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ANZAC Day Memorial Tour (ETAD)

Europe Turkey

With symbolic links to the dawn landing at Gallipoli, stand in the morning breeze and pay respect to the fallen on ANZAC Day at a dawn vigil. This special 3-day trip takes you by private bus along the Dardanelles, from Istanbul to the memorial site commemorating the common sacrifice for all of the nations involved. This moving tour will also include visits to other important sites such as Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair and the war cemeteries, making your visit to Turkey a unique and beautiful experience.

Highlights: Witnessing the moving dawn service and accompanying memorials, exploring the ancient city of Troy.

3 days
From $249 USD
Trip Style:
Classic
Trip Type:
Small Group
Service Level:
Basic
Physical Grading:
2

Northern Aboriginal Experience (OANA)

Australia / Pacific Australia

“Dreamtime,” the animist mythology central to indigenous Australian society, is a fascinating ideology that has helped shape the continent. This trip is just the ticket for curious travellers eager to learn more about Aboriginal history, culture and contemporary life straight from the people themselves. Up here in the north, you’ll study ancient traditions, learn how to spear-fish, wander the beaches and lush valleys along the Daintree River and embark on a life-affirming rainforest walk that will bring you closer to the land and the people who inhabit it than you ever thought possible. The dream is real, and it’s waiting for you to join it.

Highlights: Sleeping in a swag under the impressive southern night sky, spearing fish and cooking what you catch with Aboriginals, making your own Aboriginal artwork, learning about life in remote communities with a local host, exploring pristine coastal rainforests.

3 days
From $480 USD
Was $599
Promotions Available!
Trip Style:
Yolo
Trip Type:
Small Group
Service Level:
Basic
Physical Grading:
4

Livingstone Victoria Falls Adventure (TDZLVB)

Africa Zambia

Sometimes, the true power of an experience doesn’t fully hit you unless you have it all to yourself. That’s the mindset we worked under when we devised this brief but moving exploration of Livingstone, the colonial gem at Zambia’s southernmost tip. Here, you’ll camp at a riverside lodge, visit Victoria Falls, have the chance to canoe, raft and bungee-jump and encounter Livingstone’s incredible wildlife. All the while, a G Adventures CEO handles all your on-trip hassles, freeing you to devote yourself fully to your adventure.

Highlights: Livingstone offers many optional activities - something for everyone: Enjoying an African sunset on Zambezi River boat cruise, Feeling the thrill of white water rafting along the Zambezi, Abseiling or zip-lining, Marvelling at the Zambian side of the mighty Victoria Falls.

4 days
From $99 USD
Trip Style:
Classic
Trip Type:
Independent Travel
Service Level:
Basic
Physical Grading:
3

Easter Island (TSCRNB)

South America Chile

Unravel the mystery of Rapa Nui. Explore mythical Easter Island, known around the world for its ancient monolithic stone statues. See the mysterious statues, or Moai, sprinkled throughout the island, tour the volcanoes, beaches and petroglyphs and get to know the unique culture of one of the most remote islands on earth.

Highlights: Exploring the ruins and monolithic heads of the island, Admiring volcanoes and beaches, Searching for prehistoric paintings at the Ana Kai Tangata cavern.

4 days
From $549 USD
Trip Style:
Classic
Trip Type:
Independent Travel
Service Level:
Basic
Physical Grading:
2

New Zealand—The Bay of Islands (ONBI)

Australia / Pacific New Zealand

Nature lovers who leave the North Island without stopping in at the Bay of Islands will kick themselves all the way back home (and that’s a looooong flight). This 4-day trip to this outdoorsman’s paradise features ample time hiking the nature trails and makes the most of all that water with plenty of opportunities for swimming, snorkelling, kayaking and sailing. Not enough? A night aboard a houseboat should do the trick. We take care of all the fuss. All you have to do is have the time of your life.

Highlights: Walking amongst giant kauri trees, spending the night anchored in a secluded bay, fishing like the locals, savouring a traditional barbecue in Paihia town

4 days
From $399 USD
Trip Style:
Yolo
Trip Type:
Small Group
Service Level:
Basic
Physical Grading:
3

Great Ocean Road West—Melbourne to Adelaide (OAMA)

Australia / Pacific Australia

This might be a quick trip along the Great Ocean Road—but you’ll never feel rushed. Geared towards budget-conscious travellers looking to hit the highlights of the south coast, this itinerary features lots of inclusions at a great price. What’s more, you’ll have lots of options to get active when you head inland to Grampians National Park. Forego the typical coach tour and experience Australia the way it was meant to be explored.

Highlights: Marvelling at the 12 Apostles along the Great Ocean Road, trekking and spotting wildlife in the region's national parks, spotting wildlife in remote saltwater lagoons.

