Transformative Hiking Tours & Trip Packages

Transformative Hiking Tours & Trips

631 Transformative trips. Tours from 209 tour companies. 1,435 reviews. 4.8/5 avg rating.

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Across The Berner Oberland Hike
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5/5 Excellent
3 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Grindelwald

Highlights

  • Opportunity to see cultural sites, train ride will take you to the 2,000 year old city of Sion, with its 11th century church of Notre Dame, late Gothic cathedral and 13th century castle ruins.
  • Experience hike that offers a variety of landscapes and expansive views of the Lauenen Valley
  • Opportunity to rest sore hiking muscles or explore a little of Switzerland beyond Kandersteg
  • Hike from Obersteinberg to Wengen is comparatively easy and so allows for a more leisurely day.

Themes

Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"A fabulously run tour company, offering top-notch cultural itineraries. We just returned from Vivaldi in Venice, where the program was excellent in every way."

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Amalfi Coast
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4.7/5 Excellent
20 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Amalfi Coast, Naples, Positano, Sorrento

Highlights

  • The picturesque towns of Amalfi and Ravello
  • Explore the Amalfi Coast, plus visit to a winery with lunch
  • Discover the ancient ruins of Pompeii
  • We'll show you the must-see sights and some of the hidden gems too

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"It took us two days, four airports to get to the start of our tour and then additional four days to get our luggage. We spent most of days shopping for essentials rather than enjoying our holiday. I had paid £8,000 for this holiday. 1) Travelshere tried to take money out my account twice. I had to contact my bank to get the transaction number to prove to them that I had paid. 2) Three weeks before departure they completely changed our flights ( presumably they got a cheaper deal) 3) Sent to us to wrong terminal for our flight, had to rush over to the right terminal 4) Madrid was snowed under, so the flights were delayed and there was no way we were going to make the connection, so they split the group. The main group was sent direct to destination from London and two couple with Indian names were sent to Madrid, knowing well that they were not going to make the connection. 5) The guide went with the main group and we were left to organise our way to the destination. 6) After four airports, endless queuing and two days we got to our destination ( so we lost two days holidays and the excursion), minus the luggage. No glutton free meals, so my wife traveled long distance without any food. 7) It took five days to get our luggage, so we spent most our spare time shopping for essentials in foreign land with limited local language skills. No help from any one. 8) When I complained, I got this terse letter while I am on holidays. Unfortunately, I can’t copy and paste this letter, which would have conveyed their attitude to whole mess. There were so many issues that I can’t list all of them. Needless to say I shared my experience of this company with my family, friends, work colleagues and fellow travelers."

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Alaska
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5/5 Excellent
1 reviews
Vacation / Holiday Package
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Alaska, Anchorage, Chugach Mountains, Denali National Park, Mt. McKinley

Highlights

  • Bike Ride In Anchorage: Bike along the Coastal Trail to spot moose and local wildlife. Visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center to learn about Native Alaskan customs, culture and traditions.
  • Private Jet Boat Excursion In Talkeetna: Take an exhilarating jet boat ride along the glacier-fed Susitna River into the Alaskan wilderness. Afterward, enjoy dinner in Denali National Park.
  • Happy Trails Kennels And The Iditarod: Cool your tracks at Happy Trails Kennels and go behind the scenes to learn the history of the Iditarod, the world's most famous sled race. Meet the racing dogs and the season's litter of eager puppies!
  • Alaska Railroad And The Kenai Peninsula: Hop aboard the Alaska Railroad for a scenic ride along the Kenai Peninsula. Cruise through gorgeous Resurrection Bay and get an up-close view of otters, seals, porpoises and other sea life.

Themes

50 plus, Birding, Climbing & Mountaineering, Culinary & Wine, Cultural, Family Friendly, High Adventure, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Small Ship Cruise, Transformative, Trekking & Expeditions, Festivals & Special Events

What travelers are saying

"I went on this trip with some misgivings, as my only other experience with this type of tour was a winter Tauck Family Bridges tour of Italy, that was not a good experience. Well, I am SO glad I went, as my daughter and I had a marvelous time. Disney did an amazing job of organizing this trip - I still can't believe how much they managed to fit into essentially 8 days. I also can't believe how much fun it all was! The guides were tremendous. First of all, unlike Tauck (where we traveled with one tour manager), here we had two guides with us the entire time - one a licensed guide in Greece (i.e., a native, very knowledgeable about the country and able to really take us through the historical and archaeological sites) and the other an American who has been guiding in Greece for years. The interaction between the guides was very warm, as was their way of relating to the guests. This was a complete contrast with Tauck. Here people really got to know each other, the young people had a great time with each other, and, of course, Greece itself is just magnificent. I will certainly travel with Disney again!"

