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Adventure travel in New Zealand with Alyson Adventures

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An active, outdoors vacation with Alyson Adventures.

New Zealand's varied landscape offers a new adventure every day. Hiking, biking, glacier explorations, kayaking, riversurfing, canyoneering ... and a bungy jump.

Wild Kiwi: Adventure travel in New Zealand

From mountain hikes to sunny beaches, every day is different.

New Zealand offers endless natural splendor, and there's no better way to travel here than with our lively gay adventure group. On this unforgettable trip, we'll become a part of New Zealand's outdoor wonders as we try out the myriad sports that this friendly country offers: Rafting, canyoning, hiking, kayaking, and more.

We begin at the north tip of the scenic South Island, biking among the vineyards that crown the hillsides above Nelson. Then we spend three days kayaking and hiking among the tiny islands and golden beaches of Abel Tasman Bay, while spending two nights in comfortable but remote lodges.

From Nelson, we drive along the rugged west coast of the South Island to Punakaiki, famous for its layered, wind- and water eroded seacliffs and blowholes. Here we have a chance to try our hand at blackwater rafting before heading to Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers. Here you'll have the unique experience of hiking to glacial ice caves by day; then in the evening, you can look for glow worms in a fern-decorated rain forest.

Finally, in the lakeside towns of Wanaka and Queenstown, pick from a rainbow of sports: whitewater rafting, rappelling through a waterfall, paragliding, panning for gold, mountain biking, wine-tastings and winery tours, rock climbing, and that much-anticipated bungy jump. Now you know why New Zealand is considered the adventure capital of the world -- and there's no better way to tour it than with our lively gay and lesbian group..

Highlights:

Biking among the vineyards above Nelson.
Kayak, hike or ride a boat for three days around the wind-sculpted islands of Abel Tasman Park.
Hike into the icy world of Fox or Franz Josef Glaciers.
Splash, leap, and rappel through a deep chasm, in the distinctly Down-Under sport known as canyoning.
Bungy jump from the bridge over Kawarau Gorge, where this sport began.
Navigate whitewater rivers, armed only with a paddleboard, flippers, and a dose of adrenaline, in a new sport known as riversurfing.
Pick from a long list of other adventures: Whitewater rafting, blackwater rafting, alpine hiking, mountain biking, jet boating, horseback riding, canoeing, and trout fishing, just for starters.

Is it the right vacation for you? New Zealand is home to some of the most exciting adventure sports on the planet. Our Wild Kiwi adventure offers travelers the chance to experience unique settings while trying new adventures. Hiking, canyoning, water sports, and more are available on this trip. If you are in good physcial shape and like a challenge, this trip is for you.

Testimonials about our trips: "This was our first trip with Alyson Adventures and it was the best vacation we've ever had!!"— Eric Britten, Anchorage, Alaska

"The most outrageous time I've ever had; 20 days felt like 2 months with such a quick pace - even better, not 1 pound gained with the level of excitement we kept."— Dylan Deardorff, MD, Falls Church, Vir.

Dates and Price:
Feb. 27 to March 13, 2010: $3,290: A trip for gay men.
Feb. 26 to March 12, 2011: $3,390: A trip for gay men and lesbians.

Prices are per-person, based on double occupancy. Tours often fill up months before departure. We regularly update our travel schedule to show the status of this and other trips.

Travelling Alone?
So are most of the people who travel with us. You do not need to pay extra to travel by yourself. Prices are per-person, and the single supplement applies only if you'd like a room by yourself. For selected trips, including cruises, we will charge half the single supplement if you request a roommate but we can't match you with someone.

Location: Starts in Nelson, ends in Queenstown (both on the South Island of New Zealand).

Price includes: All group ground transportation, starting in Nelson on Day 1 and finishing in Queenstown on the last day; All hotels and accommodations in double occupancy, sometimes in standalone hotel room, and sometimes in a shared apartment; Single accommodations will sometimes mean a private bedroom in a shared apartment with one or more bathrooms; Tour director accompanying the group from Nelson to Queenstown; Full breakfast most days, 4 lunches, and 6 dinners; Biking among the vineyards above Nelson; Kayaking or hiking for 2 days at Abel Tasman National Park; Coastal hike; Half-day or full-day glacier hike, with mountain guide; Sightseeing visits to waterfalls, primordial forests, seal colonies, and vistas along our route around the island; Bungy jump.

Not included: Airfare from home to Nelson and from Queenstown to home; Airport transfers; Souvenirs, snacks, admissions; Meals and beverages not listed here; Optional activities, such as whitewater rafting, blackwater rafting, river surfing, and canyoning; Gratuities for tour director and local guides.

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