Lonely Planet Experiences: Powered by Intrepid Travel

Lonely Planet and Intrepid Travel are bringing words to life.

Have you ever read about your dream travel experience – like visiting the Pyramids of Giza, road tripping across the USA or seeing cherry blossoms bloom in Japan – and wished you could jump right into the page? Well, now you can. We’ve partnered with Lonely Planet to launch a range of Lonely Planet Experiences, powered by Intrepid Travel. These trips are designed from the ground up for independent travellers who want the freedom to explore while still having the essentials covered. Share the experience with a small group of like-minded people and get unrivalled insights from our local leaders – now combined with the epic knowledge of Lonely Planet editors to help you get to the heart of a destination like never before.

Browse our range of Lonely Planet Experiences

Okavango Experience

10 Days From 1341

Tour through Johannesburg, Maun, Chobe, the Okavango Delta and Victoria Falls on a ten...

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Gorillas & Game Parks

16 Days From 2930

Encounter the wildlife of Kenya and Uganda on this 16-day Lonely Planet Experience...

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Serengeti Trail

8 Days From 1496

Roam the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, camp beside Lake Victoria and spot Africa's...

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Mexico Unplugged

15 Days From 1431

The cultures and colours of Mexico await on this 15-day Lonely Planet Experience...

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Explore Southern Africa

18 Days From 2478

Spend 18 days exploring Botswana, South Africa, Zimbabwe on a Lonely Planet Experience...

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Cuba on a Shoestring

8 Days From 855

The colourful streets of Old Havana to Vinales, Trinidad and Santa Clara – eight days...

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Indian Getaway

11 Days From 663

Get the most out of 11 days in India on this Lonely Planet Experience powered by...

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Japan Express

9 Days From 1892

See Japan in nine days on a Lonely Planet Experience powered by Intrepid, visiting...

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Vic Falls to Kruger

9 Days From 1223

Join Intrepid and Lonely Planet for a rollicking nine-day safari adventure through...

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Highlights of Italy

8 Days From 1520

See the best of Italy – Venice, La Spezia, Cinque Terre, Florence and Rome – in eight...

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Jordan & Egypt Uncovered

22 Days From 2708

Jordan and Egypt on a 22-day adventure with Lonely Planet and Intrepid, including Petra...

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Road to Zanzibar

12 Days From 1989

Experience the beauty of the Ngorongoro and Serengeti, Usambara Mountains and Zanzibar...

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North India Revealed

22 Days From 1178

See the essentials of India’s north on a 22-day Lonely Planet Experience through Delhi,...

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Simply Sri Lanka

8 Days From 795

Discover idyllic Sri Lanka from Negombo to Colombo on this eight-day Lonely Planet...

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Turkey Explored

18 Days From 1275

Go deeper than Derinkuyu on an 18-day Turkey Lonely Planet Experience. Beginning and...

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Central American Journey

17 Days From 1566

See Central America on a 17-day Lonely Planet Experience of Guatemala, Honduras, El...

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Vietnam Discovery

15 Days From 1125

Discover Vietnam’s east coast on this 15-day tour, uncovering the hidden delights of...

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Explore Egypt

15 Days From 1340

Explore Egypt in 15 days with a Lonely Planet Experience to Cairo, the Nile, Aswan,...

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Maya Encounter

17 Days From 1252

Find authentic adventure on a 17-day Lonely Planet Experience through Mexico, Belize...

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Kenya Wildlife Safari

8 Days From 1071

Experience Kenyan wildlife on a Lonely Planet Experience with Intrepid. Spend eight...

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Explore Vietnam

11 Days From 765

Delve into Vietnamese culture on this 11-day Lonely Planet Experience powered by...

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Costa Rica & Panama Discovery

13 Days From 1105

Highlands, coast and islands – this 13-day Costa Rica and Panama Lonely Planet...

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Canadian Rockies

15 Days From 2780

Discover the Canadian Rockies on this 15-day Lonely Planet Experience tour with...

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Iceland Express

5 Days From 1205

Tour green Iceland on a five-day Lonely Planet Experience, visiting Reykjavik, the...

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Cambodia Adventure

12 Days From 901

Hit Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City on a 12-day Lonely Planet Experience through Cambodia...

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Gorillas, Game Parks & Beaches

27 Days From 4946

Go deep in East Africa on this 27-day Lonely Planet Experience powered by Intrepid,...

