G Adventures unveils new itineraries for young travellers

G Adventures has unveiled 30 new 18-to-thirtysomething trips with one-of-a-kind experiences at budget-friendly prices.

The 30 new trips recently added to the collection have been crafted to align with what this age group craves from travelling. Each one is packed with one-of-a-kind experiences that create that G Adventures magic, resulting in positive-impact adventures that don’t cost the world.

The G Adventures 18-to-Thirtysomething travel style is a collection of over 160 transformative trips that are geared towards younger, cost-conscious travellers who crave authentic interactions, social-worthy content, and off-the-beaten path destinations, while treading the fine line of feeling independent but also connecting with fellow travellers.

Every trip features an out-of-the-ordinary experience that adds extra wow factor – such as a homestay at a traditional hanok in South Korea, meeting the inspirational women behind small businesses in Pakistan, or hiking to meet with local shepherds at a remote outpost in Albania.

“For this age group, travelling is all about exploration, discovery and forging new connections in unusual places – they’re seeking experience that are fresh and fun whilst also being meaningful and insightful,” G Adventures managing director Australia, New Zealand, and Asia, Sean Martin, said.

“Not only are younger travellers travelling more, but they’re also exploring more unique and off-the-beaten-path destinations, which is why we’ve increased trips to lesser-explored destinations such as Pakistan, Albania, Bosnia, and Jordan under our 18-to-Thirtysomething travel style.”

New trips

Bosnia: Rafting along the Neretva River and spotting wild horses on a jeep safari

This under-the-radar nation serves up jaw-dropping scenery and experiences most travellers never knew existed. Travellers can witness dozens of wild horses thundering across empty meadows at sunset or rafting down the crystal-clear Neretva River. Crowd-free cities, waterfall swims, and delicious local cuisine – all on a trip with a very reasonable price tag – make this one an instant hit.

• From $1,699 pp for seven days with departures from 10 May

Albania: Hiking to a shepherd outpost before a delicious traditional lunch

This trip includes a hike through herds of sheep and wildflower meadows to a remote shepherd outpost in the Albanian hills. The group spends a long sun-soaked morning living the authentic Albanian mountain life, before joining the local shepherds for lunch, tucking into a hearty traditional meal of local meats, cheese, and freshly baked bread on the farm, all while learning about this way of life. It also includes visits to castle, villages in the Albanian Alps, and time on Corfu Island, Greece.

• From $1,699 pp for seven days with departures from 30 April

Jordan: Stargazing in the dunes of Wadi Rum before camping in the desert

This isn’t just a chance to experience the dunes of Wadi Rum, but spend the night there, spotting star constellations and camping in the remote desert – a rare opportunity to truly disconnect and appreciate the earth, stars and solar system. At other points on the trip there’s a backdoor hike to Petra and time to relax by the Red Sea.

• From $1,279 pp for seven days with departures from 30 April

Pakistan: Meeting inspirational female entrepreneurs

This the ultimate under-the-radar destination. Handily, a trip to Pakistan isn’t just affordable, it’s crammed with jaw-dropping scenery, local interactions and mesmerising moments.

After a morning trekking the Passu Glacier, the group spends time at small women-owned businesses, like the Old House, a restaurant run by women supporting their families, and the Korgah Carpet Centre, a local initiative creative by five entrepreneurial local women who aim to empower women in Hunza, improving their livelihoods through skills like traditional carpet weaving.

In a 400-year-old Wakhi house, the group hears the women’s stories while crafting their own woollen cap to bring home. Elsewhere on the trip, there’s time in Khunjerab National Park – keeping eyes peeled for snow leopards, ibex, wolves and golden eagles.

• From $2,199 pp for 13 days with departures from 21 June

South Korea: Sleeping in a traditional hanok and spending time with Jeju island’s 80-year-old women divers

For 18-to-Thirtysomething, living like a local is high on the priority list, and a homestay in a traditional hanok, a historic Korean house, gives an amazing insight into history and culture, all in one cosy overnight slumber. Then there’s time watching the haenyeo – the legendary women divers of Jeju Island, some of whom are over 80 years old – as they dive beneath the water’s surface, holding their breath for three minutes at a time, to collect molluscs and other shellfish. It’s an awe-inspiring spectacle on a trip packed with ‘see it to believe it’ moments.

• From $4,879 pp for 15 days with departures from 17 April

Greece: Sipping coffee at Shedia Home, hearing how the non-profit cafe provides purpose to those experiencing homelessness in Athens

On a quest to show all sides of a country, this trip takes travellers to Shedia Home, a non-profit cafe in Athens where educational talks are given by the city’s residents who are experiencing homelessness. The group’s visit also means that the organisation’s Invisible Tours, led by a guide experiencing homelessness, gets the extra eyeballs it needs. From here, it’s on to historical sites, sun-dappled beaches and tranquil olive groves in Corfu and Santorini.

• From $3,849 pp for 12 days with departures from 6 May