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They offer some great deals and group travel itineraries without the flights but will include them if needed by the traveller ; leaving one to choose a more personal holiday stance or exploration & time schedule too. Neat!

Just leaving a review to share how much I enjoyed my Central America trip. I thought the guide, Aura was so knowledgeable and organised and clearly a great ambassador for Intrepid. She gave us lots of information on each region, helped us organise anything we needed and dealt with queries from passengers very well and diplomatically. She made the trip run smoothly. She was also keen to explain the Intrepid vision and how the company values making a difference to locals and is a credit to your company. I did Guatemala and beyond and thoroughly enjoyed it - very fast paced, lots to see and do and a great overview of the region. I would definitely recommend 👍

I just completed my first Intrepid tour which was 33 days travelling around Central America - I had the time of my life! It was great to have the benefit of a guide (Fluffy was amazing!) and be able to ask questions at any point, but I also liked the freedom that you were permitted throughout. The group tour made boarder crossings seamless and the whole process felt easy - there was never one hiccup. As a solo female traveller, I felt safe throughout, and I cannot recommend Central America enough - the people, the food, the sun and the activities were just amazing :) Can't wait to book my next adventure soon!

I have just come back home after doing Intrepid's 10-day Vietnam Express Northbound tour. What a SUPERB tour. We saw lots and did lots, it was jam-packed full of sights and activities. Our tour leader, Tam, was the best ever. Very knowledgeable, organised and lots of fun too. The other 10 people on the group were all lovely. The places we visited were very interesting. We even visited local homes and ate just like the local people do. I highly recommend Intrepid to anyone considering touring a new country. This was my 5th tour with them and they have consistently been fantastic.

I have travelled with Intrepid a number of times now and can't recommend them enough. The trips are always exciting, full of history and immersive in the culture and environment. The office staff are great too and always happy to help with any questions you might have. Everywhere I have gone with the company has been different but the guides and itinerary have always been excellent and full of knowledge and passion for their country. Add in the social responsibility angle the company has and it top quality ethical practice and you can't go wrong

I recently went on an 11 day tour of India with Intrepid and was impressed with every aspect of the tour, the tour leader and the organisation behind the scenes. I always travel alone so it was a big deal to join a tour, I didn't want to feel less independent or ferried about. I loved being part of a group and the things we saw and did on the tour, I would never have known about or seen if I had been by myself. I loved it from start to finish. Yes the overnight trains were not easy to sleep on, but I managed. Meeting locals on board was a high light for me. English is widely spoken in India and its amazing who you strike up a chat with. I had two problems on the tour - one my own fault and one hotel related. The support from Intrepid was amazing. I cannot thank them enough for going the extra mile to support me. I recommend Intrepid 100% and have gone from thinking an organised tour is for people who don't know about Lonely Planet and can't do solo stuff, to realising its a faster, better, more fun way to get to know a country truly and deeply whilst on a bit of a budget. I will book again and again with Intrepid. I loved it that much! Big thanks to tour leader Daddy H. Devender for his help on day one, and Nick in the Oz office for his fab customer care skills. Also the person who staffed the emergency whatsapp in India - you saved my sanity helping me get there a day late! THANK YOU ALL X

North American Adventure

This was my first international solo trip, but I never felt “alone” - there was always someone to go shopping, hike, or grab a quick bite with. The itinerary was a great balance between organized activities, while still allowing free time for exploring. Each location was unique and charming in its own way. Spending the night in the holy city of Moulay Idriss and wandering the winding streets of Chefchaouen were especially memorable. Thank you Mustapha and Intrepid for an incredible adventure!

I have recently completed the Premium India In Depth tour. A most wonderful introduction to this amazing continent. From the Taj Mahal to Tigers 🐅 in the wild , dining whe the locals eat and a couple of meals with families was a great way to embrace the people and their culture. Magnificent architecture,be it Forts or Shrines. The most informative and inspiring of guides was great to have with us. Mumbai to Delhi and 6 more cities plus A Safari included. Best trip to experience India 🇮🇳. Prepare to have all your senses assaulted . Go for it.

I have just completed a 12 day food tour of Vietnam, and had an amazing time. Our tour leader was great, knowledgeable and kind, who helped throughout the trip with recommendations for places on our free days, and spas. All the food we tried was delicious. It is a very fast paced tour, and Bon tried to maximise our experiences for the best.