5 days
From $510 USD
Was $599
Promotions Available!
Trip Style:
Yolo
Trip Type:
Small Group
Service Level:
Basic
Physical Grading:
3

Lapland Active Adventure (EWLA)

Europe Sweden

Nothing prepares you for the icy wilderness of Sweden's far north. This incredible trip takes you right inside the Arctic Circle, to the snowy wilderness of Lapland. Slide across the ice in complete silence, listening to the sound of your team of dogs pulling your sled and enjoy the frozen beauty of the ICEHOTEL® . Sleeping out in a teepee in the snow and looking out for the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) are unforgettable experiences.

Highlights: Dog-sledding through icy wilderness, seeing the Northern Lights in all their glory, sleeping a night in the renowned ICEHOTEL®

6 days
From $2699 USD
Trip Style:
Active
Trip Type:
Small Group
Service Level:
Basic
Physical Grading:
4

Up Top Down Under—Alice Springs to Darwin (OARD)

Australia / Pacific Australia

Skip the long bus drive and ride the rails through the scenic outback before heading into the remote Kakadu region for three days. Geared towards budget-conscious travellers who want to make the most of their time, this itinerary includes the highlights of the Red Centre and Top End. Here you’ll meet some of the locals, experience the mysteries of Uluru and gain insight into regional Aboriginal and European history.

Highlights: Riding the route of Afghan cameleers on the Ghan Train, gaining insight to Aboriginal art and culture, spotting crocs by boat in Kakadu National Park, discovering secret swimming holes and waterfalls in Litchfield National Park

6 days
From $999 USD
Trip Style:
Yolo
Trip Type:
Small Group
Service Level:
Basic
Physical Grading:
3

Mt. Kilimanjaro Private Trek - Marangu Route (TDTKMB)

Africa Tanzania, Kilimanjaro

Mt Kilimanjaro is Africa's highest peak, the tallest freestanding mountain in the world and the ambition of avid trekkers everywhere. Follow the famous Marangu Route, ascending through a number of different vegetation and climate zones affording fantastic views, so that every day is not only challenging but also unique and rewarding. This trek of five days, assisted by our experienced team of guides and porters, is highlighted by reaching the summit of Uhuru as the sun rises over the savannah!

Highlights: Summiting Uhuru peak at sunrise, gazing out across Africa from its highest mountain.

7 days
From $1949 USD
Trip Style:
Active
Trip Type:
Independent Travel
Service Level:
Basic
Physical Grading:
5

Beaches & Backwaters (AHBB)

Asia India

Watch the sunset through the fishing nets of Kochi, stretch out on white sand beaches, drift through the tranquil backwaters and rise at dawn to see the sunrise. This 7-day tour offers a quick introduction to the diversity of South India. Inhale the exotic perfume of cardamom as you stroll through spice gardens and unwind with some yoga in your free time. Meet the locals and spend the night with a local family on a tour that's all about authentic cultural experience.

Highlights: Relaxing in the calm backwaters, experiencing a local homestay, chilling out on quiet beaches, sampling South Indian cuisine.

7 days
From $649 USD
Trip Style:
Yolo
Trip Type:
Small Group
Service Level:
Basic
Physical Grading:
2

Atlas Mountain Trek (DCAM)

North Africa / Middle East Morocco

The Atlas Mountains reward their visitors with a stunning combination of valleys, summits and traditional villages clinging to mountainsides. On this active adventure through one of Morocco's most naturally beautiful regions, you'll experience magnificent views and enjoy meeting local people along the trail. Recount the day’s exploits over home-cooked dinners each night from the comfort of your cozy accommodations. Designed with those who are fit in mind, the challenging but rewarding hikes are taken at a leisurely pace, allowing plenty of time to catch your breath, then the chance to lose it all over again while admiring the stunning views.

Highlights: Enjoy spectacular day walks, relax at a family gîte and savour home-cooked meals, help with a local village project, wander ancient medinas and bazaars in Marrakech

7 days
From $649 USD
Trip Style:
Active
Trip Type:
Small Group
Service Level:
Basic
Physical Grading:
4

Climb Mt Toubkal (DCCT)

North Africa / Middle East Morocco

Jebel Toubkal, Morocco’s 4,167m-tall peak, has captivated mountaineers for centuries. Our ascent up the rocky giant of North Africa—the tallest in the region—is no picnic, but is accessible to anyone in good shape and hungry for a thrilling high-altitude adventure. Traditional Berber communities line the route on this trip, and you’ll have plenty of time to learn their customs through village visits and overnight camping with hearty home-cooked meals. The views on the way up are spectacular, but nothing compares to what you’ll see (and feel) at the top.

