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Small group tours for all types of travelers at a range of different price points and trips to off-the-beaten-path destinations.
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They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.
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Ecuador Highlands
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Cotopaxi, Cotopaxi National Park, Cuenca, Guayaquil, Otavalo, Pailon del Diablo, Quito

Highlights

  • Stay on the edge of the Amazon Rainforest in eco lodge-style accommodation on the banks of the Arajuno River and enjoy a special evening walk through the jungle under the night sky.
  • Walk in the rainforest with an Indigenous guide by your side to lead the way, point out local birds and teach you about the plant life that thrives here.
  • Hike to Pailon del Diablo – an 80-m-high waterfall so fierce that you’ll need to carry a poncho to keep dry from its wrath!
  • Marvel at the snow-capped Cotopaxi volcano – one of the largest and highest active volcanos in the world – while hiking through Cotopaxi National Park.
  • Learn from a local Indigenous community during your homestay in the La Calera Community. Take part in the Pachamanca food ceremony, which has been a part of South American culture for centuries.

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Cultural, High Adventure

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Premium Java and Bali
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy

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Bali, Canggu, Ubud, Yogyakarta

Highlights

  • Board a private yacht and take in Bali’s breathtaking southern coastline around Nusa Dua and the Bukit Peninsula as you watch the sunset and enjoy a delicious barbeque dinner.
  • Discover Java and Bali’s culture and traditions during exclusive activities like a Ramayana ballet and Balinese Legong dance performance, a storytelling lunch and a purification blessing.
  • Immerse yourself in the stories of the royal family and learn about Bali’s cultural traditions and royal family life as you dine on a meal fit for a king at a royal palace in Ubud.
  • Learn about local village life with village visits that include strolling through rice fields, learning about jewellery and crafts, and whipping up local specialties at an authentic cooking class.
  • Spend three nights at your tranquil Feature Stay – Ubud Village Hotel – surrounded by tropical foliage and the sound of birds. Located on Monkey Forest Road, this conveniently located oasis offers a perfect place to relax in the pool after long days exploring the sites and culture of Bali.
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High Adventure

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Cambodia & Vietnam Discovery
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Angkor Wat, Choeung Ek, Halong Bay , Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Hoi An , Killing Fields, Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh , Siem Reap

Highlights

  • Discover just why Halong Bay is so popular as you spend the night on a boat among the evocative karst landscape and indulge in a feast of fresh seafood.
  • Explore the amazing Angkor archaeological complex in depth with your included one-day pass, so as well as guided tours, you have the option to return and explore at your own pace.
  • Be welcomed into a Cambodian village for a tour of their agricultural surroundings and enjoy sunset drinks with a local family in their stilt house.
  • Relax in peaceful rural surroundings while your private chef prepares a delicious spread that celebrates his Hoi An garden's seasonal best.
  • Dine at KOTO in Hanoi, to not only taste delicious local food but also support an organisation promoting and protecting disadvantaged local youth.

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Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, High Adventure

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Why we love Intrepid Travel

They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.

Patagonia: Torres del Paine Classic W Trek
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Strenuous

Visits

Patagonia

Highlights

  • Trek the W Trek in Torres del Paine National Park West to East, saving the crown jewel (the three peaks of Torres del Paine) for last. What a way to cap off the perfect active trip!
  • Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Chilean Patagonia – one of the most incredible landscapes on Earth with its vast mountain ranges, glacial lakes, grasslands and beech forests.
  • Explore French Valley, Lake Grey and the famous Towers of Blue (Torres del Paine) on an actioned-packed multi-day trek trip. This part of the world is widely considered one of the best for hiking and trekking.
  • Witness this raw, untamed landscape on a low-altitude trek that takes you through a designated UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. Keep your eye out for Andean condors, flamingos and guanacos.
  • Stay at Refugios with fully serviced kitchens and bathrooms and all meals are taken care of – so you don’t need to worry about anything other than the experience.

