5 Reasons To Join A Small Group Trip With Intrepid

If you’ve never travelled with a group, you might be wondering whether it’s for you. But forget any preconceptions – Intrepid has completely revamped the concept.

With smaller groups, more local experiences and hundreds of trips in over 100 countries, Intrepid offers truly immersive adventures. And as a certified B Corp, they’re all about making a positive impact, taking travellers to authentic homestays and hidden restaurants in between the major highlights.

Here are just some of the reasons why you should consider a small-group Intrepid trip:

Make Fast Friends

So, you want to see the world solo, but not be totally alone? A trip with Intrepid easily connects you with like-minded, curious travellers from all across the globe. After all, the only thing better than a 10-day southbound Vietnam adventure is sharing it with good company. You might even make friends for life, like this Intrepid traveller.

Go Beyond The Guidebook

Forget racing from landmark to landmark – Intrepid trips weave through secret alleyways and step into local markets and family kitchens, giving you a deeper connection to the places you visit. You’ll still take in spectacular temples and busy street crossings on the eight-day Japan Highlights trip, for instance, but you’ll also escape the crowds with a local tea farm stay. These are the types of exclusive experiences that give travellers a true sense of the country – as well as incredible memories that will outlast any souvenir.

Travel To Give Back

Giving back is built into Intrepid journeys. Since 2002, The Intrepid Foundation has connected travellers with local organisations in over 35 countries, matching post-trip donations dollar for dollar – and raising $2.4 million in 2024 alone. In Morocco, The Amal Association uses these donations to fund a culinary programme helping women gain job skills and enter the workforce. But you don’t have to donate to make an impact: just by travelling, you’ll support Amal with an included lunch on the eight-day Classic Morocco trip.

Stay Safe And Sound

Unwind in the comfort of a small group. Whether you’re setting sail down the Nile or making your way around the markets in Marrakech, you can explore with confidence when you’ve got 12 to 14 travellers and an experienced local leader by your side. Intrepid have over 35 years of expertise and a global network of offices to ensure you’re well taken care of.

Enjoy All The Fun – With None Of The Faff

Travelling should be fun. Intrepid look after (most) of the admin, so you can simply turn up and take it all in. That means if you want to visit Machu Picchu in Peru, you don’t need to think about how you’ll eat, sleep and move along the Inca Trail – Intrepid has it sorted for you.

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