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G Adventures Review: My Honest Opinion

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G Adventures Review

Are you considering a tour with G Adventures ? Here’s my honest G Adventures review!

G Adventures is a group tour company that describes themselves as having a focus on “small group, sustainable, adventure travel.” They have been running tours for more than 30 years and currently offer tours on all seven continents.

I’m going to talk about my personal experience with G Adventures this year, as well as whether I recommend them to other travelers.

I did a 16-day Costa Rica Adventure tour with G Adventures and it was the first time I had ever done a group tour, and I wasn’t sure what to expect.

Here’s my honest review of my experience with G Adventures and whether I recommend them!

Who Are G Adventure Tours For?

First of all, let’s talk about the target audience for G Adventures.

G Adventures tours are a good option for a variety of travelers. As a whole, I would say they are more focused on adventure travel and more standard accommodations (not super budget or super luxury.)

However, they do offer different categories of tours, with some of them being tailored toward specific age groups, interests, or travel styles. The categories for tours are:

• Classic Tours 
• National Geographic Journeys
• 18-to-Thirtysomethings Tours
• Wellness Tours
• Active Tours
• Marine Tours

And a few more! You can see all their categories here on their website .

The Classic Tours is a great option for anyone. From what I gather, the National Geographic Journeys typically attract older travelers or families and are more luxurious, while the 18-to-thirtysomethings tours are obviously for a younger crowd and more basic.

If you have a specific interest, like wellness or outdoor activities, you can choose a tour that is more heavily focused on those aspects and incorporates them into the itinerary.

My G Adventures Cost Rica Tour Experience

I did the G Adventures 16-day Costa Rica Adventure tour in February 2021.

This was obviously an interesting time to be traveling because of the pandemic, and so there ended up only being me and one other girl on their tour (along with our guide!)

More on their COVID policies and cancellation policies further down!

I really enjoyed this experience because we basically had a private tour. Obviously, this isn’t the norm, and on a typical tour, you can expect to have 10-15 other travelers.

However, you can also book a private group tour with G Adventures (for example, if you just want it to be you and your family or a group of friends and no strangers.)

On this tour, we visited the following destinations:

• San Jose, Costa Rica (1 day)
• Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica (2 days)
• Tortuguero, Costa Rica (2 days)
• Sarapiqui, Costa Rica (2 days)
• La Fortuna, Costa Rica (3 days)
• Monteverde, Costa Rica (2 days)
• Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica (2 days)

We enjoyed adventurous activities like waterfall rappelling, ziplining, surf lessons, a catamaran cruise, nature walks, hiking to a waterfall, a jungle boat safari, and so much more.

Costa Rica is famous for its biodiversity, and we saw plenty of animals like monkeys, sloths, toucans, caimans, crocodiles, frogs, and more in the wild!

The Costa Rica Adventure tour is one of their Classic Tours.

Highlights of My Tour

Honestly, I enjoyed almost everything about my tour with G Adventures. The whole time I was on my tour, I was thinking of how glad I was that I did it!

Some of the main highlights for me were…

I thought the price for this tour ($1,600 when I went) was fair and worked out to about $100 per day. This included hotels, transportation, some activities, and some meals.

I did spend an extra $750 on food and activities that weren’t included in the tour.

Overall, I felt like this is the amount I would have spent even if I had traveled independently since Costa Rica is the most expensive country in Central America. It was well worth it not to have to worry about planning the logistics myself, which I normally have to do as a solo traveler .

Our guide (or CEO as G Adventures calls them) was great!

Having a local Costa Rican guide was really nice and helpful, and I felt like I experienced more of the country than I would have on my own. Our guide was also super fun and friendly and since we had such a small group it just felt like traveling with another friend!

Again, it was also nice to have someone who dealt with all the logistics and organization, meaning I didn’t have to worry about anything for the entire two weeks of the tour

The ease of the tour

Going off of what I said above, it was nice to be on a tour where I didn’t have to worry about planning or arranging anything myself. I had never done an organized tour like this before, but I would definitely do it again because it was such a fun, seamless experience.

If you don’t enjoy planning trips but want a vacation that’s more active and adventurous than just sitting in an all-inclusive resort somewhere, G Adventures tours are a great option.

As a solo traveler, I normally do ALL the planning for trips myself, and it can get exhausting. So one of the best parts of this tour was not having to worry about any of that.

Our itinerary

I felt like I really got to see the highlights of Costa Rica on this itinerary!

