G Adventures and National Geographic Expeditions Expand Their Offerings with 14 New Immersive Trips for 2026

New destinations include South Korea, The Stans, China, Egypt and Portugal

 

September 9, 2025 – G Adventures and National Geographic Expeditions are offering curious travelers new ways to explore the world, with the addition of 14 small-group adventures to the portfolio of National Geographic trips with G Adventures, taking the collection to 106 trips in 59 destinations. 12 new ‘National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures’ trips will include exciting new destinations, including China, South Korea, and the Stans as well as expanded itineraries in mainland Greece, the Greek islands, The Balkans and Mexico’s popular Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead) festival. Two new ‘National Geographic Family Journeys with G Adventures’ trips will take families to Egypt and Portugal for the first time, with first departures for both travel styles starting from April 2026.

 

The National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures trips range from eight to longer 23-day itineraries that invite travelers to go beyond the guidebook and connect deeply with the people and places they visit. Celebrating National Geographic’s legacy of science, exploration, education and storytelling, every trip will offer hands-on experiences while also supporting G Adventures’ community tourism mission, providing travelers with the opportunity to connect with local communities in a meaningful way. 

 

Highlight experiences include visiting the mystical submerged forests in Kazakhstan’s Kaindy Lake, sharing traditional meals with Kyrgyz nomads and Tajik breadmakers in rural villages, visiting South Korea’s Haenyeo women divers on Jeju Island, some of whom are in their eighties and freedive up to 10m for shellfish, hiking China’s Zhangjiajie National Park and bamboo rafting through Yangshuo, and experiencing the glowing altars, lively parades, and candlelit cemeteries during Mexico’s famous Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead).

  

 

The new National Geographic Family Journeys are designed for parents, children and extended families who value time together. Activities are curated to be enjoyed by everyone in the family, with each trip featuring hands-on learning, from interactive food tours and cruises along the Nile in Egypt, to surf lessons and e-bike adventures in Portugal. 

 

“We’re celebrating 10 years of collaboration with our friends at National Geographic Expeditions and are delighted to be embarking on another ten-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. 

 

“These new trips not only allow travelers to visit some of the world’s most culturally rich and diverse regions of the world, while opening the door to meaningful exploration, where travelers can spend time with and positively impact local communities, while creating life-long memories with loved ones,” Perlo adds. 

 

For more on the new National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures and National Geographic Family Journeys with G Adventures trips, see below and for full descriptions, click here. 

 

Journeys: Day of the Dead in San Miguel de Allende

This unique six-day itinerary runs from 30 October to 4 November, and transports travelers into the heart of one of the world’s most incredible celebrations – Mexico’s soul-stirring Día de Muertos. 

 

Journeys: Echoes of the Silk Road

This 23-day overland takes travelers on a journey through Central Asia, uncovering the rich heritage of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan – a region shaped for centuries by Silk Road trade, spiritual traditions, and sweeping cultural exchange.

 

Journeys: Soul of South Korea

This nine-day adventure sees travelers journeying through South Korea’s vibrant contrasts, where ancient traditions meet cutting-edge cities and serene islands, with visits to rural villages, buzzing metropolis and interaction with local communities. 

 

Journeys: Pandas & The Peaks of Zhangjiajie

Celebrating China’s diverse regions and landscapes, this 10-day adventure includes natural wonders in national parks, visiting a giant panda research centre in Chengdu and a traditional rafting experience on the Li River.

 

Family Journey Portugal: Lisbon to the Algarve

Storybook palaces, golden beaches, seaside villages and the colourful streets of Lisbon – this new eight-day adventure sets the scene for a fun and immersive family experience. 

 

Egypt Family Journey: Ancient Pyramids and the Mighty Nile 

This nine-day adventure brings the wonders of ancient Egypt to life; from the towering pyramids where families can puzzle over hieroglyphics in secret tombs, to historic temples, explained to families by their expert guides on a Nile river cruise. 

 

For more information visit https://www.gadventures.com/travel-styles/national-geographic-journeys/

 

About G Adventures

G Adventures isn’t just a travel company — we’re a community committed to changing lives through travel. Since 1990, when social entrepreneur Bruce Poon Tip set out to transform the way people see the world, we’ve been leading the charge in community tourism and small-group adventures. With more than 900 life-changing trips across 100+ countries and all seven continents, we help travellers connect deeply with the people, cultures, landscapes, and wildlife that make each place so unforgettable — all while having the time of their lives.

But it doesn’t stop there. Because for us, travel isn’t just about where you go — it’s about how you give back while you’re there.  Our ‘G for Good’ social impact initiatives ensure every trip does just that. In 2018, we launched the industry-first Ripple Score™ to track how much of our travellers’ money stays in the local economy (we’re proud to average 92% across our trips). Together with our non-profit partner, Planeterra, we also help power over 130 community tourism projects across the world. And through our Trees for Days initiative, we’ve planted over 3 million trees (and growing), one for every day a traveller spends on a G Adventures trip, helping both communities and the planet thrive.

At G Adventures, we believe travel should change the world — not just for the traveller but for everyone they meet along the way. Our one-of-a-kind culture fuels a global community that transcends borders, builds connection, and spreads joy, curiosity and humanity wherever it goes. Because we’re not just about seeing the world. We’re about making it better, together.

Learn more and join the community at www.gadventures.com.

 

About National Geographic Expeditions

For more than 135 years, National Geographic Explorers have ventured across continents and into remote cultures, down to the oceans’ depths and up the highest mountains to further their understanding of the world. National Geographic Expeditions builds upon this legacy, inviting travelers to embrace their inner explorer and encounter the wonders of the world firsthand — up close and in depth — and be inspired by the experience. With many ways to explore the world via Land, Expedition Cruise, River Cruise, or Private Jet, National Geographic Expeditions gives travelers unparalleled access to the world through the eyes of knowledgeable Experts. Additionally, traveling with National Geographic Expeditions helps further the work of National Geographic Explorers around the world. Every purchase helps support the nonprofit National Geographic Society, which works to protect and illuminate the world through exploration, research and education. For information on National Geographic Expeditions, please visit NatGeoExpeditions.com or follow along at @natgeoexpeditions.