Expedition trips: A new kind of adventure

The way we see it, there are adventures, and then there are adventures. The kind where you trek through Kruger National Park – on foot – in search of lions, cheetahs and elephants, swim with whale sharks in Djibouti, or walk alongside Berber nomads through Morocco’s Atlas Mountains. Stuff you don’t find in your typical travel brochure. For us, adventures like this are at the heart of what it means to be Intrepid: something original, unexpected, and as far from ‘the usual’ as you’re going to get.

We’ve turned the world upside down and shaken it until the cool stuff falls out: like hiking Aconcagua, the Southern Hemisphere's highest peak, camping with indigenous reindeer herders in the Siberian Arctic, and watching kok buru at the Kyrgyzstan World Games.

Wave goodbye to that beaten path. Say hello to our exclusive Expedition trips.

Expeditions

Uganda Expedition: Rhinos, Falls & Chimps

6 Days From €2,285

Embark on a 6-day adventure through the rugged wilds of Uganda that combines rhinos,...

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Iran: Women's Expedition

12 Days From €2,430

Uncover a whole new side of Iran on this new female-only Intrepid expedition. Spanning...

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Jordan: Women's Expedition

8 Days From €1,525

Join Intrepid on a tailored female-only adventure for 8 days in Jordan. Explore Petra...

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Australia Expedition: Journey into East Arnhem Land

7 Days From €4,170

Experience the unique culture and history of the Yolngu people on a visit to East...

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Russia Expedition - Winter Trans-Siberian Adventure

15 Days From €2,080

Travel the great Trans-Siberian railway on a winter expedition from Moscow to...

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Kenya Expedition: The Last Northern White Rhinos

7 Days From €2,425

Witness the last remaining northern white rhinos on earth on this special 7-day...

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United Arab Emirates Expedition

6 Days From €1,405

Explore the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on a six-day small group tour with Intrepid....

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East Africa Expedition: The Last Northern White Rhinos

12 Days From €4,990

Embark on a 12-day Kenya and Uganda safari with a difference. Visit the last remaining...

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Kenya: Wildlife Rangers Expedition

8 Days From €2,915

Travel through Kenya's national parks with the Rangers on the frontline of wildlife...

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South Africa Expedition: Kruger Walking Safari

7 Days From €2,080

Embark on a South Africa expedition in northern Kruger National Park, hiking the...

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Nova Scotia & Newfoundland Expedition

15 Days From €3,120

Visit some of the east coast’s prettiest towns, best attractions and incredible...

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Morocco: Women's Expedition

8 Days From €755

Travel to Morocco and join Intrepid’s first female-only hiking adventure. This off-the...

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Christmas in Israel and the Palestinian Territories

9 Days From €2,845

Join a nine day Israel and Palestinian Territories adventure with Christmas in...

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Paraguay Expedition: Asuncion to Iguazu Expedition

12 Days From €2,080

Travel to Paraguay on an Intrepid expedition, visiting Asuncion, Yaguaron, the wild...

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Patagonia Expedition - Andean Crossing

9 Days From €1,712

Travel to Chile and Argentina and embark on an Andean crossing expedition with Intrepid...

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Falkland Islands Expedition: Past & Present

8 Days From €4,675

Explore the Falkland Islands in this 8-day tour

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Argentina Expedition: Aconcagua Base & Mt Bonete

10 Days From €2,371

Adventure through the Andes to Aconcagua base camp via Mendoza. Tour local wineries and...

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Turkey Expedition: Black Sea & Beyond

9 Days From €1,040

Travel to north and east Turkey with Intrepid and discover the lesser-known regions of...

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Sri Lanka Expedition: Wilderness & Wildlife

12 Days From €1,415

Explore the diversity of Sri Lankan wilderness and wildlife on this trip from Negombo...

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India Expedition: Tea & Tribes

16 Days From €2,215

Experience remote and unexplored India on a round-trip from Kolkata. Visit Sikkim,...

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Mexico Sailing & Whale Watching Expedition

7 Days From €1,725

Join this whale-watching expedition through the islands of the Gulf of California....

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Solomon Islands Expedition

8 Days From €1,285

Visit the Solomon Islands, starting in Honiara and travelling to Munda, Gizo, Skull...

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Japan Expedition: Okinawa

9 Days From €3,055

Embark on an ultimate Okinawa journey – a special group of islands that lie to the...

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Tunisia Expedition

12 Days From €2,320

Explore Tunisia on a 12-day small-group adventure with Intrepid, unmasking this lesser...

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Expedition highlights in 2018

Meet the Nenet tribe of Russia

Eking out a living on the edge of the Siberian wilderness, Nenet reindeer herders lead a rustic existence far from modern Russia. For the first time, this nomadic tribe is inviting travellers into their home to experience their way of life. Travel from St Petersburg to Salekhard and be hosted in traditional yurt huts, sweat it out in a Russian banya and try your hand fishing on the banks of Horomdo Lake.

