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What they’re known for
Small group tours for all types of travelers at a range of different price points and trips to off-the-beaten-path destinations.
Why we love this operator
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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Galapagos Experience
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Darwin, Galapagos, Galapagos Islands, Isabela Island, Quito, San Cristobal, Santa Cruz

Highlights

  • Snorkel in Tijeretas and keep an eye out for eagle rays, Galapagos sea turtles, sea lions and plenty of colourful fish.
  • Scale a volcano on Isla Isabela, a 17-kilometre hike that rewards you with epic views across the island plus the possibility of sighting the rare, red-feathered vermilion flycatcher.
  • Head to the highlands of Isla Santa Cruz to see giant tortoises munching grass, walking slowly and chilling in their natural habitat.
  • You have the option to tailor your experience with unforgettable optional excursions like nature hikes, boat trips and scuba diving.
  • Learn about Galapagos’ natural and exploratory history with a visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station and learn about conservation efforts to preserve their ecosystems.

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Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, High Adventure

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Explore Peru & Bolivia
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Aguas Calientes, Cusco, Inca Trail, Lake Titicaca, La Paz, Lima, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo, Puerto Maldonado, Puno, Sacred Valley, Sucre, Urubamba, Uyuni

Highlights

  • Trek jungle trails and track wildlife with local experts in the Amazon rainforest and spend two nights sleeping among nature in lodges.
  • Marvel at the mother of all Inca cities, magical Machu Picchu. Enjoy a guided tour of the ruins and free time to explore on your own.
  • Take a boat tour on Lake Titicaca – the world's highest navigable lake – then alight at a floating island made of reeds for a unique homestay.
  • Empty, haunting and spectacular – the laws of physics seem to bend on the Uyuni Salt Flats. Experience it on a three-day 4WD adventure across the rocky Atacama Desert.
  • At Intrepid we’ve always been about balancing profit and purpose and as the largest B Corp certified operator on the Inca Trail we’re committed to operating our treks for the benefit of all – join us and help make the world a better place.

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Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, High Adventure

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Grand Galapagos (Grand Queen Beatriz)
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Darwin, Galapagos, Galapagos Islands, Guayaquil, Isla Baltra, Isla Bartolome, Isla Santa Fe, Isla Santiago, Puerto Villamil, Quito, San Cristobal, Santa Cruz, Santiago

Highlights

  • Jump aboard the ultimate Galapagos exploration on the most comprehensive voyage, taking in both popular destinations and lesser-known treats.
  • Encounter spectacular wildlife, both on land and underwater. You can expect to see giant tortoises, sea lions, sea turtles, plus a variety of iguanas, birds and sharks.
  • Scrambling over hardened lava, hiking through cacti forests, and snorkelling in an eroded volcanic cone – this trip is one for the explorers.
  • Discover otherworldly landscapes. From arid shrubbery decorated with technicolour iguanas to rich underwater ecosystems where turtles and sharks nest among colourful fish and crabs.
  • Enjoy the company and guidance of a passionate local naturalist during your excursions on land, gaining insight into the flora, fauna and history of the islands.
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Nature & Wildlife

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Intrepid Travel

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.

Premium Patagonia
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy

Visits

Buenos Aires, El Calafate, Patagonia, Perito Moreno Glacier, Santiago, Torres del Paine National Park, Ushuaia

Highlights

  • Settle in for three nights in your scenic Feature Stay – a sustainable hotel in Puerto Natales offering modern amenities and first-class views of the surrounding mountains and fjord and your gateway to Torres del Paine National Park.
  • Witness Argentina’s Perito Moreno Glacier and listen to the thundering ice cracking on this 30-km-long beast – one of the few glaciers left that isn’t shrinking!
  • Explore Torres del Paine National Park with a full day packed with incredible activities to see the best of the park – your day will be customised by your expert guide to perfectly suit the group’s fitness levels and interests.
  • Spend the day with the resident penguins on Martillo Island in the Southernmost city in the world - Ushuaia.
  • Travel with an expert local leader who will add another layer to your discoveries, taking care of the details and sharing stories about the scenery, wildlife and local culture.

