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★★★★★
“Kakadu with Intrepid was a serious wow!”
Written on: 23/04/2013 by bgjerusalem (1 review written)
Pick up bang on time, our 3 day trip with overnight camping was fantastically planned from start to finish. Ben(der) , our guide proved to be what guides should aspire to be . He took us to the sites at our pace and displayed all the local knowledge to answer our many questions. He seemed to know lots of unsigned unmarked sites to swim and walk. If a visitor centre was interesting for us, we were given ample time to stay; if they were less captivating, we quickly moved on. Food was... (read more)
★★★★★
“Fantastic Intrepid”
Written on: 12/04/2013 by Nickiwi (1 review written)
I've travelled a lot with Intrepid: Asia, Russia, Europe (I've also travelled independently and with other companies). My trips have always been fantastic. Great guides, well organised, value for money. I'm surprised by the negative comments here. Are you sure that backpacker style group travel is for you? You need to be easy going, friendly, and flexible. If all you want is a perfect trip with everything going to plan, perhaps you should just stay at home. (read more)
★★★★★
“best of vietnam”
Written on: 08/04/2013 by MickandJoan
A fantastic trip and our guide,who was Thanh Ngnyen,was the best one could wish for.He showed us lots of things not on the schedule and was always very helpful,and happy, and couldn't do enough for us. This trip is made for anyone who wants to see the real Vietnam,and with a maximum of 12 in the group,travelling on the 30 seater bus made life so much easier. Thanh had lived through the Vietnam war as a child,and was able to share his childhood experiences with us,and knew his countries... (read more)
★★★★★
“Circle Sri Lanka with Intrepid”
Written on: 28/03/2013
The Sri Lankan tour was the second we have done with Intrepid (the first being the 29 day tour of Indo China). Our guide was Bruno - and if you ever have the good fortune to have Bruno as your guide then you have won the jackpot. This was an outstanding trip in every way. Bruno was knowledgeable, professional and caring the entire 15 days, even organising a surprise birthday celebration for me. The tour was wonderful and we can highly recommend it. Sri Lanka is a beautiful country, and... (read more)
★★★★☆
“Some hotels need health warning”
Written on: 20/03/2013 by Christobel001 (1 review written)
Did the northern India highlights trip, loved everything but the Hotel Hindustani International,nth is need removing from your itinerary, extremely poor cleanliness , overpriced, my husband got quite sick from the food at this hotel, rooms are filthy staff have a bad attitude. If I did this trip again. I would not stay at this hotel it's a health hazard, the heritage hotels were fantastic, and it would be great to tour countries with just the heritage hotels and not the boring modern ones ... (read more)
★★★★★
“Best company to travel with to Mexico and Guatemala!”
Written on: 19/02/2013
we went from guatemala city to cancun through flores, tikal, san ignacio, caye caulker, tulum and playa del carmen and i have to say it was wonderful. we had a wonderful time, the guide was great, hotels were of good quality as was the food in the restaurants our guide took us to! really got an insight into the countries and thoroughly enjoyed trip, especially recomend to older families as well. intrepid is a fantastic company and i would definately go with them again. there wasn't... (read more)
★★☆☆☆
“Asia is far better deal than Central America”
Written on: 07/01/2013
Dollar for dollar the Indochina Loop (original) tour (29 days)was infinitely superior to the Central American Tour (basic, 29 days). However, since we enjoyed the Indochina tour immensely and there was no choice of 'original' Central America tour we opted for the 'basic' not expecting this would double the initial tour cost with the added minimum activities and food. We spent at least another $1000 per person after carefully and frugally picking activities. The choice of some hotels and... (read more)
Kyled's Comment
Written on: 19/03/2013
Hi did you do the Central American Adventure? I am thinking about booking but now am cautious because of what you said.
