Head off the beaten track on a 20-day adventure through the Caucuses region, where historical Old Towns and monasteries sit alongside towering skyscrapers. With a local leader by your side, you’ll journey from the Black Sea to huge, shimmering lakes, stopping at wineries, small villages, jazzy capitals and the serene countryside. Enjoy a hearty home-cooked lunch with a local Kakheti family and hike to the iconic Gergeti Trinity Church. Seek bezoars with an expert ranger and stay overnight in a lake cottage supporting inclusiveness. This trip shows you all the local bits (and all the highlights) of this gorgeous mountainous area.
Brimming with incredible landscapes and super friendly locals, Bali and Lombok are the ideal havens for the nature-loving traveller. On this 12-day active adventure, you’ll go white water rafting just outside of lush Ubud, stroll through rice paddies and small villages on the way to Candidasa, wind your way along the slopes of Mount Agung and climb the mythical route to Lempuyang Temple. Relax on the beach, trek through monkey-filled forests to Mt Rinjani and go snorkelling in search of sea turtles in the remote Gili Islands. Learn about Balinese cultures and traditions along the way, from Hindu temples to old-fashioned blacksmithing and get to know the easy going Balinese way of life!
Price Per Night:$420.00 (USD) (based on double occupancy, for comparison only)
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Isla San Cristobal, Galapagos, Isla San Cristobal, Isla Floreana / Isla Isabela, Isla Isabela, Isla Isabela / Isla Santa Cruz, Isla Santa Cruz, Isla Santa Cruz, Galapagos
Amazing wildlife, both on land and underwater, is the drawcard of the remote Galapagos Islands. Tour this otherworldly archipelago by foot and boat with an expert naturalist guide to lead the way. Swim with sea turtles, see giant tortoises up close, watch sea lions lounge around town and discover volcanic environments. This trip has you cruising and exploring by day and relaxing on land by night, not at the mercy of the weather for a good night’s sleep.
Price Per Night:$466.67 (USD) (based on double occupancy, for comparison only)
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Paris, Lausanne, Lucerne, Lucerne Mount Pilatus, Ticino Region Gotthard Panorama Express, Ticino Region, Rome
Take a ten-day rail-only adventure from Paris to Rome. You’ll start in the City of Lights, then you’ll zoom to Switzerland for a mountain getaway. In Lausanne, see the iconic Cathedral and maybe visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Vineyard Terraces of Lavaux for a wine tasting, then head to Lucerne for incredible views of the lake and surrounding Alps on Mount Pilatus. Take the Gotthard Panorama Express to the city of Bellinzona, where you’ll hop on another cable car for more mountain views. Make your way to Rome, where you’ll have plenty of free time to see one of the Seven Wonders of the World and sit down to a fresh lunch with an Intrepid Foundation partner, Cooperativa Coraggio.
Price Per Night:$266.88 (USD) (based on double occupancy, for comparison only)
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Sydney, Port Macquarie, Red Rock, Byron Bay, Lamington National Park, Gold Coast / Brisbane, Brisbane, Noosa, Noosa / Overnight Train, Airlie Beach / Whitsunday Sailing...
Price Per Night:$391.25 (USD) (based on double occupancy, for comparison only)
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Broome / Geikie Gorge / Fitzroy Crossing, China Wall / Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles), Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles), Mimbi Caves / Fitzroy Crossing, Dimalurru (Tunnel Creek) / Windjana Gorge / Derby / Broome
A place of astounding natural beauty and great spiritual significance, Western Australia's Kimberley region is Australia untamed. While the roads here can be rough, this five-day inland adventure takes in several of the Kimberley's highlight attractions, plus a whole host of lesser-known favourites. Weave through the boulders and chasms of the Bungle Bungles, encounter Dreaming stories in the Mimbi Caves and learn the legend of Jandamarra on a tour of Tunnel Creek.
Price Per Night:$528.00 (USD) (based on double occupancy, for comparison only)
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Launceston, Cradle Coast / The Tarkine / Corinna, The Tarkine / Corinna, The Tarkine / Cradle Mountain, Cradle Mountain, Cradle Mountain / Sheffield / Launceston
Discover ancient rainforests, wild rivers and rugged mountain crags that plummet into steep valleys on this six-day walking trip through Tasmania’s takayna/Tarkine and Cradle Mountain regions. Put your best foot forward as you take in incredible views, hop on a boat to cruise on the Pieman River and explore the rugged coastline where wild winds and waves meet ancient rock formations. Take a scenic walk to Montezuma Falls then explore the Cradle Mountain area’s many tracks at a pace that fits your group – surrounded by mountain peaks, lush shrubbery and still waters. End it all back in Launceston, refreshed and inspired (with a full camera roll).
Price Per Night:$417.27 (USD) (based on double occupancy, for comparison only)
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Prague, Olomouc, Krakow, Banska Stiavnica, Budapest, Belgrade
Embark on a journey through the heart of Europe, exploring five diverse countries and cultures along the way. Wander Prague’s streets, unwind in a 13th-century Slovakian castle and sample local flavours with alcohol tastings and a Pierogi cooking class. Reflect on history with a private tour of Auschwitz and embrace Paloc culture in Holloko, where you can try your hand at local crafts and try on traditional costumes. This trip weaves together history, cuisine and cultural immersion so you can fully experience Central Europe – what are you waiting for?
Spend four days on the Inca Trail or the Quarry Trail to one of the Seven Wonders of the World – Machu Picchu! Whether you’re a new trailblazer or an experienced trekker, this short trip allows you to join a local leader, local porters who know the land well and a small group of likeminded adventurers to one of the most iconic sites in the world. Discover a lost civilisation and get active, soaking up the gorgeous views along the way, seeing ancient ruins and mingling with locals.
