G Adventures to work with National Geographic Expeditions for 10 more years

G Adventures and National Geographic Expeditions have sealed an agreement to work together for a further 10 years to offer joint tours.

The partners first started working together in 2015, offering National Geographic Journeys initially, followed by National Geographic Family Journeys in 2019.

National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures and National Geographic Family Journeys have created more than 100 itineraries over the past 10 years, centred on National Geographic’s legacy of science, exploration, education and storytelling.

The tours have also supported 25 social enterprise projects and helped more than 50,000 people around the world through community tourism initiatives. 

Ben Perlo, chief executive officer at G Adventures, said: “This is an exciting time for G Adventures, as we celebrate 10 years of incredibly successful collaboration with our friends at National Geographic Expeditions.

“What started as a shared vision and an opportunity in the group travel market, has grown into a collection of truly life-changing experiences, whose positive ripple effects can be felt by local people, wildlife and destinations all around the world.

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“Demand for these types of experiences is growing; since embarking on this journey with National Geographic Expeditions, we’ve seen exceptional growth every year, as travellers look to go deeper into destinations, make real human connections and make more thoughtful and intentional choices.”

Nancy Schumacher, senior vice-president and general manager at National Geographic Expeditions, added: “National Geographic Expeditions’ core belief is the importance of exploration, and we strive to create unique and authentic expeditions that inspire travellers to care about the world around them.

“We are incredibly proud of the unforgettable National Geographic Journeys and National Geographic Family Journeys travel experiences we’ve created through our close collaboration with G Adventures over the last decade.

“Together, we’re thrilled to continue developing meaningful and immersive ways for travellers and families alike to truly connect with the people and cultures of destinations around the world.”