G Adventures has launched a new river cruise programme targeting and those with a younger mindset, featuring active and cultural elements, and visits to support local communities.

The nine itineraries vary in length from eight to 10 days and explore waterways in Cambodia, France, India, Peru and Vietnam.

Jeff Russill, VP of innovation, G Adventures, said:

“There’s no better way to experience some places than on a small vessel, in a small group. This is slow travel at its best and we’re doing it differently, breaking away from the all-inclusive model to get travellers off the boat and into local communities, and making a difference to local economies. We will also be carrying bikes on our Burgundy and Mekong trips so people can get off and explore on their own.

“As with our Local Living and Rail programmes, we have taken a disruptive, innovative approach to a traditional form of travel, broken it down and rebuilt it into something fresh and new that captures the essence of how we travel,” says Russill.

Each riverboat is purpose-built to cruise an onboard environment that has decor local to the destination. Every cabin has windows and a private bath and there are open deck spaces for travellers to enjoy the vistas.

Group sizes are 22 to 30 passengers. A Chief Experience Officer (CEO), who is locally trained to develop guests’ understanding of the wildlife, cultures and ecosystems of the regions, leads each trip.

Departures begin in 2016 with the exception of the existing Amazon River Adventure, which is already running. Other itineraries include:

Ganges River Cruise Encompassed, Mekong River Cruise Adventure, Burgundy River Cruise Experience

For more information please visit: gadventures.co.uk