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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 – plus 12 months free access to the Lonely Planet Guides app and other exciting extras to help you get to the heart of a destination like never before.
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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.
Exclusive benefits
When you book a Lonely Planet Experience, you'll get free access to Lonely Planet Guides app for one year, a 25% discount off purchases made in the Lonely Planet Shop, plus other exclusive benefits.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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