We think traveling’s like a fine Italian Nebbiolo: it gets better with age
You know what you like, you savor the small things and you may have more freedom to jet off for a jaunt. How about cycling the picturesque countryside of Provence or exploring the coffee-scented streets of Sicily? Or discovering lochs and local legends in the Scottish Highlands? With diverse cultures, gorgeous landscapes and lip-smacking food, Europe has it all. Our trips are for folks of all ages and backgrounds who share a passion for travel. With a legendary local leader to handle the logistics, ready-made friends to explore with and plenty of authentic experiences, you can focus on chatting with the locals and choosing which pastry to order for breakfast—you know, the important stuff.
Our trip styles
Premium
Premium trips feature our best accommodation, most comfortable transport and exclusive experiences led by our most experienced leaders. Learn more about Premium trips.
Comfort
Designed for those who want more inclusions, our Comfort trips offer a higher standard of accommodation, larger vehicles and more included activities. Learn more about Comfort trips.
Original
The classic Intrepid style. These trips include some activities and stay at more hotels than Basix trips—an ideal choice for those who want a taste of everything. Learn more about Original trips.
Basix
For travellers on a budget, our Basix trips keep inclusions to a minimum. They’re about value and lots of free time to choose the activities and extras that you want to do. Learn more about Basix trips.
Our Premium Europe tours
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Travel from Barcelona to Santiago de Compostela, through La Rioja, San Sebastian and...
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Discover France on this Premium adventure of Paris, the Loire Valley and Normandy. See...
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Discover the best of Romania on an 11-day Premium small group tour that includes...
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Discover the magic of the Cyclades on a 9-day Premium adventure, starting from Athens...
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Take a Premium adventure through France, starting in Paris and then heading to the...
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Travel from Dubrovnik to Bucharest, through Mostar, Sarajevo, Tara National Park,...
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Spend 17 days exploring all of Italy from Palermo to Mount Etna, to Rome and Venice...
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Explore the best of Sicily and southern Italy - including Palermo, Mount Etna, Pompeii...
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Tailor-Made trips
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Our Comfort Europe tours
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Travel to Italy on a journey from the canals of Venice to the cobblestone streets of...
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Travel through Turkey and see Istanbul's Blue Mosque, Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys, the...
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Combine the must-sees of the Balkan region and the lesser-known glories of North...
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Set off on a five-day circuit from Reykjavik, visit thundering waterfalls, steamy...
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Travel south along the coast of Spain, leaving Barcelona, travelling through Valencia...
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Take a trip through Portugal, starting in Spain’s capital, Madrid and heading through...
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Join a small ship cruising adventure to Croatia. Voyage along the Dalmatian coast,...
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Take a small-ship cruising adventure in Croatia from Split to Dubrovnik. Voyage along...
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Experience the highlights of Central Europe on a journey through the Czech Republic,...
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Marvel at the sights, sounds and tastes of Spain's Andalucia on this 8-day exploration...
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Experience the best bits of Spain and Portugal, starting in bustling Barcelona and...
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Set off on a five-day aurora-spotting circuit from Reykjavik, visit thundering...
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Take an immersive 8-day tour through Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, with stops in...
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Take a trip to Greece, starting and ending in ancient Athens and then heading to Delphi...
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Set sail around Spitsbergen and head south toward Jan Mayen on an Arctic adventure. See...
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Cruise the wild fjords of south Greenland and learn about Viking history. Spot whales...
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An Arctic expedition through East Greenland and Iceland is the perfect opportunity to...
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Take a voyage across the Arctic Circle via the Svalbard Archipelago and north-east...
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Tick Greenland off your bucket list on this 10 day cruise along the country's...
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Take a cruise adventure on the Ultramarine to Spitsbergen in the Arctic and watch out...
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Take an Arctic adventure aboard the Ocean Explorer and see Spitsbergen, the largest...
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From Helsinki, experience the wonders of Spitsbergen, East Greenland and Iceland on a...
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Circumnavigate Spitsbergen and more of the Svalbard archipelago, stopping by unique...
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Tailor-Made trips
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Our Original Europe tours
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Travel from ancient Athens to the spectacular island of Santorini on this wonderful...
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Explore Croatia's beautiful Adriatic coast on this aquatic adventure from Dubrovnik to...
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See the best of the Cyclades on this 10-day Greece sailing adventure. From Athens to...
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Be challenged and be fulfilled on this coastal Camino, starting in Porto and walking...
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Experience the festive markets of Central Europe. Go Christmas crazy in the market...
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Spend eight unforgettable days hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc, setting off on a circuit...
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Visit Croatia and travel to Dubrovnik, Korcula, Mljet, Hvar and Split. Experience...
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Experience the best of Turkey and Greece on this two-week adventure. Visit world-famous...
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Discover the rolling hills of Faial, cliffs of Sao Jorge and secret vineyards of Pico...
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Explore the Roman remains, ruins and castles along UNESCO-listed Hadrian’s Wall in...
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Spot local wildlife and explore the islands and history of the Shetland Islands on an...
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Enjoy a fascinating tour of Eastern Europe to Hungary and Romania. Explore Budapest,...
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Take an active adventure to experience the gorgeous Cinque Terre area in Italy in the...
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Take a sailing trip on the Ionian Sea through the waters of Greece. Sail from Corfu to...
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Tailor-Made trips
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Our Basix Europe tours
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See the best of Italy – Venice, La Spezia, Cinque Terre, Florence and Rome – in eight...