Just got back from Southern India and I have to say our guide was great! Greeted by Sebi’s lovely smile each morning. His knowledge was great and his interpersonal skills were amazing! Managed the group well and took great care of us all! Thank you!

Cambodia Discovery

The overall experience was fantastic. V good tour leader. All places visited had something special to do or see. I would book a tour with this company again. Only one negative tour hub is not I repeat not available to contact direct by phone.

Explore Southern Africa

Best trip ever was, 2 things I didn't like the black mamba stop was wasting day and village ,so 2 night I think was just wasting, I could do 2 days in Kruger, and one more night in delta

We had a fantastic time on the Botswana Highlights tour recently. We chose Intrepid because it seemed to suit what we wanted - well planned itinerary, small group, comfortable without being overly luxurious (and pricey), and supportive of the local community and environment. We weren't disappointed, and as we met with other like-minded travellers then we all had a great time. We are already planning our next Intrepid tour - maybe Vietnam & Cambodia :-)

Highlights of Thailand, November 2024 An absolutely fantastic tour which ticked every box for me, and more. I'm a single female traveler and have traveled a lot alone, but wanted to try out this type of organised, small group travel. The quality and variety of the content of the tour exceeded my expectations - a brilliant blend of interesting activities, from incredible temples and Buddhas to cooking class to cycling around a UNESCO site to getting close to elephants. Plus each hotel was excellent. Partly I chose this tour because it's overland rather than flying, and I'm glad I did. You can cover big distances quickly flying but I loved seeing and experiencing the landscapes and people close up. Our drivers were excellent too, and a train journey added an interesting experience. I got to spend 10 days with a great group of fellow travelers who I felt completely safe and comfortable with. And our guide Damrong was an absolute star, so knowledgeable with an endless stream of interesting facts, funny, hardworking, kind and caring. Big thumbs up for Damrong and Intrepid. I'll definitely be looking for my next trip with Intrepid when I get home! As a single female traveler my first trip with Intrepid ticked every box and completely exceeded my expectations. The content of the tour was fantastic, and I genuinely felt in safe hands. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Intrepid and I'll definitely be booking my next trip with them.

Amazing Guatemala and beyond tour with Intrepid

Did Guatemala and beyond trip in November 22. It was amazing, we were so well looked after by our guide Aura. She was very knowledgeable and during our bus trips she gave us the history of the 4 countries. The border crossings can be tricky but handled very well by our guide. We saw all the most interesting and beautiful places. The hotels were lovely comfortable colonial style. I will travel with intrepid again

I have just completed my first trip with Intrepid to Southern Africa, and I loved every moment of it! We saw so much wildlife, stayed in some beautiful places, and learnt so much about the countries and people in a very short space of time. Our group leader, Admore, was exceptionally organised, coordinating every detail of our packed itinerary and keeping us informed along the way. The recruitment of a local group leader who can share their knowledge and fix the smallest of issues quickly really sets these trips apart, ensuring you feel safe and looked after at all times. I shall be booking my next trip soon!

Central American Journey

Very enjoyable, good paced Tour. Tour Leader, Choko was helpful, knowledgeable and extremely informative.

Wonderful Croatian tour

Our tour guide,Tamara, was the highlight of our Explore Croatia tour. She was knowledgeable, organized, and so kind and fun. Croatia is a beautiful country. I loved the people, the scenery, the food, the history. I hope to go back one day. Intrepid was perfect for me. There was group time and there was plenty of free time. It wasn’t a luxury tour but all of our accommodations were clean and safe. The dinner in Hvar was SO special!

One Week In Costa Rica

The trip was amazing, everything was well planned out & there wasn't any issues. The tour guide was very friendly and made the experience fun. During the trip I didn't have to worry about safety as we were never put in harms way. I would definitely recommend & do again.

we used intrepid travels many times, we did Asia, Jordan, Uzbekistan. The itineraries are varied and you can find the best offer on your budget. We normally chose to use the intrepid trips as we have little time to organize the trips in locations where there might a language/transport barrier. Uzbekistan for example was great as we had a great guide , bus since the main foreign language there is Russian it would have been a little difficult to go around. Generally we enjoy the people in our groups and the tour leaders are mostly very nice and can give you many insights in the country.

