G Adventures and Geckos Adventures are both unique companies specializing in adventurous and culturally immersive tours with an emphasis on staying local. Geckos has an official age cap at 29, while G Adventures has a wider appeal. Often compared, here are the facts based on all the trips from these companies on Stride, and their Stride profiles.
Compare G Adventures and Geckos Adventures
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Overall Average Rating |
4.8/5 |
4.8/5 |
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Number of Reviews |
43,081 |
8 |
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Number of Tours |
786 |
87 |
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Travel Styles |
Value, Basic |
Value, Basic |
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Average Tour Price |
$2,454 |
$1,769 |
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Average Tour Length |
13.5 Days |
16 Days |
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Tour Type |
Small Group, Independent & Self Guided |
Small Group, Private Guided |
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Years in Business |
27 |
unavailable |
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Destinations |
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Europe Tours |
118 |
148 |
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South America Tours |
171 |
0 |
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Africa Tours |
113 |
10 |
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Asia Tours |
212 |
27 |
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Antarctica Tours |
7 |
0 |
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Australia & Pacific Tours |
47 |
0 |
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Central America Tours |
65 |
0 |
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North America Tours |
47 |
46 |
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Middle East Tours |
0 |
0 |
What Makes Them Stand Out?
G Adventures: Before you even depart on your trip, G Adventures get its travelers ready by connecting you to fellow trip goers through their community forums. They have many travel styles but all trips place high emphasis on local and cultural experiences. Their trips have traditionally skewed younger although they are becoming more popular among a wider age range. Read More...
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Geckos Adventures: Geckos is adventure travel for the young, budget-minded traveler, with an eye toward responsible travel. This means traveling in small groups, mostly averaging 9 passengers, and never over 15. With Geckos Adventures, you can really ‘run wild’ as you explore a destination in a small group environment. Read More...
Why Travel With Them?
G Adventures: If you are seeking that true "authentic travel" experience, G Adventures is a great choice. They are not a luxury operator, but comfortable and their guides are renowned for their local insights, extensive knowledge and sense of fun. G Adventures is a great company for making new friends as they welcome solo travelers and tours are niche enough that you'll meet people with very similar interests. Read More...
Geckos Adventures: If you’re between the ages of 18-39 and looking for a fun, cheap, no-frills, and authentic adventure. Geckos itineraries provide plenty of free time and flexibility, plus the ability to budget more on the ground instead of paying for activities ahead of time. Additionally, Geckos will arrange a private tour geared to your own interests. Read More...
