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(G)I-DLE Announces ‘I-DOL’ 2024 World Tour Dates and Locations

(g)i-dle is preparing for the 'i-dol' 2024 world tour and the girl group has just revealed the dates and locations.

Get ready to mark your calendars and secure your tickets because (G)I-DLE is embarking on a sensational world tour! On May 13, the talented group unveiled the highly-anticipated dates and locations for the ‘I-DOL’ 2024 World Tour , promising fans around the globe an unforgettable experience.

‘I-DOL’ 2024 World Tour Dates and Locations Announced

The excitement begins as (G)I-DLE kicks off their tour with a bang in Seoul on August 3 and 4 , setting the stage on fire with their electrifying performances. From there, they’ll journey across the world, captivating audiences in iconic cities such as Hong Kong, Tokyo, Tacoma, Oakland, Anaheim, Houston, Rosemont, Belmont Park, Taipei, Bangkok, Macau, Melbourne, and Sydney . Each stop on the tour promises to be a unique and exhilarating spectacle, showcasing (G)I-DLE’s unparalleled talent and stage presence.

[공지] 2024 (G)I-DLE WORLD TOUR [iDOL] 개최 안내 자세한 내용은 아래의 이미지를 참고해 주시기 바랍니다. #여자아이들 #GIDLE #iDOL #2024_GIDLE_WORLDTOUR pic.twitter.com/5Zg8tFOtvw — (G)I-DLE·(여자)아이들 (@G_I_DLE) May 13, 2024

The announcement of the world tour comes hot on the heels of the release of (G)I-DLE’s highly-anticipated second full-length album, ‘2.’ The album’s launch sparked a frenzy among fans, resulting in an extraordinary 1.8 million pre-orders . The staggering figure not only shattered records but also solidified (G)I-DLE’s position as one of the hottest acts in the industry.

(G)I-DLE’s Continued Success

The remarkable success of ‘2’ surpassed even the impressive pre-order numbers of their previous mini-album, ‘I feel,’ which amassed 1.1 million pre-orders. In fact, the achievement of 1.8 million pre-orders for ‘2’ also secured (G)I-DLE’s spot in history, tying for second place in the record books for the highest pre-order volume by a K-pop girl group.

With such overwhelming support from fans around the world, (G)I-DLE’s world tour is poised to be a monumental event, uniting fans from diverse backgrounds in their shared love for music and performance. From the pulsating energy of their live performances to the mesmerizing stage production, (G)I-DLE’s “i-DOL” tour also promises to be an immersive journey that fans will cherish for years to come.

As anticipation reaches a fever pitch and excitement builds with each passing day, (G)I-DLE’s world tour is set to be a dazzling showcase of talent, passion, and the boundless creativity that defines the K-pop phenomenon. So get ready to join (G)I-DLE on this epic adventure and experience the magic of “i-DOL” firsthand!

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Toyota Center is excited to welcome dynamic K-Pop girl group (G)I-DLE on September 13!   (G)I-DLE (MIYEON, MINNIE , SOYEON, YUQI, and SHUHUA) debuted in 2018 with their first mini-album [I am] 'LATATA'. Starting from their debut song 'LATATA', 'HANN(Alone)', 'Senorita’, and 'DUMDi DUMDi', with the group's unique concept of each song, the group has gained popularity all over the world.

Don't miss the 2024 (G)I-DLE WORLD TOUR [iDOL] in Houston this fall! 

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Are you considering a tour with G Adventures ? Here’s my honest G Adventures review!

G Adventures is a group tour company that describes themselves as having a focus on “small group, sustainable, adventure travel.” They have been running tours for more than 30 years and currently offer tours on all seven continents.

I’m going to talk about my personal experience with G Adventures this year, as well as whether I recommend them to other travelers.

I did a 16-day Costa Rica Adventure tour with G Adventures and it was the first time I had ever done a group tour, and I wasn’t sure what to expect.

Here’s my honest review of my experience with G Adventures and whether I recommend them!

Who Are G Adventure Tours For?

First of all, let’s talk about the target audience for G Adventures.

G Adventures tours are a good option for a variety of travelers. As a whole, I would say they are more focused on adventure travel and more standard accommodations (not super budget or super luxury.)

However, they do offer different categories of tours, with some of them being tailored toward specific age groups, interests, or travel styles. The categories for tours are:

• Classic Tours 
• National Geographic Journeys
• 18-to-Thirtysomethings Tours
• Wellness Tours
• Active Tours
• Marine Tours

And a few more! You can see all their categories here on their website .

The Classic Tours is a great option for anyone. From what I gather, the National Geographic Journeys typically attract older travelers or families and are more luxurious, while the 18-to-thirtysomethings tours are obviously for a younger crowd and more basic.

If you have a specific interest, like wellness or outdoor activities, you can choose a tour that is more heavily focused on those aspects and incorporates them into the itinerary.

My G Adventures Cost Rica Tour Experience

I did the G Adventures 16-day Costa Rica Adventure tour in February 2021.

This was obviously an interesting time to be traveling because of the pandemic, and so there ended up only being me and one other girl on their tour (along with our guide!)

More on their COVID policies and cancellation policies further down!

I really enjoyed this experience because we basically had a private tour. Obviously, this isn’t the norm, and on a typical tour, you can expect to have 10-15 other travelers.

However, you can also book a private group tour with G Adventures (for example, if you just want it to be you and your family or a group of friends and no strangers.)