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Galapagos Discovery

9 Days From 2124

See the Galapagos Islands on an eight-day Lonely Planet Experience with Intrepid. Stay...

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Delhi to Goa

15 Days From 1095

Discover India in all its glory on this 15-day spice-filled Lonely Planet Experience,...

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Kruger, Coast & Cape

22 Days From 2403

Embark on an African odyssey with Lonely Planet and Intrepid, visiting South Africa,...

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The Masai Heartlands

15 Days From 2652

Uncover Kenya and Tanzania on a 15-day Lonely Planet Experience, powered by Intrepid....

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Berlin to Venice

15 Days From 2183

Explore charming Central Europe from Germany to Italy on a 15-day Lonely Planet...

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Vic Falls to Cape Town

22 Days From 2595

Discover the unique and contrasting lands of Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia and South...

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Discover Mexico & Cuba

22 Days From 2630

Adventure with Intrepid Travel through Mexico and Cuba on a 22-day Lonely Planet...

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Kruger & Coast

9 Days From 976

Explore diverse southern Africa on this nine-day Lonely Planet Experience powered by...

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Cambodia Discovery

12 Days From 990

Travel to Cambodia on a 12-day Lonely Planet Experience, powered by Intrepid, from Ho...

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South India Revealed

16 Days From 1080

See the landscapes of South India on a 16-day Lonely Planet Experience from Varkala to...

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Central American Adventure

33 Days From 2729

Tour jungle ruins and Caribbean coastline on a 33-day Lonely Planet Experience to...

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Jordan & Egypt Express

9 Days From 1468

Follow in the footsteps of prophets on an adventure tour through Jordan and Egypt....

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Guatemala & Beyond

9 Days From 1005

Discover the tropics and ancient wonder of Central America on a nine-day Lonely Planet...

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Best of Brazil

8 Days From 927

Experience Brazil’s coast on an eight-day Lonely Planet Experience. From Rio to Ilha...

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Galapagos Experience

7 Days From 1054

Spend a week on the Galapagos Islands on this experience bought to you by Lonely Planet...

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North China Getaway

12 Days From 1515

Discover China’s northern hotspots with Intrepid on a 12-day Lonely Planet Experience...

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Cape Town to Vic Falls

22 Days From 2595

See Africa in 22 days with Lonely Planet and Intrepid to South Africa, Namibia,...

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Vietnam & Cambodia Explorer

22 Days From 1611

Explore South East Asia on a 22-day Lonely Planet Experience through Vietnam, Cambodia...

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Cambodia & Vietnam Experience

26 Days From 2030

Experience the best of South East Asia with Lonely Planet. Marvel at the Angkor complex...

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Turkey Uncovered

14 Days From 1050

Discover the best of Turkey on a 14-day Lonely Planet Experience with Intrepid,...

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Serengeti & Kilimanjaro

15 Days From 4945

Explore the wonders of Tanzania and Kenya including a trek to the summit of Mt...

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Peru Essentials

21 Days From 2780

See Peru in depth on a 21-day Lonely Planet Experience from Lima to La Paz. Trek the...

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Garden Route Adventure

14 Days From 1422

See Africa from Durban to Cape Town on a 14-day Lonely Planet Experience. Tour the...

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Best of Bolivia & Argentina

15 Days From 1883

Discover the best of Bolivia and Argentina on a 15-day Lonely Planet Experience, past...

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Best of Argentina, Uruguay & Brazil

10 Days From 1984

Travel from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro on this ten-day Lonely Planet Experience,...

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Wild Western USA

11 Days From 2220

Travel from LA via Joshua Tree, the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Yosemite, Sierra Nevada to...

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Iconic India

37 Days From 2447

Discover the colours and cultures of India on this Lonely Planet Experience visiting...

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Dubrovnik to Venice

10 Days From 1660

Travel with Lonely Planet and Intrepid from Split to Venice in 10 days, stopping at...

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Kilimanjaro: Marangu Route

8 Days From 2831

Conquer Mt Kilimanjaro on the picturesque Marangu Route, hiking with porters on an...

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Buenos Aires to Rio Explorer

17 Days From 2950

See Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay on a 17-day Lonely Planet Experience through Buenos...

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Mount Toubkal Trek

7 Days From 600

Discover Marrakech and trek Mt Toubkal with Lonely Planet and Intrepid on this seven...

