Intrepid Travel

Highlights

• Experience a once-in-a-lifetime chance to camp at the Black Mambas headquaters, the world's first all-female anti-poaching unit. Join them for a bush walk to search for snares and hear their inspiring stories around the campfire in the evening.
• Enjoy a different perspectives for game viewing with a jeep safari in Kruger National Park, a guided hippo boat cruise on St Lucia Estuary, and a walking safari in Hlane Royal National Park.
• Visit Cape Town's Boulder's Beach to watch the resident African Penguins waddle across the sandy shore that's framed by ancient granite boulders.
• Rise early with your small group to watch wild meerkats wake and warm in the morning sun, before continuing south to Cape Town – South Africa’s third-oldest town.
• Search for gentle giants on a game drive through Addo Elephant National Park.

Highlights

• Get right to the heart of Tasmania’s natural landscape on your own two feet with a low-impact adventure that supports local communities and shows you the best of Tasmania’s South West.
• Enjoy the journey and take in the sights, sounds and smells of rugged Tassie – there’s no need for a map or GPS on this walking trip, you’ll have an expert local leader that knows the area inside-out!
• Escape the everyday, get active and take the time to reconnect with nature in one of Australia’s – and the world’s – most beautiful regions.
• Find a slice of paradise in your own backyard along the Cape Queen Elizabeth Walk, Fluted Cape track and on a hike to the top of Hartz Peak.
• Start and end your trip in cosmopolitan Hobart, where you can extend your trip and explore this gorgeous, hilly city with plenty of delicious eateries and spots to watch the sunset.

Highlights

• Navigate the scenic Cape Freycinet isthmus on foot, marvelling at the white sands of Wineglass Bay and discovering lesser-known beaches and coves along the way.
• Cruise past steep cliffs and hidden coves on a wilderness cruise along the natural beauty of Tasman National Park – look out for migrating whales, dolphins, seals and the abundant birdlife that live here.
• Embark on two scenic walks across the Three Capes Track and soak in the natural wonders of Cape Raoul and Cape Hauy as you walk past wildflowers and coastal views.
• Keep an eye out for soaring sea birds and Australian animals like kangaroos and wombats as you walk. Plus, depending on the time of the year, you could spot a breaching whale from these promontories!
• Start your journey in Launceston and end in Hobart with opportunities to do a little of your own exploring in both of these gorgeous cities (also home to some pretty great dining options).

Highlights

• Discover Palermo’s most symbolic places of rebellion and meet the local people who are taking a stance against the Mafia on an Anti-Mafia Movement tour.
• Get a taste for Sicily’s finest cuisines with a traditional cooking class in Palermo, a Genovesi tasting in Erice and mouth-watering cheese and chocolate tastings (yes, please) on your way to Siracusa.
• Come face-to-face with Europe’s largest active volcano, Mount Etna, as you walk into the centre of an extinct crater and visit a lava cave.
• Spend two unforgettable nights in the Sicilian countryside at your Feature Stay accommodation – Baglio della Luna Foresteria, a countryside estate built within a medieval watch tower.
• Be swept away by Sicilian charm as you explore the backstreets and cobblestone alleys in the timeless old town of Erice, Taormina and Ragusa.

Highlights

• Spend a full day exploring the green island of Mljet – with its small seaside villages, lush national park trails, shimmering waters and largely untouched environment, you’ll never want to leave!
• Snack on salty cheese made from sheep’s milk during a trip to the karst island of Pag, where a determined group of islanders wring themselves a living from the barren, rocky landscape.
• A guided tour of the 4th-century Diocletian’s Palace in Split reveals not just Roman-era beauty, but also the local businesses that operate in the alleyways and cellars of this epic structure.
• Gaze over the beautiful hillside, lavender fields and vineyards of Hvar Island during a leisurely organic dinner at an agriturismo.
• Stroll through Plitvice Lakes National Park, marvelling at luminous lakes and waterfalls that seem to have been sketched by an artist.

Highlights

• There’s no need for a map or GPS on this walking trip – with an expert local leader that knows the area inside-out, all you have to do is enjoy the journey.
• Escape the everyday, get active, and take the time to reconnect with nature in one of Australia’s – and the world’s – most beautiful coastal regions.
• The only thing better than the landscapes and wildlife you’ll see are the conversations you’ll have along the way, whether it’s the insights from your leader or stories from the group.
• This is the ultimate in low impact, local travel, supporting regional communities and getting right to the heart of the landscape on two feet.
• Find a slice of paradise in your own backyard with walks to the red rocks and crystal-clear waters of The Gardens, Mt William National Park and Eddystone Point.

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’.

Highlights

• Visit five different countries on this trip – from the streets of Prague to the historic depths of Belgrade, you’ll get a sense of every city with local leader insights.
• Stay at a 13th-century castle in the Slovakian countryside, where you can relax at the spa and dine in style at the in-house restaurant.
• Savour a variety of local flavors with unique culinary experiences, including a beer tasting tour in the Czech Republic, a wine-tasting session in Serbia, a hands-on Pierogi cooking class in Poland, and street food delights in Hungary.
• Engage with history during a private tour of Auschwitz to understand the region’s past and reflect on its profound impact. This visit is both emotional and essential for a comprehensive view of European history.
• Immerse yourself in a traditional Hungarian crafts and costumes in Holloko and enjoy a guided hikes in Slovakia. This trip offers a perfect blend of outdoor adventure and rich cultural activities.