It was a mix of beaches, jungle, and mountains. We saw so much wildlife and got to do so many cool activities.

Although we only spent 2-3 days in each place, it felt like enough time and never felt rushed. I definitely would not change anything about the itinerary for this trip.

Lowlights of My Tour

Honestly, I only had one disappointment on my tour, and that was the accommodations.

When I booked my tour, I hadn’t done much research into the accommodations, but I knew I was booking the “Standard” service level (out of Basic, Standard, and Upgraded) and we would be staying in 3 star hotels described as “comfortable tourist-class accommodations” on this tour.

I’ve stayed at plenty of great 3-star hotels (and even 2-star hotels) around the world, but the quality of accommodation on my Costa Rica tour left me pretty disappointed.

Out of all seven places we stayed on this tour, I would not recommend a single one.

Some of the issues at our hotels included…

• Lack of amenities (no hand towels, washcloths, shampoo, or even soap…)
• No air conditioning in several places
• WiFi that barely worked or didn’t work at all
• Non-working appliances (lamps, etc.)
• Lizards, spiders, ant infestations, and other bugs…

I was just really unimpressed with the accommodations on this tour, and it would definitely make me hesitate to book a standard service-level tour with G Adventures again.

I would probably book an Upgraded service level tour instead or do extensive research on all of the accommodations first if I was going to do Standard.

Overall, while this was definitely the biggest drawback, I still highly enjoyed my tour. The accommodations on this particular tour might not even bother you, depending on how picky you are when it comes to where you stay. I’m definitely on the more picky side!

I also can’t speak for the hotels on any other G Adventures tour since this is the only one I’ve done.

G Adventures Cancellation Policy

G Adventures Book with Confidence policy allows you to cancel or reschedule your tour up to 45 days prior to departure. It’s a pretty flexible policy that makes it a no-brainer in terms of booking ahead.

And during the pandemic when travel plans and restrictions were constantly changing, G Adventures introduced a flexible cancellation policy that allowed you to cancel and rebook your tour up to 14 days prior to departure. This gave you maximum flexibility when booking a tour. It’s not so relevant now, but I appreciated this policy back then.

Would I Recommend G Adventures?

Yes, I would definitely recommend G Adventures.

Even though I was pretty disappointed with the accommodations on my tour, I overall still REALLY enjoyed the experience, and I’ll be reminiscing on this trip for a long time to come!

This trip was a major highlight of my months in Central America.

If you’re looking for a group tour option that’s not too expensive and is guaranteed to be an adventure, G Adventures is the perfect choice for you.

I hope you found these G Adventures review helpful!

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Denise is a marketing executive who escaped corporate to travel the world… twice. A Brazilian native living in the U.S., she’s lived in 4 countries and visited 35+ others. After side-hustling her way to financial independence, she curates solo destination guides, slow travel tips, and travel blogging advice on Wander Her Way. When she’s not on the road, you can find her in Miami with her dog Finnegan.

G Adventures Review: Hiking Patagonia in Depth Itinerary

Considering G Adventures for a group tour? Learn about my experience on their 14-day Hiking Patagonia in Depth itinerary in this G Adventures review.

G ADVENTURES REVIEW: HIKING PATAGONIA IN DEPTH ITINERARY

In November, I partnered with G Adventures to offer their 14-day Hiking Patagonia in Depth itinerary as an exclusive Bearfoot Theory reader trip. This was the fifth Bearfoot Theory group trip I’ve offered since starting my blog, and if you follow me on Instagram, you know that like the rest, the Patagonia trip was a smashing success. Our two-week hiking itinerary covered all of the major highlights and destinations in Patagonia, including El Chaltén and El Calafate in Argentina, and Torres Del Paine on the Chilean side.

Patagonia is a HUGE region, and you can’t possibly cover everything there is to see in 2 weeks. However, I chose this two-week hiking itinerary because we got to explore the major highlights and destinations in Patagonia, while minimizing the amount of travel and time spent in the car. It was an incredible first-taste of what Patagonia has to offer, and if I were ever to go back and travel on my own, I’d have a much better understanding of the lay of the land and how to get around.

In this blog post, I share all that we got to see, do, and an overall G Adventures review for their Hiking Patagonia in Depth Itinerary.

