Fleet of Lando Overground Vehicles In Africa Refurbished Ahead of New Trips
July 31st, 2024 – G Adventures has added a selection of new ‘Classic’ trips to its portfolio of adventures for 2025, including value-for-money safaris in Africa and multi-country trips in Central America that were only previously available to travelers aged up to 39. In addition, the pioneer of community tourism has brought back trips to Tibet and expanded its itineraries in China and South Korea as demand in Asia continues to grow.
Yves Marcaeu, vice president of product at G Adventures, says the expansion of trips for all ages in Africa and Central America is the result of the operator identifying an increasingly older customer looking for more ‘basic, grass roots’ adventure experiences at affordable prices.
“When we looked at the data, we could clearly see the time is right to open up a set of fast-paced, longer, more basic itineraries to an older crowd looking to see and do as much as they can. These trips have been traditionally more popular with younger travelers who typically have less money and more time, but we now have a growing segment of customers who are getting older, yet still looking for a more ‘rugged’ and exploratory style of adventure. Our new trips are perfect for them, and the prices can’t be beaten,” says Marceau.
In Africa, the new Classic trips will feature G Adventures’ fully refurbished fleet of ‘Lando’ overland vehicles, which as well as having cosmetic ‘glow-up’ have been updated to display an impressive line-up of functional bells and whistles. These include an improved purified water dispenser, the latest technology to improve driving efficiency and safety, upgraded USB charging units for each seat, and new camping equipment, including upgraded tents, chairs and mattresses.
In Central America, accommodation will remain basic, but the expanding of the age ranges means travelers older than 39 will now be able to explore deeper, and have access to El Salvador and Honduras, countries previously only able to be visited on G Adventures’ ’18-To-Thirtysomethings’ trips.
G Adventures is also bringing Tibet back for the first time since before the pandemic, as China relaxes visas for a number of countries. South Korea has also been trending up, so the time was right to introduce a new Classic tour that can also be combined with perennially popular Japan, which shows no signs of slowing down.
New trips now available to book include:
- Johannesburg to East Africa Overland Safari – Take off for 27 days and adventure through seven countries on an epic overland journey from Johannesburg to Nairobi. Bump along in the wild savanna of Ngorongoro and the Serengeti on safari drives before going deep into the Okavango Delta by traditional canoe for an overnight bush excursion. Feel the mist of Victoria Falls and smell the fragrant air of Zanzibar’s spice plantations. Travel by rugged Lando and camp your way through a uniquely diverse continent for a ride you will never want to end. Priced from $4,799pp* for a 27-day trip from Johannesburg to Nairobi.
- Central America in Seven Countries: Mexico to Costa Rica – Are you looking for the maximum Central American adventure at minimum cost? Try this 32-day trip on for size and visit seven different countries, filling your days with Mayan ruins, clear Caribbean waters, lush rainforests, and Pacific waves. With ample free time to choose your own activities in some iconic destinations between Mexico and Costa Rica, there’s no limit to the epic experiences. Explore indigenous Mayan villages and meet locals for an immersion into the authenticity of Central America! Priced from $2,899pp for a 32-day trip from Playa del Carmen to San José.
- Essential Tibet – From the sacred peaks of Tibet to the cultural hub of Kathmandu, explore overland the best of the Himalayas on this 12-day tour. Discover mighty temples and small outposts on a journey that offers incredible vistas at every turn of the trail. Camp in yak hair tents at the base of mighty Everest, and try your hand at making Tibetan momos. This adventure takes you from China through Tibet’s incredible mountain scenery and delivers you straight to Kathmandu, Nepal’s heart and soul. Priced from $2,999pp for a 12-day trip from Chengdu to Kathmandu.
- Korea and Japan Encompassed – There’s truly no better way to see living ancient traditions and futuristic marvels perfectly coexisting than on an adventureful two weeks through South Korea and Japan. Hit iconic destinations and try life-changing street food in both countries. Stay overnight in a temple tucked away in the Korean mountainside and in a traditional Japanese ryokan inn. Come hungry and get ready for an unforgettable trip through two of Asia’s most popular destinations. Priced from $6,099pp for a 16-day trip from Seoul to Tokyo.
For more information or to book, please visit: www.gadventures.com.
About G Adventures
Founded in 1990 by social entrepreneur Bruce Poon Tip, G Adventures is the pioneer of community tourism and leader in small group travel, offering more than 750 life-changing trips in 100 countries on all seven continents. G Adventures’ award-winning trips support communities, giving travelers meaningful exchanges with local people, cultures, landscapes and wildlife, while offering them the freedom and flexibility to explore on their own. G Adventures’ responsible approach to travel is demonstrated through its ‘G for Good’ social impact commitments, which include travel guidelines for children, wildlife and Indigenous people. The operator also has more than 100 community tourism projects built into its trips around the world, developed together with its non-profit partner, Planeterra, which was also founded by Bruce Poon Tip. In 2018, G Adventures was the first travel company to introduce an industry-leading ‘Ripple Score’ assessment which measures how many of a traveler’s dollars stay in the local economy, and in 2023 it announced its Trees for Days initiative which supports local environments and communities through tree-planting, with one tree per G Adventures’ traveler being planted per day. For more information on G Adventures, please visit www.gadventures.com.