At a time when compromises seem to be the new norm, Intrepid have done the opposite, offering Premium tours that give you both bold adventures and greater comfort. No compromise. With more than 100 premium itineraries spanning multiple themes including touring, walking and trekking, family, and wildlife, here are three so-hot-right-now trips you need to know about (so you don’t miss out).
Intrepid Premium is the most comfortable travel style offered by the Australian, small-group adventure brand. The trips are designed for travellers who want immersive, culturally rich adventures without sacrificing comfort, style, or convenience.
It’s genius that you still get Intrepid’s grassroots adventure travel, only with an elevated itinerary with premium experiences built in.
Each itinerary includes at least one Feature Stay – a memorable location stay of historical or cultural significance, often with a sustainability focus in line with Intrepid’s B Corp commitments.
You’ll also enjoy a more relaxed pace with more multi-night stays and Intrepid’s most experienced, top-rated local leaders and guides.
Sounds incredible, right? Here are the three Intrepid Premium itineraries that are so hot right now:
Premium Japan
It’s no surprise that Japan is on this list. It’s a destination that needs little introduction. What does need sharing, though, is how Intrepid Premium have elevated the experience, touring beyond the headline sights.
Over 12 incredible days, you’ll discover the harmony of Japan’s ancient culture, celebrated cuisine, and postcard-perfect scenery. The itinerary runs from contemporary Tokyo and Hakone’s hot springs to the Edo-period streets of Takayama, rural Shirakawa-go, Hiroshima, and Kyoto.
Premium Experiences on this tour include a sushi-making class following a visit to Tsukiji Outer Market, and a soul-soothing guided meditation with a Zen Buddhist monk at Kyoto’s Daitokuji Temple.
The Feature Stay at Susukinohara Ichinoyu immerses you further in the Japanese way of life. Traditional ryokan design, mountain surroundings, and a private onsen make this much more than a place to simply rest your head for the night.
Premium Italy in Depth
What better way to explore Italy’s world-renowned culture, cuisine, and landmarks than on an Intrepid Premium tour with the small group touring experts?
Across 15 enriching days, you’ll journey northbound from Bari to Venice. Highlights include Pompeii, guided explorations of Rome, Florence, and Venice, and a closer look at Italy’s agricultural traditions, such as a local San Gimignano winery and an olive farm that has operated since Roman times.
There are four Feature Stay nights across two properties. In Nardò, Relais Monastero Santa Teresa occupies three 13th-century baronial palaces, once home to aristocracy from the Kingdom of Naples. Later, Borgo San Luigi offers a tranquil two-night stay near San Gimignano in the Tuscan countryside.
Premium Egypt
From the draw of the ancient Pyramids of Giza to the temples of Luxor and Aswan, Egypt is firmly back on Australian travellers’ radar. On this nine-day adventure, you’ll take in the impressive sights by river, road, and air with an expert Egyptologist by your side.
Premium Experiences include dinner in a Cairo family’s home, a visit to the city’s oldest coffee shop to sample its Arabic brew or a refreshing mint tea, and sunset drinks aboard a traditional felucca on the Nile.
Spend three nights aboard a Nile riverboat, the Feature Stay for this tour. Besides the premium comforts and full board meals, you’ll enjoy itinerary stops including Kom Ombo’s unusual double temple, Luxor’s Karnak Temple,and the intriguing Valley of the Kings.
A visit to Intrepid Foundation partner, Animal Care in Egypt, gives you insights into the charity’s free vet care for the region’s wounded working animals. The experience is a moving demonstration of the impact travellers can have on tour.
Why Premium?
Intrepid Premium is for travellers who want an elevated small-group adventure without losing the local connection and authenticity Intrepid is known for.
Trips include:
- A handpicked Feature Stay offering unmatched accommodation
- Premium locally-led experiences
- Intrepid’s most experienced, top-rated local leaders
- Exceptional food and drink
- Premium transport
- Airport transfers
- Tipping for accommodation, activities, and transport
- Round-the-clock in-destination support
Discover more
Explore Intrepid Premium here, then speak to your preferred travel advisor to book.
Agents, check out the new look Premium website where key trip features, like Feature Stays and Premium Experiences, are easier to discover
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