G Adventures Launches New Rail Collection of Small Group Adventures

G Adventures is expanding its portfolio of itineraries to include dozens of new immersive rail journeys that will take travelers along both iconic routes and lesser-known geographic territory.

The new collection of G Adventures trips features 60 journeys across the various unique travel categories that G Adventures has become known for - including Solo-ish, Active and Geluxe. This deliberate approach to planning the new train journeys means there will be train itinerary options available for all types of travelers, whether budget-conscious or comfort-seekers or adventurers.

The train journeys will also feature spontaneous encounters and stress-free transport logistics.

“Instead of rushed airport transits and wasted time on flights that bypass local life on the ground, every rail journey is a focal point and unforgettable part of the experience,” the company said in a statement.

Traveling by train will also offer participants a glimpse of “rarely seen landscapes and villages” as well as “unexpected conversations and memories" that will come from opportunities "like sharing a cabin with locals on a night train in Vietnam.”

As the name suggests, the majority of every new G Adventures train journey is taken by rail, a mode of transport that can prove challenging to coordinate independently in some parts of the world.

Every element of these new journeys are pre-planned for the group and guided by charismatic Chief Experience Officers (CEOs).

And calling all sustainably-minded travelers: The new train journeys also benefit the planet. As G Adventures explained, by swapping flights for rail, travelers reduce their carbon footprint, and engage in a more responsible form of travel.

G Adventures new train collection also creates a more positive impact for localism particularly harder-to-reach local communities. The trains will stop off at smaller transport hubs and stations, allowing groups of travelers to buy from local sellers and take in daily life in lesser-seen parts of the country.

“Rail travel can be so much more than just a mode of transportation; it’s a gateway into responsible cultural exploration, where the journey is just as enjoyable as the destination,” Yves Marceau, vice president of product at G Adventures said. 

Poland is a country steeped in history, with intricate medieval and neoclassical architecture and under-appreciated natural beauty. Journeys range from three to almost five hours, leaving plenty of time to gaze out the window at the parts of the country that are seldom seen.

Priced from $1,949* pp for 10 days, with departures from September 26, 2025.

Solo-ish China

On this 11-day adventure that’s been carefully crafted for solo travelers, the group will travel on China’s high speed Bullet Train, whizzing from Shanghai to Yangzhou, Xi’an, Luoyang and Beijing. It’s a true cultural immersion – not just for the dumpling-making classes, strolls around archaeological treasures and time in the ‘Venice of Shanghai’, but for the mode of transport, traveling in smooth comfort at speeds of up to 350km/h and getting delicious local meals delivered right to every plush, padded seat.

Priced from $2,399* pp for 10 days, with departures from April 18, 2025.

On the Sea of Japan there’s a visit to the Tottori Sand Dunes and fish market (home to some of Japan’s best crab) and a chance to learn the traditional art of "washi" paper making.

Priced from $4,749* pp for 11 days, with departures from April 19, 2025.

Uncover India: High Deserts & Markets

Designed to be affordable, this 15-day trip is geared to 18-to-Thirtysomethings showcases India's man-made wonders and natural marvels without missing its most famous cities and sights. On the morning train from Delhi to Agra, the group will take in small towns and arid terrain (while tucking into a local breakfast served at their seat).

Meanwhile, on an eight-hour journey from Pushkar, the group will be fully immersed in local life, watching the comings and goings of passengers on the journey and travelling through countryside before reaching the breathtaking lakes and Raj-era palaces of Udaipur. As for the rest of the trip? Think sunrise hikes, beach time, fort visits and more.

Priced from $1,119* pp for 15 days, with departures from May 13, 2025.

Epic Vietnam: Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City & Handmade Noodles
A 14-day wallet-friendly trip, this Roamies adventure squeezes in almost all of Vietnam, making the most of the country’s excellent hostel scene and its famous night trains, where the group will sleep in a four-berth soft sleeper – a compartment with two compact bunk beds. Aside from the three-night train journeys, other highlights include trips to night markets, a noodle-making class, time exploring the historic tunnels of the Vietnam war and time on palm-lined white-sand beaches.

Priced from $1,099* pp for 17 days, with departures from June 16,  2025.

Highlights of Italy
This 9-day highlight-packed Classic adventure through Italy takes in the big cities of Rome, Florence and Venice, while also showing off plenty of Italian countryside and small towns, from the comfort of a local train. There’s a chance to taste world-renowned wines in Montepulciano, a tour of Rome through an immigrant’s eyes thanks to Migrantour, a G Adventures-supported social enterprise, plus time exploring the canals and backstreets of Venice. Plus, plenty of one euro espressos at train stations to fuel the journey.

Priced from $2,149* pp for 9 days, with departures from October 19, 2025.