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G Adventures vs Intrepid
Compare the travel styles, pricing, destinations and popularity of G Adventures and Intrepid.The Low Down
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.
Intrepid specialise in small group adventure tours, and feature trips around the globe. With over 700 tours and 50,000 departures, Intrepid's itineraries are designed for the budget conscious adventurer, families and even adventures for those that prefer a bit of comfort at the end of each day. Like G Adventures, Intrepid also have a myriad of trips through South and Central America & Asia and operate dynamic pricing so prices can change daily - upwards if the trip is filling up, and down if they need to fill some spaces.Recommending the best Operator for small group adventures is a tough one. It's very subjective and we think a lot depends on the region, the itinerary and the trip leader you get. This will have a huge sway on whether your trip is good, great or average. Our advice is to choose the Operator which has the itinerary and departures dates that suit you best. Look at things like inclusions, group size and other details to help make your decision.
Stats
No. of Trips
941
No. of Departures
88,997
Avg. Trip Length
13 Days
Avg. Price Per Day
$225
Accommodation
Mixed
Budget
Affordable
No. of Trips
1,109
No. of Departures
79,082
Avg. Trip Length
12 Days
Avg. Price Per Day
$300
Accommodation
Mixed
Budget
Affordable & Premium
In Their Own Words We asked the travel companies themselves why you should travel with them
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.
Intrepid Travel has been taking travellers off the beaten track to discover the world's most amazing places for 30 years. Every trip is designed to truly experience local culture - to meet local people, try local food, take local transport and stay in local accommodation. Led by a local leader, our small group tours offer a sustainable way to travel off the beaten track, while giving back to the places and people that travellers visit.
Recent Reviews
4.6
We had a fabulous 15 day highlights tour of Morocco with G Adventures in May. Fabulous fast paced tour led by a brilliant Chief Experience Officer. We explored beaches, medinas, Sahara desert and the High Atlas Mountains. We had a group of 10 from different countries and had a great time. Highly recommended.
Extremely well organised, from booking process, ongoing communications through to the tour itself. Tour guide was first class, small group, good range of included and optional activities allowing for some flexibility. All travel and accommodation of good standard. We weren't sure what to expect as this was our first group tour. We were pleasantly surprised ...read more and will definitely be travelling this way again. Really felt like we got to experience Vietnam for our first trip to that country.
Maisie was great with helping me organise a last minute trip to Sri Lanka with G Adventures. Highly recommend both G Adventures and Global Journeys for easy and hassle free travelling and support!
Spent an amazing 3 weeks exploring the 3 countries. Never knew of Belize before signing up for this tour and had one of the best snorkeling experience ever. Being a bit of a longer tour than the usual 2 weeks, it can get tiring towards the end but this tour really covers a lot of places and distances and much time on the road. Nevertheless, this tour ...read more is a great way to get the taste of Mexico, Guatemala and Belize. Best tacos and coffees.
Had a great time in Cambodia, wonderful country! Highly recommend. Having a great group of people made the trip even better!
I regret only attending this tour for Puerto Princesa and El Nido. This tour really opened my eyes to the adventures and beauty this country has to offer. From planning the group activities to helping a small group of us plan a trip on a free day Albert did amazing. His expertise of the areas was appreciated!
4.4
Galapagos certainly didn’t disappoint with an abundance of marine life on the islands. The tour itself was OK, guide had little interest in the job and the guests. Probably best to just do 2 islands rather than 3, a few very early days to move around the islands.
We thoroughly enjoyed our explore Spain & Portugal tour with Intrepid Travel We saw so many beautiful cities & met some lovely people. Enjoyed getting around like a local using public transport & seeing so much history.
The tour was excellent! We were a group of 12 travelers from different countries and had a great time together. The tour guides were very knowledgeable and helpful. They showed us how people live in South East Asia and we participated in some activities that made us part of the experience. I hope to travel with Intrepid again in the future.
This was my 2nd Intrepid tour. This tour focused on Sequoia, Kings Canyon and Yosemite national parks. We had an enthusiastic Tour Leader who provided clear and informative information. This tour has a few hikes but is graded Level 2 whereas the Utah Hiking tour I also did with Intrepid was Level 3 - you notice the difference, slower pace, walks more ...read more than hikes. We had great weather on this tour, our day at Yosemite was wonderful, blue skies, sunshine 25C and lots of waterfalls. We were lucky to see a bear on this trip as well as deer and lots of squirrels and chipmunks. A nice drive around the highlights of San Francisco to end the tour.
Fantastic trip through key places in Uzbekistan. Saw a lots of amazing buildings and heard much of the country’s very rich history. Lovely local people everywhere who were very friendly to our tour group. The local silks, paintings and ceramics were inexpensive and gorgeous. Our tour guide Hamza was a star!
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