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1 AGENT GUIDE A HANDY-DANDY REFERENCE TO ALL THINGS G ADVENTURES INTRODUCING A NEW WAY TO EXPERIENCE THE WORLD

2 You don t just sell holidays. You present opportunities; A chance to do something great. Travel changes people. And people change the world. Let s change some lives together.

The world according to G Small-group adventure travel done differently There are as many travel companies to explore the world with as there are places to explore.

For 25 years (and counting), we ve made travel meaningful by thinking small, thinking local, and thinking about what benefits the traveller, the tour, and the planet best.

3 The world according to G Small-group adventure travel done differently There are as many travel companies to explore the world with as there are places to explore. G Adventures travellers are looking for something more than a plane ticket, a hotel room, and a seat on a bus. For 25 years (and counting), we ve made travel meaningful by thinking small, thinking local, and thinking about what benefits the traveller, the tour, and the planet best. As an agent, you know that travel has the power to change people s lives. You see it every day. Like you, we exist to bring people together to experience this planet of ours. Work with us and give your travellers a chance to do something great. Let s change some lives together. Changing the world through travel At its heart, travel is about exchange. That s why G Adventures ensures that the communities our travellers explore with us get something back from the experience, too. Since 1990, we ve integrated over 25 self-sustaining G Adventures for Good initiatives into over 100 of our itineraries. These projects address local challenges, providing benefits for indigenous people, empowering marginalized women, and granting disadvantaged youth access to education, employment, and brighter futures. The G Difference Leading our industry forward, one great idea at a time 100% Guaranteed Departures Every single G Adventures departure is guaranteed to run. Yup, you read that right; every single one. Once your clients have booked and paid, they re going. That means you never have to worry when booking flights and can sell with confidence knowing that we won t cancel at the last minute (barring weather or safety concerns). Lifetime Deposits Our Lifetime Deposit Policy ensures your travellers keep the original deposit for life and can use it at any time that works for them. They can even transfer it to a friend or donate it to Planeterra, our non-profit organization. (And if they do, we ll match the donation.) Plus, when your clients re-book, you ll still earn the commission on the sale. 24/7 service Travel is a global business, and it s comforting to know there s always someone around to help when you need them. It s a big, crazy world out there, and anything can (and often does) happen. Whenever you or your travellers need us, we re just a phone call away. Our team is here to help. Always. Satisfaction We pride ourselves on our customer satisfaction record. A staggering 99% of our travellers report satisfaction with their adventure. How do we pull that off? By listening to them. It s part of our commitment to leading with service. Unmatched value The adventure of a lifetime shouldn t take a lifetime to pay down. That s why we continually strive to offer the industry s best tours at the most competitive prices. Our grassroots approach to travel lowers the operational overhead, and those savings are passed onto your travellers. Skilled CEOs Each trip s Chief Experience Officer (CEO) is on hand to enrich the journey, offer local insight and add a unique personal perspective to every adventure. For them, guiding your travellers off the beaten path, embracing the unexpected, and introducing them to the extraordinary is all in a day s work. No single supplements We treat solo travellers to the same benefits as the rest of the group, which is why we don t charge single supplements. We ll hook them up with a same-sex roommate, and if your clients need their own space, they can always take advantage of the My Own Room option. International small groups The average G Adventures group is about 12 people, often a mix of single travellers, couples, and friends travelling together, all of varying ages and from all over the world. Just about every type of person ends up in our groups, and many go on to form lifelong friendships. An Industry First 100% OF OUR DEPARTURES ARE NOW GUARANTEED If you re booked, you re going Suvdaa Sukhe, CEO, Central Asia

Travel Styles All G Adventures tours share a common love of adventure, but life-altering experiences come in a variety of flavours.

Classic A little bit of everything (and a whole lot more) The quintessential G Adventures experience Small-group travel with like-minded travellers Healthy mix of highlights, uncommon experiences,

