Intrepid Travel, the world’s leading responsible tour operator, has introduced 10 new tours as part of their Intrepid Premium range. The new tours come a year and a half after Intrepid launched their inaugural Premium collection, a range of tours appealing to discerning travellers that feature hand-picked accommodations, private transportation, train journeys and an array of signature stays and exclusive experiences.The addition of 10 new tours, which include 6 new trips in Europe and 4 new trips in North and South America, bring the total number of Intrepid Premium trips to 97, giving travellers a more sustainable choice for higher-end adventures.
With the introduction of these new itineraries, the Intrepid Premium range will now span across 42 countries and 5 continents. While Africa and Asia have been the two top selling regions for the Premium range so far, the addition of these new trips will help bolster the Premium offering in other key destinations around the world, specifically in Europe. The 6 new Europe itineraries will mark the first Premium tours in the Baltics, Balkans, and Northern Spain, and bring the total Intrepid Premium offering in Europe to 25 tours.
The launch will also mark the first Intrepid Premium itinerary in the United States with the introduction of Premium Alaska. It is one of 4 tours being launched across the Americas including Premium Costa Rica and Premium Patagonia.
“With our aim to become a world leader in sustainable, experience-rich travel, we identified that many of our customers were seeking a higher-end product with purpose. We saw Premium as an opportunity to build a new style of tour that ensures local communities truly benefit from high-value tourism. Our aim is to also bring back more of our agents and advisors to create job security for Australians in this crucial time,” says Sarah Clark, ANZ Managing Director, Intrepid Travel.
Highlights of the signature stays and experiences on the new tours include:
Premium Sicily
Spend 2 unforgettable nights in the Sicilian countryside at your Feature Stay accommodation, Baglio della Luna Foresteria, a countryside estate built within a medieval watchtower.
Premium Patagonia
Spend three nights in a beautiful and sustainable Feature Stay hotel offering fantastic amenities and first-class views of the surrounding mountains and fjord – your gateway to Torres del Paine National Park.
Spend the day with penguins on Martillo Island in the Southernmost city in the world.
Premium Alaska
Take a private transfer to Fairbanks rail depot where you will board your Deluxe Dome railcar for the scenic journey south to the town of Denali, gateway to Denali National Park.
Premium Costa Rica in Depth:
Learn about the culture of Costa Rica with Premium exclusive experiences: spend time with a local family and learn how to create traditional dishes in their kitchen, and visit Matambu, the only indigenous territory of the Chorotegan people, to learn ancient pottery techniques passed down for generations.
Enjoy two nights at your Feature Stay – a stunning and sustainable jungle hotel next to the electric-blue Rio Celeste River. Settle into your cosy casita (bungalow), an exclusive retreat just for you, and surround yourself with the sounds of nature.
The 10 new Intrepid Premium tours are:
Premium Northern Spain, 10 days starting from AUD $6,945
Premium Baltics, 10 days starting from AUD $4,945
Premium Balkans, 9 days starting from AUD $4,150
Premium Belgrade to Bucharest, 11 days starting from AUD $4,830
Premium Turkey, 8 days starting from AUD $3,815
Premium Sicily, 10 days starting from AUD $5,930
Premium Costa Rica, 9 days starting from AUD $3,983
Premium Costa Rica in Depth, 12 days starting from AUD $6,795
Premium Alaska, 10 days starting from AUD $9,995
Premium Patagonia, 9 days starting from AUD $8,320
Every Premium itinerary is led by Intrepid’s most experienced leaders and includes a feature stay and signature experience that will not be available on any other Intrepid trips.
For more information on Intrepid Premium, visit: https://www.intrepidtravel.com/au/trip-styles/premium