Introducing our brand new Expedition trips for 2018/2019

The way we see it, there are adventures, and then there are Adventures. The kind where you trek deep into the Congo jungle in search of gorillas or meet warrior tribes in far east India. Stuff you don’t find in your typical travel brochure. For us, adventures like this are at the heart of what it means to be Intrepid: something original, unexpected, and as far from ‘the usual’ as you’re going to get.

This year we’ve pulled out all the stops. We’ve turned the world upside down and shaken it until all the cool stuff falls out: stuff like a groundbreaking food expedition through Armenia and Georgia, trekking in Patagonia and camping with Berber people in the Atlas Mountains.

Welcome to our exclusive Expedition trips for 2018 and 2019. Wave goodbye to that beaten path.

Brand new Expeditions

Armenia & Georgia Food Expedition

10 Days From $1,930

Taste your way across Armenia and Georgia on an unforgettable Intrepid Real Food...

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Taiwan Real Food Adventure

8 Days From $2,225

Taste the many flavours of Taiwan, from Taipei, Jiufen to Yilan and beyond. This...

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Russia Expedition - Winter Trans-Siberian Adventure

15 Days From $2,445

Travel the great Trans-Siberian railway on a winter expedition from Moscow to...

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South Africa Expedition: Kruger Walking Safari

7 Days From $2,385

Embark on a South Africa expedition in northern Kruger National Park, hiking the...

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India Expedition - Tea & Tribes

16 Days From $2,570

Experience remote and unexplored India on a round-trip from Kolkata. Visit Sikkim,...

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Paraguay - Asuncion to Iguazu Expedition

12 Days From $2,445

Travel to Paraguay on an Intrepid expedition, visiting Asuncion, Yaguaron, the wild...

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Patagonia Expedition - Andean Crossing

9 Days From $2,370

Travel to Chile and Argentina and embark on an Andean crossing expedition with Intrepid...

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Republic of Congo Expedition - Gorilla Trek

9 Days From $6,645

Get up close and personal with the lowland gorillas in Odzala-Kokoua National Park on...

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Women's Expeditions

We believe travel is for everyone. But in some more conservative countries, there are things mixed-gender groups just can’t do. What if, as a female traveller in Iran, you could head down to the beauty salon with your female leader and get your hair done? The hijab comes off, the conversation is lively, the music is on, and there’s a real chance to connect. These are our new expeditions breaking down cultural barriers and building bridges between women from around the world.

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Returning favorites

We launched Expedition trips for the first time in 2015, and they were a raging success. So we decided to bring a few of the favorites back. Book quick – these fill up fast.

Turkey Expedition – Black Sea & Beyond

9 Days From $1,510

Travel to north and east Turkey with Intrepid and discover the lesser-known regions of...

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Morocco Expedition – Walking with Berber Nomads

8 Days From $1,095

Experience authentic nomadic culture as you join a traditional Berber family migrating...

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Djibouti Expedition: Footsteps of the Afar

11 Days From $3,750

Hike to Ardoukoba Volcano, see whale sharks, join a nomad camel trek to Lake Assal and...

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Myanmar (Burma) Sailing Expedition

15 Days From $3,445

Beginning in Phuket, sail around Burma's Myeik (Mergui) Archipelago in the Andaman Sea...

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Russia Expedition - Footsteps of the Reindeer Herders

15 Days From $3,177

Travel to the end of the earth with one of the world’s last remaining nomadic tribes,...

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China Expedition - Great Wall Marathon

9 Days From $1,625

Get set for a marathon race along the famous Great Wall of China, explore old-meets-new...

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Expedition highlights in 2018

Meet the Nenet tribe of Russia

Eking out a living on the edge of the Siberian wilderness, Nenet reindeer herders lead a rustic existence far from modern Russia. For the first time, this nomadic tribe is inviting travellers into their home to experience their way of life. Travel from St Petersburg to Salekhard and be hosted in traditional yurt huts, sweat it out in a Russian banya and try your hand fishing on the banks of Horomdo Lake.

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Camp out in Patagonia

Curling south towards Antarctica, Patagonia is one of the few remaining tracts of unspoiled wildlife on Earth. Discover sprawling glaciers, mountains and wild pastures on a special expedition through Argentina and Chile, including visits to Tronador Volcano and Todos los Santos Lake. While you’ll spend days trekking through incredible landscapes, you’ll also camp on the homestead of a 200-year-old house and soothe your feet in natural thermal pools found deep in the Patagonian forest.

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Plate up in the Caucasus

Italy, France and Greece might hog the gastronomic spotlight in Europe, but look a little further afield and you’ll find Armenia and Georgia can more than hold their own. Journey from Yerevan to Tbilisi and discover the centuries-old recipes that continue to thrive in this corner of Eastern Europe, with the opportunity to get hands on making Georgian dumplings and khachapuri (cheese-filled bread). With included visits to brandy distilleries, wineries and meals in family homes, this is an expedition crafted for adventurous foodies.

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Journey to India’s edge

Everyone knows about the colourful chaos of Mumbai and New Delhi, but few visit the outer reaches of India’s wetlands and mountains. Climb aboard a steam-powered train for a captivating ride through the Himalayas, stopping to track one-horned rhinos through Kaziranga National Park, meet warrior tribes in Nagaland, and pay homage to Tibetan Buddhists in cliff-side villages. Beginning and ending in Kolkata, this is a unique opportunity to explore West Bengal.

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Previous Expedition reviews

Our trips score an average of 4.89 out of 5 based on 64 reviews in the last year.

Morocco Expedition – Walking with Berber Nomads, April 2018

Dorothy Crossan

This is an extraordinary trip which gives an opportunity to establish a human connection with people who live very different lives. We met not just the core family but some of their friends and cousins along the way. Their kindness and sense of fun set the tone for the days we spent with them. We learned berber songs and dancing so we could join in. if you know a traditional song from your own country I'm sure it would be much appreciated. It's warm during the day but chilly when the wind comes down in the evening and cold after dark. On leaving we all wanted to give the family tokens of our thanks and warm clothes and redundant sleeping bags were hugely appreciated. I've never seen such a happy face on a teenage girl after being given a pair of socks. Make sure you bring a small first aid kit with you. There are no shops to go to if you have a headache or sore throat and the thorns are prickly.

Review submitted 21 Apr 2018

Turkey Expedition – Black Sea & Beyond, April 2018

Jonalyn Esguerra

The Turkey Expedition - Black Sea & Beyond was amazing! It was truly an experience getting off the beaten track and appreciating the stunning and picturesque landscape coupled with the historical backgrounds! Suleyman was splendid in guiding us through the different cities and providing us with the stories that filled this land. Highly recommended route for sure!

Review submitted 20 Apr 2018