It’s a brand new yr, and that may solely imply one factor: it’s time for an additional journey.
In 2023, we’re right here to assist travellers get off the crushed observe and forge significant connections with native individuals, whereas making a optimistic influence on the locations they go to. From sharing particular moments with First Nations communities and supporting anti-poaching efforts and animal conservation to distant treks by means of untouched wilderness, right here’s our tremendous number of new and improved experiences that really feel good and do good.
1. Go past the plain in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Intrepid has partnered with USAID to help sustainable tourism growth in Bosnia and Herzegovina – displaying travellers a shocking facet of this underrated nation on a brand-new expedition, departing for the primary time in May 2023.
2. Shop for souvenirs that shield endangered wildlife in Zambia
On our Vic Falls to Stone Town journey (and its reversed itinerary), you’ll have the prospect to go to Mulberry Mongoose, an unbelievable woman-run workshop and boutique that immediately advantages native individuals and wildlife by turning poachers’ snare wire into lovely jewelry.
3. Get extra out of Morocco if you discover with bikes and hikes
Saddle as much as see Morocco past the medinas on the model new nine-day Morocco: Hike and Bike round-trip from Marrakech. Nailing the right stability of lively journey and cultural exploration, this route takes you alongside outdated caravan routes, braking for excursions off the vacationer path into the Atlas Mountains and round oasis villages.
4. Get artful with area people members in Guatemala
Wrap up your Real Central America journey with a visit to San Juan La Laguna, on the shores of Lake Atitlan. Stay with an area Mayan household, discover an area medicinal backyard and study conventional Mayan weaving and dyeing tecnniques at a textile workshop.
5. Explore the culinary capital of Mexico with an area chef
In Oaxaca, on our revamped Mexico Real Food Adventure, now you can be part of an area chef on a meals market tour and get insider suggestions whereas studying to make conventional dishes akin to mole and tlayudas.
6. Swap Machu Picchu for a trek alongside the less-touristed Great Inca Road
You may need executed the Inca Trail, however do you know it’s a part of an enormous historical highway community spanning 1000’s of kilometres? On our new 12-day Trek the Great Inca Road journey, you’ll hike alongside a much less touristed part of the path, by means of the Peruvian Andes, to the unbelievable Inca web site of Huanuco Pampa.
7. See North Africa with out the crowds in Tunisia
Put on pause in the course of the pandemic, our Tunisia expedition (launching quickly) is again with a bang for 2023, promising 12 days of wow-worthy moments. You’ll discover the biggest medina in North Africa, stargaze within the Sahara at an in a single day desert camp and wander the remarkably preserved Roman metropolis of Dougga.
8. Bridge the technology hole in Vienna
During our Highlights of Central Europe journey, cease by one in every of Vienna’s most modern cafés to recharge with a sizzling drink and an enormous slab of selfmade cake in a comfy, front room setting. Vollpension employs the aged to bake their greatest recipes – concurrently satisfying hungry prospects whereas serving to deal with loneliness and poverty among the many older technology.
9. Blaze a (type of) new path in Bhutan
After a four-year restoration undertaking, 400 years of historical past have been introduced again to life on the newly launched Trans Bhutan Trail. Follow within the footsteps of merchants and monks as you enterprise by means of Bhutan’s untouched landscapes.
10. Meet ladies weaving for sustainability in Cambodia
Take your teenagers to Cambodia and pay a go to to not-for-profit Rokhak, a centre the place native ladies flip an invasive species of water hyacinth into lovely and sustainable baggage, baskets and rugs. Watch them weave their magic, have a go your self, and find out how the centre is empowering native ladies.
11. Heed the decision of the mountains in Pakistan
Long-touted because the ‘next big thing’ in journey journey, Pakistan stays beneath most individuals’s journey radars. But with our new 15-day expedition, we’re hoping to vary that.
