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GreatGuides We are GreatGuides.com, an adventure travel site for the adventure seeker to meet and journey with inspirational guides.

We believe in making adventure travel a personal connection between the adventurer and their guide. Our mission is to make the adventure travel experience transparent and accessible to everyone. We help guides launch sustainable and independent ventures with no upfront costs. Our goal is to build an adventure marketplace that benefits the guide, the local community and provides the adventurer a unique experience.

Bergen and Voss, Norway
14/09/2022

Bergen and Voss, Norway

10/01/2021

Can we resume international trips in 2021 despite a pandemic stronger than ever? There's hope: Summer vacations abroad may happen in a big way this year.

Hello to everyone after an extended break. During this time we took the opportunity to evaluate our tour offerings. We d...
04/01/2021

Hello to everyone after an extended break. During this time we took the opportunity to evaluate our tour offerings. We decided to consolidate our Nordic experiences and build a new site www.gonordictours.com.

For all those who are looking forward to traveling to the Nordic, Baltic regions, this site offers an in depth look into all that the Nordic has to offer. Check it out and let us know what you think

Its been a while but we still dream about Norway!
12/07/2020

Its been a while but we still dream about Norway!

Lofoty z drona 😍

In these challenging times, destinations are finding creative ways to engage their audience. Check out how you can remot...
17/04/2020

In these challenging times, destinations are finding creative ways to engage their audience. Check out how you can remotely tour Faroe Islands https://www.remote-tourism.com/

Travellers can now see this pristine nation through the eyes of a local using their mobile phone to navigate

15/04/2020

Daydreaming about Norway..

🙋‍♀️ 🙋‍♂️ Are you already an adventure tour guide but want to share your passion with even more enthusiastic travelers? ...
29/03/2020

🙋‍♀️ 🙋‍♂️ Are you already an adventure tour guide but want to share your passion with even more enthusiastic travelers? Become one of our Great Guides!

You’ll find all the info you need to sign up here: https://greatguides.com/new-guide

27/03/2020

Take your mind off everything that’s going on and book yourself an incredible tour for later in the year.

Here are some of our latest additions:

🦋 Brilliant Butterflies of Panama: https://greatguides.com/adventure/ck749mnaw30160a68o7izeu8u

🗻 Volcanic Trails Part 1 in Iceland: https://greatguides.com/adventure/ck6yp11iahe2a0b005pg4girm

❄️ The Arctic Patagonia in Greenland: https://greatguides.com/adventure/ck6vltgdd92p10b003uvldm2b

🍷 Safari for Wine Lovers in Zimbabwe: https://greatguides.com/adventure/ck6vf1s967xih0b001q9ri9hb

🎅 Santa Claus Holiday Village in Finland: https://greatguides.com/adventure/ck6lejraq74r60b09vqblm1lt

🏞 Norway in a Nutshell: https://greatguides.com/adventure/ck5iqjw2m5zrj0b09413okx7x

🐢 Darwin Discoveries in the Galapagos Islands: https://greatguides.com/adventure/ck4c49oiwxw1d0b096vpz2ic5

🏯 Historical Circuit Tour in Ethiopia: https://greatguides.com/adventure/ck44027rsl99b0b09prf7bq8w

🏔 Gateway Tour in Bhutan: https://greatguides.com/adventure/ck3rxhcus0wrr0b09046b5f9c

🏜 Dimensions of the South Gobi Desert in Mongolia: https://greatguides.com/adventure/ck3kudmf5p7630b091omlej8m

😷 Concerned about the safety of traveling with everything going on?You’ll find everything you need to know here.🤝 Stay s...
23/03/2020

😷 Concerned about the safety of traveling with everything going on?

You’ll find everything you need to know here.

🤝 Stay safe, everyone!

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a virus (more specifically, a coronavirus) identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China.

🦍 Getting ready to go on one of our gorilla trekking tours in Rwanda? These tips will help you have an amazing time.
22/03/2020

🦍 Getting ready to go on one of our gorilla trekking tours in Rwanda? These tips will help you have an amazing time.

From exploring the endangered Silverback Gorillas in the wild, the best season to travel, to packing essentials: here is your full adventure guide.

🏕 Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and embark on the adventure of a lifetime with Great Guide Jackson Loose...
18/03/2020

🏕 Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and embark on the adventure of a lifetime with Great Guide Jackson Looseyia at the Tangulia Mara Camp!

🌳 Located within the incredible Mara Reserve, the traditional tented safari camp is made up of 6 tents protected from the sunshine by the cool canopy. Each tent has a double and single bed, ensuite bathroom with shower, sink and toilet, and a veranda with fantastic views.

🦁 Tangulia Mara Camp is the perfect base from which to head out on game drives and enjoy scenic guided walks to see majestic local wildlife up close.

🍽 The ticket price includes accommodation, all meals, drinks, game drives, laundry and private charters. Click here to find out more: https://greatguides.com/adventure/ck77jfpo12yzg09610kfo7ksn

16/03/2020

🐬 Look how close the group got to that pod of dolphins! Sign up for one of our tours with Great Guide Chris Fallows and you could be within arm’s reach of dolphins, too!

