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G Adventures

G Adventures

Don't just see the world. Make it better.

Small group adventure travel from an organisation that works with small, locally owned businesses to ensure that you're giving back at least as much as you take away.

G Adventures encourage you to step off the beaten path, embrace the unexpected and immerse yourself in the extraordinary. Award-winning trips embrace authentic accommodation and local transportation to bring you face to face with the world's most fascinating cultures, customs and awe-inspiring wildlife.

G Adventures | National Geographic Journeys
National Geographic Journeys

Introducing National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures - an exclusive collection of small group tours designed to take you deeper into the cultures and habits of the world's greatest destinations.

This exclusive collection of 70 unique travel experiences offers greater hands-on exploration, special insider access to National Geographic projects around the world, and the freedom to roam, all with upgraded accommodations and more inclusions than with other G Adventures tours.

G Adventures | Earth
Earth

G Adventures small-group tours connect travellers to the world's greatest destinations in a way they simply couldn't achieve on their own.

Each one has been designed to deliver must-do highlights, spontaneous situations, personal freedom, and under-the-radar encounters with local people.

G Adventures | 18tothirtysomethings
18 to Thirtysomethings

Designed for 18 to Thirtysomethings, these trips provide meaningful small-group tour experiences to curious travellers and maximize time and money by squeezing the most out of a destination. Small groups allow insider access and personal freedom to make following the whim of the moment the order of the day, every day.


G Adventures features travel styles galore, as customers like to adventure differently. Some like it extra immersive, others a little sweaty. Whether you're a seasoned explorer, a hostel-loving 20-something or a young family looking for their first adventure G Adventures make it easy to browse their 600+ trips and find the one that fits just right.

National Geographic Journeys - a collection of exclusive trips designed to take you deeper into the cultures and habitats of the places we explore.

National Geographic Family Journeys with G Adventures - a line of trips for adventure-loving families in search of a meaningful way to discover the world together.

Classic - combine the support and secrity of group travel, unbeatable variety and the flexibility to go off-script when fate says "Hey, let's do this".

Active - get closer to your destination by hiking, biking and multi sporting your way through it. Equipment and experts provided, you bring the energy (and maybe a sweatband or two!).

Marine - designed for sailors and landlubbers alike, these trips connect travellers to the world's greatest aquatic destinations aboard small intimate ships yachts.

Local Living - unpack once at a central home base and fall face first into the local way of life with the help of a connected CEO (Chief Experience Officers (a.k.a.guides)) who knows the area best.

Wellness - recharge your body and nourish your mind with the perfect balance of awe-inspiring destinations, rejuvintaing activities and healthy food experiences.

Family - adventures explore exciting destinations with age-appropriate activities, and feature hotels that know how to cater to families on the move.

18toThirtysomethings - explore the world by day, stay up all night, then wake up and do it all again on these fast-paced and affordable adventures designed for young travellers.

Roamies by Hostelworld & G Adventures - stay in epic hostels along the way, get head-to-toe immersed in iconic destinations on these action-packed trips for 18 to 35 year olds.

G Adventures Expedition ship

G Expedition

The G Expedition provides an intimate small-ship cruising experience. Completely refurbished in 2009, she boasts spacious cabins, each featuring ocean-facing windows or portholes and private en-suite facilities. Large common areas and observation decks provide panoramic views of the distinctive landscapes of some of the world's most remote regions. The Expedition's spacious confines can hold up to 134 passengers.

Many expedition cruise operators offer you a choice of space, comfort or expertise; the Expedition delivers all three at a price few can top. With a focus on safety, comfort and the unique demands of polar travel, the crew of the Expedition is committed to the ship's continued safe operation.

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