Adventures For You!

Most recently updated June 8th, 2023

I’ve built an expanded section just for G Adventures active trips because I’ve had so many wonderful experiences with them!

Author with G Adventures group at the Tongariro Alpine Crossing in New Zealand.

There are plenty of trips to choose from – one of them could be just perfect for you 🙂

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The trips are remarkable not just because of the destinations or the activities, but because of the underlying vision of the company for sustainable, ecologically friendly travel.

Helicopter rescue on a G Adventures hike in the Mont Blanc area.

G Adventures Beginnings

It all began in 1990 when a very inspired young man named Bruce Poon Tip returned from a backpacking tour of Asia, determined to share his vision of how to experience travel adventures in an authentic and sustainable manner.

G Adventures has custom-made travel adventures for everyone! (Click logo to go to the G Adventure website.

By offering adventure-craving travelers an affordable small-group alternative to crowded resorts and cruises, Bruce (G Adventures CEO) changed the way people looked at their holiday time.

What started off as a one-man show in 1990 has since grown to become the world’s largest adventure travel company with more than 2,200 employees in 28 offices worldwide.

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My Favorite Tours

Crossing a hanging bridge in Patagonia, Chile

From my first G Adventures trip in 2004 hiking in Italy to my most recent adventure just this past month on 2 different tours hiking in Greece (including Mount Olympus!) every tour has exceeded my expectations and – obviously – inspired me to return for more.

Below is a short description of some of the trips I’ve taken with G Adventures.

Click on the trip title or the blue highlighted link for a detailed itinerary and departure dates. Maybe one of them will be just right for you!

(If the trip I took is no longer available, I’ve linked to a trip with an updated but similar itinerary.)

NOTE: As of April 1, 2023 GAP no longer requires travelers to show proof of COVID vaccines & boosters or provide a Medical exemption to travel with them on any tour. That said, “All Vaccinated” tours are available.

Hiking Northern Greece –

Mt Olympus. Meteora. Zagori. Vikos Gorge. Northern Greece has some seriously legendary spots, and now you can experience them all with this seven-day hiking tour.

Explore Northern Greece on foot from one coast to another, discovering local history, villages, and customs along the way.

With an overnight hike on the slopes of Mt Olympus, a demanding hike into the Vikos Gorge, and a tour around the famous cliff-top monasteries in Meteora, this trip is not one you’ll soon forget!

Hiking Northern Greece Dates & Prices

Corfu Trail Hiking Highlights –

Recently discovered to be the ancient land of Ithaca where Odysseus was king, Corfu is a land of beauty and history! And on this seven-day adventure, almost anyone can hike the best parts of the Corfu Trail.

A series of day hikes from Corfu town lets you explore the many different landscapes to be found — from the coastal to the mountainous. And you’ll also take breaks along the way to swim in beautiful secluded coves!

You’ll trek to traditional Greek villages for lunch and visit a local, family-owned distillery to learn about kumquat liqueur, so bring your appetite as well as your hiking boots.

Corfu Trail Hiking Highlights Dates & Prices

View of one of the Emerald Lakes on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.

New Zealand North Island Multi-Sport –

The North Island of New Zealand is blessed with spectacular scenery, ranging from bubbling thermal pools to fast flowing rivers.

This itinerary includes biking through Karangahake Gorge and hiking the Tongariro Crossing — one of the world’s most famous one-day hikes!

Kayak along the Whanganui River, mix in some bubbling mud and a traditional hangi dinner, and this is the perfect active introduction to New Zealand!

You can read my post about this trip here: Hike the Tongariro Alpine Crossing – New Zealand’ Favorite Day Hike!

New Zealand North Island Multi-Sport Dates & Prices

Best of Northern Spain –

This quick eight-day trip introduces you to Spain’s Basque and Catalan provinces through food, art, culture, and first-person contact.

Experience vibrant Barcelona, unhurried San Sebastián, Bilbao’s fabulous architecture, Logroño’s famous cuisine, cosmopolitan Madrid, and hike the mighty Pyrenees, all in just over a week!

You can read my post about this trip here: Hike the Route of the Hermitages de Tella in Spain!

Best of Northern Spain Dates & Prices

Torres del Paine W Trek –

Torres del Paine’s W Trek is celebrated by active travelers globally as one of the most scenic treks anywhere.

Spend four days walking through stunning landscapes surrounding Grey Glacier, French Valley, and the imposing three towers.

This quick six-day trip is perfect as an add-on to other Patagonian adventures, too.

