Best of Peru & Galapagos

Best of Peru & Galapagos

18 Days Starting in Lima and ending in Quito

Visiting: Lima, Cusco, Aguas Calientes, Puno, Quito, Isla San Cristobal, Galapagos, Isla San Cristobal, Isla Floreana / Isla Isabela, Isla Isabela, Isla Isabela / Isla Santa Cruz, Isla Santa Cruz, Quito

Tour operator:

Intrepid Travel

Tour code:

GGSDC

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 12

Physical rating:

Medium

Age range:

16-99 years

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Adventure Tours

From: $7755

NB: Prices correct on 07-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Visit Peru's incredible natural and historical highlights on this awesome adventure. Retrace the steps of the Incas to Machu Picchu, admire bustling cities, explore vibrant markets and meet the locals in this South American country with a difference. Return home with incredible memories of the panoramas and people of Peru. Amazing wildlife, both on land and underwater, is the drawcard of the remote Galapagos Islands. Tour the Galapagos' outstanding natural beauty and interesting history by foot, boat and bike on this active adventure. Trace Darwin's theory of evolution, spot colourful, bizarre and beautiful creatures and have an experience that is completely out of this world as you discover the incredible Galapagos Islands.

Highlights

  • Marvel at the mother of all Inca cities, magical Machu Picchu. Enjoy a guided tour of the ruins and free time to explore on your own.

  • Enjoy plenty of time in gorgeous Cusco, the perfect place to launch into further outdoor adventures, or simply relax and take in mountain views.

  • The floating reed islands of Uros on Lake Titicaca are astounding in concept, construction and history. Take a boat tour on the world's highest navigable lake and stay with a local family there.

  • Get acquainted with the beautiful churches and graceful boulevards of Quito, Ecuador's capital.

  • Get up close and personal with giant tortoises on Santa Cruz Island. These nearly extinct creatures are one of the greatest drawcards to the Galapagos .

Itinerary

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Day 1: Lima

Location: Lima

Bienvenidos! Welcome to Peru. Your adventure begins in the capital city of Lima, one of South America’s most beautiful cities, with a welcome meeting at 2 pm. You’ll meet your fellow travellers and trip leader and then head out for a stroll of the streets of downtown to check out some of the main attractions on a walking tour. Enjoy some free time before an optional group dinner this evening. The unofficial food capital of South America, there’s no better place to sample Peru’s national dish, ceviche, than at one of Lima’s excellent restaurants. As there's little time spent in Lima, it’s recommended that you arrive a few days early to see the sights, including the chic suburb of Miraflores, as well as Central Park, Lovers' Park and the National Museum.

Included Activities:
-Lima - Leader-led walking tour

Optional Activities:
-Lima - Archaeological Museum (entrance fee)
-Lima - Museum of the Inquisition - Free
-Lima - Gold Museum Entrance Fee
-Lima - Museo de la Nacion (entrance fee)
-Lima - Private Lima: Home Cooked Tour Urban Adventure (Based on 2 participants)
-Lima - Coast Biking Tour - Urban Adventure (Price based on 2 participants)
-Lima - Lima Discovery + San Francisco and Pisco Sour - Urban Adventures (Price based on 2 participants)
-Lima - Bohemian Barranco (Based on 4 participants)
-Lima - Lima Water Show (Based on 4 participants)
-Lima - Lima Eat Street (Based on 4 participants)
-Lima - Private Larco Museum (Based on 4 participants)
-Cusco - Cusco Cooking Class
-Lima - Lima Pisco Making (Based on 4 participants)
-Lima - Private: Home Cooked Tour Ceviche experience Urban Adventure (Based on 2 Participants)

Day 2: Cusco

Location: Cusco

Meals Included: breaksfast

This morning after breakfast, you’ll catch an early flight to Cusco. Spend a little time acclimatising to the high altitude (3450 m). Then, get acquainted with this charming city and its intriguing blend of cultures on a leader-led walking tour. Check out some of Cusco's main attractions, as well as its lesser-known sights, such as the Qoricancha temple, San Pedro market, the main square, the 12 Angled Stone, Regocijo Square and San Blas Square. Tonight is free to explore at your own pace or find the perfect dinner spot with your group and try some local Peruvian favourites.  

