Intrepid Travel

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• Hike to the Lost City to Tayrona (or Teyuna) – the most important archaeological site in Colombia. Explore this sacred place with our local guides and revel in the secrets of a site only reached by multi-day hiking.
• Spend four days trekking in the mountains of the Sierra Nevada – a great opportunity for a true digital detox – through tropical forest landscapes, along rivers and surrounded by mountain views.
• Visit the Indigenous WIWA Community, where a spiritual guide and leader of the community will share their ways of life, including the roles that local women and men have within the community.
• Wander beneath the floral balconies of Cartagena – the UNESCO World Heritage-listed town that combines Caribbean charm and old-world accents.
• End your trip in Santa Marta – a tropical paradise on the Caribbean Sea, this is the perfect place to relax after your trek.

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• Discover the culinary treasures of Santiago during an Exclusive Experience where your passionate local leader will take you to a local eatery to sample fantastic Chilean cheese, ham and wine.
• Start your adventure in style at your fabulous Feature Stay hotel in Santiago. Converted from a historical house built in 1909, the hotel combines creative architecture with traditional charm.
• Get a taste of Chile’s most creative city, Valparaiso, during mouth-watering Exclusive Experiences, including pisco sours on the rooftop of your hotel in the city’s historic heart.
• Sample some of the world’s best wine at its source with the expert guidance of an oenologist during an Exclusive Experience – a full day tour of three renowned wineries in Argentina’s malbec-producing wine region, Mendoza.
• Uncover a lesser-known side of Buenos Aires during a memorable Exclusive Experience – an insider’s day tour of the El Tigre Delta. Explore by bike, train, boat and on foot and experience natural beauty away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

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• Spend three nights in the long-adored Lofoten Islands, a patchwork of fishing villages. Head out to the narrow Trollfjord for a chance to see sea eagles and take in some of the most breathtaking scenery.
• Take a ferry to Vrango Island, a stunning fishing town in the Gothenburg Archipelago, and discover this rocky nature haven by kayak (summer months only).
• Hop on an e-bike in Tromso, and learn about life hundreds of kilometres north of the Arctic Circle, where the arts and culture scene is thriving despite its isolated, northerly location.
• Join a local guide and cafe-hop your way around Alingsas, a town known as the Capital of Fika (Swedish cafe and food culture). Learn of the local love affair with coffee, discover the story behind the cafe culture and, of course, treat your tastebuds to sweet Swedish delicacies.
• Visit Trondheim, which translates as 'a good place to live', stroll past the colourful wooden storehouses flanking the river, ride the northernmost tram and enjoy a forest walk and picnic just like the locals do.

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• Stay on a local tea form in Kawane, where you can enjoy a farm-to-table feast with your hosts. Then discover Hokkaido’s rich Indigenous Ainu culture at the region’s first Ainu museum, by learning about their traditions and making dumplings.
• Walk the 400 m long Mishima Skywalk for unbeatable views of Mt Fuji, then explore northern Japan’s natural wonders, from Hell Valley’s volcanic steam to Mt Asahi’s peaks and the serene waters of Lake Shikotsu.
• Ride the rails like the locals, from lightning-fast bullet trains to scenic mountain rails offering seasonal views of cherry blossoms and autumn leaves.
• Stay in two local ryokan hotels and immerse yourself in the Japanese onsen experience – relaxation via natural hot spring.
• Visit a 300 year old sake brewery in Kyoto, sample street food in Osaka and savour a signature Kaiseki dinner in a ryokan.

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• This trip allows trekkers to visit Machu Picchu – one of the magnificent Seven Wonders of the World, sitting high in the Andes mountains.
• Get active with one of the most iconic treks in the world, soaking up gorgeously lush scenery and travelling with a small group of adventurers and local leaders and porters to help you along the way.
• Follow in the footsteps of a great lost civilisation up to the Sun Gate overlooking mighty Machu Picchu. If you take the Quarry Trail, pass amazing archaeological sites, valley views and enjoy off-the-beaten-path cultural interactions.
• Start and end your journey in Cusco – Extend your stay a few days to really explore the old capital of the Inca Empire and become aclimated to the high altitude. Explore the archaeological remains, Spanish architecture and the Plaza de Armas (the central square in the Old City).
• Whether you trek the Inca Trail or Inca Quarry Trail, you'll be travelling responsibly with a company that cares about balancing profit and purpose. Intrepid is the largest B Corp certified operator on the Inca Trail and we’re committed to operating our treks for the benefit of all. 

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• Embark on a journey to Iceland and experience its magic in any season – whether that’s soaking up the midnight sun or searching for the Northern Lights!
• Chase waterfalls in a country known for its flowing cascades. Visit popular sites like Gullfoss and Geysir in the Golden Circle and then head off-the-beaten-track to sites like Gljufrabui and Gluggafoss.
• Explore Southern Iceland – a world of striking contrasts – with a local leader who knows all the secret spots. Walk past blue-white icebergs at the Jokulsarlon Glacier, ford the fjords and soak up the silence of the surrounding grey sand desert.
• Visit Thingvellir National Park – the Eurasian and American tectonic plates may now be pulling apart, but over a thousand years ago, this was the site where Iceland's first parliament came together.
• Choose your own adventure in Reykjavik with loads of free time – whether that’s soaking in geothermal seawater at the famed Blue Lagoon or snorkelling at Silfra Fissure.

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• Cruise past epic Arctic scenery out in the wilderness, where few dare to venture. Aboard your Ultramarine ship and on daily Zodiac excursions, you’ll see huge icebergs, soaring glaciers, gorgeous fjords and a vast seascape.
• Look out for wildlife like migrating whales, seals and lots of seabirds! Your expedition team will always be on hand, looking out for the best spotting opportunities.
• Learn about the Viking culture and Norse history in Reykjavik and with a visit to Hvalsey (Qaqortukulooq) in Southeast Greenland – home to the country’s best preserved Norse ruins.
• Meet locals in remote towns and see what it’s like to live in traditional Inuit settlements along the shores of Greenland.
• Explore Igaliku, part of the newly established UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kujataa. Home to only 25 inhabitants, this is Greenland’s oldest sheep-farming settlement.

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• Go behind the scenes of Mongolia's Naadam Festival and visit the athlete's training camps as they prepare to compete in the Naadam Festival.
• Live the nomad life with a family stay at a horse breeder's camp.
• Experience the phenomenal landscapes of central Mongolia.
• Attend the Naadam Opening Ceremony and watch athletes compete for glory in wrestling, horse racing and archery.
• Encounter Mongolia's stunning natural landscape with visits to places such as the Flaming Cliffs and sand dunes of Khongor.