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Camp out in Patagonia

Curling south towards Antarctica, Patagonia is one of the few remaining tracts of unspoiled wildlife on Earth. Discover sprawling glaciers, mountains and wild pastures on a special expedition through Argentina and Chile, including visits to Tronador Volcano and Todos los Santos Lake. While you’ll spend days trekking through incredible landscapes, you’ll also camp on the homestead of a 200-year-old house and soothe your feet in natural thermal pools found deep in the Patagonian forest.

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Plate up in the Caucasus

Italy, France and Greece might hog the gastronomic spotlight in Europe, but look a little further afield and you’ll find Armenia and Georgia can more than hold their own. Journey from Yerevan to Tbilisi and discover the centuries-old recipes that continue to thrive in this corner of Eastern Europe, with the opportunity to get hands on making Georgian dumplings and khachapuri (cheese-filled bread). With included visits to brandy distilleries, wineries and meals in family homes, this is an expedition crafted for adventurous foodies.

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Journey to India’s edge

Everyone knows about the colourful chaos of Mumbai and New Delhi, but few visit the outer reaches of India’s wetlands and mountains. Climb aboard a steam-powered train for a captivating ride through the Himalayas, stopping to track one-horned rhinos through Kaziranga National Park, meet warrior tribes in Nagaland, and pay homage to Tibetan Buddhists in cliff-side villages. Beginning and ending in Kolkata, this is a unique opportunity to explore West Bengal.

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Previous Expedition reviews

Jordan: Women's Expedition , September 2018

Laura Dowd

The Jordan women's tour was excellent ,fun and informative. We all bonded as a group led by our amazing guide who enabled us to converse directly with the locals in their homes and places of work. The people of Jordan are very friendly and welcoming and proud of their spectacular country and I cannot recommend the trip highly enough. It covers a lot in the 8 days and is a comprehensive visit to this incredible country.

Review submitted 19 Sep 2018

Jordan: Women's Expedition , September 2018

Colleen Nollenberger

The all women's group is an unique way to travel. It organically lets conversations and group dynamics happen that would otherwise be different with a co-ed group. We experienced the women of Jordan in a very personal way that wouldn't be possible otherwise. I loved every minute of it!

Review submitted 27 Sep 2018

Jordan: Women's Expedition , September 2018

Jo Fraser

The Women's Experience was a fantastic way to understand the people and culture of Jordan. Being able to communicate with locals throughout the trip gave us an insight you usually don't get with tour groups. I would recommend this trip to any women wanting to explore the beauty of Jordan.

Review submitted 19 Sep 2018

Paraguay Expedition: Asuncion to Iguazu Expedition, August 2018

van hiep nguyen

This Paraguay trip is excellent and we had a tremendous opportunity to discover an unknown country and a good surprise.

Review submitted 08 Sep 2018

Paraguay Expedition: Asuncion to Iguazu Expedition, August 2018

Juliette Packham

A unique opportunity to explore one of the last untouched places on Earth; a nature-lovers paradise.

Review submitted 05 Sep 2018

Russia Expedition: Footsteps of the Reindeer Herders, August 2018

Nicolette Vajk

This trip is very hard core and if you are not afraid of camping and bumpy roads you will be greatly rewarded. We hardly saw any tourists and all the people we met were so sweet and friendly. If you want to dive deep in the heart and soul of Russia, you will not be disappointed. Make sure you have a mosquito net and insect repellent. Nasty buggers! This was definitely the most unique experience I ever had and I was impressed with organisation.

Review submitted 13 Sep 2018

Russia Expedition: Footsteps of the Reindeer Herders, August 2018

Gillian Cooke

This trip is something very special. The opportunity to travel and live off grid for a few days with reindeers herders was such a beautiful experience. The Nenets are gentle and very welcoming people, eager to show us their way of life and learn a little about ours. From sleeping in the chums to foraging for berries, travelling in gazooshka's to listening to personal tragedies and triumphs, it was a fabulous to meet the Nenets and learn about small part of Russia. The arctic landscape is epic, the mozzies fierce, but it's a truely amazing experience.

Review submitted 14 Oct 2018

Russia Expedition: Footsteps of the Reindeer Herders, August 2018

JOSE LUIS HERNANDO POLO

Getting to know the Nenet's lifstyle and being with the reindeers herders is an unique experience.

Review submitted 04 Sep 2018

Russia Expedition: Footsteps of the Reindeer Herders, August 2018

BARBARA WALDORF

The Russian Expedition defines “experience a unique culture.” The planning and leadership was near perfect. Every day taught me something new – travel, food, environment, culture, people. This journey was a privilege.

Review submitted 02 Oct 2018

China Expedition - Great Wall Marathon , April 2018

Tanya Jensen

Bring food supplies for before and during the run; especially if you are fussy or a novice traveller. The run is tough, and this way you won’t be caught short. Likewise coffee addicts should consider a secret stash for those days the espresso gods don’t smile.

