Transformative Tours & Trip Packages

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633 Transformative trips. Tours from 209 tour companies. 1,503 reviews. 4.8/5 avg rating.

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Shimla Kullu Manali Tour
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5/5 Excellent
46 reviews
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Delhi

Highlights

  • Discover India
  • Awesome trip to Kufri
  • Visit of Kullu valley
  • Experience walk at Shimla and Manali mall road
  • Day excursion to Rohtang pass

Themes

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

What travelers are saying

"The hotels, which were actually mostly palaces, and the tour guides and driver -all were beyond our highest expectations! We were treated like royalty everywhere we went, people were kind and humble with us. The main tour sites, such as the Taj, the Amber Fort, and Ranthambore Safari attractions were all exquisite -we even had a close encounter with a tiger."

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Portugal
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5/5 Excellent
49 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Lisbon, Porto

Highlights

  • Visit Lisbon with its beautiful landscape including its own version of the Golden Gate bridge, Lisbon offers incredible views, drink & nightlife. We'll spend 3 nights exploring the capital.
  • Explore Porto smaller than, but just as beautiful as Lisbon, Porto is the birthplace of Port wine, and has many sights to explore over your 3 nights there.
  • Discover Lagos known for its beaches and its parties, you'll end your trip in Lagos where you can choose to live it up or kick back and enjoy the Portuguese sunshine.

Themes

Culinary & Wine, Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"I'm an influencer who has actually hosted a trip with Trova and I WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY. they do NOT care about you, they only care about money. They set us up in a moldy hotel, lied about the itinerary, and refused to give us all a refund. They also have a 100% no slander policy which is probably why you don't see alot of influencers talking about their experience. DO NOT DO IT"

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Best of Italy
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1/5 Terrible
49 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Florence, Rome, Sorrento

Highlights

  • Explore Rome, You'll begin your trip in the historic city of Rome for 3 nights and explore the many alluring historical landmarks while enjoying delizioso Italian cuisine. Explore the city after dark and take part in some of Italy’s best nightlife.
  • Discover Florence after Rome, you'll head north to Florence (Firenze). Home of Il David, Michelangelo's tomb, the Ponte Vecchio bridge and many other sights. We recommend comfy shoes as you'll have lots to see in your 3 nights here.
  • Visit Sorrento lastly, you’ll finish your trip in Sorrento for 3 nights where you'll explore the breath-taking Amalfi Coast. Life is a little slower on this serene coast, but the beauty is unparalleled, and it is one of our favourite destinations yet!

Themes

Culinary & Wine, Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"I'm an influencer who has actually hosted a trip with Trova and I WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY. they do NOT care about you, they only care about money. They set us up in a moldy hotel, lied about the itinerary, and refused to give us all a refund. They also have a 100% no slander policy which is probably why you don't see alot of influencers talking about their experience. DO NOT DO IT"

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Gokyo Lakes With Everest Base Camp Trek
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4.3/5 Great
55 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Everest Base Camp, Gokyo Lakes, Himalayas, Kathmandu, Mount Everest

Highlights

  • A Trek to the Gokyo Lakes and Everest base camp in Nepal.
  • Cross over many mountains passes and trek on the glaciers.
  • Experience the warmth of the local Sherpa culture.
  • Visit some scenic Monasteries during Gokyo Lakes with Everest base camp trek.
  • Get a spectacular panoramic view of the Himalayan Ranges.
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Themes

50 plus, Cultural, High Adventure, Transformative, Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

"My friend and I undertook the Annapurna Base Camp Trek in November, and after much research, we decided to go with We Ramblers because they are a local organization with a dedicated operation staff. The walk was fantastic, thanks to our guide Budha. He is well knowledgeable about the Annapurna Zone and has a lot of experience in this area. I was astounded that someone could recall so many mountain names! Everything was wonderful, starting with the service in Pokhara. The Pokhara hotel was excellent (obviously, in accordance with our trek budget), as was all of the local accommodations (tea houses), and the vehicle service was likewise excellent. The support personnel with us were extremely knowledgeable and always willing to assist. We Ramblers is recommended for any activities you have planned in Nepal. Also, we'll be back for the Manaslu Circuit Trek next year."