On this tour, we visited the following destinations:

• San Jose, Costa Rica (1 day)
• Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica (2 days)
• Tortuguero, Costa Rica (2 days)
• Sarapiqui, Costa Rica (2 days)
• La Fortuna, Costa Rica (3 days)
• Monteverde, Costa Rica (2 days)
• Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica (2 days)

We enjoyed adventurous activities like waterfall rappelling, ziplining, surf lessons, a catamaran cruise, nature walks, hiking to a waterfall, a jungle boat safari, and so much more.

Costa Rica is famous for its biodiversity, and we saw plenty of animals like monkeys, sloths, toucans, caimans, crocodiles, frogs, and more in the wild!

The Costa Rica Adventure tour is one of their Classic Tours.

Highlights of My Tour

Honestly, I enjoyed almost everything about my tour with G Adventures. The whole time I was on my tour, I was thinking of how glad I was that I did it!

Some of the main highlights for me were…

I thought the price for this tour ($1,600 when I went) was fair and worked out to about $100 per day. This included hotels, transportation, some activities, and some meals.

I did spend an extra $750 on food and activities that weren’t included in the tour.

Overall, I felt like this is the amount I would have spent even if I had traveled independently since Costa Rica is the most expensive country in Central America. It was well worth it not to have to worry about planning the logistics myself, which I normally have to do as a solo traveler .

Our guide (or CEO as G Adventures calls them) was great!

Having a local Costa Rican guide was really nice and helpful, and I felt like I experienced more of the country than I would have on my own. Our guide was also super fun and friendly and since we had such a small group it just felt like traveling with another friend!

Again, it was also nice to have someone who dealt with all the logistics and organization, meaning I didn’t have to worry about anything for the entire two weeks of the tour

The ease of the tour

Going off of what I said above, it was nice to be on a tour where I didn’t have to worry about planning or arranging anything myself. I had never done an organized tour like this before, but I would definitely do it again because it was such a fun, seamless experience.

If you don’t enjoy planning trips but want a vacation that’s more active and adventurous than just sitting in an all-inclusive resort somewhere, G Adventures tours are a great option.

As a solo traveler, I normally do ALL the planning for trips myself, and it can get exhausting. So one of the best parts of this tour was not having to worry about any of that.

Our itinerary

I felt like I really got to see the highlights of Costa Rica on this itinerary!

It was a mix of beaches, jungle, and mountains. We saw so much wildlife and got to do so many cool activities.

Although we only spent 2-3 days in each place, it felt like enough time and never felt rushed. I definitely would not change anything about the itinerary for this trip.

Lowlights of My Tour

Honestly, I only had one disappointment on my tour, and that was the accommodations.

When I booked my tour, I hadn’t done much research into the accommodations, but I knew I was booking the “Standard” service level (out of Basic, Standard, and Upgraded) and we would be staying in 3 star hotels described as “comfortable tourist-class accommodations” on this tour.

I’ve stayed at plenty of great 3-star hotels (and even 2-star hotels) around the world, but the quality of accommodation on my Costa Rica tour left me pretty disappointed.

Out of all seven places we stayed on this tour, I would not recommend a single one.

Some of the issues at our hotels included…

• Lack of amenities (no hand towels, washcloths, shampoo, or even soap…)
• No air conditioning in several places
• WiFi that barely worked or didn’t work at all
• Non-working appliances (lamps, etc.)
• Lizards, spiders, ant infestations, and other bugs…

I was just really unimpressed with the accommodations on this tour, and it would definitely make me hesitate to book a standard service-level tour with G Adventures again.

I would probably book an Upgraded service level tour instead or do extensive research on all of the accommodations first if I was going to do Standard.

Overall, while this was definitely the biggest drawback, I still highly enjoyed my tour. The accommodations on this particular tour might not even bother you, depending on how picky you are when it comes to where you stay. I’m definitely on the more picky side!

I also can’t speak for the hotels on any other G Adventures tour since this is the only one I’ve done.

G Adventures Cancellation Policy

G Adventures Book with Confidence policy allows you to cancel or reschedule your tour up to 45 days prior to departure. It’s a pretty flexible policy that makes it a no-brainer in terms of booking ahead.

And during the pandemic when travel plans and restrictions were constantly changing, G Adventures introduced a flexible cancellation policy that allowed you to cancel and rebook your tour up to 14 days prior to departure. This gave you maximum flexibility when booking a tour. It’s not so relevant now, but I appreciated this policy back then.

Would I Recommend G Adventures?

Yes, I would definitely recommend G Adventures.

Even though I was pretty disappointed with the accommodations on my tour, I overall still REALLY enjoyed the experience, and I’ll be reminiscing on this trip for a long time to come!

This trip was a major highlight of my months in Central America.

If you’re looking for a group tour option that’s not too expensive and is guaranteed to be an adventure, G Adventures is the perfect choice for you.

I hope you found these G Adventures review helpful!

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About Denise Cruz

Denise is a marketing executive who escaped corporate to travel the world… twice. A Brazilian native living in the U.S., she’s lived in 4 countries and visited 35+ others. After side-hustling her way to financial independence, she curates solo destination guides, slow travel tips, and travel blogging advice on Wander Her Way. When she’s not on the road, you can find her in Miami with her dog Finnegan.

(G)I-DLE announce new details for upcoming 2024 ‘i-DOL’ world tour

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K-pop girl group (G)I-DLE have announced the cities and dates for their upcoming 2024 ‘i-DOL’ world tour, featuring concerts in Asia, the US and Australia.

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Today (May 13), (G)I-DLE revealed details for their newly announced 2024 ‘i-DOL’ world tour, which will feature 19 concerts across Asia, the US and Australia from August to November this year.

