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North America

Central america & caribbean, south america, north africa & middle east.

Few travellers make it to this icy continent, but the lucky ones who do get to explore a frozen Eden ruled by the elements and teeming with wildlife.

G Adventures Land

G adventures sailing & cruises, g adventures private travel.

Whether it’s a family retreat or a girls trip, you can surround yourself with a hand-picked crew and customize a tour that fits you all perfectly.

The Geluxe Collection

Our new line of premium active adventures is officially here. With perfectly paced itineraries, one-of-a-kind accommodations and elevated dining, this is adventure at its finest.

National Geographic Journeys

Go deeper into the cultures and habitats of the places we explore. More is included and you’ll enjoy greater hands-on exploration, interactions with local experts, and freedom to roam.

National Geographic Family Journeys

Are you an adventure-loving family in search of meaningful ways to discover the world together? These tours are specially designed for travellers seven and up and their inquisitive families.

Jane Goodall Collection

Step deeper into the animal kingdom while respecting all of its inhabitants. Our incredible collection of wildlife-focused tours is endorsed by the world-renowned ethologist.

Roamies by Hostelworld

The thrill of adventure. The awesomeness of hostels. Get ‘em both on these immersive small group trips for 18 to 35-year-old travellers.

Why choose us

As the leader in small group travel for 30 years, we know how to do it right: flexible itineraries, freedom to roam, safety, peace of mind, and locally based guides.

Change the world just by having the time of your life. When you travel with us, you become a force for good by acting responsibly and creating positive impact.

Together with our non-profit partner, Planeterra, we ensure local communities touched by our tours benefit from our visits in as many ways possible.

Trees for Days

Leave your destination even greener than you found it! For every day on tour, we’ll plant a tree in your honour and ensure that our forests get to live their best lives.

Travel resources

Last minute deals.

Looking to have the time of your life in the next 90 days or so? You can save big if you’re ready to book now.

Loyalty discount

Back home from a G Adventures tour? Submit a quick trip evaluation to save 5% on your next tour with us.

Student discount

Got proof that you’re pursuing higher learning? Then we’ve got a travel voucher with your name on it.

All travel deals

New ways to save pop up all the time. Here’s where you’ll find every hot deal in one easy place.

Health & Safety Protocols

For national geographic journeys.

It goes without saying, but it’s worth saying anyway: when you’re exploring the world with National Geographic Journeys, health and safety is a top priority. Your safety, as well as the safety of our employees, partners, and local residents, will always be our top priority. That’s why our Health & Safety protocols are so important.

Below is detailed information about our protocols so you know what you can expect while on your trip. Please review this web page before your departure.

Before Your Trip

Vaccination & testing.

At this point in time, it is no longer required to be vaccinated to go on one of our tours. On every tour, however, travellers still have the responsibility to ensure they meet all applicable entry requirements for their destinations at the time of travel.

Smaller is better

Not only do our small groups get you closer to the world and the people you’re travelling with, they also give you more personal space than a bigger group could ever dream of.

Our CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) are responsible for you having the time of your life, which includes keeping you safe and happy, and ensuring local protocols are being followed. With their local knowledge, 24/7 support from our field staff around the globe, and health and safety training, they’ll continue to do everything they can to keep you enjoying your adventure in whatever way makes you most comfortable.

Sleep soundly

We’ve always picked our accommodation partners carefully and we work with them closely to protect your health and safety. Because we travel in small groups, we stay at smaller hotels — which often means fewer guests.

Good (and safe) eats

Food is half the reason we travel (let alone leave the house), so we know how crucial it is that you feel safe whenever we stop for a meal. We will continue to only include eating experiences where good hygiene is maintained.

Be prepared before your departure

We’ll do their best to ensure you’re feeling comfortable, confident, and well-informed before you start your trip. There are, however, certain things that are the responsibility of the traveller. These include obtaining the proper entry documents for the country you’re visiting, as well as understanding the most up-to-date travel and health requirements and restrictions for all destinations relevant to your trip (which can change frequently). To help you prepare for your trip, we’ve compiled all the important pre-departure information you need to consider, plus additional travel advice to make your planning that much easier.

Cancellation Policy

Life happens and sometimes you just have to put your travel plans on pause. We're here to help! To start, you can read up on the ins and outs of cancellations under our Terms & Conditions .

