Transformative Only ground transport Tours & Trip Packages

Transformative Only ground transport Tours & Trips

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

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Bangkok - Phuket
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3.3/5 Average
11 reviews
Vacation / Holiday Package
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Phuket, Shangri-La

Highlights

  • Explore Bangkok
  • Discover Siam, considered the heart of Bangkok
  • Visit to Bangkok by engaging in a full-day activity, like our Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha Temple
  • See Damnernsaduak Floating Market Full Day Tour
  • See Panwa Beach mesmerizes with its beautiful scenery
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Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative

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"We booked in February via TripMasters for a trip to Italy in June. Everything was confirmed in February, after our payment. However, in May, right before our trip, we were told that our hotel in Venice had become unavailable. This is from the email sent by TripMasters : "We were just informed that Sant`Antonin Hotel will not be able to honor our reservation that is why our vendor is offering the following alternative properties that is a free upgrade to 4 stars Hotel: 1st Option: Novotel Venezia Mestre Castellana - Upgrade to 4**** Via Alfredo Ceccherini 21, Mestre, VE, 30174, ITA Room type: Family Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed Bedding type: 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed 2nd Option: Hotel Mercure Venezia Marghera - Upgrade to 4**** Via Malamocco 14, Mestre, VE, 30175, ITA Room type: Starndar, Multiple Beds 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed Note that these rooms are not booked yet. We need your approval. Please let us know if you accept, or if you need further information do not hesitate to contact us." Neither hotel has the traditional style we were looking for, so we declined and scrambled to find among the much more limited inventory than when we booked our trip in February an acceptable alternative. It's only until we finished our trip and got to know the area better did we realize how far away the two alternative options TripMasters are from Venice (>1 hour each way to Venice via public transportation) and how much cheaper they are compared with our original choice (right in the center of Venice and has stellar reviews). We just felt lucky that we didn't take the bait and fell into their trap. Otherwise, our trip would have been ruined. It's quite blatant when they had the gut to mention this in their email: "a free upgrade to 4 stars Hotel" without disclosing the much different location of the two alternatives. We dislike being treated so dishonestly and will never use them again."

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India's Golden Triangle And The Brahmaputra
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4.6/5 Excellent
9 reviews
River Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Agra, Agra Fort, Delhi, India Gate, Jaipur, Jama Masjid, Qutab Minar, Red Fort, Taj Mahal

Highlights

  • Explore Guwahati and visit ‘Kama-khya Temple’
  • Discover Kaziranga National Park
  • Explore The Pink City Jaipur
  • Experience boat safari on the Eastern range of Kaziranga where River Dhansiri and River Brahmaputra meet
  • Enjoy the stunning natural scenery and wildlife of the Brahmaputra River
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Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Singles Travel, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"We joined the RV Mekong Pandaw in Kampong Cham for a 3 night cruise to Phnom Penh. I wish we had booked for 7 nights! Amazing staff, gorgeous staterooms, a welcoming and comfortable sun deck and saloon bar. The ship is beautiful and was the perfect place to relax and watch the world go by. Thank you Pandaw for a truly fantastic holiday experience. Your staff are courteous, hard working and lots of fun to be around. Brilliant."

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Dalmatian Differences
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5/5 Excellent
7 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Dalmatian Coast, Dubrovnik, Hvar Island, Korcula Island

Highlights

  • Explore Brač and enjoy hike through Brač’s beautiful landscapes
  • Enjoy panoramic views of the island sprawling below and catch a glimpse
  • Explore Hvar opportunity to kayak for a morning paddling through the Pakleni archipelago’s many capes
  • Explore the rugged cliffs as well as the Sokol Grad
  • Explore Konavle

Themes

Family Friendly, High Adventure, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"They are just great!!! They have a no-nonsense ambience. The Dormitory is adequate, very clean and comfortable. The food was very tasty, homely and had a good variety. The activities catered to our satisfaction. They are provided with lots of patience. Every staff member is so friendly and they ensure that you enjoy the outing. We were a family with people from all are groups. They took care of every individual needs. Our aged mother was made very comfortable, and they arranged a chair for her at every activity area. We spent almost two days and one night. And we enjoyed every moment. If one is looking for a good outing, this is the place. Total value for money. Above all it's the passion of the staff that makes them better than most places around Bangalore."

