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Once in a life time trip

We had a phenomenal, once in a life time trip to Jordan with Intrepid. The itinerary was fantastic and our guide (Mutaz) was so knowledgeable and friendly and really made the experience exceptional for us. I cannot recommend this trip enough!

Date of experience : March 23, 2024

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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, Kirsty. It sounds like an incredible trip with a tour leader who delivered an exceptional experience for you. We are delighted to hear that you would recommend this trip and we are excited to welcome you on another Intrepid adventure.

Incredible guide and local…

Incredible guide and local accommodations... the itinerary (even during Ramadan) was very well designed. Customer service totally went above and beyond. Can't wait to book another trip

Date of experience : March 08, 2024

Hi Jessie, thank you so much for your kind words. We are thrilled to know that you were able to explore your destination during Ramadan- we can appreciate that changes in scheduling often happen during these observances. We look forward to hosting you again when the time comes, stay well!

Vietnam Classic

My husband and I went on the classics 10 day trip in Vietnam with an Intrepid group. This was the most interesting and incredible experience I have had. It covered all of Vietnams must sees and sight seeing. The group of people in our team were all lovely and felt like family/ friends by the end of the trip. The tour guide ‘Duc’ was professional, knowledgeable and always helpful. We continued on the to start another intrepid trip in Cambodia. I would highly recommend this trip for anyone wanting to see Vietnams highlights. 10/10 for our tour guide Duc.

Date of experience : March 07, 2024

Thank you for sharing your experience, Brenda on your Classic Vietnam trip. We are delighted to hear that you had a group who all bonded so well and a tour leader who was professional and knowledgeable which meant you had such an enjoyable time exploring the wonders of Vietnam. We hope you enjoyed Cambodia just as much and we look forward to welcoming you on another Intrepid adventure in the not so distant future.

Our tour guide Anh Voung made all the difference

Our tour guide Anh Voung made all the difference. She was extremely well organized, disciplined and was able to make a cohesive group among the small group tour participants. Also, she knew thoroughly the history of the places we visited. We were able to see Vietnam through her eyes. That made all the difference.

Date of experience : March 14, 2024

Thank you, Michael for your sharing your experience with us. We are delighted that you enjoyed exploring Vietnam and that your tour leader Anh Voung made your trip extra special. We look forward to welcoming you on another Intrepid adventure in the not so distant future. All the best, Intrepid Travel

Okavango Delta

Myself and my partner done our first trip with Intrepid in August 2023 from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls with Okavango Delta highlight. Everything was very well organised. The guides were very knowledgeable and friendly. The other guests were all very friendly. We would have found it difficult to put together a trip like this by ourselves. We will definitely consider doing another trip Intrepid and we would highly recommend them.

Date of experience : August 12, 2023

Thank you for taking the time to post our review and for your recommendation to others. We are delighted to know that being your first Intrepid experience you found the trip to be well organised and your guides were knowledgeable and friendly. We hope to welcome you on another of our adventures soon.

This Central America trip was basix but very good.

This trip was basix, which means not much included, i.e. much flexibility. The hotels were good, clean, good beds. The guide was excellent, - one of the best I have ever had.

Date of experience : February 26, 2024

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are pleased to hear that your Central America trip, although basic, met your expectations and that your tour leader was one of the best you have ever had. We look forward to you joining us on more adventure soon.

Delhi to Goa

The whole trip just worked really well. I think this was also due to our fantastic guide, Gajraj Singh. He pitched the tour perfectly, was very knowledgeable about the places we visitedand occasionally slightly changed things to our benefit. The hotels and travel arrangements were as described and removed any stress.

Date of experience : February 06, 2024

Thank you for taking the time to post your review. It’s great to know the trip worked well and that your tour loader Gajrag Singh contributed to your enjoyment. I’m sure he will be delighted to receive this feedback. We hope you will find another of our itineraries to your linking and we can welcome you back on another of our adventures soon.

Great trip to northern Thailand

Great trip to northern Thailand visiting a mix of cultural, natural and culinary sites. Our guide was amazing and supported us in every occasion. Highly recommended!

Date of experience : February 25, 2024

Hi! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your comments with us. It is fantastic to learn that you had a great experience in Thailand, and that our tour offered you the most amazing tour leader. We can't wait to welcome you back on your next adventure!

