Forecast spotlights trending destinations for Canadians driven by expanded routes and new visa policies

TORONTO, Nov. 2, 2026 /CNW/ -- Community tourism pioneer G Adventures has unveiled its eight destinations to watch for 2027. Rather than driving traffic to overcrowded hotspots, the small-group travel operator is promoting conscious strategies that funnel travel dollars into local host communities beyond busy hubs.

The 2027 forecast highlights regions benefiting from improved flight access, updated visa policies, or surging demand for authentic cultural connection:

• China: Following expanded visa-free entry, bookings jumped 83% YoY, prompting a launch of nine new itineraries, including National Geographic Journeys and Signature.
  • See it differently: The 19-day Signature: China From the Great Wall to Shangri-La visits Dunhuang's Mogao Grottoes and Yumen Pass, featuring stays in fortress-style desert lodges.
• The Stans: Central Asia is booming, with bookings up in Uzbekistan (+82%) and Kyrgyzstan (+32%), becoming the top-booked region globally for the Signature collection.
  • See it differently: The Stans: The Ultimate Silk Road Adventure takes travellers along Lake Issyk-Kul and Tajikistan's Fan Mountains with local homestays and yurt workshops.
• Egypt: Bookings have surged 106% YoY, with cultural updates like full opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum, and a 2027 total solar eclipse above Luxor.
  • See it differently: With solo female travel to Egypt up 16%, the nine-day Solo-ish Egypt features street food tours in Cairo and Nubian village stays.
• Norway: Bookings are up 23% YoY, driven by prime northern lights viewing at the tail end of the solar maximum and newly announced direct flights between Toronto and Oslo.
  • See it differently: Ditching mega-cruise decks, the seven-day Norway Fjord Trekking itinerary features blue-ice glacier trekking and guided hikes.
• Vietnam: A landmark Canada-Vietnam air agreement is paving the way for direct flights in 2027. Additionally, G Adventures has added 15 itineraries.
  • See it differently: The 16-day Classic Vietnam: Sapa to the Mekong features trekking, noodle-making at a social enterprise, and hands-on rice paper crafting.
• The Seychelles: Moving past resort enclaves and with a new 2028, the archipelago offers a pristine natural playground for active travellers.
• • See it differently: The eight-day Seychelles Geluxe trip explores Mahé, Praslin, and La Digue via foot, kayak, and catamaran.  
• Greece: Countering island overtourism, G Adventures is steering travellers toward northern mainland wilderness and historical mountain regions.
  • See it differently: Hiking Northern Greece explores traditional mountain villages and Mount Olympus (inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2026) on foot.  
• The Balkans: Albania (+51%) and Bosnia & Herzegovina (+16%) are surging as uncrowded Mediterranean alternatives.
  • See it differently: Hiking in Albania, Kosovo & Montenegro traverses the Valbona Valley and Rugova Canyon with family-run guesthouse stays.

Full list here.

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*Based on Canadian bookings between 1 November 2025 & 31 October 2026 vs same period YOY

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