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High Adventure

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Premium Chile, Argentina & Brazil
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Buenos Aires, Casablanca, Casablanca Valley, Copacabana, Iguazu Falls, Mendoza, Rio de Janeiro, Santiago, Valparaiso

Highlights

  • Take your taste buds on a trip with Exclusive Experiences, including bodega tastings in Santiago, to an expert-lead winery tour in Mendoza and lunch at a social enterprise in Rio.
  • Uncover the history of Rio during a full-day tour, including the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue and Sugarloaf mountain.
  • Travel through South America with experienced local leaders and gain an unmatched understanding of local cultures through interactions with the Guarani community near Iguazu Falls.
  • Discover the real Buenos Aires during Exclusive Experiences – a traditional asado feast in the home of a local, and a lively tango lesson with two professional dancers and an insider’s day tour of the El Tigre Delta.

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High Adventure

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Scotland's Shetland Islands
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy

Visits

Shetland Islands

Highlights

  • Escape the daily grind on the Shetland Islands – an archipelago in Scotland that lies between Orkney, Faroe Islands and Norway.
  • Settle in Lerwick, filled with historic buildings to explore. This will be the base for your trip and you can enjoy a warm, cosy welcome at the end of each day.
  • Tour the Shetland Museum, which celebrates local history with engaging interactive exhibits and world-renowned collections of historic artifacts and documents.
  • Keep a lookout for puffins on a private daytrip to Hermaness Nature Reserve and Muckle Flugga Lighthouse – the most northerly point in the United Kingdom.
  • Explore Eshaness and be captivated by the crashing waves, dramatic sea cliffs and history that makes this destination a Shetland Islands ‘must visit’.

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High Adventure

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Premium Sweden and Norway
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy

Visits

Bergen, Oslo, Scandinavia, Stockholm

Highlights

  • Hop on an electric boat for an unforgettable cruise through the incredible UNESCO World Heritage-listed Western Norwegian Fjords.
  • Spend two nights on a 13th century royal farm and granary for your Feature Stay near the shores of Lake Vattern, making the most of the extensive indoor and outdoor spas.
  • Ride on the scenic Flam Railway for your Premium Exclusive Experience and see why this is rated one of the world’s most spectacular train journeys. You’ll ride past mountainsides with cascading waterfalls, through ravines and rivers and past idyllic farms.
  • Discover dynamic Oslo on a walking tour and learn all about the city’s history from a local guide who will take you through the old architecture and the modern buildings.
  • Enjoy coffee, pastries and a gorgeous Old Town in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden on the Baltic Sea archipelago. You’ll have some free time here to explore this incredible city at your own pace.

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High Adventure

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Cycle Jordan: Petra & Wadi Rum
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Amman, Aqaba, Dana Biosphere reserve, Dead Sea, Jerash, Jordan Valley, Little Petra, Madaba, Petra, Shobak, Wadi Rum

Highlights

  • Spend a whole day uncovering the majesty and mystery of the world wonder of Petra. The first glimpse of the Treasury from the narrow path of the Siq is simply unforgettable.
  • Experience the best weightlessness this side of outer space with an effortless float in the super-salty waters of the Dead Sea
  • Hop in a jeep and experience the extraordinary desert scenery of Wadi Rum, a rugged moonscape of huge sandstone mountains
  • Meet Bedouin locals, learn about their ways, and sleep under the stars in a far-flung desert camp.
  • By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, World Bicycle Relief. Donations provide school kids, health workers, and farmers in far-out areas with bicycles that provide access to education, healthcare, and income.

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Cultural, Cycling & Biking, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing

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Travel The Intrepid Way

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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Lisa Falcone

Feb 2025

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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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Pat Sulier

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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Feb 2025

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My wife and i have made four excursions…

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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