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★☆☆☆☆
“Incompetent European staff”
Written on: 30/11/2012
I have done previous intrepid tours elsewhere, and was met with competent, skilled staff. My trip leader in Europe, on the other hand, was incompetent, had no knowledge or interest in the countries we visited, and acted like a child the entire tour, needing to be told how to get to places and complaining about his parents (even though he was over 40). My feedback was completely ignored by the European branch. Don't waste your money (read more)
Wendyjane's Comment
Written on: 19/03/2013
Thanks for that - sure don't need either the attitude of the guide or the company's response to the situation - I have travelled Japan with Gap Adventures and found that experience to be excellent
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★☆☆☆☆
“Poor hotel accommodations for Turkey and the Greek Islands”
Written on: 13/10/2012
I'm in the middle of the tour of Turkey and the Greek Islands. I've been enjoying the the tour; however the guest house Intrepid selected for Chois was a poor choice. The guest house is above a dsco. It's now 5 in the morning anf the music has been blairing All night. (read more)
★★★★☆
“A pleasing trip”
Written on: 28/09/2012 by saphirebutterflies
My trip was to China. It was my first intrepid trip so I didn't know what to expect.The group of people I met in China for the first time to travel with were wonderful.Our tour guide from Intrepid was a very lovely,polite & proffesional young lady named Fisher. She went all out to make everyone feel comfortable & carried out her duties to her clients with great pride of her knowledge & made the language barrier as best she could for all. Our trip entailed all modes of transport,rangeing from... (read more)
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★★★☆☆
“Intrepid classic Peru”
Written on: 27/09/2012 by Lovetotravel8 (1 review written)
I just returned from my trip to Peru. When I booked, I was given photocopies of the itinerary. All it said was "meet at 2pm on sep 14". I also paid for transfers to the hotel. I read online how sometimes they forgot to pick you up so I called intrepid. A very hostile female on other end said "didn't you read the notes". It's not a very good impression of this tour company Our tour guide William was a nice friendly young fella. He met all of the group's request. Even if it's a... (read more)
★★★☆☆
“With the compassionate group leader it would be much...”
Written on: 26/09/2012 by IraRantanen
With the compassionate group leader it would be much more pleasant experience! My specific food requirements ( health/life-death issue), not provided. Good I did take with me some my own. Our ‘leader’ – labeled me as (selfish, difficult, egoistic- just because I am not like ‘everybody else’), during all journey she simply ignore me and when it was necessary she would talk to me from her‘ mighty high ego’ with irritation, anger, make unprofessional sarcastic remarks in my... (read more)
★★☆☆☆
“We wouldn't use Intrepid again”
Written on: 21/09/2012
We booked a 21 day Tour (Classic Southern Africa) to South Africa with Intrepid My Adventure Store in Auckland which had to be paid in full by 2nd February this year to qualify for a 15% discount (Expo).We were told once they received the money we would be sent our vouchers for the tour which started in Johannesburg on 5th May 2012.At the time of booking I had a print out from their website showing that there were only 7 places left on this tour and I discussed this with the manager and... (read more)
Gourliefamily's Comment
Written on: 04/11/2012
Thank you. Helpful comments, as while not explicitly stated, the tour I am thinking of taking looks as though it too may be in two parts
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★★★★★
“Inca Trail”
Written on: 05/09/2012
I recently returned from a trip to Peru and am moved to say more than the feed back allowed. PEOPLE..I would like to firstly congratulate Intrepid on the quality of the people you have working with you. The guide we meet in Lima, Carla Nue, was one of the best if not the best I have had the pleasure of dealing with. She knew her stuff and was very professional in looking after her charges. There was a moment at Puerto Maldonado airport where we thought we would be stuck due to the airline... (read more)
Kyliez's Comment
Written on: 01/10/2012
Great to hear something positive! did you take your own sleeping bags, or rent some? what would you prefer? and so the Porters do carry your stuff?