G Adventures requires travel insurance for all travellers. When selecting a travel insurance policy, G Adventures requires that, at a minimum, travellers are covered for medical expenses including emergency evacuation and repatriation. A minimum coverage of USD $200,000 is required.

My Own Room

We have My Own Rooms available as an extra option for tours (pending availability), and we do encourage travellers to consider purchasing My Own Room if you’d like added peace of mind (and the benefit of your own personal bathroom).

When you arrive

Our chief experience officers.

Our CEOs are responsible for ensuring you have the time of your life while keeping you as safe as possible. Here’s how they’re ready to do that:

• They’re trained in First Aid, CPR, and other safety protocols
• They’re supported 24/7 by the field staff in our offices around the world who are well-equipped to handle emergencies
• They can help you find local clinics if you're feeling sick
• They’ll receive ongoing training to ensure they are up to date on all health and safety policies
• They have extensive local knowledge to proactively help you navigate wherever you’re travelling

Frequently Asked Questions

These protocols apply to all National Geographic Journeys and National Geographic Family Journeys tours. For all other trips, check out our G Adventures Health & Safety Protocols .

Yes. We’ve updated our booking terms to provide additional flexibility to our travellers. These booking terms allow you to cancel and rebook your tour closer to the time of departure at no cost to you — giving you added flexibility and peace of mind. Full details are found in our Booking Terms & Conditions .

Our groups have always been small (usually 12 travellers) to provide you with plenty of personal space, to encourage connections with one another, and to give you access to places larger groups can’t go.

It is not required for you to bring a mask, however, we do recommend that you have one just in case! There may be local guidelines that require the wearing of masks and we will abide by those rules wherever necessary. As well, if you do develop a cough or a sniffle on tour, your tour companions may well appreciate you wearing a mask to help keep everyone well. We’ll continue to monitor this requirement and will make changes to this policy as appropriate, and as local guidelines and country rules evolve.

If you’re not feeling well or are displaying symptoms upon arrival on one of our tours, we recommend you distance yourself from others when possible, wear a mask and self isolate when necessary. It is no longer a requirement for you to get tested if feeling sick, however we do strongly recommend it, along with wearing a mask. Your CEO will support you and will provide help throughout the process.

While it is not a requirement to take a COVID test before joining the tour, some countries require you to take a test before entering the country.

If you can’t travel prior to your trip, please speak to your travel agent or GCO for more information and options. Please remember to ensure that you have adequate travel insurance to protect you should your travel plans change.

Please contact us or your travel agent for support on the ground, and for options that we can help you with. Your CEO and G Adventures 24/7 operational support will be also able to support you remotely. You should also follow local public health guidance as well. As a courtesy to other travellers, please do not join the Welcome Meeting to avoid putting anyone else at risk. Please remember to ensure that you have adequate travel insurance to protect you should your travel plans change.

Yes, all travellers are required to have travel insurance. The insurance policy must meet the minimum requirements of a minimum medical, evacuation, and repatriation coverage of $200,000. We also advise our travellers to acquire a policy with COVID-19 coverage, where available.

If you are travelling on your own, you’ll be paired up with a roommate of the same sex. If you are travelling on a dorm-based tour, you will be rooming with other individuals from the group and potentially the general public. And if you do want to upgrade to your own room, we have worked to make more My Own Rooms available.

Once you’re on your trip, you’ll be responsible for your own luggage.

While on the trip itself, you’re always encouraged to speak up if you’re not feeling well, and your CEO can help you find local clinics so you can see a medical professional. In the event that someone tests positive for COVID-19, they will not be able to continue with the tour until they have quarantined for a minimum of 5 days, are symptom-free and cleared all local protocols. Our local operations team will help any affected travellers make alternative arrangements. All travellers, however, are required to have travel insurance in order to cover this situation should it occur.

If this happens while you are on your holiday, please notify us without delay and we will provide as much reasonable assistance as we can. However, G Adventures will not be responsible for covering the cost of any curtailment of your tour, missed transport arrangements, additional accommodation required, or other associated costs incurred by you. Travellers must ensure they have travel insurance which covers these costs.

We’ll continue to take all necessary precautions and adhere to local health and safety regulations to ensure your safety.

All travellers are required to agree to the Traveller Conduct Policy . Anyone who doesn’t follow these guidelines will be removed from the trip.