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Hiking & Walking, Trekking & Expeditions

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Premium Peru with Ica Valley
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Aguas Calientes, Cusco, Lima, Machu Picchu, Nazca, Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley

Highlights

  • Uncover the country’s best sights during Exclusive Experiences, including a sunset tour of a wine and pisco vineyard and two guided visits to remarkable Machu Picchu, reached by 360 train offering unbeatable views of the Andes.
  • Get to know local culture during interactions with the Willoq community, let a local leader show you the country’s best, and explore with expert guides in Cusco, Ollantaytambo and Machu Picchu.
  • See Peru’s wild side when you set out in search of pelicans, flamingos, sea lions and penguins on an exciting boat tour around the Ballestas Islands, and enjoy an unforgettable day of wildlife activities in the Amazon Jungle.
  • Take your taste buds on a trip during Exclusive Experiences, from one of Lima’s best restaurants, to a coffee break at a cafe that aids single mothers and a traditional Andean lunch in the Sacred Valley.
  • Sleep surrounded by nature in the Amazon rainforest in a private thatched cabana at your magnificent feature stay lodge. Located in the heart of a 380 hectare-private ecological reserve, this unique resort has an on-site team of expert local guides.

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High Adventure

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Fiji: Hike, Raft & Snorkel
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Walk the beautiful Coral Coast, learning about the cultural significance of the Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Park from a local guide.
  • Get your pulse racing as you raft through the heart of Fiji’s highlands at Upper Navua Gorge, and take the plunge with a swim at one of Fiji’s most picture-perfect waterfalls in Nabalesere.
  • Relax along the shores of Pacific Harbour, then take a boat to the paradisiacal island of Nananu-i-Ra for a snorkelling adventure with the local tropical fish.
  • Go on a full day’s hike through the grasslands into Naga to Nubutautau villages, hearing firsthand about the history of the area from expert guides and local villagers.
  • Discover the Fijian centres of Nadi and Suva – with the option to extend your stay before or after the expedition, you’ll be relaxing as soon as you step foot on the island.

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Local Immersion & Homestays, High Adventure, Trekking & Expeditions

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Peru: Hike, Bike, Raft & SUP
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous

Visits

Aguas Calientes, Cusco, Inca Trail, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Sacred Valley, Urubamba

Highlights

  • Hike, raft and stand-up paddleboard through some of the amazing sites of Peru, including Piuray Lake, Urubamba River, Tambomachay – an archaeological site dedicated to the God of Water – and Sacsayhuaman – an Inca Ceremonial Center that overlooks Cusco.
  • Take a mountain bike for a full day experience from Cusco to Pisac, beginning with a ride through the stunning landscapes of the Urubamba River Valley and ending with an exhilarating descent from the Inca site of Pisac.
  • Visit the iconic Inca site of Machu Picchu – one of the magnificent Seven Wonders of the World, perched high in the Andes mountains – with scenic hiking trails and train options.
  • Explore Cusco – South America's oldest continuously inhabited city. The city has ancient foundations, an interesting blend of Inca and Spanish influences and seemingly endless things to do and see.
  • Whether you trek the Inca Trail, Inca Quarry Trail or take the scenic train route, 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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Best of the South: Atlanta to New Orleans
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Visits

Charleston, Memphis, Nashville, New Orleans, Savannah

Highlights

  • Learn about Charleston's rich and complex past with an expert guide, visiting historic landmarks hearing the stories behind the city.
  • Take a guided tour of Bonaventure Cemetery where you'll hear stories of the fascinating people interred here among the live oaks dripping with Spanish moss.
  • Earn your place in the Country Music Hall of Fame as you take part in a recording session with a professional sound engineer at the iconic Studio B in Nashville.
  • Visit Biltmore House and Garden, the United States’ largest home, and perhaps stop for lunch at the on-site winery.
  • Enjoy plenty of free evenings to explore the many musical venues of Nashville, Memphis and New Orleans.
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Michelle Middleton is an asset to the customer care team. Easy and honest communication throughout!

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Feb 2025

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I’ve taken two vacations with Intrepid Travel so far, and I have nothing but positive perspectives about the company. Intrepid Travel has a wide range of itineraries...

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The best people and itineraries.

I cannot overstate what an outstanding organization Intrepid has been to deal with. My husband had health issues on our last trip (Spain/Portugal) and they were noth...

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Feb 2025

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The Best Guide Makes for the Best Experience

I loved this trip. Our guide, Abdellah, was truly wonderful. Not only was our trip full of variety, interest, mystique and charm, we had someone to lead us who truly...

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My wife and i have made four excursions with Intrepid. Turkey, Iceland, Vietnam and Costa Rica, an eclectic selection. In every tour we have been served by guides ...

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