👍 Greenland, India, Peru and Rwanda are all on the list! via NatGeo WildCheck out our site and book a tour with one of o...
15/03/2020

👍 Greenland, India, Peru and Rwanda are all on the list! via NatGeo Wild
Check out our site and book a tour with one of our Great Guides to explore this year’s top destinations.

Discover tips, tours, and secrets from travel planners and experts.

🐒 Are you an animal lover? Then you’ll go ape for our tamarin tour!🦉 On this 9-night mammal and birding adventure you’ll...
11/03/2020

🐒 Are you an animal lover? Then you’ll go ape for our tamarin tour!

🦉 On this 9-night mammal and birding adventure you’ll spend a week at the world-famous Canopy Tower where you’ll spot all kinds of remarkable creatures, from sloths, monkeys, coatis, squirrels and jaguars to toucans, raptors, woodpeckers, hawks and owls. You’ll go on multiple daytime and nighttime canopy tours to see the full spectrum of animals which call this incredible part of the world home.

🦇 After animal-spotting from the observation deck, exploring the iconic Pipeline Road and going on exciting jungle boat tours, you’ll move onto the Canopy Lodge for even more fun. Here you’ll bask in the majesty of a thundering waterfall, see bats feeding at night, follow stunning nature trails and spot any elusive animals you haven’t yet ticked off your list.

🛫 Tours depart every month March-December and are available for travelers aged 9+. Click here to view the full itinerary and to book your spot: https://greatguides.com/adventure/ck74r8lod43dq0a6891u5j8r0

🦈 You don’t just see sharks when you sign up for a tour with Great Guide Chris Fallows.🐬 There’s a good chance you’ll se...
09/03/2020

🦈 You don’t just see sharks when you sign up for a tour with Great Guide Chris Fallows.
🐬 There’s a good chance you’ll see dolphins, too!

Today we saw a beautiful pod of Common Dolphins in False bay..
Common dolphin can be seen in groups of different sizes from small groups of 20-30 animals to groups joining together to form super- or megapods which can result in thousands of animals!
03/03/20

👍 No travel partner? No problem! You can sign up for our tours as a solo traveler. Use these tips to keep you safe while...
06/03/2020

👍 No travel partner? No problem! You can sign up for our tours as a solo traveler.
Use these tips to keep you safe while exploring.

Readers reveal strategies for making pals, staying safe, and discovering local culture when traveling as a party of one.

🦘🐯  Happy World Wildlife Day! 🦁 🐵In celebration of this fantastic holiday, we’re highlighting one of our newest ecotours...
03/03/2020

🦘🐯 Happy World Wildlife Day! 🦁 🐵

In celebration of this fantastic holiday, we’re highlighting one of our newest ecotours — Canopy Tower’s Birds and History Adventure.

A dream come true for birdwatchers who love history and history fans who love birds, this remarkable tour takes place in Panama where you’ll spend seven fun-filled days brimming with legends of pirates, visionaries and conquistadors, as well as some of the most beautiful birds you could possibly imagine.

During your week-long expedition, you’ll:
🦜 Search for birds, sloths, monkeys and other mammals in the rainforest canopy
🌳 Visit the BioMuseum to learn all about the origin of the Panamanian isthmus and its impact on the planet
👣 Follow the Las Cruces Trail used by conquistadors in the colonial times
🏛 Discover all kinds of fascinating ancient buildings and unveil their intriguing history
🦅 Delve into the world-famous Pipeline Road laden with all kinds of exotic birds
🐒 Experience the Summit Nature Park and the diverse animals which call it home
⛲️Go on a historical full-day tour of Panama City
🐵Take a boat trip to Monkey Island to see white-faced capuchin monkeys

🛫 Departures are available from March 2020 to August 2020 for travellers aged 9+. Click here for the full itinerary and to reserve your spot: https://greatguides.com/adventure/ck73ecs6408vs0a680u2x8hoz

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We are GreatGuides.com, an adventure travel site for the adventure seeker to meet and journey with inspirational guides. We believe in making adventure travel a personal connection between the adventurer and their guide.

During a trekking holiday in Ladakh in 2011, Atma realised that to have a truly great travel experience, you need a truly great guide. A frequent traveller, Atma knew that it wasn’t always easy to find such a person. He’d also seen firsthand the challenges those guides faced trying to build their business. What if he could solve both those problems?

Atma created a site called ActivelyMe.com. While researching competitors, he came across GreatGuides.org, with its catalogue of stories from guides across the globe. After reaching out to its founder Roddy Bray with the hope of collaborating, Atma ended up buying the site and expanding its reach to incorporate ActivelyMe. The site relaunched as GreatGuides.com, connecting adventure travellers with local guides offering both outstanding knowledge and a warm welcome. Meanwhile, the guides themselves benefit from gaining access to a platform that pairs them with potential clients and provides them with the tools to build a sustainable business. With a greater proportion of income staying in the local economy, everyone wins.