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Patagonia Highlights

• Hiking to Cerro Torre in El Chaltén
• Exploring the Perito Moreno Glacier
• Spending 4 days hiking the world-famous W Trek
• Luxurious camping below massive peaks in Torres Del Paine
• A private Thanksgiving dinner at Chef Gabo’s home in El Calafate

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While you can certainly do this trip independently, there are a number of reasons you might consider a guided tour in Patagonia. The biggest factor for me was the logistics. As I mentioned, Patagonia is huge and a very popular destination. It takes a lot of time to get around and planning in advance during the busy season is essential. Permits for the W Trek get snatched up sometimes a year in advance.

What I liked about traveling with G Adventures is not only did they do ALL of the planning, everything went really smooth once we were there. Every one of our drivers was there on time. All of our hotels were booked at the lowest rate. Finally, 100% of our permits and camping gear for the W Trek were set up. AND we had top-notch local guides at every step of the way. Not a second of our two-week trip was wasted dealing with late buses, unprofessional guides, or hotels not being ready for us. Even our (optional) dinner reservations were set up.

If you have limited time for your vacation or limited time to plan, I thought the G Adventures Hiking Patagonia in Depth trip was a fun and stress-free way to travel.

I will say that being part of a group tour requires a group mentality and going with the flow. Many of G Adventures trips have people on them from all over the world. With the right attitude, it’s an opportunity to travel with a diverse and like-minded group of people. However, if you don’t like to hike in groups (G Adventures max group size is 16) or you want to hike at your own pace, then this tour is not for you. Instead, you might be better off going alone or hiring a private hiking guide.

G Adventures Review: Our CEO & Guides

All G Adventures trips are assigned a tour leader, otherwise known as your trip CEO. In our case, our CEO was Marina Silva, a vibrant Buenos Aires local who had been working with G Adventures for several years. As a local Argentinian, we learned a ton from Marina about South American culture. I loved listening to her speak the language as she organized our dinners, transportation, and activities. Marina was extremely organized, and our trip went as smooth as possible, with no hiccups in logistics. Marina was with us the entire trip and was the person we went to with questions, concerns, and special requests.

In all of the National Parks we visited, tour groups are also required to have a local guide. So in addition to Marina, we were also accompanied by mountain guides on all of our day hikes, and on the W Trek, we actually had two.  The thing that stuck out to me was that a majority of the local guides spoke EXCELLENT English and were very knowledgeable about the local terrain, plants, and animals. I appreciated having the opportunity to learn and to connect with the culture via our local guides. While we didn’t run into any issues on our trip, all of our guides seemed well-prepared to handle medical issues, inclement weather, or anything else we could have encountered.

The one thing to note is that tips for guides and drivers were not included in the trip price, which is pretty common across all guided tours I’ve been on. That is something to keep in mind if you sign up for the trip.

G Adventures Review: Transportation

Getting around Patagonia isn’t the easiest or quickest, so I appreciated having all of our transportation lined up in advance. The G Adventures Hiking Patagonia in Depth itinerary visits El Chaltén, El Calafate, Puerto Natales, and Torres Del Paine, so our transportation included a combination of two planes, one bus, and nearly 10 private shuttles. For the private shuttles, we were in spacious Sprinter Vans with plenty of room to spread out with our group of 10. The max group size for all G Adventures tours is 16, so on trips of that size, the vans probably feel a little tighter. All of our drivers arrived on time, as promised, and it was really nice not having to waste time worrying about how to get from one place to the next. I can imagine if you were doing this trip independently, you’d need to add in a few extra days to your itinerary, just in case your transportation doesn’t go as smoothly as planned.

G Adventures Review:  Lodging

All of our accommodations on the trip were fairly basic, but they were clean, comfortable, and centrally located. Trip prices were based on double occupancy, so all solo travelers were paired up with someone else unless you paid for a single supplement. The only time I’d say that sharing wasn’t ideal was for a few taller folks while camping on the W Trek. The two-man tents were fairly cozy and didn’t leave a lot of spare room.

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G Adventures Review:  Food

The meals on G Adventures trips work differently every day. Some meals are included (including all meals on the W Trek), while some meals we were responsible for on our own. For the most part, I think this worked out well, as it gave people a chance to grab dinner on their own if there was a specific restaurant they wanted to try or if they wanted some alone time.  Marina made some excellent restaurant recommendations and also helped make reservations for those of us who wanted to dine together.

The G Adventures Hiking Patagonia In Depth itinerary spelled out exactly which meals were included and which were not. On the website, it says that they recommend $430-560 US for meals that are not included, although I think this estimate is slightly low.

The Itinerary

I thought our itinerary was very well planned out. We saw all of the major highlights on the G Adventures Patagonia tour, and we all went home with a much better understanding of what there is to do in Patagonia, how to get around, and where we’d want to revisit if any of us were to go back.