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Richardjf's Comment
Written on: 08/10/2012
Re Kyliez"s question about sleeping bags. I did the Inca Trail with Intrepid exactly a year ago. I rented a sleelping bag in Cuzco. Our leader phoned and it was delivered to our hotel within the hour. Can report that it was of good quality and very clean so there was no problem. You could always take your own liner if you are concerned. Porters do carry your gear but its a 6kg limit. Restrict your own pack to essentials as you won't want extra weight climbing over the passes. I endorse all the reviewer says about the Inca trail. If you have a laid-back attitude and don't stress, you will enjoy it
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Gillg's Comment
Written on: 26/12/2012
Hi, we are waiting on a response still from Intrepid. Did you need to take your own sleeping bag or were they provided? Thanks
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★☆☆☆☆
“San Francisco City Break ”
Written on: 24/07/2012
The hotel was changed at the last minute from the Strafford Hotel to th egood hotel which was at the bottom end of the scale which was in a really bad area of town. The location was not safe . There were lots of homeless people and we could not go out at night. The area has drug deals, prostitutes and a number of really unusual people hanging around. Despite asking intrepid to change back to the original hotel or allow us to cancel they said tough luck "we have not had many complaints". We... (read more)
Bakermidge's Comment
Written on: 27/08/2012
Every large city has its bad side. I stayed at the be good hotel on my trek america trip(suntrek also use the place) and it is actually a very nice hotel. If you take the right route you are not far away from union square so the hotel is central. You wanted adventure travel right?Next time go on an expensive saga tour
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★☆☆☆☆
“I would never use Intrepid travel again”
Written on: 13/07/2012 by mom1984
I went to Mexico, Guatemala and Belize with intrepid and I wish I hadn't. The tour guide had recently split up with his girlfriend and spent the whole tour on the rebound, geting angry and upset and trying to get everyone drunk. He got annoyed when we said we didn't want to get really drunk and directed us straight to a bar in every town - luckily we decided to go and wander around on our own as otherwise we would have missed a really good evening in one town centre with music and street... (read more)
Calitraveler's Response to mom1984's Review
Written on: 07/11/2012
this is amazing: i am having flashbacks! i just got back from the same trip and had the same experience. i wonder if we had the same guide?!?
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★★★★★
“Twelve trips and every one a winner!”
Written on: 28/05/2012
We have been travelling with Intrepid for over ten years now to all parts of the world over 12 trips mostly on basic and original style trips. After ten trips we received a trip each to the value of $2,000 for free. We have also travelled with Gecko , Peregrine and Imaginative and to be honest they are all much the same in what they offer in their categories. They don't promise five star luxury and their brochures are very clear as to what is included. We have had some fantastic times... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“THEY MADE A MISTAKE AND DID NOT GIVE REFUND”
Written on: 25/05/2012 by brentoilers
My experience started off horribly with Intrepid. I was supposed to start my trip on a one-day addition that I had booked and paid for back home. I showed up to the hotel only to find no one to pick me up. When I told the company that no one showed up, they tried blaming me until they realized that they told me the wrong information. Afterwards, they apologized for making the mistake but told me they could not give me a refund. I would never go with them again. I did a trip with Gap... (read more)
★★★★★
“Awesome tour”
Written on: 25/04/2012
Myself and my partner just completed a tour of Mexico and Guatemala with Intrepid. We had a small group of 6 including ourselves and our tour guide however it was an amazing tour. Our tour guide went over and above his role as a tour guide. He had wonderful knowledge of everywhere we went, gave us wonderful experiences, read the whole menu to us whenever needed and overall made our holiday a memory we will not forget. The tour its self was very fast and busy however we enjoyed this pace. So... (read more)
★★★☆☆
“Be careful with discounts”
Written on: 23/04/2012