The K-pop girl group will kick off their tour with a two-date concert in Seoul, South Korea on August 3 and 4. In the same month, the quintet will also hold performances in Hong Kong, China and Tokyo, Japan.

In September 2024, (G)I-DLE will bring their 2024 ‘i-DOL’ world tour to the US. It will include six shows from September 6 to 18, with concerts in states such as California, New York, Texas and more.

Thereafter, the girl group will continue the Asia leg of their tour, bringing their ‘i-DOL’ tour to Taiwan, Thailand and China. Following those performances, the K-pop act will also play two shows in Australia.

Tickets to the US dates of (G)I-DLE’s 2024 ‘i-DOL’ world tour will go on pre-sale this Thursday (June 20) at 4pm local time via the official tour website .

Venue and ticketing details for non-Korea and -US dates have yet to be announced. Keep tabs on this page for the latest updates.

The dates for (G)I-DLE’s 2024 ‘i-DOL’ world tour are:

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AUGUST 2024 03: Seoul, South Korea, KSPO Dome 04: Seoul, South Korea, KSPO Dome 24: Hong Kong, China 25: Hong Kong, China 31: Tokyo, Japan

SEPTEMBER 2024 01: Tokyo, Japan 06: Tacoma, Washington, Tacoma Dome 08: Oakland, California, Oakland Arena 10: Anaheim, California, Honda Center 13: Houston, Texas, Tayota Center 15: Rosemont, Illinois, Allstate Arena 18: Belmont Park, New York, USB Arena

OCTOBER 2024 05: Taipei, Taiwan 06: Taipei, Taiwan 19: Bangkok, Thailand 26: Macau, China 27: Macau, China 31: Melbourne, Victoria

NOVEMBER 2024 02: Sydney, New South Wales

[공지] 2024 (G)I-DLE WORLD TOUR [iDOL] 개최 안내 자세한 내용은 아래의 이미지를 참고해 주시기 바랍니다. #여자아이들 #GIDLE #iDOL #2024_GIDLE_WORLDTOUR pic.twitter.com/5Zg8tFOtvw — (G)I-DLE·(여자)아이들 (@G_I_DLE) May 13, 2024

[📸] 2024 (G)I-DLE WORLD TOUR [iDOL] IN SEOUL MAIN POSTER ✔ 공연 일시 : 2024.08.03. (토) 6PM, 2024.08.04. (일) 5PM (KST) ✔ 예매처 : 멜론 티켓 ▫️국내 : https://t.co/Z2LGYlodjc ▫️글로벌 : https://t.co/EefEVNWRyD #여자아이들 #GIDLE #iDOL #2024_GIDLE_WORLDTOUR pic.twitter.com/UitCI6TlF9 — (G)I-DLE·(여자)아이들 (@G_I_DLE) June 17, 2024

Last month, (G)I-DLE member Yuqi  released her solo mini-album, ‘YUQ1’, led by the single ‘Freak’ . The record also featured appearances from bandmate Minnie on ‘Everytime’ and Chinese musician Lexie Liu on ‘On Clap’.

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It's never easy to pick a group tour, especially when they're all saying the same things. Are they actually as great as they're saying they are? Find out what their tours feature, whats their pros and cons are, and how they compare to other tour companies.

Traveling solo is quite difficult when compared to traveling in a group with friends or family. You have to tackle everything from planning the trip to navigating your way to conversing in a foreign language with locals. This is where Pilot comes in handy to aid you in the trip planning process and allow you to focus on making meaningful experiences. However, planning a trip alone all by themselves is not for everyone.

This is why tour companies are a good choice for solo travelers who also have less experience! They can help you optimize your travel experience better. But, as you might know already, there’s an endless list of options when it comes to tour companies. As if choosing from the endless possibilities of tour companies isn’t enough, the entire outcome of your trip depends on the tour company you choose.

Let us help you pick the right tour company for you. We’re here to review a popular adventure travel company, G Adventures.

G Adventures is a tour service that pledges to “Do the Right Thing” by offering travelers valuable experiences and supporting local communities at the same time. It is a company that supports ethical tourism, and we thought it is worth your attention.

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Is G Adventures a good tour company? Read our review to find out!

What is G Adventures?

G Adventures , formerly known as Gap Adventures, was founded by Bruce Poon Tip in 1990. It is an adventure travel company that carries out guided tours in small groups of up to 16 people. They offer itineraries to destinations around the world, mostly with local tour guides to assist travelers. 

Since its inception, G Adventures tour has earned fame as a tour operator that offers unique and off-the-beaten-path experiences for travelers, with a focus on sustainability and responsible travel.

Who uses G Adventures?

G Adventures tour caters to travelers aged 18 and above. Its main client base consists of young to middle-aged travelers, and some tours are restricted to independent travelers between 18-39 years. However, there are packages for older travelers and families as well. 

G Adventure tours are mainly focused on adventure travel aspects, but they do provide other types of travel tours. They offer a standard tour service which is neither budget-friendly nor luxurious but somewhere in between. G Adventures is ideal if you need the support of a reliable tour company but with ample flexibility to do your own thing!

What does a G Adventures tour include?

Every trip has a Chief Experience Officer (CEO), otherwise known as a tour guide, to assist the group throughout the trip. They are mostly locals, although some can be expats with good knowledge about the destination.  

G Adventures will take care of accommodation, transportation (within the destination), some meals (mostly breakfast), and the costs of entrance tickets for attractions and other major experiences included in the itinerary. 

