G Adventures

Toronto-based G Adventures runs small-group adventure tours worldwide, with trips led by local guides it calls CEOs, or Chief Experience Officers, and a strong emphasis on community tourism. Its nonprofit partner Planeterra supports social enterprises that many itineraries visit. Travel styles include Classic tours, Local Living trips that stay in one region, 18-to-Thirtysomethings departures, and National Geographic Journeys and Family Journeys created with National Geographic. Accommodation and transport vary from basic to comfortable depending on the style, and activities range from easy sightseeing to demanding treks such as the Inca Trail. G Adventures suits travellers who want an organised group without luxury pricing. Read each trip's physical rating, accommodation details and included activities, and note that international flights are generally not part of the package.