Recommend November 2017 - 8

G Adventures is offering
active itineraries around the world under its
18-to-Thirtysomething portfolio.

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TourTalk
New tours to the destinations on your clients'
bucket list expand your options to offer them
a unique experience.
Avanti Destinations has added new
itineraries in 14 Asian countries-eight to
be exact-plus more than 25 new excursions,
many of which focus on food, and over 50 new
boutique and luxury hotel offerings. Avanti's
Asia vacations are all customizable, including
a private guide in most locations.
Avanti's new destinations include Yichang
and Chongqing in China for pre- and postYangtze River cruises; the beach resort city
of Pattaya in Thailand; and Sapporo on
the northern island of Hokkaido, as well as
Miyajima in Japan. Among the new itineraries
is the Treats & Treks of Bali, an 8-day journey
in Ubud and Nusa Dua that includes private
rafting on the Ayung River, a private sunrise
trekking on the Batur Volcano, and a
private foodie tour with a private Seminyak
(traditional Indonesian) cooking class, plus
daily breakfast. Rates start at $1,245
per person.
The new excursions, meanwhile, include
activities such as a private geisha teahouse
experience in Kyoto; a private market visit,
sake tasting and cooking lessons in Kyoto; a
private Osaka family fun tour with activities
for children; or a seacave canoe excursion in
Phuket, plus much more.
For a complete list, make sure to order
the company's new 84-page Essence of Asia
brochure, which includes city maps showing
chosen hotels in relation to major sights, and
the routing of multi-destination itineraries-
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Traveltalk

This social, digital,
Millennial generation of travelers
is fast becoming major drivers
of consumer spending and
trendsetters of popular culture.
They want meaningful
connections and
high-value experiences.
-- Steve Lima,

U.S. Marketing Director, G Adventures

Michelle Marie Arean

this brochure was designed with the agent
in mind, making it easy for you to share
with your clients. You can earn $50 bonus
commission for each booking of $1,500 or
more made by Feb. 28, 2018 for travel now
through March 31, 2018.
Backroads has launched a brand-new
small ship ocean segment. These sailings are
the perfect fit for travelers looking to mix
the flexibility of an active vacation with
the luxury of living aboard a state-of-the-art
expedition vessel. These intimate ocean
cruises offer planned active trips in Alaska,
Antarctica, Japan, New Zealand, the Baltic
Sea, the Galapagos Islands, Iceland, and
other destinations for a total of 51 departures
on 14 itineraries. On these itineraries guests
can opt to hike, bike, and actively explore at
their own pace and then return to the ship
for an elegant dinner.
Also expanding its portfolio is Collette
with 21 new options, including Northern
Lights of Finland (starting at $3,999 pp)
and the 14-day Culture of Peru and Bolivia
(starting at $4,999 pp). Exploring Sri Lanka
has also been added; this 13-day tour, starting
at $3,599 pp, visits a home for orphaned
elephants, and has participants climbing
the fifth century Sigiriya Rock Fortress-a
former palace and UNESCO World Heritage
site-and viewing elephants in their natural
habitat at Minneriya National Park. Guests
will also learn about unique spices used in Sri
Lankan cuisine, and visit the Temple of the
Tooth Relic in Kandy, plus much more.
For the 18-to-Thirtysomething traveler, G
Adventures has revamped its former Yolo

style of youth tours. "Our younger customers
tell us they're looking for more real-world
social experiences beyond their online
life, which is great. They also want cool
content to then share out with their digital
networks," said Bruce Poon Tip, owner and
founder of G Adventures, in press materials.
"This growing interest in a social-first
experience that helps young people build
connections but which is also affordable,
prompted us to think differently about how
we market our small-group youth product. It
should be easily discoverable and instantly
clear who we are speaking to."
G Adventures notes that young American
travelers have been booking their tours all
around the world, but Thailand has been the
most popular destination, followed by New
Zealand, Costa Rica and Australia. Their
average client is spending $1,810 for trips
that last 14 days on average.
The 185 tours in G Adventures' 18-toThirtysomething portfolio are affordable-the
majority priced under $2,000, not including
airfare-running from less than one week to
more than nine weeks long. They're designed
to be fun-filled and fast-paced, featuring more
camping, hostel, or basic service level hotels.
On the itineraries, Big Night Out experiences
are included for those who want to party after
a full day of adventure. ■
Contact Information
Avanti Destinations: avantidestinations.com
Backroads: backroads.com
Collette: gocollette.com
G Adventures: gadventures.com
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