TORONTO — G Adventures and National Geographic Expeditions have added a lineup of eight new trips to their hugely successful ‘National geographic Journeys with G Adventures’ collection.
Encompassing hands-on exploration on every adventure, the collection traverses Scotland, Turkey and Wyoming, plus a new tour joins the two previous Peru and Bolivia departures together. There are also four new ‘National Geographic Family Journeys with G Adventures’ trips geared towards parents, children and extended families looking to explore Belize, Greece, Ireland and the Southwest United States.
The new trips in the collection bring to the total number of trips to 89 across both collections, including 16 designed especially for families. They are available to book now, with the first departures taking place in April 2024.
“National Geographic is a powerful household name, and G Adventures is the leader in small group trips and pioneer of community tourism,” says Ben Perlo, president of G Adventures. “Together we have created a uniquely attractive holiday option for immersive exploration that really gets into the heart of local communities in the destinations we travel to. I’m especially thrilled to see our family collection growing, as more families look to spend time together sharing real-world experiences.”
New National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures include:
- Iconic Wildlife of Yellowstone & Grand Teton: Under the guidance of local experts and naturalists, guests will explore geological wonders like waterfalls and geysers, and keep watch for the region’s abundant wildlife including grizzlies, wolves, moose, bald eagles and the elusive gray wolf.
- Treasures of Peru & Bolivia: Guests will travel back to the time of the ancient Inca Empire and explore the temples and terraces of Machu Picchu, as well as the former capital city of Cusco in Peru. They’ll also visit Bolivia’s historic cities Sucre and La Paz to learn more about the region’s indigenous population.
- Scotland: History & Highlands: This nine-day journey includes such highlights as spectacular castles, Iron Age museums and famed ruins. Guests will journey along the Scottish Highlands from Pitlochery to Portree and discover charming villages glistening lochs and famed distilleries.
- Cultural Wonders of Turkey: While on this journey, guests will unravel the fascinating history of Turkey with visits to Istanbul, Pamukkale, Konya, Cappadocia and more.
New National Geographic Family Journeys with G Adventures include:
- Southwest Family Journey: Sedona, Zion and the Grand Canyon: This journey through the Southwest makes for an extraordinary family adventure, complete with the region’s most iconic landmarks including the Grand Canyon, Montezuma Castle and Antelope Canyon.
- Belize Family Journey: Rainforests, Beaches & Ancient Caves: This eight-day trip includes tubing through cave systems, spotting jaguars at the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, and snorkelling along vibrant coral reefs.
- Greece Family Journey: Stories of the Past: On this nine-day journey through Greece, guests will visit the Acropolis, the Pantheon Museum and the Agora of Athens, plus enjoy swimming, snorkelling and exploring iconic villages.
- Ireland Family Journey: Castles, Folklore & Gaelic Traditions: Highlights of this family journey in Ireland include the Ring of Kerry, the Cliffs of Moher and Inisheer Island.
For more information go to www.gadventures.com.