Our itinerary was broken up into four major parts:

• Buenos Aires (where we started & ended – Days 1, 13 & 14)

El Chaltén (Days 2-5)

El calafate (days 5-8).

• Torres Del Paine & the W Trek (Days 9-12)

Buenos Aires (Day 1)

Our meeting point was in Buenos Aires. While this is technically the first day of the tour, the only thing organized on the first day was our welcome meeting at 6 pm at the hotel that G Adventures arranged. This gave people a chance to get settled, catch up on rest, and get cash and anything else you needed. We stayed at the Park Royal Hotel which was close to downtown and a convenient cab ride from a lot of the city’s main attractions. I arrived a couple of days early and stayed at the Mine Hotel in another neighborhood called Palermo and organized a food biking tour with BA Bikes.

Our welcome meeting lasted about an hour, and then after that, we all went to a restaurant down the block that Marina made a reservation at.

El Chaltén is a small town on the northern end of Glaciares National Park and is a great hub for exploring some of Patagonia’s most famous hikes. It’s a very cute walkable town with excellent restaurants and easy access to some of Patagonia’s most famous hikes, including Laguna De Los Tres which sits at the base of the Fitz Roy.

To get to El Chaltén, we took a domestic flight to El Calafate, and then took a private 3-hour shuttle to El Chaltén.

While in El Chaltén, our hike to Laguna De Los Tres got derailed because of hail and snow. However, our hikes to Laguna Torre and Mirador De Los Condores were successful and had better weather.

Cerro Torre

We also spent half-day rafting on Rio De Las Vueltas River, which was very exciting (and maybe at the edge of my comfort zone).

Overall our time It was action-packed, and I would love to come back here one day and explore more of the hiking trails. For a full El Chaltén itinerary,  with activities, dining and hotel options, check out my complete El Chaltén Adventure itinerary .

We left El Chaltén in the afternoon on Day 5 and spent three hours driving back to El Calafate, our base for exploring the world famous Perito Moreno Glacier. El Calafate is much bigger and busier than El Chaltén, with tons of shops and restaurants. There really isn’t any hiking to do right around town and most of the activities require driving out towards the glacier.

We arrived late in the day, so we checked into our hotel – Posta Sur , which was about a 10-minute walk from the main drag in town. That night, we ate at La Zaina , where the specialty is lamb braised in Malbec for over 4 hours. They also had a good Old Fashioned, which was the best cocktail I had on the trip.

The next morning, we were picked up by a private shuttle and taken out to Perito Moreno Glacier. We first stopped at the boat dock where we had the option of going on a 1-hour boat ride to the base of the glacier. It cost $20, and in my opinion, this is worth it to get a different perspective. However, if it’s pouring rain, you could skip this as the inside of the boat was very crowded.

After that, we drove out to the visitors center where all of the boardwalk trails leave from. We spent a few hours exploring and stopped for some wine and snacks that we brought from the grocery store at one of the lookout points. The glacier is absolutely amazing, and we were given plenty of time to sit and watch the glacier calve.

It happened to be Thanksgiving, so to celebrate, Marina arranged for us to have dinner with local El Calafate chef Gabo Carrizo who cooked up a delicious Argentinian feast in his lovely home which he refers to as Ranch Aparte. We talked, laughed, and even shed a few tears and even got to meet Gabo’s 7 dogs that he rescued from the local animal shelter that he volunteers at. It was truly a special evening that I’ll never forget.

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Our final day in El Calafate was a free day. On our first day of the trip, Marina gave us some options for different tours we could do on this free day, which were not included in the price of the G Adventures tour. Myself and a few others dragged our feet on making a decision. We were waiting to see what the weather was going to be like and some of the optional tours were also quite expensive. By the time we made a decision, some of the tours were canceled (i.e.: kayaking) due to wind while the others were full (i.e. trekking on the glacier). If you decide to go on this G Adventures Hiking Patagonia in Depth itinerary, I suggest doing research in advance while you are home and have good wi-fi. Figure out the date of your free day and if there is an activity you are absolutely set on, sign up in advance. The price is the same whether you book through your tour leader or if you book directly through the company, and that way you are guaranteed a spot.

That day, those of us who didn’t sign up for an optional activity had a relaxing day walking around town. There are some cool bars and coffee shops, and to be honest, the rest of our itinerary was so packed, it was kind of nice to not have an agenda.