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Budapest & the Balkans

10 Days From 1316

Set out from Budapest on a 10-day Lonely Planet Experience to Dubrovnik. Visit Belgrade...

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Ecuador to Peru Adventure

9 Days From 1067

Explore the natural wonders of Ecuador, Peru and the Amazon on a nine-day jungle-filled...

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Highlights of Spain

8 Days From 893

Spend eight days exploring Spain’s best on a customisable tour including Madrid, Cuenca...

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Best of Central America

45 Days From 4175

Tour Central America on an epic 45-day Lonely Planet Experience from Mexico to Panama,...

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Big Apple to Big Easy

9 Days From 1753

Take a nine-day overland odyssey from New York to New Orleans with Lonely Planet and...

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Best of East Africa

20 Days From 3635

Step out onto the Serengeti and keep your eyes out for rhinos, lions, leopards and a...

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Laos Traveller: Bangkok to Vientiane

14 Days From 1395

Discover Thailand and Laos, Bangkok and Vientiane, charismatic Chiang Mai and the...

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Amazing Central America

29 Days From 2755

Spend 29 days visiting Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and...

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Kilimanjaro: Machame Route

9 Days From 3820

Travel to Tanzania on a nine-day Lonely Planet Experience of Kilimanjaro along the...

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Utah Parks Circuit

8 Days From 1950

Explore rugged Utah on this eight-day tour created by Lonely Planet and Intrepid. Hit...

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Beijing to Hong Kong Getaway

20 Days From 2465

Tour through Beijing, Xi’an, Shanghai and Hong Kong to experience the Great Wall of...

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Kilimanjaro: Rongai Route

8 Days From 3240

Trek the quiet Rongai Route to summit Mt Kilimanjaro on an eight-day Lonely Planet...

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South East Asia Unplugged

35 Days From 3425

Take an epic tour to the best of South East Asia with Lonely Planet and Intrepid, to...

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Africa Encompassed Southbound

63 Days From 9790

Set out on a mighty African adventure with Lonely Planet and Intrepid through Kenya,...

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Southern Africa Adventure

30 Days From 4445

Take a 30-day southern African adventure with Lonely Planet and Intrepid, from Cape...

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Zanzibar to Vic Falls

19 Days From 1823

Explore East Africa with Lonely Planet and Intrepid, from Zanzibar's beaches to the...

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Turkey Backroads

5 Days From 420

Take the backroads to Istanbul on a five-day Lonely Planet Experience of Turkey,...

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Central America Encompassed

31 Days From 2825

Say hola to an adventure through Mexico, Belize and Guatemala, revealing the history of...

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Djibouti's Footsteps of the Afar

11 Days From 3650

Discover Djibouti on this 11-day Lonely Planet Experience powered by Intrepid,...

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Explore Alaska

9 Days From 1995

Experience Alaskan wilderness on this nine-day Lonely Planet Experience, powered by...

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Barcelona to Berlin

15 Days From 3136

Explore Europe on a 15-day Lonely Planet Experience from Barcelona to Berlin, including...

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Zanzibar to Nairobi

12 Days From 2169

Get a true taste of eastern Africa on a 12-day Lonely Planet Experience, powered by...

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Berlin to Rome

22 Days From 3715

Discover Central Europe’s most romantic cities on a 22-day Lonely Planet Experience...

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Ultimate Central America

59 Days From 5585

This 59-day Central American Lonely Planet Experience heads from Mexico City to Panama...

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Highlights of Ecuador & Peru

28 Days From 3995

Discover Bolivia and Peru in this culture-focused 28-day Lonely Planet Experience...

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Choquequirao Trek to Machu Picchu

13 Days From 2185

Hike ancient Inca pathways, exploring Choquequirao, Machu Picchu and Cusco in Peru on a...

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Vic Falls to Kenya

28 Days From 3695

Discover East African wilderness and the animals that call it home on a 28-day Lonely...

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Kenya to Cape Town

48 Days From 6250

Tour Africa's best from Kenya to Cape Town through Tanzania, Zanzibar, Malawi, Zimbabwe...

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Explore Bolivia to Brazil

31 Days From 4824

Spend 31 days exploring the jewels of South America – Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil and...

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South China Getaway

9 Days From 1025

See the best of South China with Lonely Planet and Intrepid on a nine-day adventure...

