G Adventures is a travel tour operator offering tours, safaris and expeditions with a focus on small group adventure, flexible itineraries, freedom to explore, and locally based guides. Land tours consist of no more than 16 people, averaging around 10-12. As a single traveler you can join any group. If you already have a group you can create a group of family and friends to travel with.
G for Good stands for all of the social, environmental and ethical good we create as a business which helps to fuel Community Tourism.
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All tour guides with G Adventures are called CEOs, Chief Experience Officers. All CEOs are locally based so they know the best time to travel, best places to go, local restaurants, and they know the native language so they will be your go to person on your tour.
A goal of G Adventures is to connect travelers to the local community on a deeper level. The money you spend stays local. Instead of large hotel chains, you will stay in places with authentic, local charm. Transportation and restaurants are chosen based on supporting the local economy. Tours are meant to benefit the local community by building meaningful relationships.
Adventure is all about having the freedom to follow your curiosity and discovering the unknown. No matter the Travel Style, our tours balance well-planned itineraries with the flexibility to do your own thing and explore a bit on your own.
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G Adventures tours has committed to focus on preservation and conservation by acting responsibly within their own operations as well as creating a positive impact on the places visited. G Adventures ensures these commitments through Planeterra, a non-profit partner that ensures communities benefit from tourism as well as its’ high ripple score. A high ripple score means money stays in the local community. Most tours in the G Adventures brochure will depict the ripple score.
G Adventures has worked with experts from World Animal Protection, The Jane Goodall Institute and The World Cetacean Alliance to make sure all the animals encountered in the various tours are treated humanely. On the same note G Adventures is committed to respecting the rights, history and culture of indigenous people.
Our passion for travel is rivaled only by our commitment to those we serve. From helping our travellers choose the perfect trip, to providing them with the most authentic life-changing adventure possible, we go out of our way to ensure a travel experience unlike anything they’ve ever imagined.
Travel Styles offered through G Adventures:
- Classic Tours
- National Geographic Journeys
- 18 – thirtysomethings tour
- Wellness Tours
- Active Tours
- Rail Tours
- Marine Tours
- Local Living Tours
- Family Tours
- The Jane Goodall Collection
- Bubble with Private Travel
- National Geographic Family
G Adventures offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries. The average cost is $2,400 for 12-14 days. There are many tours under $1,000. There are many departure dates for each tour, daily, weekly, or a few times a month. Accommodations vary from tour to tour and can be anything from camping, a home-stay and a 2-3 start hotel. Tours offer a mix between free time and scheduled activities which will take you off the beaten path.
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