Be careful with discounts offered with Intrepid. I have done many great trips with them, but discounts are misleading, I booked and paid for a trip, was told I could get $150 on another trip that I planned to do following the already paid one, then was told below....... Sorry for the misunderstanding. You mentioned you were wanting to do two trips and I did not know that you had already booked and paid for the other trip directly online with Intrepid. I said If you are spending over $1000... (read more)
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★★☆☆☆
“Way too expensive for India”
Written on: 23/04/2012 by JadeB
I went on an Intrepid tour in 2010 of North India for 2 weeks. Before starting the tour they organised a taxi transfer from the Delhi Airport to my hotel in Karol Bagh. It cost $43, which I paid in Australia. The actual MAXIMUM cost in India from the Airport to Karol Bagh is 300rupees or $5.60 Australian Dollar!!!!! The next ridiculous expense curtsy of Intrepid tours and Escape Travel was the hotel room they organised for me for the 3nights before the tour started. It was $64 or 3444... (read more)
★★★★★
“Fantastic Group Travel Option”
Written on: 18/04/2012 by ennytraveller (1 review written)
I cannot understand why Intrepid Travel has received negative feedback. I have completed two trips with them and a short break and on each occasion the tour leader and the trip was simply superb. I've done a Comfort tour of Vietnam, Comfort tour of Turkey and a Gallipoli short break. Each time I have travelled as part of a group of 6 friends, making up half the maximum group size of 12. Every trip was been extrememly well organised, no hitches from start to finish. Accomodation has been... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“A RIP OFF!!!! BIG TIME Trip Codetvrn120226 Vietnam/dolly”
Written on: 03/04/2012 by suedolliver
COST WAS WAY TOO HIGH ,WE WERE NOT GIVEN TIME TO DO OPTIONAL PROGRAMS ,WE SHOULD AT THE LEAST BEEN TOLD WERE AND WHAT TO DO.TOUR GUIDE WOULD NOT TALK TO ANYONE FOR 24 HRS AFTER SOME PEOPLE GOT LOST AND SHE HAD TO SPEND 20 MINS LOOKING FOR THEM .WHY!!!!!! DIDN'T SHE JUST WAIT IN THE FIRST PLACE AND GATHER EVERYONE AROUND HER .THE GUIDE SPOKE VERY QUICKLY AND IF YOU WERE NOT AT THE FRONT OF THE PACK YOU HAD NO IDEA WHAT WAS GOING ON. ON ONE OCCAISION SHE SENT SOMEONE TO GET SUITABLE CLOTHES... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Irresponsible Travel. Don't use Intrepid”
Written on: 28/03/2012
• Trip notes are inaccurate and out of date – we appreciate that things change, however the notes didn’t include updates to the trip that were in cases more than 6 months out of date.. Do not rely on the trip notes or choose Intrepid on this basis. • Our group leader was inexperienced and had only been to the countries on our trip once before us, when he was simply shadowing another group leader. • The group leader added no value to the trip, do not be fooled by this, as we were,... (read more)
★★★★★
“Intrepid, China Adventure. Stress free grass roots travel”
Written on: 21/03/2012
I travelled with Intrepid in April 2011 on their Original level 21 day China adventure. Being a single woman with a yearning to travel, but with little experience and quite frankly worried about going solo, I found this perfect for me. From Hong Kong to Beijing our small group of 4 were shepherded by our trusty Intrepid leader Emma. It was so nice not to have to endure the hassles at rail and bus stations, we just enjoyed the journey.The level of accommodation was good, better than I... (read more)
★★☆☆☆
“My biggest regret on this trip and a total waste of...”
Written on: 25/02/2012 by MissMarley
I've backpacked many places on my own before, Asia and Europe, but when I was planning a trip to central america I was a bit worried(being 2 young women travelling together)about our safety so I booked a 32days tour with intrepid. BIG MISTAKE!For what my whole tour cost, I couldve and should of done this trip on my own. They advertise as being "OFF THE BEATEN TRACK", yeah right that is bull. I felt more like I was a cruise ship passanger being solicitated at every stop by tour companies that... (read more)
Guest's Response to MissMarley's Review
Written on: 06/07/2012
I truly want to thank you all for writting a reviews, I was just going to book a trip to Everest Base Camp with Intrepid for this October...after reading this I totally change my mind and I would find another option.
Thank you for alarming me of this great mistake I would have been done !
as this is the trip I dreamed off for many years...
God bless you
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★★★★★
“10 Trips with Intrepid and just booked my 11th.”
