Wilderness and Whiskey walks

We were looking for a tour that would allow our group of four to see as much of Tas that we could cram in. I found Adventure Trails Tasmania and liked the sound of the flexibility Ben was happy to incorporate. We were after mornings of bushwalks and hikes, and afternoons sampling food, wineries and distilleries… no problem, said Ben. We were keen to experience the diversity of nature SE Tas provided… no problem, said Ben. We were keen to sample whiskies and gins, Pinots and Sav Bs… no problem, said Ben. He provided a range of options and we formed a plan over email - clear, responsive, accommodating. The actual experience? Even better. You will not meet a more knowledgeable guide, who will adjust and tweak daily based on needs of his guests. He shares of himself and his experiences, seems to have an infinite number of contacts who know and respect him. He is thoughtful, and quite frankly, goes well beyond what any tourist could reasonably expect. We felt valued, we felt appreciated and we felt like friends.

Guide Ben is a well traveled, professional and talented history buff that exuded fascinating and passionate knowledge of Tasmania, its history past & present, its peoples, politics and grand stories as he narrated our day's journey and routinely oriented us on a map to our delight! Our journey brought us to the beautiful Stewart Beach and surrounds, The Tessellated Beach showing off its geologic glory, and the resplendent Remarkable Cave to name just three! We enjoyed driving thru Doo Town and were entertained by all of homes "Doo labels." "Doo come back!" We visited the Port Arthur Historic Site where we solemnly remembered the stark history of the Convict Transportation Era. Upon arriving back to Hobart we followed up our Convict Transportation History with a visit to the Female Factory.... We ended our wonderful day of exploring and learning with Ben's talk about some of the more colorful men and women of early Hobart days....and the oldest on the buildings on the strand that still broadcast their names. Guide Ben brought Tasmania alive for us....via his expert delivery of its history, people and places ....we depart Tasmania feeling that we now know Her and love Her! Visiting Tasmania?....Go with Adventure Trails Tasmania and Ben!!! Kudos to Adventure Trails Tasmania and Super Guide Ben!

Glowing praise for this tour provider. Ben Andrews of Adventure Trails Tasmania provided us with 5 days of customized, personalized tours for 6 of us Canadians recently in Tasmania. He was an expert at anticipating our needs and wants, making our experience a one of a kind, memorable event in our trip down under. Our time with Ben was the highlight of our 31 day trip. He was efficient, organized, knowledgeable and most of all thoughtful of his guests. His bus was extremely well maintained and immaculate. Ben was a thoughtful host and incredible ambassador for Tasmanian culture and tourism. He packed in all the highlights of the South Island he could in the time we had. We are extremely grateful for this experience. Amazing value for the money!!!

We hired Ben to guide us on 5 day tours out of Hobart. From the time Ben picked us up from the airport to the point he dropped us back off for our return flight, Ben was amazing. He coordinated our arrival with the rental house owner and stocked our kitchen with wine, fruit, cheese and chocolate. His knowledge of nature, culture, and history combined with his passion for sharing his experience provided us with an unbeatable and unforgettable vacation. Ben tailored each day based on our preferences and his extensive knowledge of Tasmania. Every day included special "Ben" touches, from homemade picnic lunches, to great cafes and restaurants, to surprise hikes, as well as connections to other fascinating people who could enhance a tour or experience. Ben was always ready to add or change a destination based on time or weather conditions. We have taken private tours in many places around the world, and we all agreed that Ben was the best guide we have ever met.