4.7 Stars (1139 reviews)
I finally made it to Patagonia! And I couldn't have done it with a better company! This was my 5th tour with Active!
The landscape was even more breathtaking than I had imagined. And every guide was so much fun to hang out with and incredibly knowledgeable about the culture and the land. If you are planning a trip to Patagonia and you love being in the outdoors, this is the tour company for you!
Patagonia Hiking Adventure, January 1970
4.7 Stars (1376 reviews)
First “big†trip in 2 years due to the pandemic. Honestly, more anxiety than excitement prior to the trip but once I arrived in the Galapagos, the excitement hit and so glad my friend and I decided to go on the adventure together. AA tour made the trip really easy. I really like the balance of being “active†and some downtime of my own. The tour guides were friendly and very knowledgeable. The meals were all very good except for the first night dinner on San Cristobal Island…to me, it wasn’t good. I thought the fish weren’t well prepared and tasted too fishy. Another person ordered the same meal and I noticed she hardly touched hers. Later I found out hers was too salty. Another low light for me was the accommodations on Floreana Island. Apparently, very limited hotel selections on the island. Hotel Wittmer was ran down and we all had cold showers that night. I also found a smashed dead mosquito with blood on the wall! Isabela Island was fun and where we stayed was wonderful. I wish we had more time on Santa Cruz Island. All in all, I had a fantastic trip and would recommend this trip to my friends who enjoy the outdoor and animals!
Ultimate Galapagos Islands Adventure, January 1970
4.8 Stars (87 reviews)
The guides were fantastic. The scenery and things we did, all of it was great. Our group got along without any friction. The food was outstanding. My first time in Europe, it was a blast!
Netherlands Biking Adventure, January 1970
4.8 Stars (87 reviews)
The itinerary and guides were wonderful! Well planned bike rides along beautiful trails-we saw tulips, farms, rode along dikes next to a huge lake, saw small towns and got a close-up look at homes and villages. Peter and Ben were gracious, funny, smart and went out of their way to make an unforgettable experience.
Netherlands Biking Adventure, January 1970
5 Stars (83 reviews)
The trip was everything that I had hoped it would be. The hikes and hiking destinations were spectacular. The guides were fun and interesting. They were also very helpful when we needed information regarding free day activities and when people had minor falls or trail issues. I also thoroughly enjoyed the other guests on our tour. I really think that the tour was much more fun as part of this group than it would have been if I had done it as an individual or a couple. This was really the right way to experience these trails and parks.
Mighty Five Adventure, January 1970
5 Stars (83 reviews)
We had a fantastic time! The expectations were high, as we completed a trip with Active Adventures in New Zealand several years ago. Austin Adventures did not disappoint! Our guides David, Steve and Joel were outstanding with their knowledge, their ability to work flawlessly together and their organization of the trip. The accommodations were wonderful and the food was beyond delicious! We made memories to last a lifetime!
Our only suggestion would be to use 'sprinter' vans as opposed to the vans we had. They are much easier and quicker to get in and out of; especially given the average age of our group. We were all in the 60s range, some older, some younger. It's not easy to get in and out of the far back seat with gear at our age! The sprinter vans we had in NZ had one center aisle and overhead storage so our gear wasn't at our feet; a possible tripping hazard. They were also a smoother ride. We had one couple cancel before the trip so we were very pleased to have only 13 in our group. Two packed vans would have been a little miserable.
Be advised, we booked our trip through Active Adventures so the after report I already filled out went to them! We were not aware that we could also have a travel wallet with Austin Adventures.
Mighty Five Adventure, January 1970
5 Stars (83 reviews)
I expected to be awed by the southern Utah Mighty 5 and pampered by the 3 Austin Adventures guides and was totally satisfied on both accounts. The sights were magnificent and the hikes were manageable in terms of both distance and elevation changes. My personal highlight was the canyoneering experience on Day 2! The guides were unfailingly attentive to our needs, provided informative context for all our activities and the geology around us, and continuously adjusted the pace of each day's activities to accommodate our states of mind and physical abilities. Our guides were always carefully monitoring the disposition of the 13 excursion participants, adroitly adjusting schedules and assembly times to meet whatever the prevailing sentiment suggested. They put their guests first and foremost. The vans transporting us were comfortable, constantly cleaned, and safely driven throughout the trip. The lodging and meal locations were consistently first-class, even when we lunched in the wilderness! We were impressed with the gracious latitude Austin Adventures granted us on selecting evening meals -- most evenings we could order anything we wanted on the menu. My bottom line is that Austin Adventures hit it out of the ballpark with this trip!
Mighty Five Adventure, January 1970
5 Stars (83 reviews)
It was a fabulous trip probably the best we've ever done. Our 3 guides were wonderful, so enthusiastic and knowledgeable. They enriched our experience immensely.
Mighty Five Adventure, January 1970