Premium group tours for 2023

19 December 2022

Save up to 25%* on our collection of flight-inclusive Intrepid Travel group itineraries when booking by the 20th January 2023, including but not limited to the below – ask your Travel Counsellor about the full range of tours that they can offer you.

These are environmentally conscious trips, designed with a commitment to science-based targets which support climate initiatives such as reforestation. All trips are carbon-offset and are designed to benefit local communities and businesses through tourism.

Premium Japan

This 12-day adventure by public transport immerses you in the ancient and contemporary cultures, delicious cuisine and gorgeous landscapes of one of the world’s most fascinating destinations. You’ll travel in the company of a local expert to discover temples, castles, shrines, holy mountains and hot springs, and to meet Japanese people going about their daily lives. Interacting with local locals in activities including sushi making and a Buddhist meditation will give you an unprecedented insider view.

Tokyo | Hakone | Takayama | Hiroshima | Kyoto

London Heathrow from £5,515 per person

Manchester from £5,505 per person

Glasgow from £5,499 per person

Premium Costa Rica

This thrilling nine-day adventure through the world’s most biodiverse country includes an exclusive tour of a sustainable farming project aimed at preserving ancient traditions, including an own-grown lunch. You’ll also get to discover Cano Negro’s wild wetlands by raft, in the company of a naturalist guide, look for sloths in Manuel Antonio National Park, and meet an artisan who makes masquerades to learn about this traditional craft. Characterful accommodation along the route includes the eco-friendly Si Como No Resort, nestled within its own wildlife refuge.

San Jose | La Fortuna | Monteverde | Manuel Antonio | San Jose

London Heathrow from £3,569 per person

Manchester from £3,675 per person

Premium Jordan

Venturing deep into Bedouin territory, this eight-day odyssey features immersive experiences including a Jordanian cookery class with a mother and daughters followed by dinner at their camp, and a traditional Bedouin meal cooked in a zarb (underground oven). You’ll travel with a passionate local expert sharing their penetrating insights into sights including majestic, mysterious Petra, the Wadi Rum desert with its wind-carved rock formations (where you’ll get to spend a night in a luxury camp) and the Dead Sea, where you can famously float in the mineral-rich waters.

Amman | Dead Sea | Petra | Wadi Rum | Amman

London Heathrow from £2,359 per person

Manchester from £2,409 per person

Birmingham from £2,319 per person

Edinburgh from £2,355 per person

Premium India

This 10-day tour of northern India will investigate both its modern facade and its ancient religious remnants, its cultural heritage and its wonderful landscapes and wildlife. Among the highlights are a safari through Ranthambhore National Park to spot tigers, antelope, sloth bears and leopards, a sunset cruise through sacred Varanasi with local musicians aboard, and trips to the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur and Delhi and Agra with their Mughal splendours including the iconic Taj Mahal. Experiencing everything from opulent palaces to hectic bazaars, you’ll feel like you’ve penetrated to the heart of India.

Delhi | Agra | Ranthambhore National Park | Jaipur |

London Heathrow from £2,589 per person

Manchester from £2,799 per person

Edinburgh from £2,839 per person

Premium Vietnam and Cambodia

Over 13 unforgettable days you’ll encounter the best of these beguiling South-east Asian neighbours, exploring the compelling cities of Hoi An, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City with their blend of historic neighbourhoods and contemporaneity, together with wartime remnants, the archaeological marvel Angkor Wat (the world’s largest temple complex) and natural wonders including UNESCO-listed Halong Bay, which you’ll experience from the deck of a traditional junk-style boat. Exclusive experiences include a soulful Hat Xam performance and tours of a working monastery and an ancient pottery village.

London Heathrow from £3,309 per person

Manchester from £3,429 per person

Edinburgh from £3,829 per person

To book your premium tour with full financial protection, call your Travel Counsellor today.

The Small Print

Offers apply to new bookings made and deposited between 8am UTC on 1st January 2023 and 11:59pm UTC 20th January 2023.

These offers are brought to you by Travel Counsellors Ltd and all are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Where we have created the package ourselves, the holiday offer will be covered under our own ATOL. Our ATOL number is 6751. Where the offer has been sourced through another tour operator, it will be protected under that tour operator's ATOL. Full details on the individual ATOL protection that applies to each holiday offer will be given at time of booking. Prices and information contained in this page are correct at the time of distribution, are subject to availability and can be withdrawn or amended at any time without notice to you. Prices shown may be subject to departure tax, ticket on departure or a passenger APC charge. Please ask your Travel Counsellor at the time of booking.

Experience the magic of the Mediterranean with Fred. Olsen

22 July 2024

Step aboard a journey that promises to captivate your soul and awaken your adventurous spirit. Fred. Olsen’s fly-cruises in the Mediterranean invite you to embark on smaller, more intimate ships designed to navigate the hidden gems of this enchanting region. Picture yourself exploring the sun-kissed islands of Dalmatia, where history and natural beauty intertwine, or marvelling at the vibrant, colour-drenched clifftop towns that adorn the Amalfi Coast.

Try something new this year with these destination dupes

15 July 2024

Tired of the usual tourist traps? Looking for a unique adventure that not everyone will have been to? You're in the right place. Welcome to our second guide on destination dupes—unexpected places that offer the same allure as popular spots but without the huge crowds. Perfect for adventure travellers and luxury seekers alike, these destinations promise unforgettable experiences in beautiful, less-talked-about locales.

Discover the cultural highlights of Europe with Riviera Travel

15 July 2024

Imagine stepping back in time to an era of grand voyages, where the joy of travel was found in the act of exploring, learning, and immersing yourself in the wonders of the world. Riviera Travel's European Grand Tours offer you the chance to relive that golden age of travel on luxurious 9 to 13-day adventures. If you're a lover of art, culture, and history, these tours are a once-in-a-lifetime experience you'll cherish forever.