North Morocco Adventure

Touring the beautiful North of Morocco I learned far more than I’d anticipated in this 9 day tour. Interesting sights to see, with knowledgeable local guides, this tour provides a great balance of exposure to a different culture with ample time for relaxation. Chefchaouen is an absolute highlight, & not a place many Morocco trips of this kind go to. Loved it!

Just came back off an amazing trip to Turkey. No I didn’t stay in an all inclusive resort for a week, I went on a highlights of Turkey tour with Intrepid and saw the real beating heart of Turkey. I went in with no expectations and was amazed by the culture, history and people of Turkey but even more so with Intrepid who put a really thoughtful itinerary together which yes has you going to all the important tourist spots but also includes visiting small local communities and using smaller family run hotels which I for one really enjoyed and appreciated. I have a list of places I want to visit including Kilimanjaro, Jordan, Morocco, Egypt and Costa Rica and am definitely going to be checking out Intrepids trips for these. Thank you Intrepid for a great trip.

Essential Morocca

Essential Morocco was an absolute dream. Every single day had such informative walking tours and tours of local facilities. Whether it was dinner with a local family or visiting a pottery factory, I learned so much about Moroccan culture. The accommodations were safe and I felt secure the entire 11 days. This trip wouldn’t have been the same without one person. That person is Youssef. If you are coming to Morocco with Intrepid and you don’t request Youssef, you’re doing it wrong. Words cannot describe how incredible of a guide he is. There were 3 of us on our trip of 18-29 year olds and he made us all feel so welcome and safe all the time. Whether that is cracking jokes on long drives or giving us the itinerary for the next day, Youssef ensured we felt respected and seen.

I did the 11 day Armenia & Georgia trip and it was absolutely magical! Our guide Jenya was amazing as was David our driver in Armenia. Intrepid arranges these local cooking class lunches which were some of my favorite things we did. We only had three people in our group so it was really nice. I traveled Solo which they let you share a room with someone else or for a little extra you can have your own room which I did. Yes Armenia is a little rough and not as nice as Georgia but when you got out of Yerevan it was beautiful and the Armenian’s are very warm and Friendly. Can’t wait to take more trips with Intrepid! If you do not play well with others this is not a trip for you. Intrepid is group travel so if you’re bossy or don’t get along with people please don’t make others suffer, lol It’s a democracy and usually done by group consensus. Also do not be a cheap tipper double the recommended tip they suggest especially for your trip guide! And people who are cheap tippers it says a lot about your character. If you can’t afford to tip well you shouldn’t take the trip! Remember an extra five or $10 can make a real difference in these peoples lives especially considering the average salary is $300-$500 a month in Georgia and Armenia. Let that sink in.

Totally rate Intrepid for their professionalism and their ability to enable you to become immersed in the country that you are visiting. We recently took part in Cycle Vietnam - from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh city. A fabulous journey from top to bottom following the coastline of this beautiful friendly country. This is the 5th cycle adventure tour that we have taken part in and have always come back home revitalised and inspired by the country and the passionate guides that lead us.

Cambodia Adventure

Absolutely superb leader - knowledgeable. fun, safety conscious. Group of 15 travellers from 5 countries who bonded into a solid team. In addition to a fantastic itinerary, our leader’s love of karaoke made the trip unforgettable. It even inspired a song written as a tribute to him.

Uzbekistan comfort tour was fantastic. Hotels were clean & well located. The pace of the travel (2 days in each city) during the holiday was perfect. Transport was comfortable & air conditioned. Visiting local homes and seeing the artisanal craftsmen and craftswomen was a definite highlight for me. The people were friendly and curious. The monuments, madrassas, mosques, minerettes were breath taking. Our local guide Lochin was incredible! He made our trip easy, memorable and took us to the best places at exactly the right time to avoid any crowds. His historical knowledge and story telling ability was impeccable and captivating. He took us to the best of each place including the shops that sold quality products and allowed us ample time to explore on our own. Khiva was a lovely end to our trip, definitely not one to miss. Uzbekistan is still an authentic & beautiful country to visit. It captured both our heart and minds.

We've recently returned from the Moroccan Discovery trip which was fabulous. The tour guide Mo was so attentive, couldn't do enough for us and nothing was too much trouble. We learned so much and saw such varied landscapes. Our driver Medi was also so helpful and friendly. Can't recommend the trip and Intrepid highly enough. Have travelled before with Intrepid and will definitely book again.