12. Take a stroll on the wild facet of the Great Ocean Road
On our new Great Ocean Road and Grampians Adventure you’ll spend a morning at Wildlife Wonders, a Conservation Ecology Centre in Apollo Bay. Learn concerning the challenges dealing with native wildlife on an expert-guided bushwalk, whereas conserving look ahead to koalas, kangaroos and vibrant cockatoos.
13. Mingle with Terraba group members in Costa Rica
On our Best of Costa Rica journey, you’ll rub shoulders with the native Terraba group, studying how they’ve lived off the land for greater than 500 years. Get hands-on with a standard wood masks carving workshop earlier than tucking right into a home-cooked lunch along with your hosts.
14. Encounter endangered mountain gorillas in Uganda
Our refreshed Remarkable Rwanda & Gorillas of Uganda journey options extra wildlife experiences than ever. The itinerary reads like a who’s who of the animal kingdom and contains an unbelievable hour with endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
15. Visit Palestine’s sustainable brewery
Once you’ve wolfed down a metric tonne of hummus, falafel, knafeh and extra in Israel and the Palestinian Territories, you’ll need one thing refreshing to assist wash all of it down. Enter Taybeh Brewing Company, the one brewery within the State of Palestine. Join us on a Real Food Adventure by means of Israel & The Palestinian Territories to provide them a strive.
16. Explore untouched wilderness in Comoros
This lesser-known African island nation is residence to a few of the world’s richest marine biodiversity. On our model new nine-day expedition (launching quickly) you’ll have the prospect to identify humpback whales and spinner dolphins, watch sea turtles nest and snorkel amongst manta rays, parrot fish and reef sharks alongside vibrant coral reefs.
17. Explore an underrated area in Italy
Italy is hardly ‘off the beaten track’ – simply have a look at Rome’s Colosseum or Venice’s waterfront within the peak of summer time. But that’s all of the extra cause to hunt out its quieter corners. Umbria could not have the aptitude of Florence or the glamour of Milan, however its medieval cities, farmstays and distinct regional delicacies will present you a special, quieter facet of Italy.
18. See one other facet of Yosemite National Park – with snowshoes
Get a very completely different have a look at Yosemite National Park on our four-day winter mountain climbing and snowshoeing journey. You’ll see this rock climber’s paradise in a brand new gentle on hikes and snowshoe walks, and spend every night time within the rustic comforts of a totally outfitted Airstream trailer within the snow-blanketed silence of one of many world’s nice nationwide parks.
19. Experience the peak of journey in Tibet and Nepal
Take one of many world’s most scenic prepare rides, hike previous snowy peaks, meditate with an area monk, discover ways to make momos and share lunch in a Tibetan household’s residence on this spirit-lifting journey to the roof of the world.
20. Walk within the footsteps of the world’s oldest tradition In Australia
Lace up your comfiest strolling sneakers to traverse the unbelievable landscapes of southeast Queensland on our Walk Queensland’s Scenic Rim journey. Connect with Country throughout a standard smoking ceremony to cleanse and keep at bay dangerous spirits and acquire a greater understanding of the traditional tradition immediately from the Land’s conventional house owners.
21. Slow down with a stroll by means of the Western Balkans
Hike previous glacial lakes, pine forests and hills full of untamed horses as you go by means of Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro and Albania on our brand-new Hiking the Balkans: Via Dinarica journey.
22. Step behind the scenes of a centuries-old pageant in Mongolia
Those in the hunt for journey are positive to seek out it amongst Mongolia‘s untamed landscapes and sparsely populated landscapes. But visiting in the course of the annual Naadam Festival is much more particular. This journey takes you thru the wild outback and behind the scenes to fulfill the rivals within the lead-up to the video games.
23. Slide into the recent spots and hidden gems of New Zealand’s ski fields
New to the Intrepid vary this yr, New Zealand ski and snowboard journeys get skilled skiers straight to the slopes. On Ski New Zealand: South Island Snow Odyssey, you’ll hit 10 of New Zealand’s greatest ski spots in 12 days, together with Mt Hutt, the Remarkables, Coronet Peak and Craigieburn.