Intrepid 18 to 29s | Intrepid Travel NZ

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.

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New 18 to 29s trips for 2020

Ages 18 to 29

Epic India

23 Days From 2556

From Varanasi's ghats and the Taj Mahal to Hyderabad's Bollywood film studios and...

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Ages 18 to 29

Real South India

13 Days From 1314

Explore the best bits of the India on a jam-packed southern adventure, including stops...

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Ages 18 to 29

Real LA to San Francisco

11 Days From 2826

Take an adventure through California, Arizona and Nevada past Joshua Tree, Grand Canyon...

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Map of Real LA to San Francisco including United States Of America

Ages 18 to 29

Real East Africa & Zanzibar

13 Days From 3636

Explore the wildlife-rich plains of Kenya and Tanzania and then unwind in Zanzibar....

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Map of Real East Africa & Zanzibar including Kenya and Tanzania, United Republic Of

Ages 18 to 29

Essential New York to New Orleans

9 Days From 2291

From New York to New Orleans – take a journey through history and music on a small...

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Map of Essential New York to New Orleans including United States Of America

Tailor-Made trips

Take two or more on an exclusive trip and tailor your itinerary

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Ages 18 to 29

Real Philippines

12 Days From 2460

Fall in love with the Philippines on this immersive 12-day tour that hits Manila, San...

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Map of Real Philippines including Philippines

Ages 18 to 29

Have a local Brazilian beer with your group

One Week in Brazil

8 Days From 1360

Visit Rio, Paraty and Ilha Grande on this fun-filled adventure with jaw dropping...

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Map of One Week in Brazil including Brazil

Ages 18 to 29

Epic Europe: Central & Italy

22 Days From 5355

Discover Central Europe and Italy on this 22-day journey from Germany to Italy. Start...

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Map of Epic Europe: Central & Italy including Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary and Italy

Ages 18 to 29

Real New York to Atlanta

15 Days From 3996

Take a small-group journey from New York to Atlanta, through the history, music, nature...

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Map of Real New York to Atlanta including United States Of America

Ages 18 to 29

Epic East to West USA

20 Days From 5702

From New York to San Francisco – take a journey through history, music and national...

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Map of Epic East to West USA including United States Of America

Ages 18 to 29

Essential Hawaii

9 Days From 3900

The Essential Hawaii tour encompasses the islands of Oahu, Hawaii and Maui on an...

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Map of Essential Hawaii including United States Of America

Ages 18 to 29

Real East USA Adventure

12 Days From 3258

Hit the road in an 18-29s tour of the eastern USA that takes in Washington DC,...

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Map of Real East USA Adventure including United States Of America

Ages 18 to 29

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Essential Silk Road

14 Days From 3270

Join a 14-day adventure through the ancient architecture, mythic ruins and rugged...

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Map of Essential Silk Road including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan

Ages 18 to 29

Epic Balkans

18 Days From 3800

Get cultured on an epic trip through the Balkans, through Budapest, Belgrade, Sarajevo,...

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Map of Epic Balkans including Albania, Bosnia And Herzegovina, Croatia, Greece and Hungary

Ages 18 to 29

One Week in New Orleans, Florida & Atlanta

7 Days From 1827

Spend one week in Louisiana, Florida and Georgia, connecting the history of the Deep...

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Map of One Week in New Orleans, Florida & Atlanta including United States Of America

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Why choose Intrepid

The ultimate adventures

Sure, you can travel to India to see the Taj Mahal, but sharing a laugh with a chai wallah in the local market is just as memorable. That’s why we’ve included the big-ticket items, as well as plenty of off-the-grid experiences and free time.

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Local leaders, local connections

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.

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Small (but not too 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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A sustainable way to 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.

Stay real in cool places

We think where you lay your head at night can be just as cool as what you see during the day. Whether that be sleeping in a jungle lodge in the Amazon, camping under the stars in Utah or snoozing down the Nile on a traditional felucca in Egypt.

Make your money go further

You 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, so you choose where your spending money goes.

Inclusions

Local leaders with tips and advice.

A comfy place to stay each night.

Transport to get you from A to B.

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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 rooms are normally twin share. If you’re a solo traveller, you’ll be paired with another solo traveller of the same gender at no extra cost. If you like your privacy, sometimes you’ll have the chance to pay a single supplement for your 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.

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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