Original
For travelers seeking a balance of group time and you time
Our Original trips are the first trips we led, way back in the ‘80s. They’re the perfect choice if you’re after a mix of included activities, expert knowledge from a local leader and the flexibility to explore on your own.
You’ll travel on local and private transport and stay at tourist-class hotels (2 to 3 stars). When not in hotels, you might be camping in the wilderness or be the guest of a local family on a homestay.
Where you can go
Where you'll stay
Where we stay ensures we keep our travelers firmly connected to a region’s people and culture, and provides them with unique local experiences that benefit the community too. In most locations we stay in simple tourist-class hotels (i.e. 2-3 stars), plus on many trips you'll also get to experience a night with a local family on a homestay or something a little different like a Bedouin camp in the Sahara.
Local guesthouses and homestay experiences are featured on many itineraries and you may even camp from time to time. Expect 3-star accommodation on average.
Where we stay ensures we keep our travelers firmly connected to a region’s people and culture, and provides them with unique local experiences that benefit the community too.
On many trips you'll also get to experience a night with a local family on a homestay or something a little different like a Bedouin camp in the Sahara.
What to expect
The passion of our local leaders is what makes Intrepid’s trips so special. You’ll have a highly experienced leader with invaluable local knowledge who’ll be there for you every step of the way.
Our Original-style trips have the perfect balance between included activities and ‘you time’. After all, we don’t want to cramp your style – it’s your trip afterall. If something’s got the better of your curiosity, mention it to your leader. They’re happy to help with activities that you want to do, offer optional extras along the way and make sure you’re getting exactly what you want out of your trip.
From time to time the meals will be on us. At other times, you'll have the freedom to seek out your own food discoveries. And if you’re ever unsure about where to eat, you’ll have your leader on hand to help you find whatever you’re craving.
How you'll get around
Original style trips come with all manner of transport modes and use a mixture of local and private transport. You might find yourself sailing in a dhow in Zanzibar, jumping on a rickshaw in Sri Lanka or sailing on a yacht through the Galapagos. No matter the mode, it's all about minimizing our environmental impact and making getting around part of the adventure.
Explore our Original trips to find your next adventure.