4 Travel Styles All G Adventures tours share a common love of adventure, but life-altering experiences come in a variety of flavours. Consult our Travel Styles and find the right one for your travellers. Classic A little bit of everything (and a whole lot more) The quintessential G Adventures experience Small-group travel with like-minded travellers Healthy mix of highlights, uncommon experiences, and cultural contact Marine Small-ship adventures on the world s great seas and rivers Sailing and cruising adventures in some of the world s most remote places Small ships get travellers deeper into destinations Galápagos, polar, sailing (Thai, Maldives, Caribbean, and European), and our brand-new River Cruising program. Yolo Fast, fresh, and fun adventures for 18-to-39-year-olds Cash-conscious tours with camping, hostel and/or hotel stays More free time, fewer included meals, greater flexibility Fast-paced, action-packed itineraries Active Hiking, biking, and kayaking adventures all over the world Walk, hike, trek, bike, raft, and kayak the world s greatest destinations Itineraries designed for first-timers and experienced active travellers Physically engage with the environment you re travelling in National Geographic Journeys Adventure, enhanced Greater hands-on exploration Insider access to exclusive National Geographic experiences Upgraded accommodations, more inclusions, and private transport Local Living Your home-far-away-from-home Enjoy the convenience of unpacking once Charming and unique accommodations Learn to live like the locals thanks to flexible itineraries Family Trips built for adventurers of all ages Trips and experiences sorted by recommended age Travel with like-minded families from all over the world Introduce kids to cultures, wildlife, and the environment Rail Adventures on the world s great railways Iconic rail journeys (Trans-Siberian Express, Polar Express, Darjeeling Limited, etc) Get travellers closer to the country they re travelling through Often the most comfortable and convenient ways to get between locations Private Groups Journeys reserved for a select group of friends Exclusive departures for families, friends, and corporate groups You can form a group with at least four travellers Flexible departure dates that best suits you or your group Service Levels Whether your travellers adventure requires creature comforts or the barest of essentials, we have a Service Level to suit their needs Camping Excellent value, amazing prices, Basic Simple and clean hostels, hotels, Standard Comfortable accommodations Upgraded Handpicked character-rich quality experiences Camping most nights with some and guesthouses Affordable public and private chosen for location and character All the top highlights included, plus accommodations with upgraded amenities and services hostel and/or hotel stays to start transport for maximum plenty of time for travellers to Upgraded private transportation, and throughout Affordable public and private transport cultural immersion Plenty of optional activities tailored explore on their own Affordable public and private including more flights and/or trains More included meals and activities for maximum cultural interaction to travellers interests and budgets transport

We ve got an adventure for everyone Some people think adventure travel isn t for them. They re wrong. When they say: Adventure travel is only for young people.

5 We ve got an adventure for everyone Some people think adventure travel isn t for them. They re wrong. When they say: Adventure travel is only for young people. You say: G Adventures offers trips for everyone. In fact, almost half of their travellers are over age 35. Everyone from four-year-olds to 90-year-olds are welcome on their trips. All you need is an open mind, a sense of adventure and a desire to explore. When they say: Isn t adventure travel all bungee jumping and skydiving? I don t want to do that. You say: The greatest thing about the word adventure is that it s so open-ended, you decide what it means to you. To G Adventures, it means active exploration, cultural immersion, embracing the unexpected, escaping the well-trod path and creating true lifelong connections with the people and places you visit. When they say: I don t like tours; They re too prescriptive and restrictive. You say: With G Adventures, there s lots of opportunity to mix and match and add excursions to customize your tour. I can help you arrange a My Own Room option if you need added privacy, arrange airport transfers and pre- and post-trip accommodation if you d like to spend a bit more time in your destination, and pre-book a theme pack to help you budget for those optional add-on activities. Just ask! When they say: I don t want to be herded around in a big group. You say: G Adventures groups average only 12 travellers and are usually no larger than 16. You won t be travelling around in a coach and there s no tour leader waving a flag or umbrella for you to follow around. When they say: I don t want to stay in hostels. You say: Camping tours have the occasional hostel stay. Basic tours generally stay in simple, clean hotels and guesthouses. At the other end of the scale, Upgraded tours offer handpicked, character-rich hotels with better services and amenities. Standard tours fall somewhere in between. When they say: I don t speak perfect English. You say: You re not alone. G Adventures hosts international groups with travellers and Chief Experience Officers (CEOs) from all over the world where English is not their first language. But rest assured; when you travel with G Adventures you ll make plenty of friends and have a ton of fun.

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6 Lace up your boots and take on Kili, the Inca Trail, and other once-in-a-lifetime hikes Introducing our brand-new Overland Adventure Vehicle Cruise the world s great rivers a d outh eri a s a i Coast Hold the whole world in your hands Order the complete lineup of G Adventures brochures at gadventures.com/sherpa. The Greatest Adventures on Adventures for 18-to-thirtysomethings ALWAYS OPEN, 24/7 UK: Ireland: International: INTRODUCING A NEW WAY TO EXPERIENCE THE WORLD An exclusive collection of 70 unique small-group tours Overland, reimagined gadventures.co.uk/sherpa experience@gadventures.com Hike, Bike, and Kayak Your World Expedition Cruising & Sailing Adventures New shores to explore Cruise the world s great rivers a d outh eri a s a i Coast Reach for the sky New shores to explore GET SOCIAL Agency code: GPS name: Sherpa username: GPS phone number: Sherpa password: GPS G Adventures Inc. is the owner of all trademarks used herein unless otherwise indicated. Trademarks of G Adventures Inc. include: G Adventures, The Great Adventure People and related logos, Wanderers in Residence, Local Living, Yolo, Lifetime Deposits, We Love Changing People s Lives, Lead With Service, Do the Right Thing, Embrace the Bizarre, Create Happiness & Community.

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