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Golden Triangle: Delhi, Taj Mahal and Jaipur
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5/5 Excellent
8 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Agra, Agra Fort, Amber Fort, Delhi, Fatehpur Sikri, Hawa Mahal, India Gate, Jaipur, Red Fort, Taj Mahal

Highlights

  • Visit New Delhi and Old Delhi
  • Explore Raj Ghat, Red Fort and Jaipur
  • Discover Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar Observatory
  • Visit Fatehpur Sikri, Agra and Taj Mahal

Themes

Cultural, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"CharlieTheTraveler’s itinerary is just perfect! They dedicate a lot of work to make your trip perfect. From choosing the most important activities to make them happen on time, is basically the option for any great trip. They help us during all the process with their personal concierges and travel agents, making this experience absolutely fabulous from the beginning until the day we were back home! We can highly recommend them!"

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Discover Brazil: Rio de Janeiro to the Amazon Rainforest
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4.9/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Amazon Rainforest, Manaus, Pantanal, Rio de Janeiro, Sugar Loaf

Highlights

  • World-famous carnival culture & samba sounds
  • Amazing opportunities for animal encounters
  • Thousands of bird species—more than in Europe & North America combined
  • The Amazon: the world’s largest rainforest
  • Fresh fruit, fresh coffee & food fresh off the barbecue
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Themes

50 plus, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"I made a reservation last Thursday (11/16/2023) for a trip to Iceland from 12/02/2023-12/07/2023 and then I was told that I can’t have my refund back. When I called on last Thursday (11/16/2023) to place my reservation, the agent (Kathy) I talked to stressed about she "cannot" guarantee that I will be able to go on the trip. Before I provided the payment information, I specifically asked if I will be able to get the refund because the trip is coming up so soon. The agent ensured that I will be able to get a full refund back within 60 days if I decided to cancel the trip. I was also told that I am basically on a wait list and someone will contact me once I can go on the trip. No one contacted me about whether the agency was able to process my information at all, so I've been left in the dark about this trip since the beginning. I called the help line this morning (11/20/2023) around 9:00 Eastern Standard Time to cancel my reservation. I was informed by the agent that I will not be able to get my full refund back since it's too close to the trip date. Basically I was told that Kathy gave me the wrong information, so I will have to pay the cancellation fee. The only reason I provided my payment information is because Kathy specifically stated that I will be able to cancel the trip and receive a full refund. I've never been so frustrated with a traveling agency. I made sure to ask this agent regarding the refund policy twice before giving her my payment information, and she still couldn't provide me with the correct information. It's unbelievable that such a big traveling agency cannot uniformly train their employees with the correct set of information."

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Guatemala Explorer
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Antigua, Lake Atitlan, Tikal

Highlights

  • Explore Guatemala City
  • Discover Antigua
  • Enjoy visiting Santiago de Atitlan, Flores and Tikal Ruins
  • Explore Chichicastenango
  • Enjoy visiting fascinated places like Panajachel, Camino Real Tikal, Comalapa and San Juan la Laguna

Themes

Cultural, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"At first I thought, maybe it was just me. Maybe I just had a poor customer service experience with Adventure Life. On my recent trip to Antarctica I met several other passengers, including my roommate who booked through Adventure Life. Each time and immediately they expressed the same exact challenges and concerns when working with Adventure life that I experienced. Being supplied with broken links to resources and documents, vague responses to specific questions, lack of pro-actively from Adventure Life, and a plethora of other issues. But I would recommend using Adventure Life, call them to help find the best dates and trip for you. Then book directly through the tour operators. I met several people on the trip that were able to find and negotiate discounts by skipping the agency and going directly to the tour operator."

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Botswana Luxury Cruises
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4.6/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
River Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Chobe National Park, Kasane, Victoria Falls, Zambezi River

Highlights

  • Watch in awe as a herd of 40 elephants strolls by on the banks of the Chobe, just meters from your tender boat
  • Try your hand at fishing for Tiger and Bream, watching for approaching wildlife between casts
  • Listen for the call of the coppery-tailed coucal and chirping cisticola, just two of the 400+ bird species that call the Chobe home
  • Experience the gentle nature of rural Africa on a visit to a riverside village, where we'll meet the locals and browse a beautiful selection of handmade crafts
  • Settle in beneath a star-studded sky as the ZQ’s generator shuts down (LED and reading lights available), offering a welcome quiet to the end of an exhilarating day

Themes

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

What travelers are saying

"Went with my wife and sister in-law to Machu Picchu with them and the experience was lovely. There were some people on the trip with us who talked too much but nothing extreme."

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Transformative Reviews & Ratings

4.8/5  Excellent
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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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