Family travel ideas - Family hiking trips – Family adventure vacations
I would say it was a once in a lifetime trip,
but it was so good a person should not only experience it once.- Mike G., (USA) Aug 2009 Winter Rimu
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Rimu Jan 2010
We love being based in Queenstown! It's the best playground in the world and there's always something new to try...
MEET OUR GUIDES:
Gemma van Beek
"Gemma was a lot of fun. The food was fantastic. Way to go Gemma! She's a fantastic cook and spoiled us completely. She's an extremely hard worker. Had a great time with her. (Lead guide) Barry and Gemma were amazing. They took very good care of us and were absolutely hilarious. "
Jessica Weis (Willmar, Minnesota, USA) Feb 2010 Rimu
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Family Travel in Peru!
Our 11-day Capybara Peru TripWe've been running family trips for over ten years now, so we know what goes into a great family adventure vacation! On our Peru trip you'll explore Machu Picchu, go wildlife spotting in the Amazon jungle and stay with a local Quechua family on Amantani Island on the world's highest navigable lake. We'll take care of all the details - all you and your family have to do is show up and have an amazing time. Visit our South America website To find out more!
"ACTIVE!!! Active is an appropriate word to describe the trip - we were challenged, entertained and had an incredible time. You guys have energy. All of our guides were amazing. Staying positive the entire time and really enhancing our experience. It was great to see the real New Zealand instead of just the tourist traps. "
Stacy & Jason Vieder (Michigan, USA) February 2003 Rimu
Stacy & Jason Vieder (Michigan, USA) February 2003 Rimu
Our New Zealand Family Trips
Family friendly travel and adventure hiking trips|
We know travelling with children is very different to travelling on your own or with other adults, so our family travel trips are a bit different to our regular adventure trips. On our family adventures, we take over the not-so-fun part of family travel – planning meals, finding family-friendly accommodation, organising fun activities that appeal to all ages, getting from A to B – and leave you to enjoy family time and just have fun with your kids. We meet you at the airport and head out for family hiking, rafting, kayaking and exploring. With us you have the chance to see the rare kiwi bird up close and pat a baby wallaby (small Australasian marsupial), without having to worry about the where and how. Genuine, non-touristy experiences that both you and your children will love. On top of that, we have specialised family guides that know how to take care of kids of all ages! Lofty, our main family guide, has been guiding with ACTIVE for years and spends the rest of his time running adventure camps for young people on the outskirts of Christchurch in the South Island. He makes sure everyone’s having an amazing time and he never fails to entertain – it’s not uncommon for the bus to come back after one of our family trips covered in streamers and glitter! |
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Our New Zealand Family Vacation:
This trip is designed so parents, teenagers and children enjoy a wide range of activities together while still having a bit of time out – it is a vacation after all!
- Wildlife reserve and kiwi viewing
- Jet boat the Rakaia Gorge
- Hike Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park and South Westland World Heritage Area
- Raft near Queenstown
- Hike Mt Aspiring National Park and Franz Josef Glacier
- Kayak Lake Mapourika
- Visit Beaches and Rainforest of the West Coast
