National Geographic Signature with G Adventures: travel that goes deeper

Travel isn’t just about where you go. It’s about how deeply you connect once you’re there.

That idea is the foundation of National Geographic Signature with G Adventures — a new collection of expert-led, small-group trips designed for travellers who want more insight, more access, and a more comfortable, unhurried way to explore the world.

These trips bring together National Geographic’s legacy of exploration and storytelling with G Adventures’ pioneering approach to community tourism, creating experiences that feel richer, more immersive, and more meaningful from start to finish.

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Seeing iconic places through a different lens

On a Signature trip, the difference is felt almost immediately — not just in where you go, but in how you experience it too. Every tour is guided by a National Geographic Expedition Expert — a leading specialist such as an archaeologist, conservationist, photographer, scientist, or historian — alongside a specially-trained National Geographic Expedition Leader. Together, they add depth, context, and perspective that transforms each day.

This expert-led approach unlocks experiences that go beyond standard itineraries. Instead of simply visiting famous sites, you’re invited behind the scenes to understand the forces and context that shaped them — culturally, environmentally, and historically. For example, in Cambodia, that deeper perspective becomes especially clear. Beyond exploring the temples of Angkor, Signature travellers step inside Conservation d’Angkor — a facility closed to the public, where specialists work to restore and repatriate artifacts removed from the ancient complex.

Similarly, in Morocco, travellers will meet pioneering chef Najat Kaanache to explore Fez’s ninth-century market. They'll also explore Marrakech’s medina with an expert storyteller, featured in National Geographic for his work in the revival of the ancient Moroccan art of Hikayat storytelling.

Moments like these are known as Signature Moments — exclusive experiences found only on National Geographic–branded trips, rooted in expert insight and National Geographic’s global work in science, education, and storytelling.

Special access that opens doors — and perspectives

Beyond Signature Moments, these journeys are defined by rare and carefully curated access — experiences that would be difficult, if not impossible, to arrange independently. Think private dining in a villa overlooking Lake Maggiore on Italy's Isola Bella, walking along Costa Rica’s scenic canopy walkways before the crowds arrive, or exploring Amman’s Citadel and surrounding archaeological ruins as the sun sets. In London, that access might take the form of a private dinner inside Churchill’s Cabinet War Rooms, after hours.

These moments aren’t designed simply to impress. Each one is rooted in National Geographic’s spirit of discovery — offering insight, context, and a deeper understanding of the places you’re exploring. It’s experiential travel at its most meaningful: intimate, illuminating, and unforgettable.

Exploration, elevated — so you can focus on discovery

Signature trips are also designed to remove all friction from travel, allowing you to fully engage with the places you visit. You’ll stay in exquisite five-star and outstanding four-star-plus accommodations, selected for their character, location, and connection to place. These include award-winning 'Grand Dames' — iconic, classical properties steeped in living history — and standout lodges and retreats that reflect their surroundings. Depending on the destination, that might mean:

Classic safari camps or lodges in Africa, historic riads in Morocco, mountain retreats in Switzerland, design-forward city hotels in Asia, or eco-lodges, vineyards, and coastal retreats all over the globe.

From seamless private transport and attentive luggage handling to refined regional cuisine (with most meals included), every detail is thoughtfully handled. Add 24/7 support from dedicated Signature Specialists, and the whole experience feels smooth, considered, and genuinely immersive.

Small groups mean smarter pacing

With a minimum of 12 and a maximum of 22 travellers (on average 16), Signature trips strike a balance that larger tours simply can’t. Smaller groups allow for:

Easier access to exclusive sites and private experiences, more personal interaction with experts and local guides, the flexibility to adapt plans along the way, and a pace that encourages immersion, not rushing.

There’s time to linger, ask questions, reflect — and you’ll still get to enjoy moments to relax and recharge.

Purpose built into every experience

As with all G Adventures trips, Signature excursions are grounded in responsible travel — with many also including their very own G for Good moment.

Guided by G Adventures’ community tourism model, these trips prioritize partnerships with local businesses and guides, supporting local economies and fostering meaningful cultural exchange. Community experiences aren’t staged — they’re part of everyday life in the places you visit.

In addition, every purchase helps support the global nonprofit National Geographic Society, which works to protect and illuminate our world through exploration, research, and education.

It’s travel that creates a positive impact — for travellers, for communities, and for the destinations themselves.

Where can the National Geographic Signature collection take you?

Now on sale, the National Geographic Signature collection spans 32 thoughtfully designed itineraries across 28 destinations worldwide. Trips range from immersive seven-day explorations to extended journeys of up to 19 days, allowing time to truly settle into a place and understand its rhythms.

From sweeping adventures through Southern Africa and the ancient landscapes of Peru, to culturally rich journeys across Japan, Morocco, Vietnam, and Central Asia — and nature-forward experiences in Costa Rica and Palau (a brand-new destination for G Adventures) — each itinerary is shaped by expert insight, exclusive access, and a deep connection to place.

Wherever you go, the emphasis remains the same: travel that goes beyond highlights, revealing the stories, people, and perspectives that bring each destination to life.

Is a Signature trip right for you?

National Geographic Signature with G Adventures is crafted for travellers who seek depth in their travel, not just destinations. It’s for the naturally curious — those who value expert insight and rich storytelling, who prefer the intimacy of small groups and a more considered pace, and who appreciate exceptional places to stay paired with thoughtful, seamless planning.

Above all, it’s for travellers who believe travel should be a force for good, creating meaningful connections with local communities and leaving a positive, lasting impact.

If that sounds like you, then this collection was created with you in mind!

Ready to explore more deeply?

National Geographic Signature with G Adventures offers a more considered way to experience the world — shaped by access, expertise, and purpose. Because the most rewarding travel experiences don’t just take you somewhere new — they change how you see the world.

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