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Journey through eastern Europe, visiting lively cities including Berlin, Prague,...
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Take the backroads to Istanbul on a five-day trip around Turkey, including Turkey's...
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Visit Spain, France, Germany, the Czech Republic and Italy plus a host of secrets in...
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Tailor-Made trips
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The perks of traveling with Intrepid
It's all well and good sticking to the tourist trail, but anyone can Google that. We work exclusively with local leaders – because who better to show you the soul of a destination than someone who lives and breathes the culture? With insider knowledge of hidden hangouts, local legends and, most importantly, the dishes you won't find on the tourist menu, you'll go behind the scenes for a deeper, more culturally-rich experience.
Traveling solo is fun, but we think it's even better with a small group of like-minded travelers just as eager to explore as you are. Our trips are for people of all ages and from all walks of life, from the rookie backpacker straight out of uni to retirees on a mission to tick off everything on their bucket lists. The diversity keeps things interesting – not to mention the new perspectives to uncover, stories to share and friendships to forge.
Traveling to a new place is exciting, but it can also be daunting. There's an itinerary to plan, accommodation to book and logistics to navigate – not to mention language barriers and border crossings. We're sure you could handle any situation, but it's reassuring to rock up and know that everything's been taken care of. Your leader will also keep you clued up on cultural do's and don'ts and help you avoid tourist traps so you can sit back and enjoy the ride.
Whether it's for finger-lickin' food, the freedom of the mountains or rare wildlife encounters, people travel for different reasons. That’s why we’ve created a range of travel themes and styles. From our Basix style with simple accommodation and plenty of free time to our Premium trips featuring our best stays, experiences and leaders (with our Original and Comfort styles in between), there's something to suit every Intrepid traveler.
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Trips from 1 January 2023 onwards
From 1 January 2023, Intrepid will no longer require travelers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (excluding all Polar trips and select adventure cruises). However, we continue to strongly recommend that all Intrepid travelers and leaders get vaccinated to protect themselves and others.
Specific proof of testing or vaccination may still be required by your destination or airline. Please ensure you check travel and entry requirements carefully.
Intrepid adventures are for travelers with a yearning to get off the beaten track. Whether you're traveling solo, with a group of friends, or are aged 18 or 70, there is an Intrepid adventure to suit your interests and comfort level. Each Intrepid adventure has a physical and cultural grading to help you decide if the trip is right for you. No special skills are required for most adventures, just a sense of adventure and a curiosity about the world. Even on our camping adventures no previous experience is required; our tents are easy to set up, even for first-time campers.
For the majority of our trips the minimum age is 15. An adult must accompany all children under the age of 18. Our Overland Adventures have a minimum age of 18. Younger children can join us on our Family trips and Short Break Adventures, but check each trip for its minimum age, which is located on the trip’s overview page on the website. Most of our trips don’t have a maximum age limit, but a Self-Assessment Form is required for all passengers 70 years and over.
Good things come in small packages, which is why we keep our group sizes down. This means we’re small enough to remain flexible as we thread our way through communities without intimidating the locals. On most of our trips you’ll be part of an intimate group of 12-16 people, though our group sizes are on average 10 people. Our Overland trips are in purpose-built vehicles that can carry up to 24 travelers. Group sizes are displayed on each trip’s overview page on our website.
This is the beauty of the Intrepid style of travel: many of our travelers join because they are traveling solo and want to meet and share experiences with like-minded people.
Intrepid is committed to making travel widely accessible, regardless of ability or disability. We ask that you carefully consider whether you are physically and mentally able to complete the itinerary you have chosen, recognizing that on many trips you will be required to carry your own bags and use public transport.
Where we can we will make reasonable adjustments to the operation of our trips to facilitate the requirements of disabled travelers – such as booking ground floor accommodation, or having our leaders communicate important directions in writing as well as verbally. Many travelers with disabilities have been able to enjoy our trips by traveling with a friend or companion who can assist with specific needs. If joining a group trip is not practical we may be able to provide you with a private departure. Please contact our sales team for further information on any of our itineraries.
Travel insurance is compulsory on all our trips if you’re traveling internationally. Minimum coverage may differ from trip to trip, so make sure you check the Travel Insurance section in your Essential Trip Information. You will not be permitted to join the group until your leader has sighted your insurance policy number and the insurance company's 24-hour emergency contact number – it’s really important there are no barriers to getting emergency assistance for you.
It's your call. Rooming on our trips is organized on a twin-share basis, but most of our trips also have the option to pay an extra fee for your own room. Just let us know at the time of booking and we'll arrange it for you.
For twin-share rooms, we pair up solo travelers with another traveler of the same gender as per the gender marker on each of their passports. As a responsible tour operator, we strive to create a safe and inclusive environment for everyone. In the case that your gender identity differs from what's indicated on your passport, please contact us so that we can discuss rooming options with you.
On a small selection of itineraries some accommodations are booked on an open-gender, multi-share basis. In those instances it will clearly be stated in your Essential Trip Information.
Whether you’re traveling alone or with a partner, our trips have a set itinerary. But within that there’s time set aside for your own exploration (if you want to – no pressure). Depending on how you're feeling, you may want to have some downtime, ask your guide for a few tips then head out alone, or hang out with the group and see where the day takes you.
The main difference between a small group tour and a coach tour is the size of the group; our tours have 10 travelers each (on average) while coaches can hold up to 60 people. This means that you'll never have to vie for your leader's attention on a small group tour because you'll automatically have it.
Learn more about the differences between a small group tour and a coach tour