At Intrepid, the safety of our travellers, leaders and operators is a major priority.
Since our very first days as a tour operator, travelling responsibly and safely has been at the heart of everything we do. With this in mind, we monitor world events very closely. Intrepid makes operational decisions based on informed advice from a number of sources.
Current travel alerts
JORDAN
Intrepid has accounted for all our customers and tour leaders in Jordan and our trips in Jordan (and related combination trips to Egypt and Jordan) continue to operate as normal, following airstrikes by Iran on Israel on 13 April.
Safety is Intrepid’s top priority and government travel advisories for Jordan from countries including Australia, the UK, Canada and the United States remain at the same level as before the airstrikes.
Customers are advised to contact their Booking Agent with any questions regarding their upcoming travel to Jordan or Egypt.
TAIWAN
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Taiwan on 3 April 2024, resulting in some damage to infrastructure, particularly in Hualien County, including Taroko Gorge, in the east of the country. All Intrepid travellers who were in the country at the time are safe and accounted for.
The following departures have been cancelled:
CJSA240406
CJSA240411
Rescue and reconstruction efforts continue in Hualien and Taroko Gorge is closed until further notice. The following departures will operate as scheduled on an amended itinerary, with the 2 nights in Hualien replaced with an additional night each in Yilan and Puli:
CJSA240418
CJSA240420
CJSA240427
CJSA240502
All affected customers have been contacted. We will continue to assess the situation on ground and advise should this itinerary change affect further departures.
ISRAEL AND THE PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES
Due to the ongoing conflict, we have cancelled all future travel to Israel & the Palestinian Territories. All affected customers will be contacted to discuss options and to assist with travel arrangements.
TRAVEL IN EGYPT AND JORDAN
All Intrepid trips in Egypt & Jordan are running as scheduled. For trips covering Egypt, Jordan and Israel & Palestinian Territories, the Egypt and Jordan section of the itinerary is continuing to operate unchanged. All customers booked to travel on combination trips in the region that include Israel & Palestinian Territories will be contacted regarding revised travel arrangements.
Travel advisories
Intrepid follows government travel advisories from our key traveller markets when making decisions about operating trips in destinations. As the advice may differ depending on your location, it is important to consult your own local foreign travel advisory when considering if travel to a destination is permitted or appropriate for you.
Australia: Smartraveller
Canada: Travel Advice and Advisories
New Zealand: SafeTravel
United Kingdom: Foreign Travel Advice
United States: US Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs
Entry, health and visa requirements
Get the latest information on travel documents and visa requirements, plus local government COVID-19 vaccination and quarantine policies around the world.
How we monitor safety on our trips
We constantly monitor global issues, ensuring we have an in-depth understanding of the areas we visit. With multiple operational offices around the world in a variety of destinations, Intrepid has access to real-time safety updates and information within the countries we travel to. These staff are available to provide support to travellers on the ground if required.
Get in touch
If you have any concerns, you can contact our support team online or over the phone.
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