TORONTO — G Adventures has extended on Africa and Central America trips, as well as expanded its itineraries in Asia.

A selection of new ‘Classic’ trips has been added to the tour operator’s portfolio of adventures for 2025, including safaris in Africa and multi-country trips in Central America that were only previously available to travellers aged up to 39.

In addition, the company has brought back trips to Tibet and expanded its itineraries in China and South Korea as demand in Asia continues to grow. 

According to Yves Marcaeu, vice president of product at G Adventures, the expansion of trips for all ages in Africa and Central America is the result of the increased demand from older customers for more “basic, grass roots” adventure experiences at affordable prices.

“When we looked at the data, we could clearly see the time is right to open up a set of fast-paced, longer, more basic itineraries to an older crowd looking to see and do as much as they can. These trips have been traditionally more popular with younger travellers who typically have less money and more time, but we now have a growing segment of customers who are getting older, yet still looking for a more ‘rugged’ and exploratory style of adventure. Our new trips are perfect for them, and the prices can’t be beaten,” says Marceau. 

Guatemala, Antigua

In Africa, the new Classic trip will feature G Adventures’ fully-refurbished fleet of ‘Lando’ overland vehicles, which has been updated to include an improved purified water dispenser, the latest technology to improve driving efficiency and safety, upgraded USB charging units for each seat, and new camping equipment like upgraded tents, chairs and mattresses.

In Central America, accommodations will remain basic, but the expanded age ranges mean travellers older than 39 will now be able to explore deeper, gaining access to El Salvador and Honduras, both previously only available with G Adventures’ 18-To-Thirtysomethings trips.

The company is also bringing Tibet back for the first time since before the pandemic, as China relaxes visas for a number of countries. South Korea has also been trending up, so the time was right to introduce a new Classic tour that can be combined with popular Japan.

Kyoto, Japan

New trips now available to book include:

• Johannesburg to East Africa Overland Safari: This 27-day adventure visits seven countries, travelling from Johannesburg to Nairobi. Highlights include safari drives in Ngorongoro and the Serengeti, canoeing and an overnight bush excursion in the Okavango Delta, and a visit to Victoria Falls. Priced from $5,799 per person.
• Central America in Seven Countries: Mexico to Costa Rica: This 32-day trip visits seven countries, travelling from Playa del Carmen to San José, and includes visits to Mayan ruins and villages in iconic destinations between Mexico and Costa Rica. Priced from $3,449 per person.
• Essential Tibet: Travellers will explore the best of the Himalayas on this 12-day tour, which travels from Changdu to Kathmandu. Highlights include camping in yak hair tents at the base of Everest, and a lesson in making Tibetan momos. Priced from $4,049 per person.
• Korea and Japan Encompassed: While on this two-week adventure in South Korea and Japan, guess will stay overnight in a temple tucked away in the Korean mountainside and in a traditional Japanese ryokan inn. Starting in Seoul and ending in Tokyo, this itinerary is priced from $7,599 per person.

Prices do not include international flights. For more information go to www.gadventures.com.