G Adventures will operate 38 new itineraries and visit a handful of new destinations for its 18-to-Thirtysomethings collection.
For the first time, the tour operator will bring young travelers to Patagonia, Belize, Panama and the Central Asia "Stans." The brand also added 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours in India and Indonesia, which are customer favorites.
The collection expansion comes as the operator observes Gen Z and millennials craving "dynamic, activity-packed trips and cultural thrills," said G Adventures product vice president Yves Marceau. He added that these travelers are inspired by TikTok and Instagram and that the operator has found that 73% of young travelers are solo.
The nine-day "Patagonia: Turquoise Lakes & Torres del Paine" itinerary explores Chile and Argentina. Itinerary highlights include Torres del Paine National Park and El Calafate glaciers.
"Island-hopping and Sailing Belize: Beach Days & Starry Night" is a six-day itinerary that features Belize, which G Adventures says is often regarded as the most expensive Central American country for travelers. The country features the world's second-largest barrier reef and Mayan ruins. The operator hails it as an alternative to Mexico.
Central Asia is having a big moment with travelers, according to G Adventures, prompting the operator to launch "The Stans: The Ultimate Adventure through the Silk Road." The 26-day journey will bring travelers to Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. The operator has observed a 57% increase in bookings for Uzbekistan and 30% jump in Kyrgyzstan.
The operator has five Panama itineraries, including "Panama: Sandy Beaches & San Blas Sunsets," a six-day trip that visits Panama City and the San Blas Islands. While on this trip, travelers will meet with the Guna indigenous community. This itinerary features island life, with time spent snorkeling, relaxing on the beach and visiting a natural pool.