I’ll choose Intrepid Everytime

I’ve done about 6 tours with intrepid. My favorite are the Camping African tours. Very efficient way to see off the beaten path in different counties. Very well organized although I think some of the accommodations needs review. Team leaders, chefs and drivers have all been 10/10. Their customer service is very responsive when answering my queries about visas,food,airport connections ect. I travel at ease knowing I chose intrepid.

Date of experience : November 28, 2023

Hey Jeeleigh! Wow, 6 tours, that's amazing! Thanks for travelling with us. So happy you've had such great experiences. Thank you for your note about the accommodation - if you'd like to send us an email about your concerns regarding the accommodations, we can for sure pass them on to the right department for you! We can't wait to welcome you on your next trip :)

We love Morocco!

A great way to immerse yourself in the beauty and culture of Morocco. Highly recommend Intrepid for excellent tour.

Thank you Deborah for sharing your experience with us on your recent Morocco trip. It sounds like you had a fantastic time fully immersing yourself into the culture of the country. All the best, Intrepid Travel

Our first trip with Intrepid did not…

Our first trip with Intrepid did not disappoint. We had a great guide who was both informative and helpful. He fitted into the group and nothing was too much trouble. Would highly recommend

Thanks for your lovely review Deborah. It's wonderful to read that you enjoyed your Intrepid trip an that your tour leader was able to enhance your experience! We hope to welcome you back soon!

Good - unless there are long bus rides.

I have now done four trips with Intrepid and can generally recommend them. Most guides are enthusiastic and speak good English, and the level of organisation is good. However, if your trip involves long distances to travel by bus be aware that Intrepid, in general, provides very poor quality in this department. I recently returned from a trip to Mexico, where the travel style was decribed as "comfort". Our bus was, however, the very definition of UNcomfortable. They mention in the trip notes that the bus may feel cramped, but not that it is old, has very limited suspension, and that a vast majority of seats will not accomodate people over 180 cm. I am 183 cm and returned from Mexico with knees that still ache from the experience. The quality of the bus was outrageous, and all travelers agreed on this. We saw buses of the same size, but of better quality, on the way so they do exist. That Intepid does not feel the need to renew its fleet of buses can only be described as stingy.

Date of experience : March 02, 2024

Hey Anders, thanks for getting in touch with us. Your loyalty is greatly appreciated, and we're happy to hear that you're pleased with our expert guides. We value your input and would love to delve deeper into your feedback about our fleet. Please feel free to reach out to our Customer Care team at [email protected] with your booking reference number and so we can examine this more closely.

Money robbing Intrepid.

Terrible company to deal with, slow customer service and when I had my flights cancelled for my trip. I mentioned that I could no longer go on my trip I was notified that they do not do refunds. I now have lost out on over $1000 that I will never be able to access again for a trip that I had given over 6 months notice.

Date of experience : March 18, 2024

Hi Calum, we are very sorry to hear about your experience. A member of the sales team will be in touch to discuss this with you, alternatively you are welcome to contact us directly at [email protected] and we can look into this further.

Hola Cuba for US Citizens - a MUST trip for every US Citizen!

Our Hola Cuba trip for US Citizens: A 57-Chevy paradise. Salsa beat on every corner. Encyclopedia of heritage architectural edifices decaying with despairing elegance. A humanity that is warm, resilient and proud—struggling, but colorfully honest and compassionate. Cuba’s bewildering, so many alluring layers from turquoise waters, unparalleled sunsets, endemic birds & fauna to its revolutionary legacy! Our guide, Yanet took this experience to another level. Well-paced with kind, enthusiastic, energetic and informed travelers and hosts! Fantastic experience!

Date of experience : March 10, 2024

Hi Tricia, thank you for sharing your experience and posting this wonderful review. It’s great to know how much you enjoyed your tour and that your leader did such a great job. Also, that you were able to experience the amazing history and culture that Cuba has to offer. We look forward to welcoming you on another of our adventures soon!

