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G Adventures vs Trafalgar

Compare the travel styles, pricing, destinations and popularity of G Adventures and Trafalgar.

The Low Down

G Adventures G Adventures have impressed us with their ethos, their range of unique itineraries and proven track record with over 100,000 past travellers. Their main competitor in the adventure touring space is Intrepid, with both Operators focused on authentic, affordable small group tours.

With over 600 trips around the world and 50,000 departures, G have a stunning range of interesting unique itineraries to choose from, with a focus on South and Central America, Asia and Polar expedition cruising. G Adventures operate dynamic pricing so prices can change daily - upwards if the trip is filling up, and down if they need to fill some spaces. G have also recently incorporated Wellness trips and 18-to-Thirty Somethings adventuresinto their portfolio of trip styles.
Trafalgar Over 350 coach tours around the world, and one of our clients most popular Operators, Trafalgar is part of the Travel Corporation, which includes under its umbrella the sister brands of Insight Vacations, AAT Kings, Uniworld, Contiki & Costsaver. With a worldwide presence and local operations in Australasia for many years, you'll enjoy the company of many nationalities aboard your coach, including those from Downunder. Sitting between Insight and Costsaver, Trafalgar pride themselves in touring innovation, introducing 'Insider Experiences' (where you get to know and dine with the locals) and travel styles to suit those that prefer smaller groups or those that prefer a more leisurely itinerary.

Look out for Trafalgar's Early-payment savings where you can save up to 10% on your trip as well as further savings if you are a past passenger on any of the aforementioned sister brands.

Stats

No. of Trips
810
No. of Departures
66,483
Avg. Trip Length
13 Days
Avg. Price Per Day
$337
Accommodation
Mixed
Budget
Affordable
No. of Trips
343
No. of Departures
9,823
Avg. Trip Length
11 Days
Avg. Price Per Day
$554
Accommodation
4 Star
Budget
Premium

In Their Own Words We asked the travel companies themselves why you should travel with them

G Adventures
G Adventures came from a desire to deliver authentic and responsible small group travel adventures that were equally life-changing for travellers and the communities they visit. And we’re been doing just that for almost 30 years.

Our award-winning trips span seven continents and over 100 countries, giving you meaningful experiences with people, cultures, landscapes and wildlife, as well as offering you the freedom and flexibility to explore on your own.

On all of our tours, you get to know locals every step of the way, from the places you visit and stay to where you eat and drink. You’ll also get to experience our ‘G for Good’ social impact initiatives on-trip, including our industry-leading ‘Ripple Score’. This score measures, as a percentage, the amount of money that stays in the local community through on-trip services like accommodation, restaurants and transport.
Trafalgar
We are the world’s leading and most awarded travel brand spanning all 7 continents of the globe. From the iconic to the unexpected our guests connect to the real depth of the places we go. They will break bread with the locals at our exclusive Be My Guest experiences and unlock local secrets of our Travel Directors and Local Specialists. Everything is taken care of, so they travel with true ease and get the real thing without worrying about a thing.

We consider how we can positively impact the communities we engage with. Through our JoinTrafalgar initiatives powered by TreadRight, guests don’t just leave footprints on the ground, but leave a lasting legacy for the betterment of locals and the future of their communities.

It’s 72 years of destination experience and feedback from over 5 million happy guests that fuels our innovation to continually delivery simply the best holidays.

Recent Reviews

A Taste of Vietnam   0 , Auckland, New Zealand, Dec 2024
This was a well organised trip through Vietnam from Hanoi in the north to Ho Chi Minh city in the south. Our guide was very enthusiastic, the tour inclusions very interesting and great additional options - for example, our culinary tour in Hanoi introduced us to the different tastes of Vietnam. We had a motorcycle tour in Hue that took us out of our ...read more comfort zone but was well worth doing. We have travelled previously with G Adventures and would do so again. We especially like that the company supports disadvantaged or handicapped individuals in the country we visit.
Japan, you've gotta go!!!   0 , New Zealand, Sep 2024
We are a family of three, with a 14yr old daughter. We completed a 9 night tour in Japan with G Adventures , booked through Gobal Journeys. Our agent has been very responsive to my email queries. There was a issue with the sleeping arrangement, but with a great response the issue was resolved to my satisfaction. The tour had a friendly, enthusiastic ...read more and very helpful Japanese guide
Out group of 15 for on well, we were varied ages, my daughter was also well engaged with the group. Accommodation was comfortable and varied with size of rooms and comfort of the bed, all expected after researching Japanese Accommodation.
I would definitely recommend this tour for those interested in seeing Japan, but without the stress of being from A to B.
Exploring Mexico   0 , TAS, Australia, Sep 2024
I absolutely loved my time in Mexico! G Adventures was amazing and I would highly recommend them to anyone. My tour guide was so informative and made sure everyone had an amazing time. A high light of my trip was going on a party boat in Lake Bacalar and also visiting Chichen Itza as we learnt so much about the history.
Awesome time spent in Vietnam on Classic Vietnam: Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City tour 28 Aug to 6 Sep 2024     0 , Christchurch, New Zealand, Aug 2024
This G Adventure trip booked through Global Journeys was great. Well put together, great hotels, fabulous food, awesome guided tours, with plenty of great optional activities with ample spare time to do whatever we wanted to do. The cost of the tour was very good too as were the optional activities. Communication was key throughout from start of booking ...read more to end of tour, we were always kept in the loop.