What’s not included in the pricing are visas, airfare (unless you book via them), border crossing fees, meals, additional activities, and tips. So, it's necessary to bring extra cash.

What are the types of tours offered by G Adventures?

G Adventures offers a long list of tours based on different travel styles, experiences, and age categories.

• Classic Tours : A mix of different experiences that include major attractions and activities, cultural sites, uncommon and local experiences.
• National Geographic Journeys : A high-end tour with close-up experiences of the best attractions and activities of the destination.
• 18- Thirtysomethings Tours : Fun, fast-paced, and adventurous tours ideal for the young. Expect a lot of partying and drinking.
• Wellness Tours : Tours focusing on yoga, meditation, nourishing food, and other experiencing focusing on self-improvement. Ideal if you are looking for a retreat.
• Active Tours : Action-packed activities like hiking, kayaking, biking, and other experiences that are ideal for adventure seekers.
• Rail Tours : Tours along famous rail routes in the world, experiencing different cities along the way.
• Marine Tours : Cruise tours exploring marine life and other attractions that are only accessible by boats or ships. Eg: G Adventures Arctic cruises.
• Local Living Tours : Tours that give you a good dose of local life in each destination.
• Family Tours: Tailor-made tours to cater to all family members with kid-friendly activities.

What's Great About G Adventures.

In a G Adventures tour, every major aspect of a trip is planned for you, ensuring you have a hassle-free experience. This way, you can focus on enjoying the trip without worrying about logistics, accommodation, etc. You also don’t have to worry about tackling a new language as your tour guide will help you.

• Better travel experience

Many guided-tour companies carry out tours in large, crowded groups, and it’s not a very comfortable experience. Most of the time, it feels like you are taken from place to place with less time to enjoy them. G Adventures tours allow for more interaction. They hire knowledgeable local tour guides to give you informative details! Their tours also focus on authentic and off-the-beaten-path activities, helping you derive more localized experiences.

Many G Adventures reviews praised the service for its reasonable pricing. There are tours available in varying budget ranges, offering a choice for everyone. Traveling with a tour company shouldn’t cost you an arm and a leg, and G Adventures is a good example of it.

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G Adventure’s “Ripple Score” shows the impact of your spending on local communities. This way, you know how your travel supports the livelihood of people and businesses that need support. If you feel like making an impact while you’re traveling, this is the perfect opportunity to do so!

• Female-friendly

If you are a solo female traveler, there would be a bunch of concerns, regardless of how safe a destination is. G Adventures is renowned as one of the best tour companies for female travelers. They pair you with a female traveler when sharing accommodation and will update you on tips to stay safe when touring around.

What's Not Great About G Adventures.

• Tour guides

Your tour guide can significantly elevate or hamper your experience. While most of them tend to be very knowledgeable and eager to help, there are instances where travelers have got stuck with unreliable guides who are just there for the money.

• The cancellation policy

Although G Adventures claims to have a flexible refund policy, it seems to be otherwise. Many customers had to go through a frustrating process and lousy customer service to cancel their trips and claim a refund. Some had to wait over a year.

Also, G Adventures had canceled many trips over the last year due to the pandemic and has refused to provide refunds, inconveniencing many customers. Keep reading to find out what other people have been saying about their experiences.

• Poor choice of accommodation (rarely)

There had been instances when travelers had to stay in subpar hotels throughout their tour. The complaints included lack of amenities, insect bites, and poor customer service. We think it’s important to provide comfortable accommodation so travelers can get a good rest before their next trip.

Although not really a con, we like to warn you about how extras can easily pile up your expenses. When traveling in a group, you are somewhat compelled to go with the rest – be it dinner at an expensive restaurant or a river cruise (who wants to be a party pooper?). You might overspend if you are not cautious enough, especially if you are on a tight budget.

G Adventures vs. Contiki tours - What’s the difference?

A popular question amongst travelers looking for tour companies to choose from is the difference between the G Adventures tour and the Contiki tour. Which tour company offers the better touring experience, and why?

G Adventures and Contiki are both adventure-based tours that cater to young adults. They’re both small to medium-sized tours that offer authentic and local experiences. If you’re a solo traveler, both tours will likely pair you up with one or more travelers of the same gender in shared accommodation. 

In general, if you’re interested in socializing, making new friends, and partying, Contiki might be a better choice. If you’re interested in a slower-paced tour with more free time, then G Adventures might be the better choice for you.

As always, it’s a good idea to check the individual tours that you’re interested in to see what kinds of activities or people it would attract. If you’re not interested in strenuous activities, Contiki might be a better choice but there are always different tour options in G Adventures as well.

Contiki might be slightly cheaper and budget-friendly than G Adventures but keep in mind that different itineraries may vary in cost and you might also spend more during your trip on optional activities.

What’s up with the G adventures reviews?

As with every tour company, your experiences will vary from the people and guides that you’re traveling with. However, there seem to be a few G Adventures complaints that talk about the same points. We’ll summarize some G Adventures reviews here for you so that you can make a more informed decision on picking the right tour company for you.

One of the big complaints that many users experienced is the level of knowledge the “CEOs” have during their trip. Some “CEOs” will provide an excellent guide that goes above and beyond what you’d expect on a group tour, while others might not. With group tours, it’s very difficult to know who you’re going to get, but the majority of the reviews on the quality of their guides are quite positive.

Some G adventure reviews have mentioned that their dietary restrictions were not honored during the trip. This might be due to the lack of communication between the service and their caterers. If you have dietary restrictions, make sure to check up ahead of the trip to make sure that everything’s good!