Written on: 21/02/2012 by RodPianta (1 review written)
We have done 10 trips with Intrepid mainly in Asia and Europe. Sure there has been some ordinary hotels, and things do go wrong, however after trying three other travel companys l still keep coming back to Intrepid. l find there prices reasonable, but the best thing about intrepid is there leaders. l don't know if we have been lucky or just easy to get along with, but we have never had a bad leader. Yes Intrepid now do all the things that some people are complaining about here in these... (read more)
Guest's Response to RodPianta's Review
Written on: 12/04/2012
Hi,
I am thinking of going with intrepid, i am looking at their 'Delhi to Goa' trip or their 'Classic Rajasthan' one. Have u done either of these and have any other comments. The other reviews are putting me off a bit. I am a solo female traveller, 21 years old.
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★★★★☆
“Pot luck but worth the risk”
Written on: 19/01/2012 by berylcook (1 review written)
I have been on half a dozen intrepid trips in a variety of locations - India, Vietnam, Central Europe, Morocco, Tanzania and Guatemala. I think the first thing to note is its pot luck. A lot of your enjoyment will depend on the tour leader and your group both of which will vary hugely. Your guide could be helpful and enthusiastic (my general experience) or bored and ignorant. In your group I've had everything from 70 year old ladies with health problems who have to get told to leave the... (read more)
★★★★★
“Best travel company”
Written on: 05/01/2012
I am AMAZED about the feedback about Intrepid Travel on this site. I have used Gecko's, Imaginative Traveller one time each and I have just returned from my 6th Intrepid Travel trip. I have used them since 2007 in countries in Asia, North Africa, East Africa, South America and Russia - using either Overland or Original style intineraries. I'm based in the UK so use the agent there and I've never had any problems with enquiries, bookings, information and flight/country/itinerary... (read more)
★★★★★
“Fantastic Trip”
Written on: 04/11/2011
Did the Scenic Vietnam trip. Was very well organised. No problems whatsoever. Great tour leader. Very friendly, organised many additional activities and great local places to eat which were very good value. Nothing was too much trouble for him. The group consisted of 12 Australians, mainly middle aged couples. Hotels were clean and comfortable. Included activities were great. Went on this trip not expecting much and came away with fabulous memories and experiences. I did feel that it was... (read more)
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★☆☆☆☆
“Cancelled trip on us!”
Written on: 02/11/2011 by joshinson
Be careful about booking trips through Intrepid! my wife and I have tried three times, the first trip was fine, but then they've cancelled the second two trips, leaving us with airline tickets that can't be refunded and plans that are totally screwed up! Customer service was bad too - they didn't even seem to care and thought it was all my fault. I guess if you're flexible enough with work and family to just have vacations cancelled sometimes, then it's no big deal. Think twice about these... (read more)
★★☆☆☆
“Inca trail trek ”
Written on: 29/08/2011
I have very mixed feelings about Intrepid. We bought an Inca trail trip for June 2011. Now don't get me wrong the core of the trip, the start of the Inca trail to end was brilliant and the guide and porters were fab. What let us down was the following - 1 -Submitted requests online to which we received no response 2 - Arranged for an airport pickup - Didn't show 3 - Arranged for an extra night in Cusco at the start - No record at the hotel 4 - Bought one of their urban adventures, of... (read more)
★★★★★
“Family adventure Thailand”
Written on: 12/08/2011
We booked this holiday having asked lots of questions about travel arrangements,safety , accommodation etc. Intrepid were able to answer all our questions and even added verbal concerns into our itinerary in writing so that we could show the tour guide (eg. Worried that the family would have to share accommodation with others) so we felt confident that we would not have to accept issues if they arose. Having said that we still were nervous about trip as this was the first time to Thailand... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Best of Morocco March 2011”
Written on: 06/07/2011 by Porter48 (1 review written)
Paying and booking was easy.That is where customer service ends!!!!! Be careful as there is NO AGE LIMIT, despite site saying 18-70 and self health assessment of travellers is accepted by Intrepid. That was totally unacceptable for me. We had 84 year old with significant health issues which impacted on the tour. Leader denied knowledge of same. Raised issues during & when I got back home and told 84 year old was a frequent traveller, so I took from that I wasn't valued as it was my first AND... (read more)
★★★★★
“Egypt Experience Tour. XEKI Waited 5 hours at airport...”