Highlights of the tour were Halong Bay, kayaking, Train Street, Hoi An sights and shopping, motorbike tour to interesting places, noodle making, Cu Chi Tunnels and so many more and all the guides along the way were fantastic, knowledgeable and funny too which made the trip memorable. We had an awesome CEO, Nak, who made us feel very welcome and treated us like family which was very special. He was so much fun, lots of jokes and laughter and fun photos/videos to capture our memories. We loved his enthusiasm and passion for Vietnam which was evident in every story and explanation he gave, and he showed his love of the company, G Adventures. I would definitely book a G Adventures trip again when travelling in the future. Thank you Nak, G Adventures and the Global Journeys team!
A Practical Way of Visiting an Extraordinary Place   0 , QLD, Australia, Aug 2024
We used the G Adventures package tour to visit Iguazu Falls and very happy we did so. Trying to visit independently and working through logistical issues would have been challenging, particularly for those, like us, who have no Spanish nor Portuguese language skills. This package handled all the logistical arrangements of airport transfers, border crossings, ...read more visiting both sides of the falls, including the various walks, and arranging the optional activities. We chose to visit the Bird Park, which was excellent and highly recommended, and also did the boat trip from the Argentine side which is a thrilling ride under the falls. This trip is not operated by G Adventures directly so there are some slight differences to normal G tours, but we were very happy with the tour and recommend it highly.
Italy with interest   1 , ACT, Australia, Aug 2024
The Ultimate Italy tour was a fabulous 14 days spent with a great group and led by a charismatic and knowledgeable CEO, Silvia. The itinerary - from Rome to Venice - was spaced well with at least 2 nights spent in each accommodation. As is noted, you need to carry your own luggage so backpacks proved preferable over having to carry suitcases. My dealings ...read more with Global Journeys were very professional with prompt and accurate information provided, and very friendly and efficient staff. Would definitely consider another G Adventure trip, and will use Global Journeys again.
Amazing experience   0 , NSW, Australia, Nov 2024
Amazing, enjoyable experience from beginning to end. Tour guide, hotel and itinerary were excellent. Will hope to travel there again.
Fantastic East Coast USA and Canada Tour   1 , Queensland, Australia, Oct 2024
We have just returned from a fantastic Trafalgar tour of the east coast of USA and Canada. We had a terrific time! The itinerary was pretty packed, but we still had plenty of time to ourselves to explore, and never felt pressured to hurry along. There was a great mixture of things to see and do and plenty of rest breaks. October was a great time ...read more of year to visit Canada with all of the autumn colours. The tour guide we had was marvellous. She was enthusiastic, friendly, fun, knowledgeable, and would help out in any way she could. She made a good trip even better. Global Journeys did a great job booking the tour, including a great price, and gave some great advice and information about flights, extra days, visas etc. We highly recommend them to all of our friends.
Fantastic European coach tour     0 , QLD, Australia, Oct 2024
Memories for a lifetime with the Trafalgar coach tour. Extremely well organised by Sam from Global Journeys. All aspects from booking, deposit, and final payments were well managed. The itinerary from Trafalgar was like the greatest hits - all of your favourites. The accomodation was top notch and in the centre of town, close to all attractions. The ...read more coach driver and tour guide were great, a good team and really knew their destinations. With 3/4 of the coach being Aussies, you knew you were up for a fun time. Ages from 19 - 70 something, we all got along well. Thoroughly recommend this Grand European tour. Thanks to all.
Splendid journey   0 , VIC, Australia, Sep 2024
The tour was fabulous. Our tour director Ozlem was the best and the company was the same. I highly recommend this tour. It was superb.
Wonderful Taste of Croatia   0 , WA, Australia, Sep 2024
We were so busy seeing the varied highlights of Croatia with a taste of Slovenia. Our guide was unbelievably good and the insights into Croatia and Slovenia's past were so informative. The historical "Old Towns" were so quaint and so different to home.
Amazing East Coast US and Canada tour   1 , NSW, Australia, Sep 2024
This was our first Trafalgar tour and it certainly will not be our last. A great tour director passionate and knowledgeable about his country, a great selection of hotels and activities ,and added tours that were good value and flexable. We thoroughly enjoyed the entire trip and would have no hesitation in touring with Trafalgar again.

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