Devon Tours & Vacations

Trips from 1 January 2023 onwards

From 1 January 2023, Intrepid will no longer require travellers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (excluding all Polar trips and select adventure cruises).

However, we continue to strongly recommend that all Intrepid travellers and leaders get vaccinated to protect themselves and others.

Specific proof of testing or vaccination may still be required by your destination or airline. Please ensure you check travel and entry requirements carefully.

Devon is easily reached by car, train, coach or bus. The two main train lines into Devon are the Paddington Line (operated by Great Western Railway) and the Waterloo Line (operated by South Western Railway).

The National Express runs coach services to Devon from all over Britain with stops in Exeter, Tiverton, Plymouth, Bideford, Barnstaple, Westward Ho! and Ilfracombe.

If you're coming from further afield, the closest international airports are Exeter and Bristol.

No matter how you get here, the best part about travelling to Devon is that you’ll be treated to fabulous views.

Getting around Devon is easy, thanks to a reliable public transport network.

Devon’s major towns and villages are connected via bus routes with Stagecoach South West.

Devon also has some stunning scenic rail journeys like the English Riviera, Dartmoor and Tarka lines with incredible Devonshire coast and countryside views.

Rural areas might have limited public transport or no services, so plan.

Devon has similar weather to the rest of the UK.

The county has a temperate maritime climate and rarely experiences extreme hot and cold weather.

Winter is chilly and wet (with a few beautifully clear and crisp days thrown in there, too), and summer is warm, with occasional hot days.

Spring is usually mild and wet, while autumn experiences mild weather during the day with cooler nights.

What to pack for your trip to Devon depends on the season.

The summer can be warm, so T-shirts, shorts, skirts and pants are all suitable. You'll still want to bring some warm layers, such as a light jacket or fleece, as the temperature can drop in the evenings, or it might feel chilly if a sea breeze rolls in.

For winter trips, it's best to bring warm clothes that will keep you dry and snug, such as long-sleeved tops, a windproof and waterproof coat, scarves, gloves, etc.

It's always a good idea to bring an umbrella no matter the season in case the heavens open (which happens quite a bit in the UK!).

We are committed to making travel widely accessible, regardless of ability or disability. We do our best to help you see the world, regardless of physical or mental limitations. 

We are always happy to talk to travellers with disabilities and see if we can help guide them toward the most suitable itinerary for their needs and, where possible, make reasonable adjustments to our itineraries.