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Intrepid review
Find out how Intrepid fares for escorted tours based on our survey of nearly 20,000 package holidays
Who is Intrepid?
Adventure travel expert Intrepid has been organising small-group escorted trips for more than 30 years. It aims to get off the beaten track in a way that respects local people and places.
Which? verdict
With its excellent 83% score, Which? Recommended Provider status, and gushing comments from customers, Intrepid is an excellent option for your next adventurous trip, and can take you to some of the least explored parts of the world.
Intrepid customer ratings
| Holiday type | Which? Recommended Provider? | Customer score |
|---|---|---|
| Escorted tours | Yes | 83% |
Customer score Based on a combination of overall satisfaction and how likely people are to recommend the company. In an online survey in August/September 2024, we asked 12,119 Which? Connect panel members and members of the public about 19,958 holidays from the past two years.
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What’s an Intrepid holiday like?
Adventure travel expert Intrepid aims to create sustainable and immersive experiences for small groups (usually 12-14 people per trip), using local guides to take you away from the beaten track.
True to its name, its destination list includes Antarctica, Kyrgystan and Timor-Leste, and activities range from jungle trekking to rafting and cycling. But it also offers rail holidays, cruises, wildlife holidays and other themed trips. And travellers can choose from a range of styles from basic through to premium, depending on preference and budget.
You’ll need an adventurous spirit and a reasonable level of fitness for most tours, but that doesn’t mean you’ll sacrifice safety or comfort. One survey respondent told us the ‘quality of accommodation was way above our expectations’.
Customers raved about the ‘perfectly timed transfers’, ‘carefully-curated itineraries’ and knowledgeable guides. As one put it: ‘The tour suited us perfectly – a good mix of destinations, sightseeing, experiences – cycle tour, boat trips, etc – coupled with a guide who was second to none.’
Others loved the company ethos. ‘The emphasis on sustainable tourism and community involvement made for a meaningful and responsible travel experience,’ one traveller told us.
Intrepid’s refund, cancellation and surcharge policy
Intrepid is a Which? Recommended Provider (WRP), which means that, as well as being one of the most highly rated holiday firms in our survey, it has also guaranteed to offer a full refund or free changes if the Foreign Office (FCDO) changes its advice about your destination.
It has also promised that in 2025, it won’t apply any additional surcharges to holidays that have already been booked.
Should I book a holiday with Intrepid?
Definitely. Intrepid is the best-rated adventure travel operator in our survey.
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