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The Intrepid Effect
Our mission is to create positive change, for people and places, through the joy of travel. We believe that who you travel with changes everything – and when you travel with us, you create change. That’s The Intrepid Effect.
Discover The Intrepid Effect
Most travel leaves a footprint. This kind leaves a future. Through connecting with local people and seeking out authentic experiences, we make sure that your adventure is doing good.
Read about our purpose Cups of cocoa that keep families together
It starts with a sip of hot chocolate in Peru's Sacred Valley. As you gather around, you’re supporting 45 single mums who no longer have to choose between earning a wage or being with their kids.
Read the story Lunches that feed an agricultural renaissance
Lunches that feed an agricultural renaissance
It starts with a fresh panzanella in the countryside, just outside of Rome. And ends up supporting young farmers who transformed an abandoned piece of land into a thriving organic farm.
Read the story Rickshaw rides that put her in the driver’s seat
It starts with taking a tuktuk ride. And ends with moving women in tourism forward. On trips to Jaipur, Pink City Rickshaws is breaking down stereotypes around the role of women in the workforce.
Read the story We have seen a lot of changes since we started, Before, people didn’t take us seriously and used to make negative comments. Now, we’ve shown that women can do the job just as well as men.
Games of cricket where the whole village wins
It starts with setting up stumps among Pakistan’s highest peaks. And ends up creating opportunity for the people who call these mountains home – letting new communities share in travel’s benefits.
Read the story Bowls of pho that give youth a second chance
It starts with ordering a delicious pho on your trip. And ends up serving futures for disadvantaged young people. In Hanoi, travellers can support KOTO’s personal development and leadership training.
Read the story The trek of a lifetime where locals are leading by example
The trek of a lifetime where locals are leading by example
It starts with taking your first steps along the Inca Trail. And ends up showing you how to protect Pachamama – Mother Earth. As you go, you’re creating the building blocks of change.
Read the story Hear stories that help to write the next chapter
It starts with learning to dance to the beat of drums in a Kenyan village. And ends up creating steps for the next generation. Visiting Tepesua helps turn shared traditions into support for families.
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