From the trattorias of Italy to the dunes of Morocco, a once-in-a-lifetime adventure is out there waiting for you.
Want to see the highlights but still have freedom to explore your own way? Our range of 18 to 29s adventures include all the best bits, but have plenty of free-time built in. Whether you’re travelling solo or with friends, you’ll be part of a small group to share it all with, as well as a local leader who handles all the logistics for you. So, what are you waiting for? It’s time for adventure.
18 to 29s trips for 2023
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Take an adventure through California, Arizona and Nevada past Joshua Tree, Grand Canyon...
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Explore the wildlife-rich plains of Kenya and Tanzania and then unwind in Zanzibar....
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Get cultured on an epic trip through the Balkans, through Budapest, Belgrade, Sarajevo,...
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Why choose Intrepid
Bucket list itineraries
Sure, you can travel to India to see the Taj Mahal, but we like to share a laugh with a local chai wallah in the market while we’re at it. Our trips include loads of big-ticket attractions, as well as plenty of unique and unexpected experiences that you can only have with a local guide.
Legendary leaders
The best folks to show you around are the ones who live there. Our local leaders know these destinations like an old friend, so get ready to eat at the best street food joints, stay with local families and experience things you wouldn’t be able to on your own.
Travel sustainably
We're on a mission to create positive change through the joy of travel. That’s why all of our trips are carbon offset and we give back to the communities we visit with the help of The Intrepid Foundation. When you travel with us, you travel with purpose.
Smallish groups
With an average group size of 10 people, our groups are big enough to create a good vibe, but small enough to blend in with the locals. Whether you’re travelling solo or with mates, you’ll really get to know your crew and will never be stuck for someone to grab a drink with.
Make your money go further
Want big-time experiences without the big-time price tag? Our 18 to 29s travel style means staying in simple, well-located accommodation, taking local transport and enjoying tasty local food. This way, you choose where your spending money goes.
Safety first
Your safety is our top priority. We monitor world events very closely and are committed to ensuring our trips are safe for everyone — for our travellers, our leaders and crew, and the people we visit along the way. Rest easy, you’ll be well taken care of.
Inclusions
Local leaders with tips and advice.
A comfy place to stay each night.
Transport to get you from A to B.
Legendary local leaders
As the local experts in each destination, your leader can connect you with experiences you wouldn’t have on your own and make sure you get from A to B smoothly.
Ultimate itineraries
We include both iconic and unexpected experiences in our trips. This means you’ll see the big-ticket attractions of a destination, plus enjoy some surprising local moments too.
Simple, well-located accommodation
All your accommodation is taken care of and on our trips rooming is organised on a twin-share basis. We pair up solo travellers with another traveller of the same gender as per the gender marker on each of their passports. We also have an optional single supplement available on most trips for travellers who prefer to have their own room.
Local, sustainable transport
Getting from one place to another each day is included in your trip experience. We like to do things the local way, which can mean anything from Japanese bullet train to a Thai tuk tuk.
A brand-new crew
Whether you’re travelling solo or with friends from home, you’ll never be travelling alone. With an average group size of 10 people, you’ll never be lacking a dinner buddy or someone to snap a photo of you.
Plenty of downtime
We know you want to choose your own adventure sometimes, which is why our trips have plenty of built-in free time. Your local leader will be full of good ideas for epic ways to fill it.
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Travel for good
Every time you book an 18 to 29s trip, you'll be planting 50 trees in the world's first travel-powered forest in Kenya.
Our planet is full of beautiful places and creatures that inspire us, but we need to preserve and restore them for the next generation. When you travel with us you'll be directly helping to regenerate the planet you've inherited, with the help of The Intrepid Foundation.
Read more about our reforestation project
Over 29?
We've got trips to suit every adventurer – no matter your budget, interests or travel style. If you can't travel on an 18 to 29s trip, you can always book a seat on our classic Intrepid Travel trips, which are open to all ages.
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