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5 Day Akureyri & Local Highlights
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5/5 Excellent
14 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Akureyri, Lake Myvatn

Highlights

  • Awesome view of Goðafoss Waterfall
  • Explore Dimmuborgir
  • Enjoy the Mývatn Nature Baths
  • Enjoy an amazing journey through the Lake Mývatn Area
  • Visit Akureyri
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Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"I did Northern Lights Tours and the Myvatn-Tour: everyone is very friendly, helpful, funny and you learn much about Iceland and its folk. I highly recommend this company. Check out their website, they have many interesting tours."

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Galapagos Cruise
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5/5 Excellent
24 reviews
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Galapagos, Isla Santa Fe, Quito, San Cristobal, Santa Cruz Island, Santiago

Highlights

  • Explore Quito
  • Explore Santa Cruz and have an opportunity to visit the Charles Darwin Research Station
  • Visit San Cristobel Island
  • An opportunity to visit Bartolome Islands, Genovesa Island and Sombrero Chino Islands

Themes

Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Small Ship Cruise, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"Our most recent trip with Hidden Places, the La Rioja Bicycle tour, has only confirmed our high regard for the quality and attention to detail that make their trips beyond parallel. Starting in Pamplona, we enjoyed seven days of riding through gorgeous, verdant green countryside, through lovely historic hilltop villages, through wildflowers, vineyards, fields of wheat and oats, and alongside many pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago de Compostela. We toured an underground winery in Laguardia, a monastery dating to the 11th century, the Frank Gehry designed winery in Elciego and the most amazing wine museum, Vizcano, with a world class collection of everything wine! Our lodgings, always beautiful and a welcome sight after a day’s ride, varied from a repurposed flour mill to historic convents. And the food . . . beyond description, always fresh, always beautifully presented, and always nearly too much ☺ The trip was more than we ever could have imagined, the hallmark of Hidden Places Travel. It would be remiss not to mention the best part of it all, our guides Lukas and Laura who took great care of us, made us laugh, taught me more wildflowers and kept us all going and enjoying. Again, Dag and Maria always get the best! Thank you!"

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Tanzania Wildlife Safari
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5/5 Excellent
7 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Arusha, Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park

Highlights

  • Explore the Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest free standing caldera.
  • Discover Serengeti National Park, the most likely place in Eastern Africa to see the annual Great Migration of wildebeest.
  • Enjoy a combination of ideally-situated permanent and tented camps and small lodges.

Themes

High Adventure, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Safari, Transformative, Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

"I had the most amazing experience in Kenya with African Travel. We traveled around the country for 8 days and had the PERFECT vacation. From the schedule we kept to do our game drives and the utterly relaxing tented camps we stayed in, it was absolutely the best vacation all around. We saw lions, rhinos, elephants, giraffes, zebra - sometimes from the balcony of our tent! Such a fabulous trip that really let us connect and recharge. I cannot wait to go back and explore more of Africa with African Travel!"

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Manaslu Circuit Trek
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5/5 Excellent
18 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Arles

Highlights

  • Discover Nepal as area is ethnically reach in term of ritual, people, housing, lifestyle along with most beautiful Mt. Manaslu
  • Fascinating Manaslu Circuit Trek
  • Experience Kathmandu valley sightseeing which will be fully accompanied by tour guide
  • Awesome experience Trek from Sotikhola to Machhekhola

Themes

Transformative, Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

"This is my first time travel to Nepal with my hubby, we went to Upper Mustang trek. First of all I would like to thanks NEST for the arrangement and the reasonable price. Thanks to their hospitality and well conducted tour and I am glad to have our guide Shekhar. We have an excellent and enjoyable trip, thanks again NEST"

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Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan Summer Combo Tour
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5/5 Excellent
2 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Explore Ashgabat with white marble buildings lit up by brightly coloured neon lights, Ashgabat is a truly spectacular place after dark
  • Visit Nisa, a UNESCO site which was once the capital of the Parthian Empire
  • Discover Dashoguz, Uzbek border and Khiva
  • Explore Samarqand is likely to be the famous and spectacular Registan Square which is flanked by three beautifully decorated
  • Visit Romanenko Fashion Show House, a place that is difficult to describe

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"Enjoyed my time in the DPRK with these guys, the guides are excellent and really know their stuff, would use again for sure"

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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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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 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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