Highlights: Walking in spectacular mountain scenery, tasting delicious local cuisine, camping in the great outdoors.

7 days
From $649 USD
Trip Style:
Active
Trip Type:
Small Group
Service Level:
Basic
Physical Grading:
4

Winter Toubkal Ascent (DCWT)

North Africa / Middle East Morocco

Climbing a mountain in the summertime is tough. Climbing one in the winter? That’s for adventurers only. While the climb up Mount Toubkal is the undisputed centrepiece of this week-long escapade in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains, it’s not the only once-in-a-lifetime encounter you’ll have. Beginning in captivating Marrakech, you’ll trek deep into the hills (no prior experience required—promise!), happening upon snowbound Berber communities and some of the most majestic mountainscapes you’ll ever see along the way. Prepare to return home a completely different person than when you left.

Highlights: Walking in snowy mountain scenery, summitting two peaks in the High Atlas Mountains, Experiencing Moroccan village life in winter

7 days
From $699 USD
Trip Style:
Active
Trip Type:
Small Group
Service Level:
Basic
Physical Grading:
5

Mt Kilimanjaro Group Trek - Marangu Route (DTKM)

Africa Tanzania, Kilimanjaro

At 5895m, Mt Kilimanjaro is Africa's highest peak and this adventure along the Marangu Route will get you to the top safely, quickly and with your budget in mind. Overnight in mountain huts and awake ready to conquer the slopes. As a leader in Kili treks, we'll take you to new heights in adventure on your way to the roof of Africa. Affectionately known as the Coca-Cola Route, Marangu covers forests, moorlands and 'The Saddle', a high-altitude desert, on its way to Kibo Hut. This is the easiest route to summit—with a catch. The trail is well maintained but because of the quick ascent, the success rate is not as high as other routes.

Highlights: Sleep in mountain huts on the way to the top, witness Africa from atop its highest mountain.

7 days
From $1799 USD
Trip Style:
Active
Trip Type:
Small Group
Service Level:
Basic
Physical Grading:
5

Usambara Mountain Cultural Trek (DTUM)

Africa Tanzania

Tucked away in northeastern Tanzania, the Usambaras are among the most biodiverse regions in the world. Covered by a thick canopy of tropical forest, the mountains offer terrain and wildlife uncommon throughout the rest of Africa. Using public transport and your own feet, this adventure will take you deep into the hills to isolated villages to meet the people who make this unique land their home, lodging in basic guesthouses along the route. If you like vigorous exercise, impossibly fresh air, personal contact and jaw-dropping scenery then prepare to fall in love.

Highlights: Trekking through rustic villages and indigenous forests, interacting with the local communities, enjoying the magnificent views in the Usambara Mountains.

7 days
From $699 USD
Trip Style:
Active
Trip Type:
Small Group
Service Level:
Basic
Physical Grading:
3

Croatia Adventure - Zagreb to Dubrovnik (ECZD)

Europe Croatia

A trip from Zagreb to Dubrovnik is not your backpacker’s typical European tour—it’s way better. In one week, scramble from historic Zagreb along the Adriatic Coast to stunning Dubrovnik. Along the way you’ll hit the highlights—did we mention Pag and Hvar, along the coastline? But you’ll also discover a Europe too often ignored by travellers. Party in exclusive clubs and wander historic and picture-perfect old lanes. Come away from Europe with more than just great photographs—travel with young and fun travellers and you’ve got friends for life.

Highlights: Making new friends over drinks along the Adriatic, scrambling around medieval fortresses, connecting with the culture in charming old villages, discovering the rich and varied countryside of the Balkans, exploring Diocletian's Palace on a guided tour.

7 days
From $699 USD
Trip Style:
Yolo
Trip Type:
Small Group
Service Level:
Basic
Physical Grading:
2

Sydney to Brisbane Experience (OASB)

Australia / Pacific Australia

Think Australia’s out of your league since you’re short on time and cash? Nope! This quick and economical Sydney-to-Brisbane jaunt squeezes tons of excitement into a short time frame at a price that fits any budget. Fish with the locals, learn to surf and sip Australia’s viticultural bounty on the coast, then move inland to the outback to try your hand at gem mining and sheep shearing before overnighting in a teepee at a hippie commune. It’s Oz in a flash for a fraction of the cost.

