Adds more Africa and Central America trips for seniors, expands in Asia

by Carolyn Ray

Recognizing that older women are among its most important guests, G Adventures has launched a full suite of new, cost-effective adventure experiences for women over 50. New 2025 itineraries include a 27-day epic overland journey from Johannesburg to Nairobi, a 32-day trip between Mexico and Costa Rica, a 12-day trip through Tibet and a 16-day trip through South Korea and Japan.

“We know that older women are looking for a more ‘rugged’ and exploratory style of adventure, but at an affordable price,” says Yves Marceau, vice president of product at G Adventures. “To meet that need for more ‘basic, grassroots’ adventure experiences, we’ve created a set of fast-paced, longer itineraries.”

With prices starting at $3500 per person, Marceau says the new trips are hitting a sweet spot for older travellers looking to be both active and comfortable, while enjoying local experiences in the communities they visit along the way.

In celebration of Dr. Jane Goodall’s 90th birthday in April 2024, G Adventures recently launched four new “Jane Goodall Collection” trips, which feature iconic locations from Dr. Goodall’s historic time in Africa. The Collection, which is endorsed by Dr. Jane Goodall herself, aims to promote responsible wildlife tourism and support conservation efforts across the globe. These include adventures to Tanzania, the Amazon, the Galápagos Islands, Costa Rica and the USA, including a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to observe chimpanzees in the wild in Gombe Stream National Park, the place Dr. Goodall began her trailblazing research in 1960 at the age of 26.

The Jane Goodall Collection is part of G Adventures’ Geluxe trips, which focus on being physically active and feature one-of-a-kind accommodation and elevated dining experiences. On a Geluxe trip, women can also personalize their travel with unique experiences, such as culinary, e-bike or horseback riding excursions.

New adventure travel trips that cater to women over 50

As one of the newest members of JourneyWoman’s Women’s Travel Directory, G Adventures features a range of adventurous trips for women over 50.

“Classic” Trips: Longer stays including safaris and Central America

G Adventures’ new ‘Classic’ trips include safaris in Africa and multi-country trips in Central America that were only previously available to travellers aged up to 39.

Longer trips include travel to Tibet, which is back for the first time since before the pandemic, as China relaxes visas for a number of countries. The company has also introduced a new combination trip for South Korea and Japan, allowing women to stay for longer. In addition, trips have been expanded to new destinations, including El Salvador and Honduras, countries previously only able to be visited on G Adventures’ ’18-To-Thirtysomethings’ trips.

New Classic Trips for Women Over 50

New trips now available to book include:

• Johannesburg to East Africa Overland Safari – This epic 27-day adventure trip is priced from $5,799* per person, crossing seven countries from Johannesburg to Nairobi.
• Central America in Seven Countries: Mexico to Costa Rica – This 32-day trip covers iconic destinations between Playa del Carmen, Mexico and San José, Costa Rica and is priced at $3499* per person.
• Essential Tibet – This 12-day tour starts at $4,049* per person and covers the sacred peaks of Chengdu, Tibet to the cultural hub of Kathmandu, Nepal’s heart and soul.
• Korea and Japan Encompassed – This 16-day trip starts at $7,599 per person for a 16-day trip from Seoul to Tokyo and includes overnight stays in a temple tucked away in the Korean mountainside and in traditional Japanese ryokan inn.

2. New Trips on the ‘Jane Goodall Collection’ in honour of the environmentalist’s 90th birthday in April 2024

There are 19 trips as part of the ‘Jane Goodall Collection’ since its launch in 2016. A portion of every adventure booked is donated to the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada to support its mission to protect wildlife and work with local communities as their partners in conservation.

The latest itineraries allow older women to experience wildlife across a range of G Adventures travel styles. New trips include the ‘Amazon Riverboat Adventure In-Depth‘, which cruises the Amazon on a riverboat to spot wildlife, and the ‘Tanzania: Chimp Trekking & Serengeti Safari‘.

New additions to the ‘Jane Goodall Collection’ include

(*note prices are in Canadian dollars)

• Tanzania: Chimp Trekking & Serengeti Safari – Priced from $9,799* per person, this 10-day premium active adventure from Arusha to Dar es Salaam allows women to witness the breathtaking wonders and wildlife of the Ngorongoro Crater on safari and a thrilling hike up Mt Makarot.
• Amazon Riverboat Adventure In-Depth  - Priced from $4,199* per person, this nine-day river cruise is led by Amazon Reserve naturalist guides and includes daily excursions by motorized skiff designed to reveal the exotic wildlife that calls the rainforest home, such as sloths, toucans and pink dolphins.
• Iconic Wildlife of Yellowstone & Grand Teton – Priced from $5,249* per person, travellers will be immersed in the best of the American West on this exploration through Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Park.
• Costa Rica: Tortuguero, La Fortuna & Rio Celeste  – Priced from $4,499* per person, this eight-day trip starts in San Jose and takes travellers to the heart of a natural paradise, including kayaking in Tortuguero National Park.

To find out more about the ‘Jane Goodall Collection’ and to book, please visit this link.

3. Geluxe adventures with unique accommodations

The Geluxe Collection was first announced in November 2023 with trips in Botswana, Cambodia, Costa Rica, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, Peru, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam and Zimbabwe.

Some of the new trips in The Geluxe Collection include: 

• Kenya: Cultural Connections, Mt Kenya & the Maasai Mara – Priced from $8,849 per person for a 10-day trip from Nairobi, guests stay at a Maasai-owned and operated lodge.
• Portugal:  Coastal Walks, Vineyards & Villages of the Douro Valley – Priced from $6,699 per person for a 10-day trip from Lisbon to Porto, guests discover medieval villages and picturesque countryside by foot, stopping to savour the wine and delicious regional food before capping off the adventure in Porto.
• Northern India: Riverside Safaris, Ancient Fortresses & the Taj Mahal – Priced from $5,399 per person for a 15-day trip from Delhi to Mumbai, guests can hike and cycle through, wandering the bustling streets of Delhi, Agra and Pushkar and Ranthambore National Park, where elephants roam freely.
• Turkey:  Istanbul, Cappadocia & Walking the Turquoise Coast – Priced from $7,999 per person for a 14-day trip from Istanbul to Göcek, guests visit Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar, the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, and the dramatic rock formations and underground cities of Cappadocia on foot or by bicycle.

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