand Cycle Tours. Our main base is in Queenstown, New Zealand - the adventure capital of the world!
M08304 offers a variety of outdoor-oriented, small group, guided hiking, trekking, cycling, paddling and biking adventure tours. Since 1996, we have taken over 14,000 people on adventure trips all over New Zealand, Australia, Costa Rica, Peru, Patagonia, Ecuador, the Galapagos and Nepal.
We have always believed that an active trip can make the difference between just seeing a place versus getting out there and really “living” it. Andrew, our founder’s original idea of taking people on trips that challenge them a bit, reward them a lot, and allow them to experience a place, is in the DNA of our company.
Join us to really experience the outdoors, meet the locals, eat well, sleep well, and enjoy an unforgettable active vacation. You'll push yourself a little, or a lot, hiking with our guides (locals, of course!) and a few like-minded travelers. We run the most active adventure tours available in New Zealand and elsewhere, but our trips are designed for real people with a reasonable level of fitness and interest in outdoor activities. If you like to walk, trek, hike, paddle, cycle, or go to the gym, you'll love our trips - but you don't need to be a tri-athlete or have any experience in any of the activities you will undertake!
We'll minimize the time spent in a vehicle and spend it on adventure and relaxation, hiking, trekking, cycling and paddling into the planet's most beautiful scenery! We'll stay in comfortable lodges in some fantastic locations - and we'll do all this at a reasonable price. If you're looking for a friendly, professional travel outfitter run by a bunch of Kiwis who are crazy about adventure travel, you've found us! We offer several different trips so we can help you choose the best trip for you.
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Questions and Answers
We're a bunch of Kiwis running the coolest small group adventures (hiking, cycling, kayaking and more) in New Zealand, Patagonia, Ecuador, Galapagos, Peru and the Himalayas since 1996.
1. How long has the business been operating and how did it start?
Andrew Fairfax started in 1996 after a short stint driving buses for another tour company inspired him to invite two guys to join him on a tramping trip in the South Island of New Zealand.
2. What is your company's mission?
Our founder's idea of taking people on trips that challenge them a bit, reward them a lot, and allow them to experience a place.
3. What does your company specialize in?
Small group tours that help people experience the outdoors, to push themselves a little beyond their expectations, to DO and not just SEE the world.
4. Who is the founder or owner of the company and briefly describe his/her past activities?
In 1995, after a short run as an attorney at a big New Zealand law firm, Andrew Fairfax quickly realized that the legal profession would survive without him, and he took on a way more fun job, driving tour buses. However, the company’s ten minute only strolls down walking trails’ rule got old pretty fast. With the enthusiastic approval of his passengers, he took them hiking up mountains and volcanoes for hours. They were thrilled, but Andrew, often hours late to his next destination, was out of a job. Inspired by following his gut, he invited two guys to join him on a trek in the South Island of New Zealand. When their adventure was over, Andrew had some money in his pocket and Richard and John had an unforgettable experience under their belts. And so our company was born.
5. What is your most popular travel package and why?
The 14-day Rimu (hiking, biking and kayaking the South Island of New Zealand) is our signature trip.
6. What is the best compliment you received from a client?
We've amassed almost 6,000 client reviews since we began doing post trip surveys in 2004 and to date have an average rating of 4.44/5.0 stars! Have a look at them on our website.
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Vacation Packages offered by supplier M08304
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Epic South Island New Zealand Multi-Sport (Rimu, 14 days)
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Hike, bike and kayak your way around New Zealand's South Island in this classic adventure to all the highlights as well as exclusive off-the-beaten track places. Read more >>> |
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Hiking & Trekking Multi-activity
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USD 3999
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New Zealand
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Classic New Zealand Hiking Trip (Manuka, 14 days)
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A wilderness hiking trip at a more relaxed pace with lots of creature comforts! Do the best day walks, plus choose between the famed Milford Track Guided Walk or sampling several of the Great Walks. Read more >>> |
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Hiking & Trekking National Parks
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USD 4799
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New Zealand
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South Island Adventure in a Week (Tui, 8 days)
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Clear the cobwebs on this short, action-packed adventure around New Zealand’s scenic South Island. Do heaps of hiking, kayak on Milford Sound, cycle and wilderness overnight option. Read more >>> |
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Hiking & Trekking Canoeing/Kayaking/Rafting
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USD 2799
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New Zealand
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Discover New Zealand's North Island (Kauri, 5 days)
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Explore the land of volcanoes, hot springs, waterfalls and unique combinations of vegetation while hiking and biking on the “other side” of New Zealand! Read more >>> |
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Hiking & Trekking Multi-activity
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USD 1999
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New Zealand
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South Island Family Adventure (Kea, 13 days)
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Hike, jet boat, raft and kayak your way around the magical South Island of New Zealand together. Rediscover the wonder of the outdoors with your kids / teenagers and let our guides do all the work! Read more >>> |
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Hiking & Trekking Wildlife Viewing
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USD 2699
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New Zealand
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South Island Road and Trail Cycling (Weka, 13 days)
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Do the best cycling New Zealand has to offer. We’ve included our favourite South Island rides, from the stunning coastal routes of the West Coast to the historic Otago Rail Trail. Read more >>> |
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Bicycle Touring Multi-activity
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USD 3999
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New Zealand
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Dramatic New Zealand Adventure (Winter Rimu, 14 days)
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Experience New Zealand at its least crowded and most beautiful. Hike, sea kayak and choose between multi-day sea kayaking and ski/snowboard options. Read more >>> |