Highlights: Tasting wine in the Hunter Valley, staying overnight at a sheep station and learning techniques from the locals, fossicking for gemstones, learning to surf in famous Byron Bay

7 days
From $1199 USD
Trip Style:
Yolo
Trip Type:
Small Group
Service Level:
Basic
Physical Grading:
3

New Zealand—Best of the North Island (ONNI)

Australia / Pacific New Zealand

Admittedly, we haven’t checked the numbers too closely, but we’re confident that New Zealand ranks among the world’s leading producers of excitement. This quick trip across the North Island jams as many thrills as permissible by law into seven electrifying, activity-packed days. Sea kayak remote waterways to secluded caves and beaches, learn to surf New Zealand's world famous waves, experience Maori culture directly from the Maori themselves and more, all in a breezy week that always feels full and never feels hurried.

Highlights: Surfing world famous waves, kayaking remote coves to discover hidden beaches, discovering a historic Maori village with a local guide, conquering New Zealand's top-rated 1-day trek, dancing the night away in Wellington.

7 days
From $799 USD
Trip Style:
Yolo
Trip Type:
Small Group
Service Level:
Basic
Physical Grading:
3

Local Living Ecuador: Amazon Jungle (SEJL)

South America Amazon, Ecuador

The Amazon rainforest is so full of life; embrace it for yourself during a week unlike any other. From Quito, you’ll travel to your new home in the jungle and meet the Quichua family who will host you in their home for the next four nights. Discover waterfalls on jungle walks and travel to an animal rescue centre by canoe. You’ll learn about medicinal plants and how to use a blowgun, experience a shaman ceremony, and visit a local school. Most importantly, you’ll befriend a people few outsiders have the honour to even meet.

Highlights: Living like a local in the Amazon rainforest, learning Quichua traditions by interacting with a local family, visiting an animal rescue centre, honing your blowgun skills, experiencing a shaman ceremony.

7 days
From $499 USD
Trip Style:
Local Living
Trip Type:
Small Group
Service Level:
Basic
Physical Grading:
2

Mt. Kilimanjaro Private Trek - Rongai Route (TDTKRB)

Africa Tanzania, Kilimanjaro

Conquer the tallest freestanding mountain in the world: Mt Kilimanjaro. Follow the Rongai route, climbing the mountain from the north and descending down the popular Marangu route. Your trek up Kili takes you through a number of different vegetation zones, offering fantastic views every step of the way. This is a trek of six days, assisted by our experienced team of guides and porters. The highlight? Reaching the summit at dawn and watching the sun rise over the savannah below.

Highlights: Taking in all stunning scenery that Africa's highest mountain has to offer, Summiting to Uhuru peak at sunrise via Gillman's point, Camping along the way.

8 days
From $2249 USD
Trip Style:
Active
Trip Type:
Independent Travel
Service Level:
Basic
Physical Grading:
5
Trip Length Style Service Level Starting Price
ANZAC Day Memorial Tour (ETAD) 3 days Classic Basic
From $249 USD
Northern Aboriginal Experience (OANA) 3 days Yolo Basic
From $480 USD
Was $599
Promotions Available!
Livingstone Victoria Falls Adventure (TDZLVB) 4 days Classic Basic
From $99 USD
Easter Island (TSCRNB) 4 days Classic Basic
From $549 USD
New Zealand—The Bay of Islands (ONBI) 4 days Yolo Basic
From $399 USD
Great Ocean Road West—Melbourne to Adelaide (OAMA) 5 days Yolo Basic
From $510 USD
Was $599
Promotions Available!
Lapland Active Adventure (EWLA) 6 days Active Basic
From $2699 USD
Up Top Down Under—Alice Springs to Darwin (OARD) 6 days Yolo Basic
From $999 USD
Mt. Kilimanjaro Private Trek - Marangu Route (TDTKMB) 7 days Active Basic
From $1949 USD
Beaches & Backwaters (AHBB) 7 days Yolo Basic
From $649 USD
Atlas Mountain Trek (DCAM) 7 days Active Basic
From $649 USD
Climb Mt Toubkal (DCCT) 7 days Active Basic
From $649 USD
Winter Toubkal Ascent (DCWT) 7 days Active Basic
From $699 USD
Mt Kilimanjaro Group Trek - Marangu Route (DTKM) 7 days Active Basic
From $1799 USD
Usambara Mountain Cultural Trek (DTUM) 7 days Active Basic
From $699 USD
Croatia Adventure - Zagreb to Dubrovnik (ECZD) 7 days Yolo Basic
From $699 USD
Sydney to Brisbane Experience (OASB) 7 days Yolo Basic
From $1199 USD
New Zealand—Best of the North Island (ONNI) 7 days Yolo Basic
From $799 USD
Local Living Ecuador: Amazon Jungle (SEJL) 7 days Local Living Basic
From $499 USD
Mt. Kilimanjaro Private Trek - Rongai Route (TDTKRB) 8 days Active Basic
From $2249 USD