Another complaint that travelers had with G Adventures was with the amenities that come with the accommodations. Some of the travelers found that there was no air conditioning, bedding, hot water, etc during their stay despite the trip description saying that they’re provided. A good rule of thumb is to always check up with the trip operator ahead of time to reconfirm and make sure all the amenities are there!

Is G Adventures worth it?

With over 30 years of experience, we think G Adventures is a great tour company that knows what’s good for its clientele.

It takes the hassle of organizing everything by yourself and is a safer way to travel. There are downsides, of course, as with every other tour company. They also don’t offer tours for every country in the world, so make sure you check that. The choice also depends on your personal preference, and you can reach out to their support team and clarify your doubts.

If you want more options for other reliable and established tour guide companies, read our reviews on Contiki, Busabout , and EF Ultimate Break .

Our Rating: 4.6/5

• Adventure-based travel
• Local, real, and sustainable experiences
• Affordable tours
• Many positive experiences by past travelers
• Lacking amenities (sometimes)
• Varying customer service
• Frustrating cancellation policy
• Poor accommodation (sometimes)

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Founded in 1990, G Adventures has been offering exceptional adventure-focused small group tours to bucket-list destinations around the world for more than 30 years. The travel company’s trips are a great fit for younger travelers, families, and active people of any age who want to learn about their destination in an immersive and hands-on way. 

Something I love about G Adventures is that in addition to its own tours, the company also partners with National Geographic for special different tour types: National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures and National Geographic Family Journey’s with G Adventures . It also partners with Dr. Jane Goodall’s institute (for Jane Goodall Collection tours) to showcase locations and experiences that bring people together with the natural world. 

The Best G Adventures Tours to Take in 2024

Group tours with G Adventures include all of the essentials like accommodations, local guides, activities, meals, and transfers between places. Each trip accommodates up to 15 people, but the average group size is 10. For solo travelers , there’s often no single supplement fee on G Adventures tours, though you may share a room with another traveler. While G Adventures tours number in the hundreds, these 10 stand out for 2024 with especially amazing itineraries in some of the most dazzling destinations around the world.

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1. Vietnam: Historic Cities and Halong Bay Cruising with G Adventures

G Adventures takes small groups deep into the culture and nature of Vietnam with its Vietnam: Historic Cities & Halong Bay Cruising tour. This standout 12-day trip starts in Ho Chi Minh City, where you’ll meet the group before wandering Pham Gnu Lao Street and its exciting nightlife scene. The trip continues with plenty of free time in Nha Trang, a coastal city known for its beaches, temples, and food. 

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This G Adventures tour then spends two nights in Hot An, where you can try your hand at a cooking class, walk the old town streets, or take a cruise down the Thu Bon River. If you’re an adventure seeker, you’ll love day nine of the trip when the group visits the caves of Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park. The guided tour ends in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, where you will see Halong Bay, explore more caves, and take a tour of the city’s old quarter. 

• Length: 12 days
• Starting price: $699
• Average group size: 14 people 
• How to book: Book online through  G Adventures ,  TourRadar , or Tourhub ; or through a travel agent such as  AAA .

2. France Family Journey: From Paris to Normandy and Beyond

Take the kids to France on the G Adventures-led France Family Journey: From Paris to Normandy and Beyond , which is a family tour in partnership with National Geographic. The tour starts in Paris, where you can see everything from the sparkling Eiffel Tower to walking through the galleries at the Louvre. Day three takes the group to the home of Claude Monet to see his impressive gardens and quaint home. 

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The highlight for many people will be the day in Bayeux, where you’ll board military vehicles to ride out to the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial. Other highlights of this immersive France tour include a day in the Loire Valley and canoeing the Cher River past castles. At the end, you’ll spend some time in the Palace of Versailles before heading back to Paris for the evening and a next day departure.

• Length: 9 days 
• Starting price: $3,899
• Average group Size: 18 people 
• How to book: Book online through  G Adventures or  TourRadar ; or through a travel agent such as  AAA .

3. Iconic Ireland with G Adventures

Another great National Geographic partner tour from G Adventures is Iconic Ireland . The nine-day tour starts and ends in Dublin, where you’ll get to wander the Medieval Quarter including St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Dublin Castle. The tour continues to Cork, where you’ll spend the morning on a walking tour and then check out the city on your own. 

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If you’re looking to kiss the iconic Blarney Stone, you’ll get your chance on day four, then the group continues on for a day each in Killarney and Galway. The trip comes to a close after seeing the Cliffs of Moher on a coastal cruise and spending one last day in Dublin to check out the pubs or take a tour of the Guinness Factory. 

• Length: 9 days
• Starting price: $3,499
• Average group size: 12 people 
• How to book: Book online through  G Adventures , TourRadar , or Travelstride ; or through a travel agent such as  AAA .

4. Peru: Ancient Cities and the Andes with G Adventures

For an active and incredible way to see Machu Picchu and some of Peru’s other natural wonders, G Adventures’ Peru: Ancient Cities and the Andes tour is the way to go. This guided trip starts in Lima, where you’ll arrive and immediately hit the nightlife scene in the city. Then the tour group heads to Arequipa, where you’ll see the Santa Catalina Monastery and taste some of the local cuisine. 

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In Cusco, you can explore on your own before the group heads to the indigenous Ccaccaccollo community for a weaving demonstration and overnight homestay. The highlight of the tour starts on day 10, when begin your three-day Inca Trail trek before reaching Machu Picchu for a guided site tour. The trip ends back in Cusco.

• Length: 14 days
• Starting price: $1,759
• Average group size: Average 14 people
• How to book: Book online through  G Adventures or TourRadar ; or through a travel agent such as  AAA .

