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Intrepid Travel, the world’s leading sustainable tour operator, has introduced a new range of tours called Intrepid Premium. The collection of tours appeals to discerning travellers, featuring hand-picked accommodations, private transportation, train journeys and an array of signature experiences exclusively available on Premium tours. With over 70 new trips available for departures starting in January 2022, Intrepid Premium gives travellers a more sustainable choice for high-end adventures.

The Intrepid Premium range spans across over 40 countries. Every itinerary includes a feature stay and signature experience that will not be available on any other Intrepid trips. Feature stays range from a cave hotel in Cappadocia, Turkey to an eco-lodge in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Signature experiences include a sand dune dinner under the stars in Pushkar, India and a community stay in Peru that includes a visit with the Ese Eja peoples, an indigenous community considered the stewards of the Peruvian rainforest. The Premium tours will also be led by Intrepid’s most experienced leaders and destination experts.

As the world’s largest travel B Corp, and the only tour operator in the world with verified science-based climate targets, responsible travel will be a core focus of Intrepid Premium trips. Most accommodations are locally owned and many of the properties use renewable and alternative energy sources. A selection of trips will also visit social enterprise projects that are working to promote gender equality, animal welfare, environmental sustainability, and economic empowerment. As with all Intrepid Travel tours, the Premium range is 100% carbon offset and designed to have a low environmental footprint and a positive impact on local communities.

“With our aim to become a world leader in sustainable, experience-rich travel, we identified that many of our customers were seeking a higher-end product with purpose,” says James Thornton, CEO of Intrepid Travel. “As we continue to prepare for a gradual and sustainable recovery, we saw Premium as an opportunity to build a new style of tour that ensure local communities truly benefit from high-value tourism. We wanted to show that a premium product can also deliver on a premium purpose,” he adds.

Intrepid Premium will appeal to Australians and New Zealanders whose travel plans have been curtailed by the pandemic.

“Intrepid Premium offers travellers our authentic and local style of travel, complete with extra levels of comfort and unforgettable signature experiences. These deliver a unique perspective – providing a deeper connection to the people and places we visit,” says Sarah Clark, Intrepid Travel’s Managing Director APAC.

“We know that Australians and New Zealanders are itching to once again travel further afield to discover new cultures, countries and landscapes, when it is safe to do so again. With our expert local leaders and in-depth knowledge, Intrepid Premium offers all the support, know-how and adventure that our customers know and appreciate, with high levels of comfort, which they’ll love.”

Highlighting the Intrepid Premium tours include these featured itineraries:

  • 13-DAY PREMIUM VIETNAM & CAMBODIA (from AUD $4,595 per person)

Travel from Hanoi to Siem Reap on a premium adventure throughout Southeast Asia. Signature experiences include a photography coach at Angkor Wat and a candlelit dinner on deck on Ha Long Bay. Travellers will also dine at three incredible hospitality training restaurants (including Friends-International and KOTO), which support marginalized youth to build a better future.

  • 9-DAY PREMIUM PERU (X Days, from AUD $4,395 per person)

A memorable trip for far more than Machu Picchu. Travel deep into the Amazon jungle to a lodge where you’ll meet the Ese Eja peoples during a community stay. Travellers will learn about traditional life in the Peruvian Amazon while contributing directly to local employment. Travellers will also experience the vibrancy of Lima, indulging in an amazing culinary experience at one of the best rated restaurants in Peru.

  • 15-DAY PREMIUM MOROCCO IN DEPTH (15 Days, from AUD $4,345 per person)

Energetic cities give way to wild deserts and soaring peaks on this Premium adventure through Morocco. Get to know the Moroccan way of life as you travel with a local leader and expert guides, visit a local home for dinner in Fes, enjoy tea with an Amazigh (Berber) family in the Dades Valley and meet the women of the Tawesna social enterprise in Ait Benhaddou.

The Premium product range has been developed over the past 6 months as Intrepid continues to reimagine their business for a post-pandemic world. The premium product strongly aligns with Intrepid’s focus on rebuilding responsibly, as many global travellers who are searching for a more comfortable adventure travel experience now have the choice of a more sustainable option.

All Intrepid trips operate under  Safe Travel protocols developed and endorsed by the World Travel & Tourism Council. Travelers can also book with confidence with Intrepid’s newly introduced Flexible bookings policy.

For more information on Intrepid Premium, visit www.intrepidtravel.com/premium