Written on: 17/04/2011 by tmwmitw (1 review written)
Egypt Experience Tour. XEKI Waited 5 hours at airport to be picked up. Accidently met another couple who were on the same tour (at another terminal!). When the agent came to pick them up said we were not registered on the list so at first refused to take us. Did not have, because we were not sent, the confirmation number, emergency number and did not have the name of the hotel we were staying at. The only reason we continued on the tour was because of the way our guide, Hany, handled the... (read more)
★★★☆☆
“I have used Intrepid in Thailand, India, Australia...”
Written on: 06/04/2011
I have used Intrepid in Thailand, India, Australia (which they hired out to a local tour company), Bali, Cambodia, and Vietnam. The accommodation everywhere overall was acceptable, I felt. Best trips were Thailand Hike, Bike, and Raft, Australia Central Explorer, Bali, and Road to Angkor in Cambodia (so-so due to the wasted time in the van! Not worth it!). Vietnam was horrible - always asking for more money for this and more money for that and the leader getting kickbacks for everything... (read more)
★★☆☆☆
“i took a tour with them called "cambodia basix" in...”
Written on: 22/03/2011
i took a tour with them called "cambodia basix" in january 2011. it started in bangkok, went through several different places in cambodia and ended in ho chi minh city and took 13 days.
some things i was happy with and some things i was not:
one thing i do like about intrepid was their ethical approach to travel. they are big on working with local philanthropic organizations and having its tourists being respectful and helpful to the communities it visits.
the tour guide was great. ...
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Guest's Comment
Written on: 19/01/2012
I feel you pain!! My husband and I just came back from Vietnam/Cambodia doing a group tour with another company like Intrepid. Same experience as you:-( Seems these "adventure" tour companies have all gone downhill over the past few yrs. We've always enjoyed our small group adventure trips but these last few yrs we have seen an overall decrease in quality and adventure for money as well as less adventurous travel mates.
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Dianeperth's Comment
Written on: 02/05/2013
I am interested in doing a Bangkok through Cambodia to Ho Chi Minh city bike tour..any recommendations for travel companies?? I read your comments and others with great interest Thx Diane
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★☆☆☆☆
“A warning to fellow travellers DO NOT use intrepid...”
Written on: 10/03/2011
A warning to fellow travellers DO NOT use intrepid tours for your holidays you will be very disappointed they use very cheap ,dirty hotels and train travel is a nightmare ,i think they use the least expensive way aronnd everything to make most profit for themselves this is not a holiday its a test for survival (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“I used Intrepid Travel to tour China in November 2010...”
Written on: 06/03/2011 by jjqueen (1 review written)
I used Intrepid Travel to tour China in November 2010 for 3 week, Beijing to Hong Kong. I would never use this company again. Their accommodation was not very good, however, the main objection is that no one at any of their hotels spoke or understand English at all. The tour guide was never around except 5 minutes before a scheduled tour. Intrepid will not talk to you, only your travel agent, hence they won't answer any questions directly. If there was a change in circumstance for a tour, ie... (read more)
Guest's Response to jjqueen's Review
Written on: 05/08/2011
If you had read the trip notes - they CLEARLY state that they use public transit and hard sleeper trains. That is why it is a BASIX trip, go COMFORT if you're so lazy.
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★☆☆☆☆
“I was on the 15 day tour through Morocco, Original...”
Written on: 02/03/2011
I was on the 15 day tour through Morocco, Original style but it felt more like a Basix trip. Instead of getting time to experience the culture, meet people and really learn about the country it felt like we were on a coach bus tour, spending most of the time in a van (in winter, driving through the mountains, unheated) or following local guides without time to stop and experience. Hotels did not have heat which is not an issue in warmer months but certainly was an issue in winter.