5. Mt Kilimanjaro Trek – Machame Route

If you’ve ever dreamed of climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, this G Adventures guided trek is for you. The eight-day Mt Kilimanjaro Trek – Machame Route tour is intensely physical and worth every step. It starts in Moshi, Tanzania, where you’ll spend the afternoon and evening meeting your trek leaders and fellow hikers. Each day you’ll hike to a different camp, passing by beautiful landscapes and stunning scenic views. 

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On day five, you’ll pass the postcard-perfect Helm Glacier. On day six, the hike takes place at night to the summit so you can see the sunrise over Stella Point before starting your descent. The trip ends with a climbing ceremony by the Moshi Women’s Cooperative to celebrate your achievement. 

• Length: 8 days 
• Starting price: $2,647
• Average group size: 10 people

6. Mexico City to Oaxaca: Pottery and Aztec Pyramids with G Adventures

Traveling through Mexico is a feast for the mind and the belly, especially on the Mexico City to Oaxaca: Pottery & Aztec Pyramids tour. This weeklong trip starts in Mexico City, where you’ll spend two and a half days seeing the sights, sampling food, and checking out artifacts. Then the trip ventures to Puebla, where you’ll visit a ceramics workshop and see pyramids before watching a Mexican wrestling match. 

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The tour ends with two full days in Oaxaca. Here you’ll visit markets, see the Alebrijes Artisan Community , and have plenty of free time to wander on your own. During your free time, consider taking a cooking class or visiting a local distillery to try tequila or mezcal. 

• Length: 7 days
• Starting price: $804
• Average group size: 12 people

7. Alaska Kenai and Denali Adventure with G Adventures

Alaska is a bucket-list destination many travelers, and G Adventures’ Alaska Kenai and Denali Adventure tour hits many of the state’s most incredible sights. The eight-day trip begins in Anchorage, though you won’t be spending much time there before venturing south towards Seward to hike through Kenai Fjords National Park . The trip then takes everyone north to Talkeetna for a visit to the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Museum and an afternoon of free time for activities. 

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Once you reach Denali National Park , you can take a hike through the rugged landscape or see a sled dog demonstration. You’ll spend an additional day in Denali when you can do everything from taking nature tours to hiking on your own on the trails. The trip ends back in Anchorage. 

• Length: 8 days
• Starting price: $2,564
• Average group size: 9 people

8. Spirit of Shackleton

If you’ve ever wanted to make landfall in Antarctica, G Adventures is giving you the chance with its absolutely epic Spirit of Shackleton expedition cruise . The 21-day sailing starts in Ushuaia, Argentina, which is the gateway to sailing to Antarctica. The first few days are spent traversing the Drake Passage, which can be an adventure because you never know if you’re going to get what travelers call the “Drake Shake” or the “Drake Lake.” On day five you’ll finally arrive in Antarctica, where you can see the continent’s incredible wildlife and attempt to make landfall daily. 

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The second half of the trip takes you to the Scotia Sea and South Georgia to see former whaling stations and a colony of king penguins. Then cruise to the Falkland Islands to see more penguins before heading back to Ushuaia to go home. 

• Length: 21 days
• Starting price: $16,899
• Average group Size: Up to 134 people per cruise

9. Highlights of New Zealand with G Adventures

New Zealand is a gorgeous country with a unique culture that you can learn about on the newly updated for 2024 Highlights of New Zealand tour. The 15-day tour starts in Auckland, but you’ll quickly be shuttled off to the see the Waitomo Glowworm Caves and lakeside town of Rotorua. On day five, you’ll visit the lively city of Wellington to take a guided walking tour before being let out on your own to go where your interests take you.

Wine lovers will enjoy day six, when the group visits a local winery before stopping for the night in Kaikoura. Here, you can swim with dolphins or just enjoy the laidback atmosphere before going to Hanmer Springs for a dip in the natural hot springs. The trip ends with a few days in Queenstown where you can do everything from mountain biking to skydiving, before heading to Christchurch to depart New Zealand and begin the journey home. 

• Length: 15 days
• Starting price: $3,779
• How to Book: Book online through  G Adventures or  Tourhub ; or through a travel agent such as  AAA .

10. The Best of Morocco

On the nine-day Best of Morocco tour, your small group will explore the African country from Casablanca to Marrakech. The tour begins in Casablanca, where you’ll tour the medieval ruins and Roman ruins of Meknès and Volubilis, respectively. Then the group moves to Fez for a walking tour of the Medina. The trip continues into the Sahara desert to Merzouga, where you’ll spend the night on the edge of the sand dunes and take tours on a 4×4 vehicle. 

Ending in Marrakech, you’ll have time to explore on your own before taking a cooking class to learn how to use all of the spices and flavors of Morocco. Your local guide will suggest things to do while on your own, including activities and dining options. 

• Starting price: $2,049
• How to Book: Book online through  G Adventures or through a travel agent such as  AAA .

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Ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Massive, magnificent, and unforgiving, Antarctica is a continent of superlatives that will leave your mind searching for words to describe it. Each day presents a new discovery, whether you’re cruising through ice-choked waterways, trekking through chattering penguin rookeries, or catching minkes and humpbacks breaching in the pristine waters. The few travellers who are fortunate enough to explore Antarctica’s vast expanses return home forever changed by an experience so awe-inspiring that it reaches to their very core.

