G Adventures prides itself on the extensive network of ground operations, tour leaders and local contacts worldwide, which keep us informed and up-to-date on all local situations in which we operate. Our passengers' safety is of the utmost priority and we rely on these networks to allow us to make the operational decisions necessary to keep our trips running safely. We often know of situations on the ground before the media and we are in constant contact with our local offices, tour leaders, local operators, and colleagues in order to closely monitor and inform you of the most current information affecting any regions where we operate.
For further reference, we also recommend that you check your government's travel advisory for any country to which you are travelling:
Also, check out our Safety Guide PDF for lots of great tips on travel safety.
Civil Unrest in Venezuela
Post-election protests have been reported throughout Venezuela, especially near the Colombian border. The Authorities are present in all affected areas and are controlling the situation. Currently our "Trekking Roraima" trip will be starting on April 20 in Caracas. The security in Caracas has been increased to monitor the situation as well.
All tours running in Venezuela are continuing as scheduled. G Adventures will continue to monitor the situation closely and will be providing updates as they become available.
Borneo Travel Advisory
National Travel Advisories are discouraging travel to the coastal regional of eastern Sabah due to recent clashes between the Philippines and Malaysia. The March and April departures for this tour will be amended to exclude the areas of warning and our staff on the ground are monitoring the situation very closely and we will continue to post updates as they become available.
Demonstrations in Egypt
28 January 2013
Since 25 January 2013, protesters have been holding demonstrations in opposition of Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi's political authority.
Demonstrations are currently taking place in the cities of Cairo, Port Said, Suez and Ismalaiya.
G Adventures is not currently operating any tours in Egypt at this time. Our next tours are set to begin on 10 February 2013 in Cairo.
Our staff on the ground are monitoring the situation very closely and we will continue to post updates as they become available.
Cholera in Havana
January 21, 2013
Cuba's Health Ministry has confirmed a Cholera outbreak in Havana. The outbreak was detected on 6 January. According to the health ministry, measures taken since then mean the disease is in its "extinction phase".
Cholera is carried by contaminated water or food. If you are traveling in this area soon, please take care with hygiene and in the preparation of food.
We will continue to monitor this closely. All tours will continue as scheduled.
Earthquake in Western Japan
A strong earthquake shook Japan on Saturday (13th April) near the southwestern city of Kobe, leaving 23 people injured, no one was killed. Our groups are safe and continuing with the tours as planned.
Earthquake in China
22 April 2013
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit Southwest China's Sichuan province. It was felt in the province capital, Chengdu, but all G Adventures passengers are safe. The tours will not be affected and we send our thoughts to all those in China who were affected by the earthquake.
Balloon crash kills tourists in Cappadocia, Turkey
21 May 2013
Three Brazilian tourists have been killed and more than 20 other people injured after two hot-air balloons collided in Turkey, officials say.
G Adventures can confirm none of our travellers were involved in this incident.