Torres Del Paine & The W Trek (Days 8-13)

From El Calafate, we caught an early morning public, yet very cushy, bus down to Puerto Natales. The overall ride took about 6 hours, including a border crossing into Chile. Marina explained the process to us, so once we got to the border, we knew exactly what to do.

Puerto Natales is the launching point for anyone visiting Torres Del Paine National Park. Once we checked into our hotel and got settled, we had a planning meeting with our two mountain guides (Jarec and Marcello) who’d be leading us on our 4-day world famous W Trek.

There are many ways to hike the W Trek . Most people take between 4-5 days, and the trek requires a ton of advance planning. Major highlights include hiking to the base of the Towers, the French Valley, and Grey Glacier, but the views are non-stop the entire W Trek.

If you are traveling independently, you have to carry all of your gear in a big backpacking pack. On our trip, with the way G Adventures organized it, we only had to carry our daypacks on the hike. All of our camping gear and additional clothing was transported for us each day to the next night’s campsite.

Camping within the Park is only permitted at established campgrounds. It’s not necessarily a wild, backcountry experience due to popularity, but the regulations make sense in order to protect the Park and its natural resources.

Each night we camped at a different Refugio. When we arrived, our tents and sleeping pads were already set up for us, so the work we had to do was minimal. At each Refugio, we were served hot dinner and breakfast (which is amazing considering where we were), and we were even able to order drinks at the bar every night.

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Overall, our time on the W Trek was very well organized and we were lucky with near-perfect weather. For more details on our W Trek with G Adventures, check out this blog post and watch the video below.

On the last day of the trek, we finished the hike mid-day, were transferred by private shuttle back to Puerto Natales and had a celebratory dinner with our guides at a local pizza joint in town.

Buenos Aires (Day 13-14)

We departed very early on day 13 and had a long day of travel back to Buenos Aires. Normally you take a bus back to El Calafate and hop on a short domestic flight back to Buenos Aires. During our trip, the domestic airport was closed due to the G20 conference taking place, so we had to route through Santiago and didn’t end up making it back to the city until after midnight.

On the final day of the trip, there was nothing organized and people were free to catch a flight home anytime that day. Most of us left late, so Marina gave us some ideas and also arranged for private taxis to take us to the airport that evening.

Final Thoughts

I chose G Adventures for a few reasons. First, they have a ton of experience in Patagonia and specialize in adventure-based travel . For everything we got with our trip, I thought the trip offered high value for the price we paid. Some of the other tour operators in the region charge almost double for the same itinerary. Perhaps the accommodations on those other trips are fancier, but for how little time we spent in our hotels, I’m not sure the extra price tag would be worth it.

Second, the G Adventures itinerary started in Buenos Aires , which is very easy to get to. Many of the other tour operators require you to get to El Calafate or Puerto Natales on your own, and then the tour starts from there. Having all of the local transportation from Buenos Aires worked out and included also added value to our trip.

Finally, G Adventures chooses to work with small, locally owned businesses rather than big international chains. This means we stayed in local hotels, dined in local restaurants, and used local transportation and local guides. This allowed us to connect with the local people, and our travel dollars directly strengthened and supported the local people and communities that we interacted with.

Furthermore, G Adventures has established its own non-profit called the  Planeterra Foundation that has contributed millions of dollars towards social and environmental projects in the countries they run tours in.

Overall, G Adventures lived up to my expectations. They aren’t a luxury tour company, but a company for adventure-minded travelers who have an interest in connecting with locals and making the most of their limited vacation time. With itineraries all over the world, I have a feeling this my Patagonia trip with G Adventures will not be my last.

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Nice post. This was really helpful post, thanks!

Hi there! Were there any good opportunities for astrophotography in El Chalten and El Calafate? Thank you Ben

Are you planning z trip this year, 2020?

Hi Marcelino! No definite plans at the moment but we’re thinking about offering a trip in 2021. Make sure you’re subscribed to our email list and you’ll get the details once we know more 🙂

Thank you for writing this review – it was super helpful especially as I know I want to put on crampons and walk on the Petito Moreno Glacier so if I do this trip I should book to go back there on the free day well in advance (a bit of glacier overkill I guess but one definitely doesn’t see them every day!). I’m a bit nervous of the array of guests and ages that could sign up to the trip – I am very fit and active, have camped and hiked in cold weather before, so would hope that the rest of the group would be similarly adventurous and get out there.

