Recommended G Adventures Tours

This journey covers the highlights of Colombia in just nine days, from the capital of Bogota to the coffee region in Armenia, Medillin and its urban revival, and finally to end in the Caribbean city of Cartagena with its colonial old town and nearby beaches. For more on what to expect on this tour read these 25 highlights from our Colombia Journey tour and travels.

Trek the Ciudad Perdida (Lost City) at Teyuna through the jungles and hills of the of Sierra Nevada Mountains in northern Colombia. Your indigenous guide will not only lead you on the trail, but he will also share of his culture, traditions and beliefs along the way. For all you need to know for the Lost City trek, including a day-by-day description, what to pack, and how to organize your own trek read our Lost City Trek Guide.

It's hard to know where to start with a country as big and diverse as Brazil. That's where the Wonders of Brazil tour provides a great overview with white sand beaches and islands, UNESCO Portuguese colonial towns, urban playgrounds, inland wetlands and wildlife, waterfalls and so much more. From Rio de Janeiro to the Pantanal, with stops in Ilha Grande, Paraty, Iguazu Falls, and Bonito in-between this tour has a good balance of adventure (e.g., snorkeling, hiking, swimming) with relaxation, history and culture. For more on what to expect on this tour read these 18 highlights from our Wonders of Brazil tour and travels in Brazil.

Haiti is certainly not your typical Caribbean destination, but our travels there with the Highlights of Haiti tour showed different side of the country -- including its re-emergence and an understanding of fascinating Haitian culture, landscape and cuisine. Read more on what we enjoyed about our tour in Haiti and what surprised us.

The three weeks we spent in Tanzania with G Adventures -- Mount Kilimanjaro (Marangu Route) + Safari + Zanzibar -- really had it all. It included climbing to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, tracking animals on safari in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater and relaxing on a beach in Zanzibar. Read this for more on climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and the lessons learned.

Note: When we traveled in Tanzania all three experiences were under the umbrella of one tour called Tanzania Encompassed that lasted almost three weeks. This was a great way to explore Tanzania in all its dimensions, so consider adding a Zanzibar tour.

Most people are attracted to Madagascar for its lemurs and wildlife, but that's just the beginning on what the country has to offer in terms of culture, landscapes and unique experiences. For more on what to expect on the Highlights of Madagascar tour check out our favorite 25 experiences from Madagascar and how your travels with G Adventures in Madagascar can support conservation and local communities.

To get up close and look into the eye of a mountain gorilla is an awe-inspiring and humbling experience. Truly. It's hard to explain that feeling. And you're almost guaranteed to spot them on this G Adventures Culture and Wildlife of Uganda and Rwanda tour. The tour we took was the Uganda & Gorillas Overland which is a camping 18-to-30something style. However, if you are older or don't camp then we recommend this Classic Culture and Wildlife of Uganda and Rwanda tour. Or, we've heard that the gorilla trekking experience in Rwanda is pretty amazing as a National Geographic Journey. No matter which gorilla tour option you choose, you can't go wrong. Read more about the gorilla trekking experience and all you need to know to prepare for it.

Ethiopia is a fascinating country filled with a long history, rich culture, beautiful natural landscapes, and delicious cuisine. It's one of those countries that keeps surprising you by its incredible sights like the Lalibela rock-hewn churches, Simien Mountains or Gondar castles. And the G Adventures Discover Ethiopia Tour really does cover it all, and with excellent local guides to provide context and interpretation. Learn more with our article on why travel to Ethiopia and what might surprise you.

The Kingdom of Bhutan is tucked away high in the Himalayan Mountains, still removed, remote and also a bit mysterious as it limits the number of visitors each year to ensure a more personal and high quality experience. It's a country steeped in traditions and a fascinating Buddhist culture. As well as incredible nature and mountains. Our Bhutan tour included the Druk Path Trek, but you can now take a similar hiking-focused tour that includes the newly opened Trans Bhutan Trail plus visits to temples, fortresses and towns. If you are interested in some hiking, but not multiple days on the trail, then check out the Bhutan Adventure tour. You can read all about the highlights from our trip to Bhutan and why you should consider putting this unique country on your travel wish list.

For a relatively small island, Bali can pack in a lot of activities in just a week: volcano-climbing at dawn, scuba diving in coral reefs, cooking traditional Balinese cuisine, visiting Balinese Hindu temples, taking in a traditional Kecak performance, hanging with monkeys, enjoying a few Balinese massages, relaxing at the beach, and much more. Read our highlights from this Classic Bali Tour.

When travelers consider northern India, thoughts run to the Golden Triangle, the popular India tourist circuit of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. While we appreciate the appeal of sights like the Taj Mahal, there is much more to experience in northern India — without the crowds, scams and hustle of being on the tourist path. That's where this northern India tour delivers with exploration of Amritsar and the Golden Temple, Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj, Shimla and the hills and villages of Himachal Pradesh in-between. Read our 20 highlights from our northern India by Rail tour and the pros and cons of taking a tour in India.

Japan speaks traditional and modern. Geishas, white faces, bold colors. Pokemon and Hello Kitty. Fashion and custom, twisting and temporal. Propriety, formality, and the ultimate in organization to sustain a population stitched into a societal fabric spread across islands. Speed and light. Moments and tableau. Lost in Translation, loneliness amidst a sea of humanity. Bright lights, big city. That's what you begin to uncover and explore with this G Adventures Japan tour. For more on what to expect and experience on this tour read: Japan First Impressions.

This was the first tour we ever took with G Adventures. Even though we found a last minute discount on this tour, traveling to Antarctica is never inexpensive. However, we highly recommend that you choose an Antarctica tour that goes south of the Antarctic circle -- it might be longer and a bit more expensive, but you can thank us later. The light and colors of the glaciers, sea and ice feel like another planet. Mother Nature is truly remarkable and humbling. More on what you'll experience when you go south of the Antarctic Circle.

Before going on our Best of New Zealand tour we had dreamed about this country for years. The three weeks we spent exploring both the North and South Islands really showed us the beauty of New Zealand through its nature, beaches, mountains, lakes, glaciers and more. If adrenaline is your thing -- surfing, white water rafting, bungee jumping, hiking, kayaking, mountain biking, and more -- then this is the tour for you. Plus, we were able to learn about Maori culture with a local community leader and experience. Read more on why you shouldn't skip New Zealand's North Island.

Discover Australia is National Geographic Journeys tour with some really unique experiences that you can't get anywhere else. The tour also includes classic Australian sights like Uluru, Great Barrier Reef, Sydney, Melbourne and more. Read our 24 highlights from a similar Australia tour.

As Americans, we knew that there is an Iran that goes beyond what you see in the news. And our experience on the Discover Persia tour really showed and shared this fascinating, beautiful, and complex country. From incredible Persian architecture and design in places like Shiraz and Isfahan to ancient historic UNESCO sites like Persepolis to bustling bazaars and cities, Iran surprises. Not to mention, the hospitality of its people is deservedly famous. Here's all you need to know about traveling to Iran, including visas (especially for Americans), what to expect when you're there, and what you'll see.