Intrepid Travel, a world leader in responsible travel, is launching its 2024 trip range, debuting over 100 new itineraries and experiences. The timely release encourages travellers to start planning their 2024 adventure and get them thinking, where to next?
Senior Product Manager at Intrepid Travel, Dyan Mckie, said: ‘We are excited to announce our new trips for 2024, and with over 100 new experiences on offer, there is sure to be an adventure to suit everyone! Whether you dream of visiting the city of love on our new Premium Best of France or indulging in Korean culture and cuisine on our Premium South Korea, now is the perfect time to start planning your 2024 getaway.’
To celebrate the release, five new trips will be added to Intrepid’s ‘Sell 10, Get 1 Free’ incentive, which allows agents who sell 10 Intrepid trips to experience a small group adventure for themselves. Agents can find more information and shareable content to inspire their customers’ next dream adventure on the Agent Hub.
Highlights of the range include:
8-Day Classic Morocco (from $1,740 AUD)
You don’t have to sacrifice your comfort for a great adventure! On this trip, travellers will explore sacred sites like the Hassan II Mosque, Moulay Idriss and the Roman ruins of Volubilis, gaining a deeper understanding with passionate local guides and explore the cultural heart of Morocco in Fes. Highlights include navigating the bustling medina full of colours, smells and culture, heading into the Sahara Desert for a memorable experience – riding camels through the sand dunes during sunset before spending the night camping under the stars and hiking through, Todra Valley and seeing how the locals farm their produce, before stopping for some epic views in the Atlas Mountains.
8-Day Classic Egypt (from $3,255 AUD)
Capture the very best of Egypt on this eight-day adventure through the fascinating cities of Cairo, Aswan and Luxor. On this trip, travellers will get up close to the mighty pyramids of Giza, share a home cooked meal in Cairo, and discover the fascinating tombs of ancient pharaohs. Highlights include watching daily life flow by as you cruise in style along the River Nile, letting an experienced guide bring the captivating stories of this time gone by to life as you immerse yourself in the history, grandeur and culture of ancient Egypt, without forgoing modern comforts.
8-Day Classic Greece (from $3,745 AUD)
Discover the archaeological sites that tell the story of human history. On this trip, travellers will balance must-see tourist hotspots with local secrets, and stay in small mountainous villages and coastal towns with fresh air, hospitable locals and nature’s best scenery. Highlights include hiking the Menalon Trail and finding waterfalls, sweeping views and old monasteries, eating your way through the countryside with mezze, salads, seared meats, local bread and freshly caught seafood and washing it down with a wine tasting at a family-owned winery.
10-Day Premium Best of France (from $11,595 AUD)
Are the jewels of France calling your name? On this trip, travellers will journey through the best of Europe’s star child, known for romance, beauty, food, coffee, wine and art. Highlights include going on a wine tasting, watching how pain d’epices are made, enjoying plenty of free time to enjoy an aperitif and people-watch, swimming in the onsite pool, enjoying the sweeping views of green plains and learning how to play pétanque.
9-Day Premium South Korea (from $6,660 AUD)
Explore the culture and cuisine of South Korea. On this trip, travellers will gain unique insights from a local leader and wander through Gyeongbukgung Palace before heading to a local home for a private food lecture. Highlights include enjoying a bibimbap in Jeonju, learning about the town’s rich art culture, walking through bamboo forests before heading for Mt Gaya’s Hainesa Temple, where you’ll stay overnight, visiting iconic sites in Mokpo and then exploring Purple Island at your own pace – before ending it all on Jeju Island – where you’ll chat with a local Haenyno woman.
10 Day Real Borneo (from $1,580 AUD)
Travel across the biodiverse Sabah region, immersing yourself in nature and learning about the island’s Indigenous cultures on a 10-day journey through the seldom-travelled-to Borneo. From orangutan encounters and bamboo hut homestays to village trekking and sea snorkelling, you’ll find a nature lover’s paradise! Hike to and from the rural village of Ratau, where you’ll mingle with the locals, take part in a cooking class, learn how to play the Gong and sleep in a traditional bamboo hut. Take a snorkelling excursion to Pandan Pandan Island, where you’ll have multiple opportunities to dive under the clear waters and look for sea turtles, fish life, colourful corals and rays
14 Day Best of Costa Rica Family Holiday (from $5,260 AUD)
Get off the beaten track on this two-week family holiday in Costa Rica, exploring all the best highlights and hidden secrets. Starting in subtropical San Jose, you’ll explore Tortuguero National Park – home to 13 of Costa Rica’s 16 endangered mammals and the nesting ground of the green turtle. Spend some time in biodiverse Sarapiqui and maybe take on a few fun, active adventures with the kids. Stay in La Fortuna under the mighty gaze of Arenal Volcano and soak in your onsite hot springs before heading to the cloud forest in Monteverde. Learn how to cook authentic local Costa Rican food in Dominical with three generations of locals and then take a day trip to the popular Manuel Antonio National Park. After a huge adventure full of natural wonders and wildlife, meet the Indigenous community along the Terraba River and learn about their matriarchal society before ending it all back in San Jose.
For the full list of Intrepid’s offerings, visit www.intrepidtravel.com.au.