Hi Tessa, glad you found this helpful! It’s been several years since I took this guided tour, but in my experience, while the group varied in age, everyone got along well and were similarly adventurous.

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Hate bus tours? These 7 unique guided tours were made for you

W hether I'm vacationing with my family or traveling solo , I love having a guide when I'm exploring a new destination. But guided tours that consist of riding on a bus for days on end are just not for me. If you're like that too, I have good news, because it turns out there are plenty of other ways to travel with the benefit of a guide. 

If you want active family travel adventures or simply an alternative to the classic coach tour , there are options around the globe for you to hit the road without hitting the (actual) road. Here are my top non-bus tour picks, which include hiking, biking, trekking, and kayaking tours; expedition and river cruises; and a train journey for the ages. 

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Norway Fjord Trekking with G Adventures

Plan to move more and see plenty as you hike through the land of the Vikings. G Adventures offers a range of adventure tours, and trekking the fjords of Norway is a great way to take advantage of one of the company's areas of expertise: hiking. 

After a ferry journey from Bergen, you'll settle into basic accommodations in Odda, your home base for five days of trekking at moderate and high altitude. Highlights of those treks include walking across the blue ice of the Folgefonna Glacier, taking in the views across the Hardangerfjord, and hiking the Oddadalen Valley.

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G Adventures prides itself on taking care of the adventure and activities, so you have experienced guides and spend your days touring the dramatic landscape. Since it's a budget-minded adventure tour, the itinerary includes basic accommodations such as the Trolltunga Hotel. With a lounge and bar and basic rooms, you’ll have everything you need, including a lakeside location at the end of your active days.

• Starting price: $2,465
• Length: 7 days, 6 nights
• Activity level: Challenging ("Some high-altitude hikes or more strenuous activities, but accessible to most healthy travelers.")

2. An Expedition Cruise

Indonesia and Papua New Guinea itineraries with Lindblad Expeditions

Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic have teamed up to offer some of the most incredible cruise opportunities on the seven seas. Pairing the sophistication and quality of Lindblad Expeditions and the knowledgebase of Nat Geo, these opportunities are the go-to for small-ship educational and elegant cruising. With 28 destinations , you have your choice, but I recommend the opportunity to get up close and personal with the islands of Southeast Asia, many of which are uninhabited and otherwise impossible to get to.

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Lindblad-National Geo’s five itineraries in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea range from 11 to 20 days. On the Bali and Beyond trip, guests visit three national parks, including Komodo, a UNESCO Heritage site. And on the Journey through Southeast Asia sailing, guests see both the urban beauty of Singapore and the reefs on the islands of the Andaman Sea.

Though much of what there is to see and do is in the water and on land, you’ll have an experience on board as well. With no assigned seat dining and casual attire, you’ll feel right at home in the dining room, and a central lounge brings people together to share photos, stories, and experiences. 

"Onboard, I loved hanging out in the lounge, where there was always good snacks and drinks, good conversations, and often an informative and interactive talk from one of the onboard experts," says TourScoop's Christine Sarkis, who sailed with Lindblad on its seasonal Baja California offering Among the Great Whales . 

• Starting price: $9,800
• Length: 11-20 days
• Activity level: Easy to Moderate

3. A Train Tour

Vancouver to Lake Louise, Canada, aboard the Rocky Mountaineer

Traveling on the Rocky Mountaineer is an unrivaled experience in train travel. This unique journey through Western Canada is worth every penny, whether you choose the Silver or Gold-Leaf experience . The journey along rivers, valleys, and mountaintops is truly one of a kind, as the local roadways cannot access this route. 

"I took this trip a few years back and still think of it at least once a month. The views, the food, and the comfort were so exceptional that it really stands out," says TourScoop's Christine Sarkis.

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The six-day adventure on the First Passage experience starts with your arrival day plus one in Vancouver; that's time enough to explore the Stanley Park Seawall, stroll through historic Gastown, or take the ferry to Granville Island. 

Your first of two days on the train will take you to Kamloops; as you go, river canyons, green fields, and lush forests surround you as you wind along the Thompson River to Kamloops. Unique to the Rocky Mountaineer, you actually spend your evenings on terra firma , enjoying comfortable lodging in Vancouver, Kamloops, and majestic Lake Louise. On the second day, experience high mountain passes, ranch land, and snow-capped peaks as you wind your way to your final destination at Lake Louise.

The Rocky Mountaineer’s glass-domed train cars are why you’ll book this trip, but you'll have the added reward of knowledgeable hosts, delicious locally-inspired breakfast and lunch options, and comfortable and spacious reclining seats with plenty of legroom. 

