After two-and-a-bit years of lockdowns, border closures and journey plans being placed on ice, it’s time to get again out into the world. To rejoice (considerably of) a return to normalcy, we’re placing the ending touches on TEN model new Premium journeys, set to take off in 2023.
Intrepid Premium adventures are the crème de la crème of journey experiences, and have our highest requirements of service, sustainability and lodging; these are the journeys the place we pull out all of the stops.
“These are great trips for passengers who love all the hallmarks of Intrepid, like exploring the road less travelled, being immersed in local culture and choosing sustainable transport, but who also want more comfort and special inclusions,” says Intrepid international product supervisor Melanie Moore.
“All of our Intrepid leaders are known for being spectacular, but our Premium trips are guided by our most experienced and highly rated guides,” Melanie explains. “The leaders on Premium itineraries go above and beyond to customise these trips to travellers’ interests. The amount of feedback we see saying ‘this was the best guide I’ve ever had’ is amazing.”
So what are you able to anticipate on our new Premium journeys? Glad you requested. Here’s only a pattern.
1. Set sail on a non-public yacht in Turkey
Turkey is one in every of our favorite – and hottest – locations. Incredible historical past, superb meals, epic caves… what’s to not love? Our new 8-day Premium Turkey journey is an effective way to see rather a lot in a reasonably brief period of time. Arrive in Istanbul for an introductory tour of the town, then set sail on a non-public yacht on the Bosphorus (fancy!). You’ll additionally get pleasure from a cooking class utilizing home-grown substances with an area cook dinner, and go to a carpet workshop that employs native villagers and retains conventional weaving practices alive.
2. Kick again on one in every of Costa Rica’s finest seashores
This 12-day journey takes in the most effective Costa Rica has to supply: seashores, jungles, mountains and wildlife. Top spots embody Tortuguero, an unbelievable maze of jungle canals the place turtles lay their eggs, and Guanacaste, which needs to be the most effective seashore in Costa Rica. Think of this one as a ‘choose your own adventure’ form of journey – a free day means you are able to do simply what you need to do (with some enter out of your chief, when you like!), like white water rafting, jungle mountain climbing or indulging in some R&R at a spa.
3. Dine at an unique invite-only restaurant in Northern Spain
If meals and wine is your jam, e-book your spot on the 10-day Premium Northern Spain journey inmediatamente. Here’s what’s on the menu: lunch and wine tasting in La Rioja, one in every of Spain’s most well-known wine-growing areas; dinner at a historic gastronomic society in San Sebastian the place friends are historically solely allowed in the event that they’re invited by an current member; strolling a portion of the Camino del Santiago, adopted by the scrumptious reward of a Galician meal. Download Duolingo and begin working towards your Spanish now. Muy bien.
4. March with the penguins in Patagonia
Looking for a brief and candy solution to see Patagonia? The 9-day Premium Patagonia journey takes within the prime websites of this distant vacation spot. Explore Torres del Paine National Park out of your feature-stay residence base within the centre of all of it – a superbly designed resort constructed into the panorama with sweeping views out throughout the park. Onward into Argentina, cruise as much as the Perito Moreno glacier and (our fave) stroll with penguins in Ushuaia. Travellers may also get pleasure from a meal at a conventional estancia, and sit right down to an unbelievable feast ready by the Indigenous Kawésqar neighborhood.
5. Watch out for witches within the Baltics
If you’ve ever needed to go to the Hill of Witches, now’s your likelihood. Our 10-day Premium Baltics journey takes travellers to Juodkrante (within the World Heritage-listed Curonian Spit National Park) the place you’ll discover nearly 100 carved picket sculptures illustrating Lithuanian folks tales nestled within the forest. After one thing rather less spooky? Visit an area household of cider makers for a tipple made utilizing the standard champenoise methodology, and spend two nights in an artwork nouveau mansion.
6. Experience nature – however not as you understand it – in Alaska
Alaska’s a type of locations that needs to be seen to be believed. All that incredible wildlife and wide-open areas… But it’s additionally a bit exhausting to get to and travels are normally restricted to teams on huge coaches. That’s what makes Premium Alaska so worthwhile. Since we follow a small group measurement (a complete of 10 on this journey), we’re capable of get to locations and see issues the larger teams can’t. We’ll take you to the Alaska Aviation Museum the place you’ll meet an area pilot, take a wildlife cruise and discover Seward Glacier, and we embody a number of scenic practice rides, together with the deluxe dome vehicles from Fairbanks to Denali.
Discover the ten new Premium adventures now reserving for 2023
Premium Northern Spain, 10 days
Premium Baltics, 10 days
Premium Balkans, 9 days
Premium Belgrade to Bucharest, 11 days
Premium Turkey, 8 days
Premium Sicily, 10 days
Premium Costa Rica, 9 days
Premium Costa Rica in Depth, 12 days
Premium Alaska, 10 days
Premium Patagonia, 9 days
Learn extra about what makes Premium premium and think about our full vary of Premium journeys.