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Hiking & Trekking Skiing & Snowboarding
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USD 3499
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New Zealand
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Hiking, Biking and Paddling in Chilean Patagonia (Condor - 14 Days )
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Hike the amazing Torres del Paine National Park, cycle the Chilean Andes, sea kayak Eberhard Fjord and much more on the Condor, our 14-day multi-activity trip around Patagonia in Chile and Argentina! Read more >>> |
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Hiking & Trekking Multi-activity
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USD 4499
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Chile
Argentina
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Hiking, Biking and Sea Kayaking Adventure in Peru (Jaguar, 14 days)
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The Jaguar is our most active, 14-day multi-activity trip in Peru! Hike the Inca Trail to Macchu Picchu, explore the Amazon rain-forest and cycle into the Sacred valley of the Incas. Read more >>> |
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Archeology/History Multi-activity
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USD 3499
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Peru
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Galapagos Adventure on Land and Sea (Tortuga, 10 days)
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Cruise the islands of the Galapagos by day but stay on the islands each night! Snorkel with sea turtles and manta rays, hike Sierra Negra Volcano and cycle the highlands of San Cristobal Island. Read more >>> |
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Scuba Diving Wildlife Viewing
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USD 3399
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Ecuador
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Family Adventure in Peru (Capybara, 11 days)
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This is an awesome 11 day adventure for the whole family to explore Peruvian highlights and remote areas such as Machu Picchu, the Amazon rainforest and Lake Titicaca. Read more >>> |
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Multi-activity Cultural Journey
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USD 2499
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Peru
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Jungle and Volcano Adventure in Ecuador (Tapir, 7 Days)
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Pack in outdoor activities, amazing scenery and meet the locals in an exciting week of hiking the Amazon, exploring Valley of Volcanoes, cycling down Cotopaxi and soaking in hot springs of Ecuador. Read more >>> |
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Multi-activity Rainforest
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USD 1799
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Ecuador
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North Island Guided Cycling Tour (Thermal Cycle, 5 Days)
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The Thermal Cycle is fully vehicle-supported, guided cycling tour of a unique and surprising land - New Zealand's North Island. Bike among active volcanoes, hot springs, geysers and stunning scenery. Read more >>> |
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Bicycle Touring
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USD 2299
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New Zealand
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Ultimate South Island Cycle Tour Challenge (Deep South, 14 Days)
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The ride of all rides - complete a circuit from Christchurch, across the mountains, down the West Coast, into Queenstown, and through the Southern Alps back to Christchurch again. Read more >>> |
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Bicycle Touring
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USD 3999
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New Zealand
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Short but Sweet South Island Cycle Tour (The Zone, 8 Days)
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Get in The Zone and take on 8 days of fantastic New Zealand road cycling. We’ll take you through the South Island, cycling up – and down! – the Southern Alps to the coastal beaches of the Tasman Sea. Read more >>> |
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Bicycle Touring
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USD 2999
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New Zealand
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Top of the South Island Cycling Tour (Top Ride, 14 Days)
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Follow our best cycling routes, from the stunning Southern Alps to coastal beaches of the Tasman Sea and Pacific Ocean on a fantastic two-week loop around the top part of New Zealand’s South Island. Read more >>> |
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Bicycle Touring
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USD 4299
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New Zealand
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Everest Base Camp (Chomolungma 19 Days)
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The Chomolungma Everest Base Camp trek retraces the footsteps of the world’s greatest mountaineers to the foot of the highest peak on earth. Read more >>> |
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Hiking & Trekking
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USD 2199
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Nepal
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Annapurna Sanctuary Trek (Machapuchare, 14 Days)
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The two-week Machapuchare Annapurna Sanctuary trek is a great way to experience a lot of Nepal in a short time and do one of the greatest treks on the planet. Read more >>> |
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Hiking & Trekking
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USD 1999
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Nepal
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Langtang Lirung Trek (14 Days)
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Our Langtang Lirung trek will take you away from the more famous trekking areas to the beautiful and varied landscapes of Northern Nepal. Read more >>> |
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Hiking & Trekking
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USD 1899
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Nepal
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Everest Lodge to Lodge Trek (Khumbu 14 Days)
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The Khumbu Everest Lodge to Lodge trek is our hiking journey through the dramatic mountains of the Himalayas, but avoids the high altitudes and trekking distances of our other trips. Read more >>> |
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Hiking & Trekking
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USD 1899
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Nepal
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Reviews and Comments
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Christine Tinberg |
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2005-01-01 |
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The trip was a 10 in all areas.
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