Transformative Moderate Tours & Trip Packages

Transformative Moderate Tours & Trips

540 Transformative trips. Tours from 209 tour companies. 731 reviews. 4.8/5 avg rating.

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Winter Slovakia Family Holiday
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3.9/5 Great
15 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Vienna

Highlights

  • Enjoy the snowy wonderland of the Tatra Mountains
  • Try skiing, dog sledding and snowshoeing
  • See the sights of the magical city of Vienna
  • Downhill skiing & snowshoeing

Themes

Family Friendly, Transformative, Skiing / Snowboarding

What travelers are saying

"The company provided an excellent pre tour service and the information sent was accurate and useful. I would definitely look at using them again and recommend them to any family."

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Kingdom of Bhutan
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4.1/5 Great
10 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Kathmandu, Punakha, Thimpu

Highlights

  • Enjoy a full day tour of Thimphu, Bhutan's bustling capital
  • Explore the picturesque Punakha Valley
  • Horseback ride to the iconic Tiger's Nest Monastery
  • Meet students at the famous 'Painting School'
  • View ancient Buddhist texts in Thimphu
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Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly, High Adventure, Local Immersion & Homestays, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"Straight forward to book on-line. Any problems are dealt with on telephone & the staff are very helpful."

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Impressions of Italy
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5/5 Excellent
2 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Doge’s Palace, Florence, Piazza San Marco, Rome, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Venice

Highlights

  • Explore Saint Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace in Venice
  • Enjoy a boat ride through the canals of Venice with your own private gondolier
  • Experience the birthplace of the Renaissance with a private tour of Florence
  • Marvel at the history of art at the Uffizi Gallery
  • Shop for fashion at famous, high-end retailers
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Themes

Culinary & Wine, Cultural, Education / Learning, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative, Religious

What travelers are saying

"The wildlife viewing was incredible! We were able to take superb photos and the knowledge guides were enjoyable. We were impressed with our accommodations and especially the tented camps. The service at the camps were first rate!"

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Rural Family Adventure: Treasures of Japan's Heartland
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5/5 Excellent
3 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Kyoto, Nara, Osaka

Highlights

  • Visit some of the best rural regions and old capitals of JapanMeet free-roaming animals - Japanese deer and macaques
  • Cycling through peaceful countrysideOutdoor kitchen experience in the peaceful terraced rice fields with local farmers
  • Pottery making experience at one of the ancient kilns in the rural communityScenic boat ride along the Hozu River down to Arashiyama in Kyoto
  • Make your own paper lantern at the oldest studio in KyotoA thrilling Taiko drumming lesson with a famous professional team

Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"We walked the self-guided Nakasendo Trail in October coordinated through Oku Japan. Everything was perfect, maps were easy to follow, accommodation was amazing and the scenery and walk was beautiful. The customer service from Oku Japan was above and beyond. We are already thinking about our next trip and will definitely be booking through them again. Well done Oku Japan we had a great time and apologies for not doing a review sooner."

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Arizona and Utah
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5/5 Excellent
1 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Arches National Park, Arizona, Grand Canyon, Moab

Highlights

  • Grand Canyon Tour: Discover one of the seven wonders of the natural world as a naturalist guide takes you off the beaten path for a stunning Grand Canyon walk and drive along the South Rim.
  • Monument Valley Off-Road Excursion: Climb aboard an off-road vehicle for your very own Navajo-guided excursion to the beautiful buttes and magical mesas of Monument Valley.
  • Arches National Park: Step into a surreal landscape dotted with sky-scraping sandstone land arches and hike to its crown jewel, the Delicate Arch. Learn the living geological history of a million years and marvel at Mother Nature's wild side.
  • Colorado River Rafting: Experience the thrills of rafting down the Colorado River—it's a family adventure not to be missed! Whether you're floating at a leisurely pace or braving whitewater rapids, the surrounding scenic wonders are unparalleled.

Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"I went on this trip with some misgivings, as my only other experience with this type of tour was a winter Tauck Family Bridges tour of Italy, that was not a good experience. Well, I am SO glad I went, as my daughter and I had a marvelous time. Disney did an amazing job of organizing this trip - I still can't believe how much they managed to fit into essentially 8 days. I also can't believe how much fun it all was! The guides were tremendous. First of all, unlike Tauck (where we traveled with one tour manager), here we had two guides with us the entire time - one a licensed guide in Greece (i.e., a native, very knowledgeable about the country and able to really take us through the historical and archaeological sites) and the other an American who has been guiding in Greece for years. The interaction between the guides was very warm, as was their way of relating to the guests. This was a complete contrast with Tauck. Here people really got to know each other, the young people had a great time with each other, and, of course, Greece itself is just magnificent. I will certainly travel with Disney again!"