Included Activities:
-Cusco - Leader-led orientation walk

Optional Activities:
-Cusco - Full Boleto Turistico Pass (access to 16 archaeological sites, transport & guides not included)
-Cusco - Half Boleto Turistico Pass (access to selected archaeological sites, transport & guides not included)
-Cusco - Pre-Colombian Museum
-Cusco - Cathedral Entrance Fee
-Cusco - Coricancha Temple (entrance fee)
-Cusco - Cusco Cooking Class
-Cusco - Pisco Making Urban Adventure (Based on 2 participants)
-Cusco - 4 Ruins + Qorikancha (Price based on 4 participants)

Day 3: Aguas Calientes

Location: Aguas Calientes

Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch

Travel by private bus through the Sacred Valley on the outskirts of Cusco today. This lush valley, known as Wilcamayo to the Incas, has long been the main source of food for the high Andes. Maize crops can be seen surrounding the river and covering the terraces that are carved high into the valley walls. You’ll visit a community in the valley to learn about local lifestyles and activities. If your visit coincides with market day, you can browse the stalls in search of hand-painted beads or warm ponchos. Visit the AMA Restaurant in Urubamba – this cafe provides employment opportunities and job training for single mothers throughout the Sacred Valley. Enjoy a snack and learn how this inclusive enterprise focuses on economic growth, gender equality and the support of vulnerable communities. Board a train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes – nestled in the cloud forest at the foot of Machu Picchu.

Included Activities:
-Sacred Valley - Community visit & lunch
-Sacred Valley - Snack & drink at AMA Restaurant social enterprise

Day 4: Cusco

Location: Cusco

Meals Included: breaksfast

This morning, you’ll take an early bus up the winding road to Machu Picchu. Welcome to one of the famed Seven Wonders of the World! This is your chance to decide for yourself whether Machu Picchu was built around 1440 as a country retreat for the Incan nobility or as an ancient astronomical observatory. Enjoy a guided visit of the incredible site, giving you ample time to take in the many temples, palaces and living quarters. After taking advantage of the seemingly endless photo opportunities, you’ll return to Cusco.

Included Activities:
-Machu Picchu - Entrance and guided tour

Day 5: Cusco

Location: Cusco

Meals Included: breaksfast

Today after breakfast, you can enjoy free time to relax, shop and explore Cusco's many sights. Maybe rest your weary legs at a cafe on Plaza de Armas or head to the San Pedro Market, where you can find vegetables, meats, local cheeses, chocolates, herbal medicines and many local handicrafts. It’s a great place to pick up souvenirs or ingredients for a picnic. The market is also where many locals (and daring travellers) go to eat ‘mystery soups.’ Some may be just chicken – however, the most popular among the locals usually contain frogs or offal. For those looking for something active, why not try mountain biking in the hills surrounding Cusco?  

Optional Activities:
-Cusco - Rainbow Mountain Hike (Based on 4 participants)
-Cusco - Full Day Via Ferrata & Zipline
-Cusco - Full Day Stand Up Paddle Boarding (Based on 4 participants)
-Cusco - Pisco Making Urban Adventure (Based on 2 participants)
-Cusco - Cusco Cooking Class
-Cusco - Humantay Lake Hike (Based on 4 participants)
-Sacred Valley - Mountain Biking (Price Based on 2 Participants)
-Cusco - Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Hike (Based on 4 paticipants)

Day 6: Puno

Location: Puno

Meals Included: breaksfast

This morning after breakfast, you’ll travel through the dramatic scenery of the high Altiplano to Puno – located on the shores of serene Lake Titicaca. At an altitude of 3800 m, Lake Titicaca is the world's highest navigable lake. Today includes a bit of a long drive, but it’s worth the first glimpse of immense Lake Titicaca, whose seemingly endless waters stretch into the horizon. Puno is a melting pot of Indigenous Aymara and Quechuan culture and traditional Andean customs, and it wears its traditions on its sleeve. If you're lucky, your trip will coincide with one of the many cultural festivals here. Ask your leader where you can get the best grilled trout tonight – a true local specialty perfect for dinner.   