• Starting price: $2,653
• Length: 6 days, 5 nights
• Activity level: Easy

4. A kayak tour

San Juan Islands, Washington, with Anacortes Kayak Tours 

There are plenty of ways to see Washington state's San Juan Islands , but there's nothing better than staying close to the water to experience the thrill of wildlife both in and above the water. 

If you're up for a little bit of challenge and want to get a sense of the islands, a multi-day kayak tour is the way to go, and Anacortes Kayak Tours provides the perfect intro and enough options to adapt to all sorts of budgets and interests. With two- to five- day overnights (and options for both all-inclusive and self-catered), this family owned company offers what we all look for in a tour: flexibility.

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Anacortes Kayak Tours is a family-owned business born out of Megan and Erik Schorr’s love of the water. You’ll feel that love permeates through every aspect of your experience with this company, from the super friendly booking staff (though you can book online) and passionate and deeply knowledgeable guides to the high-quality gear. 

When I went with my family, our guide was kind and funny, and engaged our kids beautifully (both a teen and a child), helped us find and identify birds, plants, tidal changes, and sea life, and always put safety first. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

Three-day options can give you a peak at the Cypress Island Reserve or Stuart, Jones, or Sucia Islands. Longer trips might take you as far as the Canadian border or the Wasp Islands. And, if you’d like to plan your own tour as a family-owned business, Anacortes is ready and willing to create a custom itinerary for your group of six or more, including all meals and glamping-like accommodations. 

• Starting price: $499 and up with options to self-cater or have all-inclusive meals
• Length: 2-5 nights or custom
• Activity level: Moderate to Challenging

5. A riverboat tour

Pharaohs and pyramids: Cairo, Egypt, with Viking River Tours

On the 12-day Pharaohs and Pyramids tour from Viking Rivers Cruises , guests go deep on the wonders of the Nile. These well-appointed ships are designed particularly for Nile River cruising, and set you up to have a 360-degree view of the river from the sundeck, pool deck, lounge area, and restaurant. 

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Spend your first three checking out Cairo, Giza, the pyramids and museums; on day four, fly to Luxor to see the Temple obelisks and pick up your ship. There's plenty onboard as well, including a lounge and bar, pool and two jacuzzis, and a range of sleeping options—including almost 300 square foot suites. During the river portion of the trip, you'll see the Aswan High Dam, ride in a felucca sailing ship, and see temples that demonstrate the incredible feats of ancient Egyptian engineering.

• Starting price: $5,999
• Length: 12 days, 11 nights

6. A walking tour

Walking the Portuguese Camino with Intrepid Travel 

Travelers can count on Intrepid Travel for a variety of adventures and for staying true to its mission of “creating positive change through the joy of travel.” A certified B Corp with a commitment to climate action, empowering and supporting local communities, and sustainable development, Intrepid is a trusted name in group travel.

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The Santiago de Compostela is a bucket-list hike for many. But with seemingly infinite ways to do it, it's nice to let Intrepid do the heavy lifting of coordinating, and take this alternative route along what is known as the Portuguese Camino , which follows the Portuguese coast from Porto to the Camino. 

There are fewer pilgrims on this lesser-known trail, so you’ll enjoy unencumbered vistas paired with lunch stops and a dedicated rest day in Vigo. One part of your walk includes local wineries and the hot springs of the Caldas de Rei region. With all of that walking, you’ll appreciate that Intrepid transfers your luggage between your accommodations, so you can bring what you need but only need to carry a day pack.

• Starting price: $2,390
• Length: 10 days, 9 nights
• Activity level: Moderate (long walking days, sometimes carrying all bags for up to 30 minutes)

7. A bike tour

A cycling trip in Chile with Backroads

No need for a custom trip if you're going to ride with Backroads . Known in the industry for its knowledgeable guides, community-building approach, and detailed planning, Backroads trips feel personalized. And with backpacking, hiking, snow-adventure, cruising, culinary, and multi-adventure trips, Backroads covers a lot of different adventures.

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There's a lot to love about Backroads’ seven-day adventure through the lakes and volcanoes of Chile , which is geared to sporty adult families. Starting in Puerto Varas, you’ll wind your way through Chile’s Ring of Fire with stunning views of remote lakes and valleys. Along the way, you’ll have an opportunity to sample local foods, explore the intersection of cultures in colonial villages, and learn from local indigenous leaders. 

