The idea was born in New Zealand back in 1999 after my many years of competing in snowboarding then working within the ski industry around the world. From building terrain parks and running events, through to judging contests on the World Cup Tour, I knew I wanted to share my passion for exploring new destinations and cultures with the local connections I’d met along the journey.

Nowadays, our network of guides, athletes, staff and loyal customers is driving us to keep searching for not only the best snow, but the best overall experiences while striving for a sustainable strategy for global travel post Covid-19. What’s new for 2021 is we’re excited to be launching our unique MTB programs based in New Zealand, Japan, Europe and Canada making Mint Tours a global leader in action sports tourism.

We also want to reaffirm our commitment to all our travellers in an industry that is rapidly changing. We think it’s important for you to know that we are an accredited, accountable and responsible business. We are a registered member of peak travel bodies, AFTA, IATA and ATTA, and conduct business in accordance with the ATAS Charter and Code of Conduct. When you travel with Mint you can have peace of mind that you are booking with a qualified and established travel operator with over 20 years of expertise. And as a full-service travel agent, we are able to take care of your flights, insurance, stopovers and pre or post tour arrangements.

Jarred Dowson, Founder – Mint Tours