G Adventures - 13,442 Reviews (2024)

About G Adventures

G Adventures gives you the opportunity to explore interesting and unusual places at a great price. The G Adventures reviews show high ratings from satisfied customers for all aspects of the trip, so you can be assured that you will be in good hands. If you have any questions at any time during your trip, 24 hour support is offered, so there will always be someone to answer your queries. There are various adventure styles of trip on offer to cater for different tastes, along with a wide range of destinations and departure dates. If you look at the G Adventures reviews you will see that you can travel far and wide, with enthusiastic and helpful guides to assist you during your trip.

Questions & Answers

• Is it possible to have my own room?

  Please contact us for details on accommodation options/ upgrades and we'll be happy to assist you, including arranging your own room (if available).

• What are the best destinations for solo travellers?

  There are so many great destinations to choose from! Try thinking about what activities you enjoy doing and choose from our 'Adventure styles' at the top of the page for some good inspiration.

• What's the age range of a group trip?

  Travellers in their early-20s to those aged 60 and over join G Adventures trips. Tours are sorted into different Adventure Styles, which guarantees that you’ll be travelling with people who share the same interests you do.

• What happens in the evenings?

  Group meals are organized by the Chief Experience Officer in most evenings and you can choose to dine with the group or head off and do your own thing. You can choose whether you want to spend time with the group or go it alone.

• Are solo travellers mainly women or men?

  G Adventures' tours have an average of roughly 60:40 female-to-male.

• How do I confirm after "Holding an Option"?

  Simply follow the link in your email to your booking enquiry page and select the "Book Now" button. This will take you to a payment page which will enable you to enter your details and confirm your tour option held.

• Can I cancel my G Adventures booking?

  It is possible to cancel a booking, however G Adventures standard terms and condtions will apply. Please contact us for more infomation.

• Is it possible to pay in full right away?

  If your tour is departing within 60 days, then you will need to pay in full to secure your booking, otherwise only a deposit is needed. It is not possible to pay in full more than 60 days in advance.

• How are travel documents sent?

  After payment is received a receipt will be sent directly by email and the final tour documentation will be emailed out approximately 4-6 weeks prior to departure.

• Is it possible to get the documents mailed out to me?

  All documents are electronically sent directly by email, for sustainability and environmental reasons.

• Is insurance needed?

  It is required to have medical travel insurance on all the tours which includes at least USD$200,000 worth of emergency evacuation and repatriation coverage. On Day 1 your guide / G Adventures representative will ask you for proof of coverage.

• Are your tours guaranteed to run?

  All of G Adventures tour departures are guaranteed to run.

• Is it possible to book and confirm without holding an option?

  Yes, it is. All you will need to do is choose your tour and click the "Book Now" button. You can then select your preferrred date and enter in your details to submit a booking request.

• How do I "Hold an Option"?

  Either get in contact with us, or go to the relavant tour page and select the 'hold my seat for 48 hours' option.

• What does "Holding an Option" mean?

  It gives you time to research flights, gather passport information, confirm arrangements with travel partners, etc. Holding an option is reserving a space without payment for up to 48 hours. which means your reserved spot(s) will be released unless you confirm your booking within 48 hours.

• Why is it not possible to add extra services to a file within 10 days of departure?

  Because of the locations that many of our adventures go, it can be quite difficult to organise this on such short notice. G Adventure recommends adding services to your booking at least 30 days prior to your departure date as amendment fees will apply between 30 - 10 days.

• Is tipping included and if not, how much should I budget?

  Tips are not included in the tour price and it is entirely at your discretion.

• Is it possible to book extra nights of hotel accommodation before or after my tour?

  Yes, in most cases it is possible to arrange additional accommodation at the starting or ending hotels, excluding European tours. Please contact us for more details and we definitely help you out.

• How is G Adventures able to offer such competitive prices?

  G Adventure spends your money providing an authentic experience, instead of on lavish hotels and expensive western-style meals and pass these savings on to you with their prices. While the adventures don't include absoloutely everything, you will get to see the major highlights and attractions of the destination you are visiting.

• Who are my travel companions?

  G Adventures cannot provide you with advance details on your traveling companions for privacy reasons. Their adventures are conducted in English and so they attract many travellers from North America, UK, Australia, New Zealand and Europe. You can also download G Adventures free App to meet other travellers and get chatting before you set off on your adventure.

• What type of ground transportation is used on the tours?

  In most cases G Adventures use public transportation. However, some of their adventures, including their “Superior”, "Comfort Class" and most adventures in Africa, use private transportation.

• Are airport transfers included?

  It is recommended that you arrange a taxi on arrival as most of G Adventures tours do not include airport transfers. Please get in touch to enquire about the additional costs for pre-arranged airport transfers.

• Can I deviate from the tour?

  It's extremely difficult if not impossible to join a tour after it has begun. It is possible to leave a tour early however you will be responsible for your own arrangements from the moment you decide to leave the tour. You would also be responsible for all costs associated with joining a tour late or leaving one early. If you feel this may be necessary please contact us and we can advise on the best way to do this.

• Are there listings of hotels where we can stay at?

  G Adventure uses a variety of hotels en-route and a complete list of hotels won't be provided until the star of the tour. Starting and ending hotels are listed on your travel voucher and in the Trip Details document.

• Is there any single supplement for solo traveller?

  Most of G Adventures' tour accommodation is on a twin share basis and, if you are travelling on your own, you will be sharing a room with another traveller of the same sex. The majority of their trips do not have a compulsory single supplement.

• What are the age restrictions on the adventures?

  There are no upper age limits for most of G Adventures tours (although Yolo tours are restricted exclusively to 18-to-39-year-olds) but you must be at least 18 years old to travel independently. Travellers with pre-existing medical conditions are required to complete a medical questionnaire. G Adventures' Family Adventures are open to families with children aged between 5 and 17 years of age. Their standard (non-family) adventures are open to children aged 12 years or older when accompanied by a parent (max. two children per adult). The two-children-per-adult restriction does not apply to their Family Adventures.

• What clothing should I bring for the tour?

  It is recommended to pack as light as possible however the specific requirements of the tour will vary depending on when and where you are travelling.

• What are the recommended vaccinations for the tour?

  The only one qualified to provide you with this advice is your family physician or a specialist from a Travel Health clinic. It is important to have the most accurate and up-to-date travel health information for the region you will be visiting.

• Can G Adventures help arrange my travel visas?

  Travel visa requirements vary depending on your nationality and your destination.Please contact your nearest embassy or consulate for more details on visa requirements and visa processing services.

• What is the maximum number of people who can join a tour?

  You can expect up to 15 travelers on a given tour but the average group size is 10.

• What is the recommended type of luggage to bring?

  You will normally have to carry your own luggage on and off buses and trains and up and down hotel staircases so G Adventures strongly recommends bringing a backpack or duffel bag, as suitcases can be inconvenient, cumbersome and difficult to store in buses, under seats, etc.

• Is the international airfare included on the tour?

  International airfare is not included in the price, unless it is specifically mentioned as part of the tour itinerary.

• Are the G Adventures tours featured and bookable in the TourRadar website the same as the G Adventures tours featured and bookable on G Adventures website?

  Yes! Any G Adventures tour that you book from TourRadar.com is exactly the same as the tour you would book on G Adventures website. However by booking with TourRadar you get additional benefits.

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