Explore Vietnam

This trip is challenging and sometimes tiring but so rewarding. You see parts of the real Vietnam off the tourist trail, meet real people and hear their stories. Amazing value for money with good, clean accommodation. Travelling through the country on the overnight train with the locals was a fantastic experience. Great variety of cities visited and all the organisation went very smoothly. Lots of additional excursions are offered which are all worth doing - they added to the trip immensely. This was our first Intrepid trip and I’m sure it won’t be our last.

Date of experience : February 07, 2024

Thank you for taking the time to post your review and for sharing your experience with others. It's good to know that although you found the trip challenging and tiring a times, it was also so rewarding. We do hope you will find another itinerary to your liking and we can welcome you on another of our adventures soon.

So glad we chose them for our first small group tour.

Had an amazing trip with Intrepid on the South Morocco Discovery Tour. We'd never been with Intrepid before so didn't really know what to expect. But it was fantastic from start to finish - quick replies to our queries before departure and then the trip itself. Great group of people, amazing Mo, our group leader and we were lucky enough to have 3 other Mo's. The itinerary was pretty full on, with lots of time in the bus but scenery, the stops and the banter on the bus made it part of the experience. We saw so much, from rainy Atlas Mountains to the Sahara Desert, ancient walled cities to seaside fishing town, and of course Marakkech. Loved every minute - the people, the places and being with Intrepid meant we didn't have to worry about anything. Will definitely use Intrepid for our next trip - so glad we chose them for our first small group tour.

Date of experience : February 08, 2024

Thank you for taking the time to post your review. We are pleased to learn that having been your first Intrepid trip, it was everything you wanted and more. That you loved every minute and that being with Intrepid meant you didn’t have to worry about anything, you could just enjoy the country, the people, and the views. We hope you have some special memories of this special part of the world, and we can welcome you on another of our adventures soon.

South India revealed

South India revealed, from 02.02 - 17.02.24 We thought the South Indian trip from Trivandrum to Goa was really good! The tour guide Thilip was extremely personable and constantly looked after us, even when no activities were planned. Explained everything and gave valuable tips, took us to local restaurants to eat and described the food before ordering. The journey with different means of transport, bus, TUK TUK, train and sleeping car was also stress-free with Thilip. The accommodations were good and clean according to the price/performance ratio. Since we ate a lot in local restaurants and also used public transport, we had many nice encounters with Indians. The houseboat trip on the backwaters with homestay was one of the highlights. Sightseeing in Verkala, Kochi, Madurai, Mysore and Hampi were great and well organized. Of course, our small travel group of 10 people also contributed to the whole trip being good and harmonious. We can highly recommend this trip, but you should also be willing to adjust to the country and its people!! Heino and Hannelore Müller, Münster, Germany

Date of experience : March 12, 2024

Hi Heino and Hannelore, thank you for your wonderful review! We're so delighted that you had such a wonderful time on your South India Revealed trip with Intrepid and experienced all the delights that India has to offer. Engaging with the local people is one of the joys of travel and we're so pleased that your trip afforded you plenty of opportunities to do so. Thank you also for your kind words about your tour leader Thilip. Our leaders are the hear of Intrepid and it's great to know that they were able to enhance your experience. We can't wait to welcome you on another Intrepid trip!

Premium price basic accommodation

I booked a premium trip to India because I wanted good accommodation and the itinerary looked amazing. The itinerary did not disappoint, unfortunately the guide and accommodation let the trip down massively. One of the rooms was filthy, another had a missing window pane, that the guide tried to pass off as a feature! Too many of the hotels had problems with the drains that made spending time in the room unpleasant. The guide was reactive when he needed to be but was mostly focusing on his phone and getting to the end of the walk/activities as soon as he could. I had a good time because the group and places we visited were great but I won't be rushing to do another trip with intrepid anytime soon.

Date of experience : January 20, 2024

Thank you for taking the time to post a review. We are disappointed to learn of your experience and that although you had a good time, you had a good group and the itinerary didn’t disappoint, you will not be rushing to book with Intrepid again. Your feedback is very important, and we would welcome the chance to discuss your comments around your leader and your accommodation in more detail. Please reach out to our Customer Care team with your booking reference and your departure code to customer [email protected]

Exhausting and Exhilarating

We have travelled with Intrepid in Japan, Eastern Europe and now India. On each occasion the tours were well organised, and the guides professional, friendly and great communicators. Our recent Premium trip to India involved early starts and long days but those factors allowed us to see much more than we would have if we had travelled solo. We were introduced to many cultural experiences which added to the overall itinerary. Our guide orchestrated many seamless vehicular changes from bus to car to tuk tuk which allowed us to travel to and from temples, forts, palaces, etc, as efficiently as possible.

Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Alan, on what sounds like an incredible Indian adventure. We are so pleased that you felt you got most out of such an exhilarating country by being introduced to many cultural experiences and covering a vast distance. Where will your next adventure be? We look forward to welcoming you on another trip soon.

Gorillas and Game Parks

Gorillas and Game Parks was an awesome experience and trip. The Intrepid crew was great and very professional. The driving times were quite long, longer than listed, but we stopped every few hours for a break. The tents were in great shape and comfortable.

Hi Michael, thank you for your review. We are pleased to know that you had a fantastic overall experience with us, and your feedback of your tent in particular is great to hear. We do our best to have accurate travel times on our trip notes, thank you for highlighting that for our team to check on. We hope the time with the gorillas was just as magical as you had imagined! With best wishes for your next adventure.

Intrepid Travel

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The rough plan for the 30 days is as follows:

Delhi - fly to Shimla and then make our way back to Delhi via toy train to Kalka + train.

Spend a few days in Delhi.

Agra (day trip or overnighter)

Fly to Varanasi for 2-3 days

Fly to Jaipur for a couple of days

Hire car with driver and visit Udaipur , Jodpur, Jaisalmer (including a 1 night camel safari possibly).

Fly Jaipur to Mumbai (maybe 3 days)

Fly out of Mumbai back to Australia.

- I have since been told that due to it being monsoon season that flights to Shimla could be cancelled etc. I would love any ideas of alternative itineraries incorporating the above places.

- We would love to experience an overnight train trip (as we've done this in other south east asian countries) - which would be the best stretch?

- any recommendations for overnight camel safari - we've had a less than positive experience of this in Egypt so would love to hear thoughts.

- recommendations of which areas in Rajasthan would be most useful to have a hire car /driver?

Any advice on all aspects of this trip would be so very much appreciated.

Thanking you in advance!

// Advise on itinerary //

// We would love to experience an overnight train trip ...which would be the best stretch? //

I am very utilitarian about trains - it doesn't matter which stretch you do overnight. And you'll have ample opportunity on that itinerary.

// that flights to Shimla could be cancelled etc. //

Depending - but you could take a car +driver or the train.

// Any advice on all aspects of this trip would be so very much appreciated. //

Let's assume arrive DEL and connecting flight to Shimla. Assume toy train to Kalka.

Train to Delhi: https://erail.in/trains-between-stations/kalka-KLK/new-delhi-NDLS

From Delhi to Udaipur - either by flight or overnight train. https://erail.in/trains-between-stations/delhi-s-rohilla-DEE/udaipur-city-UDZ [Two days Udaipur]

Udaipur to Jodhpur by car +driver. Take the day for the journey - two stops at Kumbhalgarh Fort and the Jain Temple at Ranakpur. [One day Jodhpur]

Jodhpur to Jaisalmer by car or train. [3 days Jaisalmer] Camel trip: https://trottersjaisalmer.net/

Jaisalmer to Jaipur [3 or 4 days] by train: https://erail.in/trains-between-stations/jaisalmer-JSM/jaipur-JP

Jaipur to Agra by car or train. If you take the car then two stops - Abhaneri Stepwell and Fatehpur Sikri.

Two days Agra, there's plenty to see.

Agra to Varanasi by overnight train. [ 3 days Varanasi] https://erail.in/trains-between-stations/agra-fort-AF/varanasi-jn-BSB

Flight Varanasi to Mumbai .

Understand train classes: https://www.seat61.com/India.htm#classes

You need to book well in advance - ie 100 days.

IRCTC: https://www.irctc.co.in This is the gold standard for railways bookings. You need to create and register an account. Many foreigners find the registration process difficult.

https://12go.asia/en This website does not carry all trains, nor all berths on the trains it does list, and charges a premium on the ticket price.

Appoint an agent - this agent is highly regarded and recommended across the forum.

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