This Backroads trip offers premium lodging (other trips might offer either premium or casual), which means you’ll stay in elegant hotels with exceptional views, plus perks like pools and spas. All meals, beverages, and snacks are included as well. 

This particular bike tour includes Backroads’ standard titanium bikes, helmets, and accessories, and given the distance it covers, also includes shuttling to make sure your biking experience covers the most special views—fear not, the views from the shuttle aren't too shabby either.

• Starting price: $7,299

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The guide will not only help you navigate the metro, but will also provide you with fascinating background tales for the images you see and a history of each station.

And there some stories to be told during the Moscow metro tour! The deepest station - Park Pobedy - is 84 metres under the ground with the world longest escalator of 140 meters. Parts of the so-called Metro-2, a secret strategic system of underground tunnels, was used for its construction.

During the Second World War the metro itself became a strategic asset: it was turned into the city's biggest bomb-shelter and one of the stations even became a library. 217 children were born here in 1941-1942! The metro is the most effective means of transport in the capital.

There are almost 200 stations 196 at the moment and trains run every 90 seconds! The guide of your Moscow metro tour can explain to you how to buy tickets and find your way if you plan to get around by yourself.

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  Even if you are not a massive fan of the USSR, Lenin or socialism, Gorki Leninskie on the outskirts of Moscow is still a great place to visit, as it is one of the few estate houses in Russia belonging to a middling-class of landowners which has survived today with its interior intact. Of course the reason it has survived intact is thanks to the fact that Lenin spent the last years of his life here and after his death it was turned into a museum. Before Lenin, the estate belonged to the Zinaida Morozova – the widow of the famous Russian patron of the arts Savva Morozov. After the death of her husband, Zinaida wanted to turn the estate at Gorki into a family home with her new husband Anatoly Reinbolt, and the famous Russian architect Fyodor Shekhtel was hired to carry out the reconstruction

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  Transfer to the Gorki Leninskie Museum-Reserve. Your guide will wait for you in the lobby of your hotel with a sign saying   .  The journey can take up to 1h30 hours depending on traffic.

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• The Large House – this is the house where Lenin spent the last years of his life and where he died on 21 January 1924. You will see not only the rooms where he worked and relaxed, but also the rooms of his sister, the beautiful summer gardens and lots of items connected with Lenin and the former owners of the estate.
• Lenin’s Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost – this car was bought in England for governmental use. At first it was a standard car with four wheels, but it was transferred to a factory in St Petersburg for modification: its body was placed on caterpillar tracks and skis were attached to the front. Lenin travelled from Moscow to Gorki in this car, and made trips around the Moscow Region in it. On the night of 21 January 1924, after the autopsy on Lenin's body, Lenin’s brain was taken in this car to Moscow to be studied, and on the return journey the car brought back a zinc coffin.
• Lenin's Kremlin office and apartment – on 12 December 1922 Lenin worked for the last time at his office in the Kremlin and departed for Gorki. His Kremlin office and apartment was then sealed shut. During the presidency of Yeltsin the rooms were opened up and it was decided to transfer the furniture to Gorki Leninskie where the rooms were recreated. You will see here the actual furniture that Lenin used as well as other interesting artefacts, some of which date from an even earlier period: a map of the time of the Russian Civil War, materials for congresses and conferences, collections of statistics, and presents from workers and peasants sent from all over the country. The clocks in the office display the time of 8.15 when Lenin last left his office.
• Lenin Museum – this is the newest building on the estate. The museum was built in 1987 and represents a true monument of the late Soviet period. The museum was cutting edge for its time and features audio components. The centre of each hall has a cube of black glass which displays a six-minute long film. The museum may be dedicated to Lenin, but today it also serves as a museum of the technology and spirit of the Soviet Union in the 1980s. 
• Burial of the Leader Monument - this is one of the most unusual monuments of Vladimir Lenin. Nowhere else is the founder of the Soviet Union depicted as a corpse being carried, after all “Lenin lived, Lenin lives and Lenin will always live". The designer is Sergey Merkurov who also was responsible for creating Lenin’s death mask. He was at the time the country’s leading specialists in death masks and also worked on death masks for Lev Tolstoy, Vladimir Mayakovsky, Mikhail Bulgakov and Maksim Gorky.

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• The tour is available the whole year round.

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• Transfer from Moscow to Gorki Leninskie Estate and back
• English-Speaking Guide
• Excursion around the estate
• Entrance tickets to museums

• Gratuities (optional)

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