Day 7: Puno

Location: Puno

Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch, dinner

This morning, you’ll take a tour of the immense lake by motorboat, stopping at the floating Uros Islands that look like they could come from a Pixar or Studio Ghibli movie. Built by the Uros people to protect themselves from encroaching Inca forces hundreds of years ago, the islands are constructed from many layers of totora reeds that grow in the shallows of the lake. Get a closer look at contemporary life on the shores of the lake with a homestay in a local community. Help your host family with their daily activities, try out a few words in the Quechua language and maybe even join a local soccer game to make some friends on the makeshift pitch. Tonight, sit down and swap stories with your hosts, who will cook you a feast full of traditional Peruvian favourites.  

Included Activities:
-Lake Titicaca - Boat tour & Homestay

Day 8: Lima

Location: Lima

Meals Included: breaksfast

This morning after breakfast at your homestay, take a bus to Juliaca airport. Then, you’ll take an included flight back to Lima, where you’ll have a free night. Enjoy your last night of the trip with your fellow travellers and maybe head out to a final celebratory dinner.



Optional Activities:
-Lima - Lima Pisco Making (Based on 4 participants)
-Lima - Lima Water Show (Based on 4 participants)
-Lima - Bohemian Barranco (Based on 4 participants)
-Lima - Lima Eat Street (Based on 4 participants)

Day 9: Quito

Location: Quito

Today, transfer to the airport and board an included flight from Lima to Ecuador’s capital, Quito. Once you arrive, there are no activities planned until another group meeting held at 2 pm, where you’ll be briefed on the next stage of your South American adventure. After the welcome meeting, join your local leader for a tour of Quito's historic centre. Catch the metro to the Parque de la Alameda and visit sites such as the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a famous neo-Gothic church known for the details of its façade that represent Galápagos tortoises, Andean condors, and Amazon alligators. You’ll also visit La Compania de Jesus, considered by many to be the most beautiful church in the Americas. It's claimed that seven tons of gold leaf cover the interior whilst the exterior is decorated with statues, busts, sculpted heads, and a jungle of carved leaves. The tour will finish at San Francisco Square, where you’ll have the option to return to the hotel, or why not get to know your new travelling companions and dine in Quito’s Old Town – your leader will have plenty of recommendations!

Included Activities:
-Quito - Historic District Walking Tour

Optional Activities:
-Quilotoa - Quilotoa Lagoon (Full day)
-Quito - Papallacta Hot Springs (Full day)
-Cotopaxi - National Park Hiking Tour
-Quito - Urban Adventures: Legends and Culture Tour

Day 10: Isla San Cristobal, Galapagos

Location: Isla San Cristobal, Galapagos

Accommodation: Hotel

Welcome to San Cristobal in the Galapagos Islands! As you start this trip on the Galapagos Islands you have two options for joining the group, as outlined in Special Information below. After joining up with your fellow travellers and your local naturalist guide, head to La Loberia where you'll put on snorkelling gear for the first time and go for a swim among sea lions, perhaps spotting sea turtles too. Return to town for a free evening. Perhaps head out with the group and enjoy some of the fresh seafood available.

Included Activities:
-Isla San Cristobal- Snorkeling in La Loberia (1.5 Hours)

Optional Activities:
-Wetsuit (shortsleeve) hire for 5 days

Day 11: Isla San Cristobal

Location: Isla San Cristobal

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch

Take a 45-minute boat ride to Leon Dormido (Kicker Rock) this morning. On the way, you might be able to spot nesting frigates and blue-footed boobies. You might even get the chance to swim among the sea lions again. At Leon Dormido, you can snorkel and look for sea turtles, manta rays and the harmless Galapagos shark. Eat lunch on the boat, then head to the Interpretation Center. Learn about the history of the 'Enchanted Islands' and the conservation projects that seek to preserve them. Continue to Frigatebird Hill (Cerro Tijeretas) – it's quite a climb to the top, but well worth the amazing views of the bay. Then, return to town in the late afternoon for a free evening.

Included Activities:
-San Cristobal - Excursion to Leon Dormido or Lobos Islands
-Isla San Cristobal - Interpretation Center (45 minutes)
-Isla San Cristobal - Cerro Tijeretas View Point (1 Hour)

Day 12: Isla Floreana / Isla Isabela

Location: Isla Floreana / Isla Isabela

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch

Take an early morning boat ride to Isla Floreana and look for dolphins and whales along the way. Snorkel in the clear blue waters and then break for lunch. After, venture to a black-sand beach belonging to the Witmers – descendants of some of the first settlers on the Galapagos. The town here – Puerto Velasco Ibarra – has about 150 residents and an intriguing history involving deaths, disappearances and murders. Later in the afternoon, wave goodbye to Floreana and continue to Isla Isabela, where you’ll spend the night.