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Welcome aboard the G Expedition

Not only will the G Expedition steer you closer to some of our planet’s most amazing places, our professional and highly-skilled team of on-board experts offer keen insight, unique perspectives, and hands-on attention not found in a guidebook. Make your next tour a voyage you’ll remember for the rest of your life. Return home a different person than when you left.

The G Expedition at a Glance

Cabin categories, category 1a - 160sq ft/15 m2.

• 2 upper, 2 lower berths
• Full en suite bathroom
• Porthole view

Category 1 - 160 sq ft/15 m2

• 1 upper, 2 lower berths

Category 2 - 160 sq ft/15 m2

• 2 lower berths

Category 3 - 160 sq ft/15 m2

• Window view

Category 4 - 160 sq ft/15 m2

• Large window views

Category 5 - 320 sq ft/30 m2

• Queen bed, lounge area

The G Expedition has multiple large public areas to enjoy during sea crossings and in between land excursions. Amenities include:

• All cabins with private en suite and outside view

The Penguin Library

• Medical clinic and english speaking doctor
• The Gear Shop
• Polar Bear Pub
• Albatross Dining Room, serving international cuisine and large enough to accommodate all passengers in one sitting
• Large aft deck with barbecue facilities
• Forward deck viewing platforms
• Fitness centre/sauna
• Large fleet of Zodiacs with 4-stroke engines

Technical specifications

• Built: Helsingor Skibsvaerft, Denmark 1972 (2009)
• Ice class: Swedish/Finnish 1B
• Length: 105 metres
• Breadth: 18 metres
• Max Draft: 4.71 metres
• Gross Tonnage: 6334 grt
• Cruising Speed: 13 knots
• Stabilizers: Retractable fi ns, gyro stabilized
• Passenger Group Size: 134 max
• Crew: 55 crew, plus 14 expedition staff
• Current Life Saving & Rescue equipment: Covered motor lifeboats 4 pcs capacity of 204 people and life rafts with a total capacity 150 people
• Communication: Telephone, internet, GMDSS, satellite C, B & M.

Cabin suite

Albatross Dining room

Large heated mud room

Polar Bear pub

Main reception

Onboard gym

Triple cabin

Meet the G Expedition team

Experts in everything from geology to marine biology and polar history, the members of our team are always eager to share their infectious passion for the plants, animals, and people you’ll encounter. Add in professional hotel staff and a seasoned crew, and you’ll be more than comfortable during your adventure on the water.

10:1 passenger-to-expert ratio

More on-hand experts means deeper access and greater understanding of the planet’s most amazing places. Our experts’ lectures, Q&A sessions, and personal reflection deliver a personalized and intimate perspective on these faraway shores.

Jonathan Green

Expedition leader.

Jonathan is a native of England, graduating BSc Geology with Geography from the University of North London in 1984. He travelled and lived in France and Spain for four years, before training as a naturalist with the Galápagos National Park Service in 1988. He was elected Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society of London in 1989.

For nearly three decades, Jonathan has worked in the Galapagos Islands and has several thousand dives in the surrounding waters. An early fascination with whale sharks led to the founding of the Galapagos Whale Shark Project where he is the Project Founder and Director.

He has also worked in the Amazon, Antarctica, the Arctic, Africa, Central and South America, and Indonesia as a diver, photographer on land and underwater, leading and participating in expeditions and expedition travel. In 2009, he led a dive expedition to explore the undersea world of Antarctica in a 70 ft sailboat. On screen, he appeared on “BBC's Planet Earth II” and is the star of the documentary “Galapagos: Secrets of the Ocean Giants.”

For the past 30 years, Susan has lectured and lead expeditions in places like the Amazon, the Canadian Arctic, and Greenland – just to name a few. Her work hasn’t gone unnoticed. In 2016, Adie Cove, an inlet on Antarctica’s western coast, was named for Susan in recognition of her work in responsible polar tourism and conservation. She is also the Chair of IAATO's (International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators) Field Operations Committee.

Her work for G Adventures has included collaborating with Planeterra and the Expedition’s onboard team to develop the Ocean Health Fund, a program that helps support organizations that work to protect the health of our oceans.

Meru Ferrari

Polar guide.

Meru grew up in Buenos Aires, Argentina and went on to study tourism in university where she won a scholarship from the United Nations to specialize in disaster risk reduction and sustainable development. She went on to work for the Argentinean Tourism Board and eventually started working with Expedition ships shoreside until she jumped onboard as Expedition Guide, which is where she most loves to be. She has a keen interest in history, culture, geography and nature, which propelled her to start lecturing in the capacity of Polar Historian. She loves to share her passion about the polar regions and strongly believes that people can only protect what they care about.

She splits her time between guiding in Antarctica and the Arctic, consulting for community-based sustainable tourism development projects, as well as exploring and hiking wherever she can find mountains.

John Kernan

Marine biologist.

John Kernan has been working in the expedition cruise industry for the past 24 years as a lecturer, naturalist, Zodiac driver, and expedition leader. He has led trips to all seven continents and over one hundred countries, with a keen focus on the polar and tropical regions. Since 1991 he has travelled the high Arctic during the northern summer, splitting time equally between the North Pacific (Alaska and Siberia) and the North Atlantic (Svalbard and Greenland). During the austral summer months, he makes his way deep south to Antarctica, where he has completed more than 150 trips to the great white continent.

He graduated from Humboldt State University in 1989 with a double major in Marine Biology and Zoology. He focused graduate work on invertebrates of the Pacific Northwest while working as a docent at the California Academy of Science’s Steinhart Aquarium in San Francisco. While travelling with the organization as a guide and lecturer he found his natural calling as an expedition staff member. In his spare time, he enjoys birding, botany, astronomy, invertebrate zoology, photography, writing, backpacking, scuba diving, and skiing. He currently makes his home in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Matthew Burnaby

Expedition leader & naturalist.

