Transformative Hiking Tours & Trip Packages

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553 Transformative trips. Tours from 209 tour companies. 731 reviews. 4.8/5 avg rating.

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Best of the West
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5/5 Excellent
1 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin, Bruges, Paris

Highlights

  • Explore Amsterdam with its famous canals & museums
  • Visit Belgium's best city
  • Visit Bruges to wander it's cobblestone streets & canals, munch on some fries
  • Taste the waffles and chocolate for a day
  • Explore the elegant ‘city of lights’, Paris for two days

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"Did a long break trip (or fall break) with Euroadventures on their "Best of the East" adventure. I had always wanted to travel to the destinations (especially Prague, Krakow & Budapest) and the trip and organization did not disappoint. Everything really was top notch from the itinerary and pace of the trip to the accommodations to the trip leader. By the end of the trip our group went from strangers (there were some traveling together as groups of friends) to all great friends. Highly recommend this trip, especially for those looking for something slightly off the beaten path (especially Krakow) and this company."

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8 Days Cairo / Alexandria And Nile Cruise
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4.9/5 Excellent
17 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Alexandria, Aswan, Luxor Temple

Highlights

  • Visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the Pyramids of Chephren
  • Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the gods Horus and Sobek
  • Opportunity to Nile Cruise
  • See the Philea temple, and enjoy your cruise

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"Amazing company! Very professional and organized. I always travel on my own with my own itinerary but felt that for Egypt I needed a guide. But I didn't want to join a large group. This was perfect. I travelled alone but felt very safe with this company. I did a 6-day package that included Cairo, Luxor and Alexandria. My guides were Youssa and Ali and they were both excellent, they made this an amazing trip. Even when we had to take a detour because of a flat tire, Youssa handled it very well and it didn't ruin the trip at all. Highly highly recommend this company!"

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Photograph Galapagos
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5/5 Excellent
2 reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Guayaquil, Isabela Island, San Cristobal, Santa Cruz Island, Santiago

Highlights

  • Explore the stunning Galapagos Islands with world-class photographers, expedition leaders and lecturers
  • The 96-passenger vessel is ideal: small enough to get in close, but big enough to go far afield
  • Travel with top National Geographic photographers and certified photo instructors—at your side and at your service to inspire and assist you
  • Take advantage of talks, presentations, slideshows and sharing events we call “laptop galleries.”
  • All skill and interest levels are welcome; our expert photographers and instructors can meet you wherever you are on your journey. All you need to participate is a camera— point-and-shoot, smartphone, DSLR, whatever—and a sense of adventure. And you’re sure to return home with the best photos of your life
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Themes

50 plus, Birding, Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Small Ship Cruise, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"Jill is a delight! From the initial conversation our experience was nothing but pleasurable! Every question was responded to quickly and thoroughly. Our Tanzanian Safari was beyond wonderful. Flights, accommodations, cuisine and our guide was 5 star plus! We look forward to many more wonderful adventures!"

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Barcelona & Island Of Mallorca
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4/5 Great
4 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Barcelona

Highlights

  • Visit Barcelona & Mallorca
  • Enjoy a brief tasting of wine.
  • Visit large roman catholic church “Sagrada Família”
  • Enjoy the beautiful view on hills of Mallorca.
  • Insider’s Tour Of Antonio Gaudí’s Modernista Buildings With Our Architecture Expert (Barcelona).
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Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"BEWARE! This company was terribly disorganized in trying to plan our trip to Morocco. They did not book our hotels properly and could not provide the trip they promised and we had paid for. They did not know our flight information, and could not provide any details a week out as to who would be guiding us on our tour, etc. When THEY offered to provide a full refund given their mistake, we cancelled our trip and have been trying to get our money back ever since. They have blocked our calls and do not answer our emails. They keep promising the check and it is more than 30 days since due. This check is not coming to us. They have tried to convince us not to contact the credit card company (in hopes that the we wait too long and the credit card can no longer win a dispute). DO NOT BOOK!!"

