Intrepid Travel Unveils 55 New Itineraries for 2025, Expanding to Six New Countries
by Sarah Milner
18- to 35-year-old adventurers trekking through Thailand. Photo: Intrepid Travel.
Intrepid Travel announced 55 new itineraries debuting in 2025, adding more than 200 experiences and six countries to the tour operator’s offerings.
New destinations for 2025 include the company’s first land-based trip to Greenland, as well as The Maldives and the West African nations of Benin, Togo, Ghana, Senegal, and The Gambia. With these additions, Intrepid now offers itineraries in 120 countries worldwide.
“With trips in 120 countries and counting, Intrepid may well have the greatest geographical breadth of any travel operator, and we’re always on the lookout for new places to explore,” said Erica Kritikides, general manager of experiences at Intrepid Travel.
The new itineraries include five “youth” trips for 18- to 35-year-olds, three new rail trips, and eight active trips — some of which visit remote regions. These journeys tap into the biggest trending travel styles for 2025.
According to Intrepid Travel’s report, Travel Trends for 2025, the tour operator saw its 18- to 35-year-old market nearly double in 2024, a growth trend expected to continue next year.
“Younger generations are really embracing group travel right now,” said Matt Berna, president of the Americas at Intrepid Travel. “They’re craving face to face connection in an increasingly digital world where it’s becoming harder to meet friends organically. They’re not afraid to join these trips on their own so they can expand their social circles.”
A leader in sustainable travel, Intrepid is also expanding its rail program to 40 trips in 2025, adding the 11-day Trans-Mongolian Railway Adventure, the 15-day Express to the Orient: Paris to Istanbul, and the 10-day Paris to Rome by Rail.
In May, Intrepid’s non-profit arm The Intrepid Foundation is hosting a unique, one-off cycling trip in partnership with World Bicycle Relief. The Kenya Cycling Fundraiser Tour is an eight-day journey through Kenya’s wild landscapes in Nairobi and Kisumu.
“We remain committed to ensuring our trips continue to support local economies, provide employment opportunities, preserve and promote lesser-known cultures, and raise awareness of the beauty and fragility of our natural environments,” added Kritikides.