Review submitted 12 May 2018

China Expedition - Great Wall Marathon , April 2018

Marta Billeci

The best part about this trip was our guide , William and the itenerary. However some of the accommodations were unacceptable and there is a lot o extras you have to pay making this trip almost double to what you paid. The Intepid stuff is not very accommodating. The customer service is non existent.

Review submitted 25 Apr 2018

Turkey Expedition – Black Sea & Beyond, April 2018

Jonalyn Esguerra

The Turkey Expedition - Black Sea & Beyond was amazing! It was truly an experience getting off the beaten track and appreciating the stunning and picturesque landscape coupled with the historical backgrounds! Suleyman was splendid in guiding us through the different cities and providing us with the stories that filled this land. Highly recommended route for sure!

Review submitted 20 Apr 2018

Turkey Expedition – Black Sea & Beyond, April 2018

Maureen Sullivan

If you can take this trip ask for Suleyman as your tour guide!!!

Review submitted 11 May 2018

India Expedition: Tea & Tribes , March 2018

Elizabeth Butters

A wonderful trip. Well worth the long journeys and bumpy roads for the diverse experiences, contrasting cultures, scenery, wildlife and fantastic food. Highly recommended for a great taste of North East India.

Review submitted 02 Apr 2018

India Expedition: Tea & Tribes , March 2018

Kay Elliott

Remote, wild, unspoiled. Unique cultural and environmental experience experienced by very few international tourists.

Review submitted 24 Mar 2018

India Expedition: Tea & Tribes , March 2018

Tim Warrington

Intrepid's Tea and Tribes Adventure is India at its best. It's the road less travelled while still providing an authentic taste of this incredible country.

Review submitted 26 Mar 2018

India Expedition: Tea & Tribes , March 2018

Marie-Jeanne McLean

A great destination for the real Intrepid traveller as long as you are prepared for bumpy long road journeys but well worth the slight discomfort.

Review submitted 29 Mar 2018

India Expedition: Tea & Tribes , March 2018

Paul Maynard

My first time in India, first time with Intrepid and first time this trip had been run. I was interested in visiting a region that has a low proportion of Western tourists yet offered an amazing contrast in peoples, cultures and cuisine between the 6 vastly different states that we traversed. The trip exceeded all expectations and I would highly recommend it for both new and seasoned travelers to India

Review submitted 29 Mar 2018

India Expedition: Tea & Tribes , March 2018

June Blake

This trip is not about the sights, but about the journey. It is unlike any other part of India.Be prepared for some long and rough travelling days but at the end you are rewarded by wonderful laid-back places like Darjeeling and Gangtok.

Review submitted 02 Apr 2018

India Expedition: Tea & Tribes , March 2018

Marie-Jeanne Elisabeth McLean

A fascinating itinerary discovering states that are rarely on the tourist trail but involving long journeys on very bumpy roads. A great culinary experience too with a superb range of regional dishes.

Review submitted 27 Mar 2018

India Expedition: Tea & Tribes , March 2018

Karen Maynard

This trip has given me a good insight into life in the North Eastern states of India. You return with so many impressions and with your senses having been challenged in every respect. It is a full-on trip with long journeys, many on poor quality roads. The people you meet are as interested in you as you in them, and it really pays off to get to talk to them and happily pose in their selfies. If you take photos of individual people you should respect them enough to ask in advance, and usually they laugh when you show them the photos you have taken of them. You do not see many other Western tourists, and will not necessarily find clean toilets. You have to go with an open mind, be friendly and you will be hugely rewarded.

Review submitted 28 Mar 2018

India Expedition: Tea & Tribes , March 2018

Ray Nyland

The tribal lands of NE India covered by this trip are gradually being opened up for tourism. Some of the roads are rough and the travel long but this area is unlike anywhere else in India and a great leader helped make this an experience not quickly forgotten. Thanks Sab.

Review submitted 30 Mar 2018

Djibouti Expedition: Footsteps of the Afar, February 2018

Rebecca Ryan

You will see Djibouti at its best on this trip. Be prepared for some basic camping but also some amazing experiences such as seeing whale sharks, walking through a barren forest and up a volcano! Be prepared, it is very dusty, hot and rough at times, the copious food will surprise you.

Review submitted 17 Feb 2018

Djibouti Expedition: Footsteps of the Afar, November 2017

Stephanie Obst

This trip is not fot the faint-hearted, but if you have a sense of adventure you'll love it (unless you don't like rough desert landscapes).

Review submitted 30 Nov 2017

Women's Expeditions

We believe travel is for everyone. But in some more conservative countries, there are things mixed-gender groups just can’t do. What if, as a female traveller in Iran, you could head down to the beauty salon with your female leader and get your hair done? The hijab comes off, the conversation is lively, the music is on, and there’s a real chance to connect. These are our new expeditions breaking down cultural barriers and building bridges between women from around the world.

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