IN A FEW WORDS
Māori are the tangata whenua (indigenous people of the land) of Aotearoa New Zealand. Māori have a rich and dynamic culture with special affinity for the natural world. Māori culture is a living treasure, indigenous and unique to Aotearoa New Zealand. Through their whakapapa (genealogy), Māori trace their families back to the waka that their ancestors sailed in across the vast Pacific Ocean. The Māori Immersion and Adventure trip allow participants to learn along-side Māori and to explore their history, their cultural connection to the land, the sea and the environment while also discovering the abundance of adventure activites.
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WHY THIS TRIP IS UNFORGETTABLE
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Trek along the stunning coastline track of the Abel Tasman National Park
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Kayak alongside seal-pups and look for sea life in the rockpools
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Meet local Maori people and learn about Tikanga (protocol) and Maori approaches to family, the environment and wellbeing
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Explore and camp in the hidden underground world of limestone caves
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Waka Ama (traditional canoe) alongside Maori students
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Visit the local markets, farmers markets and towns to learn more about foods, arts, crafts and local life.
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Options to rock climb or mountain bike the surrounding mountains
ITINERARY:
INCLUSIONS
All inclusive convenience meets Beyond the Map adventure! We've thought of it all so you don't have to once you leave home!
Breakfast, lunch & dinner each day. Hangry-free guaranteed!
Rustic & modern options available, depending on your style and budget.
Local, private transportation. No random drivers, no cattle-herding tour buses!
From start to finish, we're with you! Unlike many companies, our expert guides are there 24/7 to provide unique information, answer questions and even deliver the occasional joke!
All activities outlined in the itinerary are included in your cost before you ever leave!
Why Travel With Us
Mike Dann
The Costa Rica trip met and exceeded all my expectations. Accommodations, at all levels, were a wonderful experience. Caving, Ziplining, Rafting, Repelling,Wildlife experiences, Local people. What could be better! The trip was well planned in order of easy experiences to more difficult as the trip progressed. Easing us old timers into it. Cody and Lystina were great hosts, guides, traveling companions and very conscientious for each of the team members.
Steve Blatney
This was hands-down one of the the most exciting, rewarding, and memorable trips I've ever been on! The peace of mind to know that I didn't have to worry about anything was worth every penny. All I had to do was show up. Cody and Lystina took it from there. No stress, no anxiety, no rushing around or wasting time trying to find an activity or a place to eat. I got to sit back, relax, and experience a whole new world that was far beyond my map.
Madisen Gomez
Beyond the map is for sure one of the best travel companies you can go with. Everything they had us do was something I never thought I was capable of! I pushed myself & completed everything & it was just an amazing feeling. The things you see and the people you meet just makes the trip hundred times better! This was my first time in Costa Rica & I don’t think I would’ve had a better experience with anyone else!