Intrepid Travel

Intrepid Travel: Small-Group Adventures Worldwide

Intrepid Travel runs its own small-group adventure trips around the world, each led by a local leader. The homepage promises "1000s of experiences, over 100 countries," and the destination menu spans Africa, Asia, Australia and Oceania, Central and South America, North America, Europe and the polar regions (Antarctica, the Arctic and Greenland). The Africa list alone runs from Benin, Botswana and Egypt to Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Zanzibar and Zimbabwe, and the Asia list from Armenia and Bhutan to Tibet, Turkmenistan and Vietnam. Under Australia and Oceania it lists regions of Australia from the East Coast to Tasmania, Uluru and Western Australia, plus Fiji, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa and Vanuatu, and the South America list starts with Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile and Colombia. The site has a "Change region" menu with versions for Australia, Canada, Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States and other markets.

The About page says the company has been "taking travellers around the globe and connecting people from all walks of life since 1989," and that it "was founded by two friends, Darrell and Geoff," whose idea came in 1988 after a road trip across Africa in "a modified ex-council truck." It describes "More than 35 years of changing the way people see the world on small group trips with like-minded explorers and a local leader to show you around," and now calls itself "the world's largest purpose-led adventure travel company." The homepage adds that it has been "B Corp certified since 2018" and gives back "through The Intrepid Foundation."

Styles, Themes and Trips

Intrepid sorts its trips in two ways. The styles are Premium, Comfort, Original and Basic. The themes are 18 to 35s, Cruises, Cycling, Expeditions, Family, Festivals, Food, Multi-active, Polar, Rail, Sailing, Short Breaks, Solo travel, Tailor-Made, Walking & trekking, Wildlife and Women's Expeditions.

The homepage carousel shows a spread of current trips with their lengths: the 15-day Sacred Land of the Incas in Peru, the 8-day Galapagos Island Hopping, an 8-day Classic Morocco, a 15-day Classic Costa Rica, a 10-day East Africa Highlights, a 9-day Premium Venice to Split, a 10-day Vietnam Express Southbound, an 8-day Classic Egypt, and a 7-day Croatia & Montenegro: Hike, Bike & Raft. Newer and themed trips include a 10-day Morocco Premium Family Holiday, an 8-day Peru: Women's Expedition, an 8-day Morocco: Women's Expedition, a 16-day Premium Costa Rica in Depth, a 10-day China Real Food Adventure, a 15-day Classic Hikes of Patagonia and a 20-day New Zealand Uncovered (Northbound). Short captions sell the mood of each trip, such as "Springtime in the Maasai Mara" for East Africa, "Felucca sleepover club" for Egypt, "Adriatic drift" for the Venice to Split trip and "Tortuguero trails with Pedro" for Costa Rica. Each card shows a "From" price, often with a sale price, and the date of the lowest-priced departure. A note explains that "Prices and savings are based on the lowest priced upcoming departure for each trip," that prices "are updated every 12 hours," and that discounts "may be applied, modified or withdrawn at any time at Intrepid's absolute discretion." A banner reads "Sale now on: up to 15% off* selected trips."

The blog section, The Good Times, lists "26 totally new Intrepid trips and experiences for 2026," "12 new offbeat adventures in lesser-known places" and "10 new purposeful ways to travel responsibly," alongside traveler stories: a village cricket match in Pakistan, a family trip to China, a campaign to clean up the Inca Trail that started with a disposable rain poncho, solo dining in Tunisia, and "Travelling with a disability: How Paralympian Allison Lang found empowerment through adventure."

How the Trips Work

The About page describes the format: "Think immersive experiences, a perfectly sized group (usually 12 to 14 people) and a legendary local leader." It says the trips "take you beyond the everyday sights without holding your hand at every step, giving you the freedom to explore while guiding you in the right direction," and that "our style of travel shows you the world in a way that respects local people and places." The homepage puts the leader promise as "Travel with the people who know it best," adding that travelers get "experienced leaders to guide you along the way."

The company frames the social side strongly. "To be Intrepid is far more than a lust for travel, we're an antidote to loneliness," the About page says, and the homepage headline is "Who you travel with changes everything." The About page also calls the company "adventure travel experts with more than three decades of trips under our belt and hundreds of trips to choose from."

Booking and Support

The homepage has a trip search by destination and dates. It advertises "Book now, pay later," with the line "Lock in your adventure with a deposit on selected trips," and "No additional surcharges" on "selected 2026 Intrepid trips," both marked "T&Cs apply." The footer's contact section lists "Get in touch," "Live chat," an FAQ, reviews, a newsroom and a "Raise a concern" link, and the site links to an accessibility statement and a Modern Slavery Statement. The homepage also carries a Nepal flood appeal.

What the Site Does Not Settle

The site does not state the deposit amount, when the balance is due, or the cancellation and refund terms in its sales copy, pointing instead to the terms and conditions linked from its banners and to footer pages titled "Booking conditions" and "Flexible bookings." The homepage and About page do not explain the differences between the Premium, Comfort, Original and Basic styles beyond the names, leaving that to a separate "About travel styles" page, and it gives no minimum age for the family trips. The group size is described as "usually 12 to 14 people," not as a fixed cap. Leaders are described as local and experienced, without detail on training.

Intrepid suits travelers who want a planned multi-day trip with a small group and a local leader, whether that is a first trip to Morocco, a food trip in South Korea or a long haul through New Zealand, and who like a choice of comfort level and theme. Travelers who want to see the full terms before paying a deposit should open the terms and conditions from the trip page first.