G Adventures Announces New Nat Geo Trips

G Adventures and National Geographic Expeditions are introducing 30 new itineraries (24 new National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures and six newly updated National Geographic Family Journeys with G Adventures), giving travellers new ways to experience the world through the people, stories and communities that bring each destination to life.

More than gazing upon landscapes, visiting monuments or marveling at architectural feats, these trips focus on the most meaningful take-aways from travel - the purposeful connections made with the people who live in, work in and help protect the destination. Through their knowledge and personal stories, travellers unlock a side of the destination that is unknowable by just sightseeing.

From Buddhist scholars and local winemakers to wildlife specialists, historians, naturalists and families who open their homes to travellers, the new itineraries put the “who” behind the “where” at the heart of the experience. Rather than simply seeing a destination, travellers are invited to understand it through the people who live there, work there, preserve its traditions and help shape its future.

The collaboration between G Adventures and National Geographic Expeditions has always offered curious travellers new ways to explore the world, and these trips raise the bar by putting people, stories and connections first. Because the people who know a place best can change a travellers’ perception of it. National Geographic’s legacy of science, exploration, education and  storytelling is evident on every trip, along with hands-on experiences that support G Adventures’ community tourism mission, providing travellers with the opportunity to connect with local communities in a meaningful way.

The launch includes the introduction of six updated trips to the National Geographic Family Journeys with G Adventures collection, which are led by two dedicated Expedition Leaders: one keeps kids engaged, entertained, and learning through play, while the other manages logistics and discovery. New to each itinerary are Junior Explorers Night where kids get their own evening (separate from but close to parents) to connect with other kids, take part in guided activities and enjoy a Made Together Moment, where families collaborate on a craft such as jewelry making or ceramics. With small groups of up to 22, the trips are designed specifically to help curious families discover the world together through shared learning and meaningful connections with local people.

New trips include:

Journeys: Wildlife of the Galapagos Islands

On this eight-day journey travellers meet with locals who will bring the journey to life. From the conservationists working to protect the Galápagos’ wildlife and environment to the artisan chocolatiers of Quito's colonial quarter, travellers will experience this fascinating archipelago alongside those who protect and celebrate it. Highlights include spending time with scientists at the Charles Darwin Research Station and a boat excursion with a naturalist to observe, learn about and snorkel with the turtles, rays, sharks and other wildlife they'll see. Travellers will also get the chance to plant native trees as part of the island's conservation efforts, connecting them directly to the people shaping the Galapagos’ future.

Journeys: Best of Northern Thailand

This eight-day trip presents northern Thailand through the eyes of those that know it best. A Khantoke dinner shared with a local family in their home, sitting with monks at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep after evening chanting, and local instructors at a traditional cooking class are among the activities and people that turn the destination into more than just a trip. Travellers have the opportunity to swim in the vibrant pools of Erawan Waterfall and hike through the lush jungle trails of Kanchanaburi. While there, travellers cross the River Kwai on the historic Death Railway, a reminder of the lives once tied to these tracks. Each encounter adds a layer of understanding you couldn't get from temples or waterfalls alone, turning a journey through Thailand's landscapes and history into one built on shared stories, hospitality, and genuine human connection.

Journeys: Iconic Christmas Markets

Central Europe is famous for its holiday magic for good reason, but this eight-day trip uncovers a side of the destination that is only accessed through the eyes of those that live there. Travellers will cook alongside a local chef in a Prague kitchen, learning family recipes passed down through generations, then sit down for schnitzel among locals in a warm, welcoming restaurant. In Budapest, the group will share a meal at a community café dedicated to social inclusion for people with disabilities, then ride a vintage tram together through the glow of Christmas lights. Additional highlights include a dinner cruise along the Danube, a chocolate-making workshop in Budapest and, of course, visits to the many Christmas markets along the way alongside National Geographic Expedition Leaders. From sparkling market stalls to candlelit tables, this journey is about more than just the holiday season, it's about the connections made along the way.

Journeys: Highlights of the Loire Valley & Bordeaux

This eight-day journey through France’s most renowned wine regions celebrates more than just grapes, thanks to the people that travellers will meet along the way. Explore Château de Chenonceau alongside a local historian who reveals its royal past, then wander Château de Cheverny's classic gardens and rooms. Along the way, travellers will meet with winemakers themselves and taste vintage wines shaped by their family's generations of experience. From cruising the Cher past fairytale châteaux to descending into Saint-Émilion's ancient catacombs, this journey is rooted in the people that make France come alive.

Peru Family Journey: The Amazon & Machu Picchu

Designed to bring families closer to Peru’s people, wildlife and history, this nine-day adventure combines hands-on learning with iconic experiences. Naturalist guides lead nighttime wildlife walks and caiman-spotting cruises in the Amazon, while members of the Cuyo Chico community teach children and parents the art of ceramic painting. At the Parwa community restaurant, families see how a farm-to-table program is helping transform the local economy. Knowledgeable guides share Incan legends around the campfire and reveal the mysteries of Machu Picchu, while a visit to the Cusco Planetarium explores the ancient Incas’ connection to the stars.

Southeast Asia Family Journey: Halong Bay and Angkor Wat

On this 12-day family adventure through Southeast Asia, local hosts and communities take center stage. Families learn the skills behind Cambodia’s Phare Circus from its performers, make noodles with STREETS International instructors in Hanoi and discover traditional farming and Vietnamese cooking with a host family in Tra Que Village. On a Halong Bay cruise, parents and kids make authentic Vietnamese spring rolls together, while an interactive photo challenge at Angkor Wat turns temple exploration into a shared discovery.

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