Included Activities:
-Floreana - Snorkeling

Day 13: Isla Isabela

Location: Isla Isabela

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: breaksfast

This morning, you’ll hop on a small Zodiac boat and cruise to Las Tintoreras (Shark Alley), looking out for blue-footed boobies and the famous Galapagos penguin. Take a short walk on this isolated islet and popular iguana nesting site, then snorkel in a calm inlet with colourful fish and winding underground lava tubes. This area is also frequented by green sea turtles that like to rest on the calm, sandy bottom. Return to Isla Isabela and visit the Arnaldo Tupiza Tortoise Breeding Center, where you'll observe giant tortoises in all stages of development. After learning about the thousand turtles that are preparing for life here, you’ll head to a brackish lagoon to observe flamingos. Later today, take a kayak around the island and spend your evening resting in the sand and soaking in your first Isabela sunset – arguably the most beautiful of all the islands!

Included Activities:
-Isla Isabela -Tintoreras or Shark Alley (2.5 Hours)
-Isla Isabela - Flamingo lagoon visit (30 Minutes)
-Isla Isabela - Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre (1 Hour)
-Isla Isabela - Kayaking

Day 14: Isla Isabela

Location: Isla Isabela

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch

Start your last day on Isla Isabela by heading towards the Sierra Negra Volcano – one of the Galapagos’ most active volcanoes and the world's second-largest crater! Weather permitting, you’ll take a challenging hike of around 17 km up the rocky mountain. After, make your way back to town for some free time to curl up with a book, soak your tired muscles or venture down to the water for a relaxing swim before dinner.

Included Activities:
-Isla Isabela - Sierra Negra Volcano Hike (5-6 Hours)

Day 15: Isla Isabela / Isla Santa Cruz

Location: Isla Isabela / Isla Santa Cruz

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: breaksfast

Jump aboard a private speedboat this morning and head to Isla Santa Cruz. When you arrive, leave your bags at the hotel and head to the Santa Cruz Highlands. Your first stop is a local farm, where giant tortoises roam the grounds freely. Here, you’ll meet with an expert chef for a cooking class to make the famed encebollado – a local tuna soup that’s widely considered one of the best in the world! This hearty dish uses slow-cooked albacore tuna and a savoury broth made of onions, cilantro and spices. The dish is traditionally served with yuca (a starchy root vegetable) and garnished with lime and green onions. Enjoy the soups of your labour for lunch, then wander the grounds with the slow-paced residents. After lunch, you’ll visit an organic sugar cane farm run by a local family for a tour of their trapiche (a sugar cane mill used in artisanal sugar production). See how the family harvests and processes sugar cane and cacao and how they work with the local community.

Included Activities:
-Santa Cruz Highlands Visit (3 Hours)
-Santa Cruz – Organic Farm Tour
-Santa Cruz – Encebollado Cooking Class

Day 16: Isla Santa Cruz

Location: Isla Santa Cruz

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch

Take a morning walk in Tortuga Bay after breakfast. Along the way, keep an eye out for eagle rays, sea turtles and blue-footed boobies. Later, you’ll head to the local fish market for a dose of local life on the way to The Galapagos Conservancy, who help protect the Galapagos' unique biodiversity. Learn how The Intrepid Foundation supports the Galapagos Conservancy Women in Sustainable Entrepreneurship (WISE) program, which provides critical capital for sustainability initiatives and builds the entrepreneurial capacity of Galapagos women. After, head to the Charles Darwin Research Station – an international non-profit organisation that’s dedicated to the scientific research and conservation of the archipelago’s environment and biodiversity.

Included Activities:
-Isla Santa Cruz - Tortuga Bay walk
-Isla Santa Cruz - The Galapagos Conservancy visit
-Isla Santa Cruz - Charles Darwin Research Centre

Day 17: Quito

Location: Quito

Meals Included: breaksfast

We say goodbye to the Galapagos today and take a flight back to Quito (Please note the flight will make a stop in Guayaquil). You'll arrive back to Quito later afternoon. Perhaps head out for a final group dinner with your travel pals to celebrate your South American adventure.

