Intrepid Travel
Intrepid Travel is an adventure tour operator that keeps groups small and puts a local leader in charge of each trip. Geoff Manchester and Darrell Wade founded it in Melbourne in 1989, and it is still mostly owned by staff and the co-founders. UK travellers book through Intrepid Travel Group UK Limited, so UK booking terms and financial protection apply.
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About Intrepid Travel
Trips and travel styles
Departures cover more than 100 countries and come in three styles: Original, Comfort and Premium. Themes range from walking, cycling and sailing to wildlife, festivals and food. Younger travellers aged 18 to 35 have their own departures, and there are family holidays, solo-friendly trips and women's expeditions. Antarctic and Arctic voyages run with partner expedition operators. Urban Adventures sells shorter day tours, and tailor-made itineraries are possible.
Money matters
A typical booking starts with a £200 deposit for each traveller, and the rest is due 56 days before you go. Book inside that window and you pay in full straight away. Cancellation charges under the UK booking conditions:
- 56 days or more out: the deposit turns into credit for another departure.
- 31 to 55 days: 30% of the booking cost.
- 15 to 30 days: 60%.
- 14 days or fewer: the whole cost.
If you can't travel, someone else can take your place with 7 or more days' notice.
Protection and insurance
Intrepid's UK arm belongs to ABTA. Packages without flights, when booked directly, fall under ABTOT protection, and some trips that include flights have ATOL cover. Insurance is a condition of travel, and Intrepid suggests medical and repatriation cover of at least 200,000 US dollars.
Sustainability at Intrepid Travel
Certified B Corporation since August 2018 (Wikipedia). Its not-for-profit, The Intrepid Foundation, has supported communities in the places it visits since 2002 (Intrepid website).
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Intrepid Travel quick facts
| Returns | UK bookings: cancel in writing. 56 days or more before departure, the deposit is kept as a credit (not for the same or similar dates); 31 to 55 days, 30% of the booking cost; 15 to 30 days, 60%; 14 days or fewer, 100%. A place can be transferred to another traveller with at least 7 days' notice. Some trip types have special conditions. |
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| Payment methods | Credit card, PayPal |
| Founded | 1989 |
| Headquarters | Melbourne, Australia |
Intrepid Travel FAQs
Can I pass my place to someone else?
Yes. If you can't travel, another person can take over your booking, as long as Intrepid hears with 7 or more days' notice before departure. Some trip types have extra special conditions.
How do I pay for an Intrepid trip?
Bookings can be paid by credit card or PayPal. The usual deposit is £200 for each traveller, with the remainder payable 56 days ahead of departure.
Are there trips for families or under-35s?
Yes. Intrepid runs family holidays and departures for travellers aged 18 to 35. It also offers solo travel options and women's expeditions.
Is Intrepid Travel a B Corp?
Yes. Wikipedia records its B Corporation certification as dating from August 2018. Separately, The Intrepid Foundation, a not-for-profit, has backed local communities since 2002.