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Western USA Highlights

18 Days From 4070

Travel for 18 days from Los Angeles to San Francisco, passing through Las Vegas, the...

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Grand South America

58 Days From 9360

Take an epic 58-day South American Lonely Planet Experience from Quito to Rio de...

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Vic Falls to Stone Town

17 Days From 1571

See East Africa in 17 days with Lonely Planet and Intrepid, including Victoria Falls,...

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Stone Town to Vic Falls

16 Days From 1535

Embrace the sights and sounds of Eastern Africa on this eye-opening Lonely Planet...

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Stone Town to Nairobi

9 Days From 1859

Explore Tanzania on this nine-day Lonely Planet Experience powered by Intrepid,...

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Vic Falls to Zanzibar

20 Days From 1895

Travel from the thundering Victoria Falls to the spice plantations of Zanzibar via...

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Kenya to Vic Falls

27 Days From 3915

Explore the wilds of East Africa on this 27-day Lonely Planet Experience, from Nairobi...

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Africa Encompassed Northbound

64 Days From 9670

This 64-day journey with Lonely Planet and Intrepid explores Southern Africa in detail...

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Best of America

20 Days From 4555

Tour New York, Washington DC, Nashville, Memphis and New Orleans, then to LA, Las Vegas...

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Beaches, Game Parks & Gorillas

27 Days From 5495

Spend 27 days exploring the wonders, wildlife and tribal cultures of East Africa with...

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Cape Town to Kenya

49 Days From 6510

Take the ultimate African adventure with Intrepid and Lonely Planet on this 49-day tour...

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Budapest to Venice

19 Days From 2920

Experience Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Hungary, Italy, Montenegro, Serbia,...

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Safari to Kilimanjaro - Machame Route

16 Days From 5660

Explore the wonders of Tanzania and Kenya including a trek to the summit of Mt...

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Highlights of Vancouver Island

6 Days From 1385

Cruise across the Strait of Georgia from Vancouver and discover the best of Vancouver...

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Alaska Adventure

14 Days From 3495

Experience the Alaskan wild with Lonely Planet and Intrepid, from Anchorage Denali,...

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Canadian Rockies & Vancouver Island

20 Days From 4030

Get set for the Canadian Rockies and Vancouver Island on a 20-day Lonely Planet...

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Utah, Nevada & California

14 Days From 3010

Beginning in Las Vegas, see Zion, Moab and Bryce Canyon, Monument Valley, Yosemite, the...

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New York to Las Vegas

14 Days From 3440

Travel from New York to Las Vegas on a 14-day USA Lonely Planet Experience, hitting...

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Kilimanjaro & Serengeti Adventure

15 Days From 5395

Explore the wonders of Tanzania and Kenya including a trek to the summit of Mt...

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Peru, Bolivia & Argentina Adventure

35 Days From 4473

Travel to South America, from Lima to Buenos Aires, and Cusco, Machu Picchu, Lake...

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LA to Vegas Adventure

5 Days From 1135

Take a road trip from Los Angeles to Vegas on a classic five-day Lonely Planet...

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Gorillas to Vic Falls

42 Days From 7075

Explore Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe on a 42-day Lonely Planet...

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Central America Explorer

47 Days From 4395

Head on this epic 47-day Central American Lonely Planet Experience through Mexico,...

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Best of South America

51 Days From 7326

Take an epic 51-day South American adventure with Lonely Planet and Intrepid to Peru,...

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South America Explorer

42 Days From 6190

Amazon forests, Inca sites, salt flats in Uyuni, Quito, Cusco, Lake Titicaca, Buenos...

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Zanzibar to Cape Town

40 Days From 4490

Explore Africa on a 40-day wildlife-rich adventure from Tanzania to South Africa with...

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Cape Town to Zanzibar

41 Days From 4570

See Africa on this incredible overland adventure from South Africa to Tanzania. Soak up...

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Nicaragua & Costa Rica

10 Days From 736

Discover the best of Nicaragua and Costa Rica on an all-encompassing adventure,...

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Europe Explorer

36 Days From 6899

Visit Spain, France, Germany, the Czech Republic and Italy plus a host of secrets in...

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South America Highlights

44 Days From 6498

Take in Lima, Arequipa, the Inca Trail, La Paz, Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro on this...

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Patagonia Explored

14 Days From 4229

Travel from Chile to Argentina through the Patagonia region, stopping at Santiago,...

