TORONTO — G Adventures and National Geographic Expeditions are broadening their collection of small-group tours with 14 new itineraries for 2026, bringing the total to 106 trips across 59 destinations.
Twelve of the new offerings include journeys to South Korea, China and Central Asia’s Stans, as well as expanded options in Greece, the Balkans and Mexico. For the first time, National Geographic Family Journeys with G Adventures will also take families to Egypt and Portugal.
The new trips will begin departing in April 2026 and span a range of durations, from shorter eight-day tours to longer 23-day adventures. Each journey is designed to connect travellers more deeply with local communities while reflecting National Geographic’s legacy of science, exploration, education and storytelling. Hands-on experiences are central to the itineraries, aligning with G Adventures’ community tourism model.
Highlights include visiting the submerged forests of Kazakhstan’s Kaindy Lake, sharing meals with nomads in Kyrgyzstan and breadmakers in Tajik villages, meeting the Haenyeo women divers of South Korea’s Jeju Island, hiking in China’s Zhangjiajie National Park, bamboo rafting in Yangshuo, and taking part in Mexico’s Día de Muertos festivities with glowing altars, parades and candlelit cemeteries.
“We’re celebrating 10 years of collaboration with our friends at National Geographic Expeditions and are delighted to be embarking on another 10-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,” says Ben Perlo, chief executive officer at G Adventures.
Highlights of the new collections include:
- Journeys: Day of the Dead in San Miguel de Allende – A six-day tour running from October 30 to November 4, immersing travellers in Mexico’s Día de Muertos traditions.
- Journeys: Echoes of the Silk Road – A 23-day overland journey through Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan.
- Journeys: Soul of South Korea – A nine-day exploration of both ancient and modern South Korea, from rural villages to major cities.
- Journeys: Pandas & The Peaks of Zhangjiajie – A 10-day trip in China featuring a visit to a panda research centre and rafting on the Li River.
- Family Journey Portugal: Lisbon to the Algarve – An eight-day adventure with a mix of cultural and coastal experiences.
- Egypt Family Journey: Ancient Pyramids and the Mighty Nile– A nine-day tour highlighting Egypt’s most iconic historic sites.
For more information about the new National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures and National Geographic Family Journeys with G Adventures trips, click here.
