Transformative Easy Tours & Trip Packages

Transformative Easy Tours & Trips

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

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Hello Vietnam in style 12 days
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5/5 Excellent
9 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Ha Long Bay, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Hoi An

Highlights

  • Fascinating Sightseeing tour to Hanoi city
  • Opportunity to visit Historic places like Vietnam Military History Museum, National museum of History and other more
  • Explore Thien Canh Son Cave and watching fruits carving demonstration.
  • Enjoy the awesome Ha Long Bay scenery while the junk boat cruising back to shore
  • Explore Hue City and get an opportunity to visit ancient villages
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Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, Transformative

What travelers are saying

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

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Volunteer with Buddhist Novice Monks in Laos
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4.6/5 Excellent
21 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Luang Prabang

Highlights

  • Have the rare opportunity to work closely with novice monks in a temple school
  • Learn about Lao culture, history, food, religion and language
  • Visit local sights; enjoy a weekend break on the banks of the Mekong River.
  • Volunteering on this project you will teach English to these students
  • Improving the quality of their education.
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Themes

Education / Learning, Transformative, Volunteering & Community Service

What travelers are saying

"I can honestly say that joining the GVI Turtle and Lemon Shark Conservation Project was the best thing I have ever done. It is an experience I will value for the rest of my life. Right from the very beginning with the field manual I knew this trip was going to be amazing but nothing can prepare you for how stunning it is. I remember one day, I was chilling in the hammock before dinner when I saw a juvenile Lemon Shark and a ray. I called everyone and we watched the shark almost beach itself on a few occasions. However the best experience for me was when I was lucky enough to see not 1 or 2 but 3 Hawksbill Turtles lay their eggs all in one day. It was magical. The staff were so knowledgeable and were always happy to help. I have learnt to cook food for 25 people with very limited cooking equipment and ingredients, loved every Friday BBQ night and made friends for life."

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Andalusia, Spain
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5/5 Excellent
3 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Madrid, Seville, Toledo

Highlights

  • Visit Toledo’s most interesting sites: the cathedral, the narrow and winding streets
  • Explore Córdoba
  • Visit to Seville is an entertaining Andalusian cooking class
  • Visit the famous Seville cathedral, the largest in Europe, where we see the majestic tomb of Christopher Columbus
  • Visit the Royal Site of San Lorenzo of El Escorial

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"Everything about Olde Ipswich gets high marks, including helpful, personal attention prior to selection of the trip, and successful efforts to accommodate personal needs during the trip. The small group size in the Dordogne trip (7) worked well. The itinerary was creative and thoughtful, providing interesting locations and activities, always with a personal and local touch. This was true of the restaurants and accommodations as well. We would highly recommend the Dordogne trip and working with Olde Ipswich for future trip plans. Marilyn Hotch and Jack Brown"

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

Visits

Barcelona, Brussels, Palace of Versailles, Paris

Highlights

  • Walking tour of Barcelona
  • Discover Paris
  • Visit Berlin Wall
  • See the exiting Eiffel Tower, Palaca of Versailles and Anne Frank House
  • Explore Amsterdam

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"Traveling with Smart Trip from Rome to Croatia was one of the best experiences of my life. It was easy, convenient, and allowed for me to focus on my studies as I knew my travel logistics were covered. The staff at Smart Trip were all friendly and very accommodating to study abroad students, many had studied abroad before and knew what it was like! I loved being able to meet other students studying abroad that I would not have otherwise known were in Rome too! Smart Trip helped create one of my best memories from Europe, cant wait for more!"

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The Bergen Festival - Music & art in the western fjords
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4/5 Great
2 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Bergen

Highlights

  • Visit to the Fantoft stave church, a meticulous reconstruction following a fire in 1992
  • Discover Bergen
  • Visit the excellent Bergen Art Museum, a collection particularly strong on Edvard Munch and modern art
  • Bergen is the perfect festival venue: compact, historic and in the beautiful setting of Norway’s western fjords.

