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. 

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Current travel alerts

ECUADOR

The State of Emergency that was declared in Ecuador in January following a series of prison riots has been extended until 6 April 2024. Intrepid tours to Ecuador, including the Galapagos, are unaffected and proceeding as planned. A daily curfew between 1am and 5am remains in place in some areas. Passengers travelling to/from airports are exempt from the curfew and should be ready to show their passport and boarding pass or flight booking if required. All airports remain open. 

We continue to monitor the situation on the ground to ensure the safety of our groups by following the advice of local authorities. Any travellers in country that require assistance should contact our 24-hour emergency number: +593 9 94014877

ISRAEL AND THE PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES

Due to ongoing safety concerns in the region, departures of the following trips have been cancelled commencing up to and including 31 August 2024:

ENSI Discover Israel & the Palestinian Territories

ENPI Premium Israel & the Palestinian Territories

ENYI Five Days in Israel & the Palestinian Territories

EUZF Real Food Adventure Israel & the Palestinian Territories

ENKI Classic Israel & the Palestinian Territories 

All affected customers will be contacted to discuss options and to assist with travel arrangements.

All Private Group departures commencing up to and including 31 August 2024 will also be cancelled.
 

TRAVEL IN EGYPT AND JORDAN 
There have been no changes to the overall travel advice levels for 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 will run as scheduled. All customers booked to travel before 31 August 2024 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.

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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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Everything you need to know about our safety guidelines, booking conditions and trip departures, so you can travel with confidence.

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