You can read my post about this trip here: Hike the W Trek in Torres del Paine.

Torres del Paine W Trek Dates & Prices

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Mont Blanc Explorer –

Signpost with trail markers at LeCrozat near Mont Blanc

Towering above the already towering Alps, Mont Blanc commands respect.

This trip puts committed travelers with excellent fitness on intimate terms with the ceiling of Europe, rewarding travelers with strolls through quaint alpine villages, hearty dinners, relaxing spa visits, ancient ruins, and some of the most jaw-dropping mountain scenery you’ll ever see.

Prepare to be challenged, awestruck, and amazed. 🙂

Mont Blanc Explorer Dates & Prices

Choquequirao To Machu Picchu Express –

Explore the ruins of Choquequirao, the lost city that’s even more remote than nearby Machu Picchu, but you’ll see that too.

This shorter trek is perfect if you’re looking for an adventure that’s as challenging as it is rewarding.

Because of its difficult-to-reach location, the site sees relatively few visitors. This means you’ll get to experience Incan history in near-solitude, surrounded by nothing but ancient architecture and spanning forests.

Here’s an excerpt from one of my letters home from this trip:

“We got back late yesterday evening from our four days of hiking, climbing to the ruins of Choquequirao, and camping. The highest altitude we reached was a bit above 12,000 feet. For most of the trek, the only people we saw were from our own group of 12 and our porters and guides. The ages of the group range from 32 to 65, with most in their 40s and 50s. We’re all a bit sore, but otherwise rightfully proud of ourselves.”

Choquequirao To Machu Picchu Express Dates & Prices

WELLNESS ITALY – ROME & TUSCANY –

Stopping by Pisa on the way to Florence….

After a morning yoga session and a leisurely day on the grounds of Palatine Hill and the Colosseum in Rome, your tour will take you to the lush landscapes of Tuscany.

There, you’ll have time to wander through welcoming villages, taste exceptional local food and wine, and cycle through the Tuscan hills.

A dip in healing thermal waters will leave you rejuvenated long after your final stop in Florence!

WELLNESS ITALY – ROME & TUSCANY Dates & Prices

Local Living In Italy – Amalfi Coast –

Charming hilltop towns, acres of lemon groves and vineyards, mile after mile of stunning cliffs kissed by cobalt-blue water – that’s what you’ll find on the Amalfi Coast.

On this trip, you’ll live like the locals, discovering the small towns, mountain trails, and local customs of this uniquely beautiful place.

Explore the ruins of Pompeii in the morning, hike the coastline of the Med by afternoon, and tuck into bed at your converted 17th-century monastery home base at sundown.

Here’s an excerpt from one of my letters home from this trip:

“Just completed the “Walk of the Gods” which is a 5 hour hike along the coast up in the mountains between Agerola (Bomerano) and ends up in Positano, which is where I am now, having a well-deserved birre and loll on the beach before catching the hydrofoil back to Amalfi. Ciao for now!”

Local Living In Italy – Amalfi Coast Dates & Prices

What’s Your Style?

LJ explores the Guggenheim in Bilbao, Spain with G Adventures

Part of the appeal of G Adventures is that they offer many different styles of trips to a variety of destinations.

Some trips are geared more towards couples and solo travelers, while others are focused on family activities.

Still others focus on younger people, more active pursuits, wellness activities and more!

Click the trip types headings or links below to see itineraries in that category for adventures all over the world!

Ruins in Aosta, Italy near the Mont Blanc range

Classic Tours

Classic tours combine the support and security of group travel, unbeatable variety, and the flexibility to go a little bit rogue if you want to.

18-to-Thirtysomethings Tours

The 18-to-Thirtysomething tours are fast-paced and affordable adventures designed for younger travelers. Explore the world by day, stay up all night, and do it all again tomorrow someplace new!

Wellness Tours

Wellness tours offer the perfect balance of awe-inspiring destinations, rejuvenating activities, and healthy food experiences, so you’ll return home feeling better than when you left.

Active Tours

Each Active tour comes with a Physical Demand rating to help you decide how much is just enough – so you don’t need to be an elite athlete to go on an Active adventure! Tours are classified as Hiking, Cycling, and Multi-sport, but that’s not all you’ll do. Each trip includes options for other fun activities, too.

Family Tours

Family tours explore exciting destinations — Tanzania, Thailand, the Galápagos, Peru, Europe and more — with age-appropriate activities and hotels that cater to adventure-loving families.