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Alaska's Kenai Peninsula

6 Days From 1600

Explore Alaska's untouched wilderness on a six-day Lonely Planet Experience from...

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Vegas to San Fran

6 Days From 1012

Hit the road from Las Vegas to San Francisco on a six-day Lonely Planet Experience,...

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Dubrovnik to Rome

17 Days From 3085

Enjoy a European tasting platter on this 17-day Lonely Planet Experience, powered by...

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Budapest to Rome

26 Days From 4395

Set out from Hungary with Lonely Planet and Intrepid to the cultures and cuisines of...

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Madrid to Berlin

22 Days From 3968

Tour from Madrid to Berlin in 22 days with Lonely Planet and Intrepid, hitting Spain's...

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Barcelona to Venice

29 Days From 5504

Spain, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary,...

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Vic Falls to Gorillas

43 Days From 7360

Take a 43-day Lonely Planet Experience through eastern Africa, via Victoria Falls, the...

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Johannesburg to Gorillas

52 Days From 9915

The waterways of Botswana, the beaches of Zanzibar, the savannahs of the Serengeti and...

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Madrid to Venice

36 Days From 6539

Madrid, Berlin, Amsterdam, Paris, Brussels, Budapest, Krakow, Ljubljana, Venice – an...

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Johannesburg to Zanzibar

29 Days From 3790

From Johannesburg to Botswana, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Lake Malawi and...

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Johannesburg to Kenya

37 Days From 5255

Travel the waterways of Botswana, the beaches of Zanzibar and the savannahs of the...

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Madrid to Rome

43 Days From 7902

Embark on a classic 43-day European Lonely Planet Experience that passes by Valencia,...

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LA to Vegas & Utah Parks

12 Days From 2995

Travel from Los Angeles to Las Vegas with Lonely Planet and Intrepid and see Joshua...

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Trekking the Appalachian Trail

9 Days From 2081

Tour from Boston to the Appalachians in nine days with Lonely Planet and Intrepid,...

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Why choose a Lonely Planet Experience

Combined expertise

What do you get when you combine years of in-depth travel expertise from the world’s best loved travel publisher and the on-the-ground experience only the locals know about? Lonely Planet Experiences, that’s what.

Local leaders

Travelling with an experienced leader means you can just enjoy the moment, rather than worrying about when the last train leaves! They’ll give you unique insights and take you to places that only the locals know about.

Small groups

Our groups are made up of 10 travellers on average. That’s big enough to create a good vibe, but small enough to explore a destination independently. And if you’re travelling solo, it’s the perfect number of new friends.

Sustainable travel

We believe that travelling sustainably is important. Through our not-for-profit The Intrepid Foundation, we are committed to supporting projects around the world – from reducing carbon in the environment to supporting the livelihoods of local communities.

Hassle free adventures

We’ve put years of research into our itineraries, operators and accommodation so you can focus on the experiences. Don’t spend hours planning when you can leave it to two lots of experts who understand your style of travel.

Value for money

Why pay for an activity you’re not interested in? Or a level of comfort you don’t require? As a wise person probably once said, a bed's just a bed when there's exploring to be done.

Highlights of Lonely Planet Experiences

Visit wild gorillas in Uganda

Climb through the rugged mountain terrain of Bwindi National Park to encounter these rare animals in their natural habitat. Be mesmerised as you watch them eat, sleep, groom and play – the giant silverback surveying the scene as the smaller one’s play like children. Watching their movements is like seeing a mirror image of yourself.

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See the Treasury at Petra

The golden-red façade of Petra’s Treasury is one of the most iconic historical images in the world. As you make your way up the length of The Siq, the narrow, winding entrance-way to Petra and round the final corner, your first glance of the Treasury is a sight you’ll never forget.

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See the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia

Explore a landscape that has to be seen to be believed – the cones, needles and columns of the volcanic rock area of Cappadocia. Meet the locals who live in the rock-carved caves of the region. And, if you feel like splurging, you might even like to take a hot air balloon ride to see the magnificent sites from above.

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Watch the sunrise over the Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal is one of those places that has to be seen in real life to be fully appreciated. And the morning golden hour of sunrise, before it gets too crowded or hot has got to be the way to do it. Learn about the romantic past of the building that was built by a heartbroken emperor, to honour his beloved wife who died giving birth to their child.

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