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Borneo Family Adventure
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3.9/5 Great
15 reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Borneo

Highlights

  • Explore Borneo's wild side with a night at a jungle camp
  • See playful orang-utans at Sepilok
  • Enjoy idyllic beaches in Pulau Tiga National Park

Themes

Family Friendly, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"The company provided an excellent pre tour service and the information sent was accurate and useful. I would definitely look at using them again and recommend them to any family."

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Tour of the Vanoise
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5/5 Excellent
3 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Fascinating drive to Col de la Vanoise (8,255)from Pralognan-la-Vanoise along the ancient trading route
  • Opportunity to see Mont Blanc on a clear day.
  • Drive to refuge de l’Orgere we pass through hayfields in the valley de l’Orgere, so-called as oats were once grown in this sheltered valley
  • Explore this 8-day trip takes us on a circular route through the heart of the Vanoise National Park, a wonderfully remote

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"A fabulously run tour company, offering top-notch cultural itineraries. We just returned from Vivaldi in Venice, where the program was excellent in every way."

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Best Nepal Tour
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5/5 Excellent
15 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Pokhara

Highlights

  • Explore Kathmandu is the capital cit of Nepal. It is very rich in its art, architecture, culture and history. There 7 (2 Hindu temples, 2 Buddhist Stupa and 3 Durbar Sqauare) UNESCO World Heritage Sites within the valley.
  • Visit Bandipur lies in between Kathmandu and Pokhara. It is known as a hill queen with stunning Himalayan view, Marshyangdi valley, the local people and culture. The old stone houses, small allies life style are other attraction. This has pleasant weather all round the year.
  • Enjoy Deurali is a 45m drive from Pokhara towards the north at the top the of hill. It offers stunning sunrise and Annapurna Himalayan range from your personal window.
  • Opportunity to see the Palpa is another view point with Himalayan view. It is the best place to explore the Nepalese mid hills people their culture and tradition. Palpa has a pleasant weather all round the year.
  • Visit Lumbini is the birth place of Lord Buddha. It is the entire destination to all the Buddhist from all over the world. There have Gumpas and monasteries from the different countries and communities from all over the world.

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"Trekking in Nepal ,Bhutan and Tibet ... #Tour in Nepal... #climbing in Nepali Peaks and Mountains.... #outdoors activities in Nepal..."

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Tour-the COVID tour

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How to not go tour Morocco

I booked with G Adventures over a year prior to the tour. The primary reason was the 100% guaranteed departures and 24 hour communication. 1 week before I was to lea...

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Selfish and Lacking Integrity

Apr 2020

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Its my money not yours. No service means no pay!

I am so fully disheartened and disgusted by the handling of G Adventures with this crisis. We paid over 7,000 for our honeymoon tour in Morocco. It was fully paid fo...

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Emma

Oct 2015

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Extremely well organised, great mixture between organised

Extremely well organised, great mixture between organised and free time. Great travelling by train

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John

Oct 2015

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The format of the trip enabled two

The format of the trip enabled two significant factors to coincide to make the entire experience overwhelmingly positive. 1. Our trip guide - Yuri Awanohara, made th...

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Fenella

Oct 2015

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Great introduction to the country. Variety of

Great introduction to the country. Variety of activities and all well planned by guide Yuri

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  • Transformative travel may sound like a lofty term, but it really is one of the best ways to describe certain tours. Keep an open mind!
  • These kinds of tours are often challenging emotionally. You may find yourself in the midst of poverty, or learn about some devastating effects on local wildlife due to human activity.
  • Discovering and learning about different cultural perspectives is a key component of transformative travel. Ask a lot of questions and listen closely - you may be surprised as your perspective begins to shift.
  • Being out in nature is another key component on transformative tours. Reconnect with your soul on a fundamental level through outdoor meditation and invigorating activity.
  • The world today is very individual focused. Particularly younger people are used to maintaining their own world from their palm - across social media platforms and other apps. Transformative travel will present you with the unique opportunity to challenge this way of life and participate in a community atmosphere off the internet - both with your tour companions and with the people you meet.

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