Matthew has been working as an ecotourism guide for the last 15 years, mostly in British Columbia, Washington, Antarctica and the Arctic. He specializes in vessel based operations focused on marine mammals in remote ocean habitats and sensitive ecosystems with an emphasis on facilitating research, citizen science, and conservation through tourism. He manages his own extension of Orca Spirit Adventures through a tour operation out of Port Renfrew, British Columbia that has access to a government protected sanctuary for critically endangered whales.

Having spent every day over the last decade in designated protected wilderness areas has given insight, experience and knowledge of sustainable practices where following set guidelines or regulations is paramount. He is also a specialist in education, providing more than a tourism product, where all levels of the experience he provides is deeply focused on teaching and inspiring his clients about respectful practices in nature and how to be more involved in conservation.

This cumulative experience has put Matthew in various leadership roles throughout his career and he has trained countless guides on emergency procedures, vessel operations in extreme conditions, facilitating research and following guidelines where the safety of all personnel and wildlife is top priority.

Sarah Keenan

Kayak master.

Sarah grew up on a small island off the coast of British Columbia, Canada, which helped lead to her passion for marine wildlife and outdoor adventure. She has since spent her entire life in the pursuit of working close to nature, such as her years spent as a captain running ocean wildlife tours in British Columbia.

She has spent the past several years as a captain supervising an entire fleet of whale watching vessels. Here she has the privilege of operating the only eco adventure vessel out of a small, secluded town in a remote ocean wilderness off the west side of Vancouver Island. In this remote setting she records important sighting data on Bigg’s orca, humpbacks, gray whales and most importantly the critically endangered southern resident orca.

It only seemed natural to bring her skills to the polar regions, a place where her love of the ocean, glacial landscapes, and marine mammals can be experienced all together. Sarah is most happy in Antarctica while guiding kayak trips through its pristine ice-filled waters.

Eric is a professional mountaineer and documentary photographer who specialises in landscape, mountaineering and wildlife photography in the Alps, Himalayas and polar regions.

In 2016, he was the first foreigner to graduate from the Khumbu Climbing Center in Nepal with the famous mountain tribe Sherpa. He also received a professional ice climbing and mountaineering qualification having led and climbed more than 35 mountains including Everest, and he has worked for the Hong Kong Mountain National Team.

His passion for the outdoors and extreme environments brought him to the world of expedition cruising. He has extensive experience in the polar regions having worked aboard the G Expedition for several seasons in both the Arctic and Antarctica.

Jeffrey Garriock

Photographer in residence.

Jeffrey Garriock is a Toronto-based Director & Cinematographer. He works mainly making films about Science, Natural History, and Ocean Conservation. His fascination with the ocean dates back to age 15 when he was able to scuba dive for the first time on Australia's Great Barrier Reef.

Jeff has worked making films with National Geographic, Mission Blue, the Toronto Raptors NBA team, and in over 60 countries around the world. He has shot everywhere from inside the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant to the seas beneath Darwin's Arch in the Galapagos islands. Jeff has worked in the polar regions since 2014 when he visited Svalbard aboard the G Expedition for the very first time. Since then, filmmaking has taken him everywhere from Hudson's Bay seeking out Polar Bear cubs, to Iceland in the dead of winter diving between the continental plates, and all up and down the Antarctic peninsula chasing ice, penguins, whales, and once in a lifetime experiences. Increasingly attracted to conservation stories, Jeff hopes to shine a light on situations that need our attention - even those that may seem quite far away from our regular lives. The more we learn about our planet, the more we begin to care about it - and the harder we will work to protect it. Through films, videos and photographs, Jeff hopes to help inspire those feelings.

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Antarctic kayaking* download the kayaking package.

Nothing connects you to the blissful solitude and fragile beauty of the polar regions like paddling through them in a low-slung kayak. Kayaking excursions depend on the weather, but we’ll try our best to get you out as much as possible. Participants should come with a working knowledge of strokes, entries, and exits.

Antarctic camping* Download the camping package

Experience the sounds of heaving ice, the fresh scent of the sea, and the crisp air of Antarctica in the polar night by camping out on the ice itself. We provide all the tents, warm sleeping bags, and other equipment.

Tierra del Fuego National Park Visit - Ushuaia

Explore this stunning coastal national park extending 630 sq km. We'll take care of the transport, the park entrance fee, and take you to scenic lookouts in the southern portion of the park. Pass Valle Rio Pipo on the way to Austral Fueguino train station. Opt to take the End of the World train before visiting Lago Roca and Bahía Lapataia. Keep an eye out for a variety of birdlife and spectacular colours in the fall. Please note: The entirety of this activity (including the End of the World train) can only be booked on the ground locally.

*Kayaking and camping excursions are only available for booking prior to departure, as space is limited. To add either of these excursions to your Antarctica cruise, simply call us and reference your booking number.

Wear your bragging rights with your very own G Expedition parka

Yours included with every booking.

We wouldn’t send you all the way to the ends of the Earth without making sure you were prepared for the weather. All G Expedition passengers receive their own exclusive parka, included with their tour.

Cold comfort

A high-performance parka designed specifically for adventuring in the polar regions’ frozen climate, the official G Expedition parka combines functional cold-weather features like breathable waterproof fabric, a removable 5cm (2 in) Thinsulate TM liner, reflective taping by 3M, and a removable hood with microfleece lining.