G Adventures has launched a collection of tours dedicated to wellness and adventure.
The ‘Wellness’ travel style features a programme of trips in 10 destinations, all designed to help travellers slow down, find their balance and reconnect with the world, as well as with themselves.
With more than 80 departures planned in 2019 in destinations such as Nepal, Costa Rica, Iceland, Patagonia, Tuscany and Peru, the new Wellness trips range from seven to 13 days, and balance must-see highlights with a slower pace of travel. At selected destinations, travellers will participate in local rituals such as a purification bath in Bali, a prayer ceremony with monks in Nepal and an ashram stay in India.
Each Wellness trip will be led by an experienced officer, and begins with an intention setting ceremony where travellers will explore their reasons for seeking wellbeing, and set out what they want to achieve from their journey. The slower-paced itineraries give travellers time to ground themselves on arrival and to explore their local surroundings, while the accommodation options provide a quiet and calming base outside the bustle of the city.
A variety of different types of yoga will be led by local experts, as well as optional guided meditations such as mindfulness, mantra and transcendental practices. Travellers will connect to their physical self through movement experiences, including natural hikes in Iceland, stand-up paddle boarding in Costa Rica and cycling through rice terraces in Bali.
Each tour will also feature local culinary experiences, including market visits, tastings with locals and cooking classes. Offering healthy cuisine using fresh, local and seasonal produce with optional vegetarian and vegan options available, meals are designed to nourish both the body and the mind.