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Rural Family Adventure: Treasures of Japan's Heartland
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5/5 Excellent
3 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Kyoto, Nara, Osaka

Highlights

  • Visit some of the best rural regions and old capitals of JapanMeet free-roaming animals - Japanese deer and macaques
  • Cycling through peaceful countrysideOutdoor kitchen experience in the peaceful terraced rice fields with local farmers
  • Pottery making experience at one of the ancient kilns in the rural communityScenic boat ride along the Hozu River down to Arashiyama in Kyoto
  • Make your own paper lantern at the oldest studio in KyotoA thrilling Taiko drumming lesson with a famous professional team

Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"We walked the self-guided Nakasendo Trail in October coordinated through Oku Japan. Everything was perfect, maps were easy to follow, accommodation was amazing and the scenery and walk was beautiful. The customer service from Oku Japan was above and beyond. We are already thinking about our next trip and will definitely be booking through them again. Well done Oku Japan we had a great time and apologies for not doing a review sooner."

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Nicaragua
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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

Granada

Highlights

  • Experience Kayak or take a cruise onan island
  • Explore a hidden gem of a coastal town
  • Discover Nicaragua

Themes

Cultural, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Singles Travel, Transformative, Volunteering & Community Service

What travelers are saying

"We went to a custom trip to Nepal with the Vacation Project in April and it was the best time of my life. Getting to know new people, traditions and culture was truly amazing. Our guide Rakesh was well prepared and made us feel like we were long time friends, which made the time in Nepal really special. Working with the children in Changu was amazing and all i can hope for is that i made an impact on their lifes, just like they made on mine. I can totally recommend a trip with TVP!"

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Borneo Family Adventure
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3.9/5 Great
15 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Borneo

Highlights

  • Explore Borneo's wild side with a night at a jungle camp
  • See playful orang-utans at Sepilok
  • Enjoy idyllic beaches in Pulau Tiga National Park

Themes

Family Friendly, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"The company provided an excellent pre tour service and the information sent was accurate and useful. I would definitely look at using them again and recommend them to any family."

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5 day tour of Northern Ireland - Game of Thrones territory
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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

Connemara, Dublin, Galway

Highlights

  • Visit the amazing Giant’s Causeway
  • Take in the mighty Cliffs of Moher on the Wild Atlantic Way
  • Explore the island of Inis Mór
  • Visit the mysterious ‘Dark Hedges’ and stunning Ballintoy harbour, seen in Game of Thrones
  • Admire the wild mountain scenery of Connemara
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Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"Just Finished a 5 day Celtic rocker tour with Conor... what an incredible experience. Met new people and saw some of the most beautiful sights.... I would definitely recommend it."

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Journey Through the Colors of Croatia
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5/5 Excellent
7 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Dalmatian Coast, Hvar Island, Plitvice Lakes National park, Split

Highlights

  • Explore Croatia’s coastlines
  • Explore beautiful Hvar and Sea Kayak Pakleni Islands
  • Enjoy sea kayak excursion around the Pakleni archipelago
  • Awesome sail through glittering Adriatic waters from Hvar to Vis—a favorite Croatian hotspot
  • Discover authentic, historical Dalmatia
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Themes

Cultural, Cycling & Biking, Family Friendly, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"They are just great!!! They have a no-nonsense ambience. The Dormitory is adequate, very clean and comfortable. The food was very tasty, homely and had a good variety. The activities catered to our satisfaction. They are provided with lots of patience. Every staff member is so friendly and they ensure that you enjoy the outing. We were a family with people from all are groups. They took care of every individual needs. Our aged mother was made very comfortable, and they arranged a chair for her at every activity area. We spent almost two days and one night. And we enjoyed every moment. If one is looking for a good outing, this is the place. Total value for money. Above all it's the passion of the staff that makes them better than most places around Bangalore."

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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 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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