Asia 18 to 35s tours

From the neon-lit chaos of Bangkok to Borneo’s misty mountains, Asia is an eternal backpacker’s favourite.

Whether you want to get your fill of sushi in the tiny bars of Tokyo, soak up some sun (and maybe a few Lion lagers) along the coast of Sri Lanka, or go kayaking around Cat Ba Island in Vietnam, there’s an Asian adventure waiting for you.

Intrepid 18 to 35s: South East Asia

Why choose us

The ultimate adventures

You can’t travel to India without swinging past the Taj Mahal but having a laugh with a chai wallah in a local market is just as memorable. That’s why we’ve included the big-ticket items, as well as plenty of free time.

Local leaders, local connections

Travelling with an experienced leader means you can just enjoy the moment, rather than worrying about when the last train leaves. They’ll also share stories and take you to places that only the locals know about.

Small (but not too small) groups

Our groups are made up of 10 travellers on average. That’s big enough to create a good vibe, but small enough to explore a destination independently. And if you’re travelling solo, it’s the perfect number of new friends.

A sustainable way to travel

We believe that travelling sustainably is important. Through our not-for-profit The Intrepid Foundation, we are committed to supporting projects around the world – from reducing carbon in the environment to supporting the livelihoods of local communities.

Stay real in cool places

We think where you lay your head at night can be just as cool as what you see during the day. Whether that be sleeping in a 17th-century Rajasthani castle or rocking to sleep with a bunch of locals on an overnight train in Vietnam.

Make your money go further

Want big-time experiences without the big-time price tag? Our 18 to 35s travel style means staying in simple, well-located accommodation, taking local transport and enjoying tasty local food, so you choose where your spending money goes.

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4.9 out of 5 based on 1098 reviews submitted.
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Real Cambodia

Joseph · Traveled August 2024
Fantastic trip which I would definitely recommend. Cambodia is a truly beautiful country and this trip provides the opportunity to experience all its best parts and to see a bit of Vietnam and Thailand. Also our trip leader Chesda was incredible - helpful, knowledgable and funny.
Review submitted 30 Aug 2024

Real Cambodia

Yasmina · Traveled August 2024
This experience was amazing if you want to learn the cambodian culture,people and food. We had the best tour guide Chesda and group, I hope to have another experience like this with her in the future. Thank you so much as it was my first experience with Intrepid.
Review submitted 29 Aug 2024

Real Cambodia

Byron · Traveled August 2024
What an experience! Real Cambodia 🇰🇭 is a wonderful trip with varied activities positive people and interesting information. I would recommend this trip to anyone and everyone I meet and talk to about it! A real highlight for me was Chesda who was our knowledgeable, funny and very experienced tour guide who helped make the experience wonderful and for us to really connect with the locals! 💛
Review submitted 29 Aug 2024

Essential Southern Thailand

katie · Traveled August 2024
we had the most amazing time, made lovely friends and loved our tour guide melon, she was amazing!
Review submitted 25 Aug 2024

Essential Southern Thailand

Katy · Traveled August 2024
I loved the variety of this tour, though my favourite part by some distance was Khao Sok National Park - unbelievably beautiful and peaceful, and I highly recommend waking up early for the sunrise! Patong was less to my tastes but a great setting off point for day trips.
Review submitted 27 Aug 2024