It’s active, adventurous, community-based tourism with a soft landing. G Adventures has launched its newest style of travel - The Geluxe Collection.
Available to book now, with departures from May 2024, the newest G Adventures upgraded tours features 28 trips that focus on being physically active, with distinctive accommodation, elevated dining, and a heavy focus on community and culture.
Designed to prove that community and adventure do not have to be sacrificed for comfort, The Geluxe Collection has been “handcrafted to provide the ultimate experience for travellers, and to also ensure that as much money as possible stays in the hands of local people, every step of the way.”
Yves Marceau, VP of product for G Adventures, says the new collection epitomizes adventure at its finest, and fills a gap in the market for people looking for a premium active experience, done the G Adventures way.
A Geluxe Collection trip in Costa Rica. (Photo Credit: G Adventures)
“We’re rolling out the purple carpet with our new line of premium active trips; The Geluxe Collection. These trips have been carefully curated for travellers who enjoy adventure with a softer landing, yet still appreciate meaningful interactions with local people as part of their travel experience.
“Each day has been meticulously crafted to get travellers deeper into the destination, while still being physically active throughout their trip. Every meal tells the story of the people and place it came from. Accommodation is unique to the location, and all trips have community tourism at their core, so travellers form a richer connection with local people and their culture, while also giving back as they travel,” says Marceau.
Highlights include at least one "Your OMG Stay” and one “Your OMG Day” on every trip.
“Your OMG Stay” is a stand-out style of accommodation selected for its impressive history, design, or surrounding experiences. These include the Cardamom Tented Camp in the Cardamom Mountains in Cambodia, Refugio Amazonas ecolodge in the Peruvian Amazon, glamping at Changa Safari Camp in Zimbabwe, and Mr and Mrs White Tinos, a boutique hotel in the Greek Islands.
The “Your OMG Day” gives travellers the opportunity to personalize one of their days by picking between two different travel experiences on each trip. Examples include a food walking tour in Tokyo, Japan, a Cape Malay cooking class in South Africa, a row boat ride and yoga session in Nepal with the Himalayas as a backdrop, and a Jeep safari focused on the cultural heritage of the Sahara that meets with nomads and villagers in southern Morocco.
A Geluxe Collection trip in Costa Rica. (Photo Credit: G Adventures)
The 16 countries featured at launch are Botswana, Cambodia, Costa Rica, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, Peru, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam and Zimbabwe. The maximum group size is 16, with an average of 10-12 people per departure.
Example trips in The Geluxe Collection that are available to book now include:
Southern Morocco: Marrakech, the Atlas Mountains & the Sahara - Southern Morocco exudes natural beauty and sparks the spirit of adventure at every single turn. Prices from $3,479pp.
Central Mexico: Oaxaca to Mexico City - Discover Central Mexico's depth on this immersion into the country's history, traditions and incredible food. Prices from $3,649pp.
Cambodia & Thailand: Angkor Wat, Koh Chang & Cardamom Mountain Adventure - Exploring Southeast Asia goes from iconic to unexpected on this incredible nine-day adventure. Prices from $4,099pp.
Japan: Kyoto, Tokyo & the Michinoku Coastal Trail - Japan is a country made for adventure seekers, while bridging modern and ancient traditions. This adventure dives deep into Japan's past and present, while using each day to explore outdoors. Prices from $10,299pp.
Zimbabwe & Botswana: Chobe, Hwange & Lake Kariba – An African safari is no longer a sedentary affair with this 12-day adventure that takes travellers off the beaten path. Prices from $11,749pp.
For more information on The Geluxe Collection, click here.
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