Day 18: Quito

Location: Quito

Meals Included: breaksfast

This morning your adventure comes to an end in Quito. As there are no activities planned for the final day, you can depart the accommodation at any time. Because there is little time spent in Quito on this trip, we recommend staying a few extra days to see more of Ecuador. If you choose to stay on, we’d be happy to assist you with booking accommodation (subject to availability). Ecuador has some of the most beautiful churches in the Americas, including the lavish La Compania de Jesus, which is decorated with seven tonnes of gold. Not far from the capital, there are volcanoes, hot springs and Incan ruins to explore. Consider doing one of our one-day sightseeing tours of Quito, which can include the Old Town, markets and the city's culinary delights (see urbanadventures.com).

What's Included

  • Accommodation
    Homestay (1 night), Hotel (13 nights)

  • Lima - Leader-led walking tour

  • Cusco - Leader-led orientation walk

  • Sacred Valley - Community visit & lunch

  • Sacred Valley - AMA Snack and Drink

  • Machu Picchu - Entrance and guided tour

  • Lake Titicaca - Boat tour & Homestay

  • Isla San Cristobal- Snorkeling in La Loberia (1.5 Hours)

  • San Cristobal - Excursion to Leon Dormido or Lobos Islands

  • Isla San Cristobal - Interpretation Center (45 minutes)

  • Isla San Cristobal - Cerro Tijeretas View Point (1 Hour)

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What's Not Included

  • Tipping and Gratuities

  • International Travel

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

Included Activities

  • Cusco - Orientation Walk
  • Cusco - Chocolate Museum Visit & Hot Chocolate
  • Sacred Valley - Community visit & lunch
  • Machu Picchu - Entrance and guided tour
  • Lake Titicaca - Boat tour & Homestay
  • Isla San Cristobal- Snorkeling in La Loberia (1.5 Hours)
  • San Cristobal - Excursion to Leon Dormido or Lobos Islands
  • Isla San Cristobal - Interpretation Center (45 minutes)
  • Isla San Cristobal - Cerro Tijeretas View Point (1 Hour)
  • Floreana - Snorkeling
  • Isla Isabela -Tintoreras or Shark Alley (2.5 Hours)
  • Isla Isabela - Flamingo lagoon visit (30 Minutes)
  • Isla Isabela - Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre (1 Hour)
  • Isla Isabela- Sierra Negra Volcano Hike (5-6 Hours)
  • Kayaking - Isla Isabela
  • Santa Cruz Highlands Visit (3 Hours)
  • Isla Santa Cruz - Tortuga Bay walk

Transport

  • Plane , Speed Boat , Canoe , Train , Private Vehicle , Public bus

Accommodation

  • Due to limited time and energy supply in some places, please be prepared for some cold showers.

Important Information

  • 1. Full passport details are required at the time of booking. The passport you travel with must match the booking details provided to us. This information is necessary to purchase entry permits to certain sites. Delays in providing this information could result in additional booking fees or changes to your itinerary.
  • 2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 7 (Homestay) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
  • 3. This trip starts in Lima on Day 1 at 2pm. This allows time after the welcome meeting to explore Lima.
  • 4. Please ensure you have a day pack or small overnight bag in addition to your main luggage. This will be needed for the Homestay at Lake Titicaca and the night in Aguas Calientes, as you will be leaving your main luggage at the hotels in Puno and Cusco.
  • 5. All visitors to the Galapagos must have a Transit Control Card. We will use your passport details to complete the application process on your behalf. At the Welcome Meeting in Quito, you will be required to pay your leader US$20 in cash to cover the fee.
  • 6. The Galapagos National Park fee (US$100) and Isabela Port fee (US$10) are payable upon arrival to the islands (cash only). These amounts are in addition to your trip payment.
  • From the 1st of August 2024 the Galapagos Islands National Park fee will be increasing from US$100 to US$200.
  • 7. Strict rules apply in the Galapagos Islands to protect and preserve its unique biodiversity. Intrepid supports these rules, which range from times of the day that a destination can be visited to the distance kept between people and wildlife. In particular, not removing anything from the environment (shells and corals, for example). All rules will be explained in more detail by your leader when you join the trip. Not adhering to these rules can lead to hefty fines for travellers and Intrepid losing the license to operate in the Galapagos Islands. Failure to adhere to the rules can result in your removal from the trip without a refund.
  • For more information: http://www.galapagos.org/travel/travel/park-rules/

Mode of Transport

  • Plane , Speed Boat , Canoe , Train , Private Vehicle , Public bus

Check out our Q&As

  • Is this trip right for you

    This trip visits places that are at high altitude, and as a result some people can suffer from altitude sickness, regardless of age or physical health. Please see the Medical and health information section of the Essential Trip Information for more detail.

