G Adventures and National Geographic Expeditions have introduced new ways to explore the world, with the addition of 14 small-group adventures to the portfolio of National Geographic trips with G Adventures, taking the collection to 106 trips in 59 destinations.
*All details correct at time of publish (11 September 2025)
12 new ‘National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures’ trips will include exciting new destinations, including China, South Korea, and the Stans as well as expanded itineraries in mainland Greece, the Greek islands, the Balkans and Mexico’s popular Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead) festival.
Two new ‘National Geographic Family Journeys with G Adventures’ trips will take families to Egypt and Portugal for the first time, with first departures for both travel styles starting from April 2026.
The National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures trips range from eight to longer 23-day itineraries that invite travellers to go beyond the guidebook and connect deeply with the people and places they visit.
Celebrating National Geographic’s legacy of science, exploration, education and storytelling, every trip will offer hands-on experiences while also supporting G Adventures’ community tourism mission, providing travellers with the opportunity to connect with local communities in a meaningful way.
Highlight experiences include visiting the submerged forests in Kazakhstan’s Kaindy Lake, sharing traditional meals with Kyrgyz nomads and Tajik breadmakers in rural villages and visiting South Korea’s Haenyeo women divers on Jeju Island, some of whom are in their eighties and freedive up to 10m for shellfish.
Travellers can also go hiking in China’s Zhangjiajie National Park and bamboo rafting through Yangshuo, and experience the glowing altars, lively parades, and candlelit cemeteries during Mexico’s famous Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead).
The new National Geographic Family Journeys are designed for parents, children and extended families who value time together.
Activities are curated to be enjoyed by everyone in the family, with each trip featuring hands-on learning, from interactive food tours and cruises along the Nile in Egypt, to surf lessons and e-bike adventures in Portugal.
Ben Perlo, Chief Executive Officer at G Adventures, said:
“We’re celebrating 10 years of collaboration with our friends at National Geographic Expeditions and are delighted to be embarking on another ten-year journey of adventures together.
“What started as a shared vision and an opportunity in the group travel market has grown into a collection of truly life-changing experiences, whose positive ripple effects can be felt by local people, wildlife and destinations all around the world.
“These new trips not only allow travellers to visit some of the world’s most culturally rich and diverse regions of the world, while opening the door to meaningful exploration, where travellers can spend time with and positively impact local communities, while creating life-long memories with loved ones,” Perlo adds.
SAMPLE ITINERARIES
Journeys: Day of the Dead in San Miguel de Allende
This unique six-day itinerary runs from 30 October to 4 November, and transports travellers into the heart of one of the world’s most incredible celebrations – Mexico’s soul-stirring Día de Muertos.
Journeys: Echoes of the Silk Road
This 23-day overland takes travellers on a journey through Central Asia, uncovering the rich heritage of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan – a region shaped for centuries by Silk Road trade, spiritual traditions, and sweeping cultural exchange.
Journeys: Soul of South Korea
This nine-day adventure sees travellers journeying through South Korea’s vibrant contrasts, where ancient traditions meet cutting-edge cities and serene islands, with visits to rural villages, buzzing metropolises and interaction with local communities.
Journeys: Pandas & The Peaks of Zhangjiajie
Celebrating China’s diverse regions and landscapes, this 10-day adventure includes natural wonders in national parks, visiting a giant panda research centre in Chengdu and a traditional rafting experience on the Li River.
Family Journey Portugal: Lisbon to the Algarve
Storybook palaces, golden beaches, seaside villages and the colourful streets of Lisbon – this new eight-day adventure sets the scene for a fun and immersive family experience.
Egypt Family Journey: Ancient Pyramids and the Mighty Nile
This nine-day adventure brings the wonders of ancient Egypt to life, from the towering pyramids where families can puzzle over hieroglyphics in secret tombs, to historic temples, explained to families by their expert guides on a Nile river cruise.
For more information visit https://www.gadventures.com/travel-styles/national-geographic-journeys/
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