Safety Updates
The safety of our passengers, leaders and operators is a major priority of Intrepid. With this in mind we monitor world events very closely. Intrepid makes operational decisions based on informed advice from a number of sources...
- The level of the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade (DFAT) travel advisory. If this advisory is at Level 5 'Do Not Travel' then Intrepid will either cancel a trip or reroute the itinerary to avoid the areas concerned.
- With over 400 leaders on the ground in operational destinations and subsidiary companies in our main hub cities, Intrepid has access to a up to the minute flow of information as to the mood and feelings within the countries we work in.
- We are also in regular contact with the various operators we use. Their in depth knowledge and understanding of their various areas is vital.
- Other Government travel advisories...
- World Health Organisation
safety guidelines
Please also read our safety guidelines for further information on the operational safety standards you can expect on every Intrepid trip.Tibet /China (01 May 08)
Intrepid Travel Tibet Safety Update
Due to the ongoing uncertainty of the security situation in Tibet and surrounding areas (including Xiahe & Zhongdian) and based on information provided to us by our local partners, contacts and Intrepid group leaders we unfortunately have to cancel some of our trips.
Mountains & Monasteries trips (FSN),
Tibet Unplugged trips (FRE),
Accross the Roof of the World (FSA),
Trans Tibetan Express trips (FAT)
All departures of these trips have been cancelled up to the end of June.
If you are booked on the above trips - and you have not already been contacted by Intrepid or your agent - please contact them as soon as possible.
A decision for departures commencing in July and beyond will be made on 1st June 08 and an update will be posted on this site.
For further information please see the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs website: http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Tibet /China
Italy (31 March 08)
There are health and safety concerns in Naples due to the garbage crisis where local garbage collectors are striking and are not collecting rubbish. Approximately 100 000 tonnes of rubbish has piled up in the streets of Naples with locals protesting and burning the rubbish.
At this stage there are no plans to alter our itineraries that travel through Naples as it is considered still to be a safe destination for tourists.
We will monitor the situation and consider rearranging some itineraries if the situation continues to deteriorate. This will not result in any major changs to our itineraries.
It is mainly the outer areas and suburbs of Naples that are affected. The centre of Naples is relatively clear of rubbish.
For further information please see the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs website: http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Italy
Kenya (11 March 08)
We are pleased to announce that due to the improved political climate we are now able to reinstate our Kenya tours to their normal itineries as of the 15th of March 2008.
For further information please see the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs website: http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Kenya
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