Themes

Cultural, Transformative, Festivals & Special Events, Music

What travelers are saying

"I had to write this review when I saw the only review on here was so mediocre. We went earlier this year on an art tour of Florence. It was excellent, from booking to getting off the plane back in England. The hq staff, the tour guide and the expert were knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. The tour was brilliantly designed so we saw a great deal in a city of masterpieces, but never felt overwhelmed. The hotel was excellent. The meals were very good. It is expensive, but taking into account the quality of the hotel and the expertise of both the Martin Randall staff and the art historian it really is good value. The whole trip was good fun, enlightening and ran like clockwork. Nobody needs to go on a luxury tour accompanied by an academic - you could stay in a youth hostel and read a tour guide and see the same sights for a tenth of the price. But if you have the inclination and means then Martin Randall is an excellent choice. We have since booked another tour for next year, and I have my sights on two more."

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Santiago de Compostela: discover the magic of Galicia at the end of the Camino
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5/5 Excellent
5 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Santiago de Compostela

Highlights

  • Learn how to cook Spanish food like a local during a cooking class with a local Chef.
  • Imagine yourself sleeping in one of the most beautiful historic hotels in Spain
  • Savour Spain's tastiest destination at Michelin-starred restaurants offering innovative creations with local products
  • Be inspired by the beauty of Santiago de Compostela's Gothic Cathedral, a stunning architectural masterpiece
  • Picture yourself in some of the most spectacular beaches in Europe at the Rias Baixas, Spain's main supplier of seafood & shellfish

Themes

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

What travelers are saying

"We had an absolute blast with Eat Northern Spain! We couldn't have asked for more! I generally have high expectations and I was thoroughly impressed! Their warmth, caring and welcoming approach goes well beyond client service. Thank you for the excellent service and hospitality during our girls-only trip in Spain"

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Cruise France by River Barge in Burgundy
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5/5 Excellent
5 reviews
River Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Burgundy, Lyon

Highlights

  • 7 day/6 night barge trip in France in Southern Burgundy, on the Canal du Centre and River Saône, from St. Leger to Lyon, France.
  • Stay in comfortable accommodations on board our elegant, privately chartered hotel-barge, exploring the “soul” of this region from our “floating country inn.”
  • Enjoy Bike, walk, motor and walking excursions into famous cities and towns of the region (St. Leger, Chagny, Chalon Sur Saône, Tournus, Mâcon, Lyon) full of gardens, renowned art and architecture, and famous vineyards (Messanges, Santenay, Remigny).
  • Feast on superb gourmet regional French cuisine, exquisite 4-course dinners, superb wines and French wine tastings, and experience caring service.
  • Celebrate a French "Toast" with several wine tastings at famous vineyards during the cruise.
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Themes

50 plus, Culinary & Wine, Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative, Women Only

What travelers are saying

"I always wanted to meet orangutans in the wild. Going with AW to Indonesia was the way to do it. We had great local guides, delicious food, and magical experiences. Everything was taken care of. The diverse group of women made the time even more enriching. I started as a solo traveler, but within a day I had 14 new friends. I can totally see traveling with AW again."

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Florence To Greece Island Hopping
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5/5 Excellent
20 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Acropolis, Athens, Corfu , Santorini

Highlights

  • Explore Temple of Olympian Zeus
  • See the Toga Party
  • Opportunity to Kayak Safari and ATV Safari
  • Experience Booze Cruise
  • Enjoy the Greek fire dancing
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Themes

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

What travelers are saying

"Traveling with Smart Trip from Rome to Croatia was one of the best experiences of my life. It was easy, convenient, and allowed for me to focus on my studies as I knew my travel logistics were covered. The staff at Smart Trip were all friendly and very accommodating to study abroad students, many had studied abroad before and knew what it was like! I loved being able to meet other students studying abroad that I would not have otherwise known were in Rome too! Smart Trip helped create one of my best memories from Europe, cant wait for more!"

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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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