Hiking & backpacking tours

When it comes to immersing yourself in the great outdoors, nothing beats camping in the wilderness beneath a sky full of stars

Have all the fun of an adventurous outdoor experience without any of the organizational hassle by embarking on a hiking backpacking trip through some of the USA’s most captivating landscapes – the Intrepid way. Take in the sights of national treasures like Zion National Park, Joshua Tree National Park, and Olympic National Park during the day, and at night, help your guide set up camp, swap stories with your fellow travellers, and let the sounds of Mother Nature slowly sing you to sleep. Simply put, unforgettable doesn’t even begin to describe it.

Backpacking vs base camp vs hut-to-hut

Backpacking

Our backpacking trips are all about switching off and getting back to basics. Say goodbye to running water, and hello to cathole toilets! Carrying a backpack loaded with camping gear, personal items and group supplies, you’ll hike through untamed backcountry and set up a new camp each day with your group. Two words: pack light.

Base camp

Our base camp trips are perfect if you don’t want to lug a backpack around, or if you'd prefer to camp with a few extra creature comforts. After enjoying daily hikes on front country trails, you’ll return to the same campsite each day equipped with proper toilets, showers, bigger tents and a camp kitchen.

Hut-to-hut

If you’re an adventurous type who also likes sleeping on a real mattress (we don't blame you), our hut-to-hut trips could be for you. You’ll still need to carry your backpack as you hike through the backcountry, but you’ll stay in huts each night that range from basic bunkhouses to comfortable motels depending on the trip.

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Highlights

The colourful Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park
Take in the sights of Yellowstone National Park

Leave the busy roads and noisy sounds of everyday life behind as you embark on an adventure through one of the USA’s most beloved parks. Brimming with epic natural features, Yellowstone National Park boasts landscapes that need to be seen to be believed and luckily for you, you’ll get to see them all on hikes during the day before resting your body and camping out under the stars every night. 

Two travellers walking up a trail in Yosemite's North Rim on a clear day.
Marvel at the natural wonders in Yosemite

If you’re searching for remarkable sights that’ll give your camera its hardest workout yet, then search no longer – Yosemite National Park’s North Rim offers all that and so much more. Perfect for both outdoor enthusiasts and hardcore hikers, this trail boasts giant waterfalls, majestic peaks, and flower-filled meadows you’re bound to ooh and ahh over. And at night, set up camp, enjoy a hearty meal, and fall asleep under the night sky’s twinkling stars. 

Hikers wading through the Narrows in Zion National Park
Explore Utah's wild west

Picture this: you wake up to the peaceful sounds of Mother Nature and have your morning coffee surrounded by spring-fed creeks, huge canyons and colourful cliffs. Spend six days hiking in Utah’s most iconic national parks and watch these otherworldly landscapes come alive. Trek through Bryce Canyon’s awe-inspiring “hoodoos” and natural amphitheatres, wade through the rushing waters of Zion’s slot canyons, and explore the labyrinth of potholes, arches, and grottos in the dreamy Escalante. 

A hiker crouching on a ledge overlooking the Appalachian Mountains
Hike the Appalachian Trail

Explore one of the most beautiful sections of the Appalachian Trail on a three-day backcountry adventure through the Blue Ridge Mountains. You’ll journey deep into the wilderness of the Cradle of Forestry, wind through postcard-perfect grassy meadows and witness the cascades of Looking Glass Falls – maybe jumping in for a swim to cool down. The best part? You’ll camp on the summit of the spectacular Shining Rock and enjoy lunch on huge ledges overlooking the rolling plains of Ivestor Gap.

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Hiking and Camping in Utah

Casey-Jo · Traveled October 2023
Trip was so well organised. Excellent guide, respectful and encouraging. Amazing itinerary with breath taking scenery and acitivities that considered a range of abilities. Health and safety was paramount. Camping facilities and equipment were perfect and well chosen based on itinerary activities. Breath taking scenery and activities: natural and cultural heritage included. Great food!
Review submitted 06 Feb 2024

Hiking and Camping in Utah

Veronique · Traveled April 2023
Well planned and organized trip covering the Best of Utah. Thoughtful guide, great food and fantastic comradery with the group. Amazing and challenging terrain as well as breathtaking landscapes. Looking forward to joining another intrepid vacation soon!
Review submitted 02 May 2023

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