    The facilities are basic at your homestay on Lake Titicaca. While creature comforts are few and far between while you're there, many travellers find the experience a rewarding one.

    According to Machu Picchu visiting regulations, all visitors must follow a pre-determined route within the site. This route must be followed in one direction only, and once the guided visit commences exiting and re-entering the site is not permitted. Once the guided visit concludes, visitors must exit the site and personal exploration of Machu Picchu is not permitted. Please refer to the Itinerary for details.

    This trip includes a 17 km hike (approximately 6 to 7 hours) on rocky terrain. We recommend bringing sturdy, comfortable hiking or trail shoes with good support. Please see Day 5 of the Itinerary for more information.

    This trip involves a lot of travel by speedboat between the various Galapagos Islands. The rides can be quite bumpy at times, but the good news is that seasickness can often be managed with medication. Please consult a health professional to assess your suitability for such medication.

    From June to August the water in the Galapagos can be rougher than usual. Consequently, travel times will be longer than usual. If you suffer from seasickness you may want to reconsider travelling during this period.

    Proximity to the equator means the sun in the Galapagos is incredibly strong. Ensure you are prepared with sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses. We also recommend a rash guard.

    This trip includes snorkelling on multiple days. Confident swimming skills are required to take part. Alternative activities will not be available.

    Many travellers express interest in diving in the Galapagos. We are now able to assist with booking this activity, but only through a provider that meets our internal safety policy. Speak to your agent at the time of booking for more information.

    The Galapagos is a great place to switch off and take a break from your phone, as internet access can be patchy and wi-fi is not always available or reliable.

    Hot water can be sporadic in some parts of the Galapagos, so there may be a few cold showers on the trip.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Intrepid Travel has been taking travellers around the world for over 30 years

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Since 2002, The Intrepid Foundation has supported over 130 organisations across the world. We’re creating positive impact through the joy of travel, community and connection.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Over 50% of traveller travel solo with Intrepid. You can choose to share a room with another solo travelle of the same sex for no additional charge, or choose to pay a single supplement if you’d like your own room. Please request this when booking, and we will secure you a single supplement wherever possible. Please note, if you are booking a last-minute trip, it may be harder for us to secure a single room

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29-Feb-2024

I have just completed a 12 day food tour of Vietnam, and had an amazing time. Our tour leader was great, knowledgeable and kind, who helped throughout the trip with recommendations for places on our free days, and spas. All the food we tried was delicious. It is a very fast paced tour, and Bon tried to maximise our experiences for the best.

Henry Guy Robinson   United Kingdom

Cambodia Discovery

22-Jan-2024

The overall experience was fantastic. V good tour leader. All places visited had something special to do or see. I would book a tour with this company again. Only one negative tour hub is not I repeat not available to contact direct by phone.

Merouane Harkat   Uk

Explore Southern Africa

08-Mar-2024

Best trip ever was, 2 things I didn't like the black mamba stop was wasting day and village ,so 2 night I think was just wasting, I could do 2 days in Kruger, and one more night in delta

Alan Perrott (Google Reviewer)  

We had a fantastic time...

13-Aug-2024

We had a fantastic time on the Botswana Highlights tour recently. We chose Intrepid because it seemed to suit what we wanted - well planned itinerary, small group, comfortable without being overly luxurious (and pricey), and supportive of the local community and environment. We weren't disappointed, and as we met with other like-minded travellers then we all had a great time. We are already planning our next Intrepid tour - maybe Vietnam & Cambodia :-)

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$7755

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$7900

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$7900

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$7900

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$7900

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$8215

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$8215

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$8530

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$8530

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$8215

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$7900

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$7900

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$8215

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$8530

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$8530

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$8215

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$8215

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$8215

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$8215

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$8530

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$8530

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$8530

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$8530

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$8530

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$8530

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$8530

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$8530

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$8215

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$7900

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$7900

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$7900

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