We asked Intrepid Travel why you should travel with them, here's what they said...
Intrepid Travel has been taking travellers off the beaten track to discover the world's most amazing places for 30 years. Every trip is designed to truly experience local culture - to meet local people, try local food, take local transport and stay in local accommodation. Led by a local leader, our small group tours offer a sustainable way to travel off the beaten track, while giving back to the places and people that travellers visit.
The low down on Intrepid from our expert team of advisors at Global Journeys...
Intrepid specialise in small group adventure tours, and feature trips around the globe. With over 700 tours and 50,000 departures, Intrepid's itineraries are designed for the budget conscious adventurer, families and even adventures for those that prefer a bit of comfort at the end of each day. Like G Adventures, Intrepid also have a myriad of trips through South and Central America & Asia and operate dynamic pricing so prices can change daily - upwards if the trip is filling up, and down if they need to fill some spaces.
Recommending the best Operator for small group adventures is a tough one. It's very subjective and we think a lot depends read more on the region, the itinerary and the trip leader you get. This will have a huge sway on whether your trip is good, great or average. Our advice is to choose the Operator which has the itinerary and departures dates that suit you best. Look at things like inclusions, group size and other details to help make your decision.
A diverse international mix of friendly, open-minded and curious travellers, including couples, friends and a high proportion of solo travellers.
A broad age mix, with travellers commonly ranging from 18 to 70.
Most trips have a maximum of 16 travellers and average around 10. Some overland trips operate with larger groups of up to 24.
Over 50% of Intrepid travellers travel solo, and the small-group format is designed to make it easy to meet like-minded travellers.
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Yes. Most trips offer an individual room for an additional single supplement, although some shared accommodation such as homestays, overnight trains or camps may be excluded.
Yes. Solo travellers are normally paired with another solo traveller of the same gender, based on the gender marker on their passport, on a twin-share basis.
Accommodation varies by trip style and can include budget and standard hotels, locally owned guesthouses, homestays, campsites, comfortable hotels and handpicked Premium Feature Stays.
Meals and optional activities not specified as included, some airport transfers and tips.
A locally based Intrepid leader normally accompanies the group, although longer or multi-country journeys may change leaders during the journey.
Yes. Intrepid works exclusively with locally based leaders, and additional specialist local guides may also be used for particular sightseeing and activities.
There is a deliberate mix of organised activities and independent time. Basic trips generally offer the most free time, while Comfort and Premium trips include more organised experiences.
Most trips suit travellers with an average level of fitness, but requirements vary considerably. Every trip has a physical rating, and more active trekking or adventure itineraries may require additional preparation.
We asked On The Go Tours why you should travel with them, here's what they said...
Every holiday experience from On the Go Tours has been carefully designed to ensure that you not only enjoy authentic local experiences but do so while getting the best value for money. Guided group tours are our specialty, with well-planned itineraries balancing the key highlights of each destination with plenty of free time to explore.
Led by expert and passionate tour leaders, our tours attract a variety of ages and are ideally suited to solo travellers as we have very few compulsory single supplements. We use distinctively local means of read more transport too, with an excellent selection of 3-5-star hotels and boutique properties.
As an award-winning tour operator, we offer a range of trip types from family adventures to tailor-made holidays, so we’re bound to have a trip style to suit you. We're passionate about making your holiday truly memorable, along with Global Journeys, our valued partner, to help you book your next journey with us.
The low down on On The Go from our expert team of advisors at Global Journeys...
On the Go are new to Global Journeys in 2019 but have been operating for 20 years. Their range of small group tours have a capacity for 24 passengers but average 14- 18. They welcome an intergenerational, international mix of English speaking travellers. Offering signature, family and festive and festival tours to over 60 countries, On the Go create culturally immersive tours.
Expert local guides lead you through the highlights of each destination, you will meet the locals, try different modes of transport and spend your nights in 3-4 star accommodation. Your deposit has a lifetime guarantee in the event you need to change your holiday plans.
An international mix of solo travellers, couples and groups of friends, generally from English-speaking countries. Travellers span a broad age range and share an interest in culture, sightseeing and authentic local experiences.
A broad mix from the mid-20s through to travellers in their 60s and older.
Signature small-group tours average around 16 travellers and generally have a maximum of 24, although some destinations and special departures operate with different limits.
On The Go Tours attracts many solo travellers, with the small-group format providing company, a local guide and opportunities to meet other travellers.
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Yes. Solo travellers on Signature tours can generally book their own room for a single supplement.
Available on selected tours, where solo travellers may be matched with another traveller of the same sex. Room sharing is not available on every itinerary.
Signature small-group tours use comfortable hotels combined with distinctive local stays such as riads, heritage properties, ryokans, desert camps, boats and other accommodation suited to the destination.
Some meals and optional activities cost extra. Depending on the destination, entrance fees, a tipping kitty and gratuities for the tour guide are also additional, so individual tour inclusions should be checked.
Yes on Signature tours. A qualified English-speaking local tour guide accompanies the group throughout the trip, although arrangements can vary on very small groups and selected itineraries.
Yes. Local English-speaking guides are a core feature of Signature tours, with additional specialist local guides used at selected sites where appropriate.
Tours combine organised sightseeing with independent time to explore or relax. The amount of free time varies by itinerary, with some days including several free hours or occasionally a full day at leisure.
A moderate level of fitness is sufficient for most tours, with regular sightseeing on foot and getting on and off different forms of transport. Trekking and other active itineraries require a higher level of fitness.
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