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Highlights of Vietnam - Cambodia 12 days
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5/5 Excellent
9 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Mekong Delta, Siem Reap

Highlights

  • Discover Cambodia and Vietnam highlight tourist spots
  • Visit the major tourist hub in Cambodia and the gateway to the world famous temples of Angkor
  • Awesome excursion to Mekong Delta revolves much around the river, most of the villages are often accessible by rivers
  • Explore Ho Chi Minh city, the most dynamic one where everyone seems busy riding, buying, selling, studying.
  • Hoi An, another World Heritage site in the Central Vietnam and get an opportunity to visit all the local villages
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Themes

Cultural, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"Very professional and will help orchestrate a wonderful tour designed just for you!"

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Guided Iceland Circle
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5/5 Excellent
8 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Akureyri, Lake Myvatn, Reykjavík, Thingvellir National park, Vatnajökull National Park

Highlights

  • Explore Reykjavík
  • Visit a natural history & seal museum in a small fishing village in Northwest Iceland
  • Visit the botanical garden and enjoy the panoramic view over Eyjafjörður fjord
  • Admire the dramatic fjord landscape and its tiny fishing villages
  • Visit Skógafoss waterfall which is 60 meters high and is one of the most impressive waterfalls

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"I have just completed Guided Iceland Circle with driver/guide Bergsteinn. The tour was interesting and well paced. The accommodation was clean and comfortable. Bergsteinn did a good job of providing interesting information, but not too much commentary. Completing the Ring Road is a great way of seeing the different facets of Iceland as each region is quite different. I would definitely travel with GJ Travel again."

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7 Days Pokhara Bandipur Kathmandu Tour
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5/5 Excellent
15 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Pokhara

Highlights

  • UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu
  • Everest Experience flight
  • Sunrise from Pokhara
  • Living Newari culture city Bandipur

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"Trekking in Nepal ,Bhutan and Tibet ... #Tour in Nepal... #climbing in Nepali Peaks and Mountains.... #outdoors activities in Nepal..."

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Cuenca & Surroundings, Culture & Traditions
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4.5/5 Excellent
17 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Andes Mountains, Cuenca

Highlights

  • Explore Cuenca is a city well known for its history, sacred art museums, and archaeological sites
  • Opportunity to visit the New Cathedral, Central Park, Old Cathedral, Plaza de Las Flores, The Hat Factory, Museums
  • Visit Cajas National Park, which is located 30km east of Cuenca
  • Enjoy the beautiful landscape of mountains, we´ll stop in the town of San Bartolome
  • Visit Ingapirca ruins for a complete tour of the ruins and archaeological museum

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"I can't say enough about how great my experience was with Latin Adventures Tour. Our tour guide, Diageo, was great. Very knowledgeable, friendly and fun and just made our overall tour very enjoyable. Highly recommended and will definitely use again!"

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Transformative Reviews & Ratings

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Tour-the COVID tour

May 2020

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How to not go tour Morocco

I booked with G Adventures over a year prior to the tour. The primary reason was the 100% guaranteed departures and 24 hour communication. 1 week before I was to lea...

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Selfish and Lacking Integrity

Apr 2020

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Its my money not yours. No service means no pay!

I am so fully disheartened and disgusted by the handling of G Adventures with this crisis. We paid over 7,000 for our honeymoon tour in Morocco. It was fully paid fo...

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Emma

Oct 2015

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Extremely well organised, great mixture between organised

Extremely well organised, great mixture between organised and free time. Great travelling by train

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John

Oct 2015

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The format of the trip enabled two

The format of the trip enabled two significant factors to coincide to make the entire experience overwhelmingly positive. 1. Our trip guide - Yuri Awanohara, made th...

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Fenella

Oct 2015

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Great introduction to the country. Variety of

Great introduction to the country. Variety of activities and all well planned by guide Yuri

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Transformative Tour Selection Trips

  • Transformative travel may sound like a lofty term, but it really is one of the best ways to describe certain tours. Keep an open mind!
  • These kinds of tours are often challenging emotionally. You may find yourself in the midst of poverty, or learn about some devastating effects on local wildlife due to human activity.
  • Discovering and learning about different cultural perspectives is a key component of transformative travel. Ask a lot of questions and listen closely - you may be surprised as your perspective begins to shift.
  • Being out in nature is another key component on transformative tours. Reconnect with your soul on a fundamental level through outdoor meditation and invigorating activity.
  • The world today is very individual focused. Particularly younger people are used to maintaining their own world from their palm - across social media platforms and other apps. Transformative travel will present you with the unique opportunity to challenge this way of life and participate in a community atmosphere off the internet - both with your tour companions and with the people you meet.

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