When I...
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Porter48's Comment
Written on: 01/05/2011
I only wish I had found this review and site before venturing on tour with Intrepid. I went on the trip to Morocco with Intrepid and agree wholeheartedly with your review. I will be putting my review up also.
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★☆☆☆☆
“Recently completed the intrepid cycle tour of Vietnam....”
Written on: 18/02/2011
Recently completed the intrepid cycle tour of Vietnam. The tour was a major disappointment. We had booked in August, and the itinerary was changed between then and when we started without informing us. It turned out we were the first group that had ridden the new itinerary, and our guide admitted that he had not written the new route. It obviously had not been 'tested' by Intrepid. Instead of riding on the inland routes from Hue to Dalat, most of the travel is now on SH1 which is busy,... (read more)
★★★★★
“I did the Inca Trail with Intrepid and it was...”
Written on: 14/02/2011
I did the Inca Trail with Intrepid and it was absolutely incredible! The team Leader was really knowledgeable and the group was such fun, the fact there wasn't too many of us made sure it didn't feel like a 'tour' and more like a big group of friends but without the hassle of organising everything! The tour was expensive but i thought it was totally worth it! really well organised! Also i got a nice discount by booking with my RTW travel specialist Joe! If anyone is wanting to do Intrepid... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“They cost me $6,000 because of their lack of expertise...”
Written on: 25/01/2011
They cost me $6,000 because of their lack of expertise in traveling, something they need to know. (read more)
★★☆☆☆
“I bought an Intrepid Basixs to Peru for an easy nca...”
Written on: 21/01/2011
I bought an Intrepid Basixs to Peru for an easy nca Trail adventure. I have to say that it was not well planned, the hotels were not known until the last minute - the one in Ollantaytambo was charming and the hosts delightful (Apu Lodge). The hotel in Aguas Callentas was disgusting (I have travelled around the world and am quite accomodating of most circumstances) it was called Hostal Plaza, moldy room, damp sheets, shower not working, very noisy. I didn`t stay in the next planned hotel and... (read more)
★★★★★
“WOW, I was completely impressed. I went on an intrepid...”
Written on: 20/01/2011
WOW, I was completely impressed. I went on an intrepid tour in the Southwestern US. Our Guide was fantastic. He was fun, energetic and knowledgeable. He really cared about every little detail. He took us to off-the-beaten path places,gave us a real "what its like to be an American" experience. He discussed the history, culture and experiences that we all thought we knew. But he was able to show us a different side of the US. Seriously impressed and definitely going to go with Intrepid again.... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Intrepid Travel ”
Written on: 16/01/2011
Intrepid Travel
Warranted the tour I was on was inexpensive by Australian terms but on closer inspection the accommodation and transport was the cheapest option available. I had asked for a list of accommodation we would be staying at before I left Australia and was told by Intrepid it was not available, strange when I was there I was told they basically used the same accommodation each trip.
Our transport and accommodation was downgraded twice on our trip, first class rail travel was...
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★☆☆☆☆
“Intrepid is a waste of money. Went on the 15 day...”
Written on: 18/12/2010
Intrepid is a waste of money. Went on the 15 day color of Morocco trip. They haven't done their research on the country at all and new nothing of the history. The hotels are run down, filthy and have cockroaches. Your safety is not their first priority and the food included gave the whole group parasites. The guides were proven liars and you can't trust anyone they introduce you to. (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“I was stupid enough to book a 3 week tour through...”
Written on: 15/12/2010
I was stupid enough to book a 3 week tour through Southern USA with this company. What a waste of money!!!!!!!!! Woeful Tour Leader (a female from New York who had appalling time management and driving skills), terrible equipment and an extremely cramped mini bus. If you want to spend 3 weeks on motorways, seeing nothing but pubs and Wal-Marts (all the sights will be closed by the time you arrive) then this is the tour company for you. (read more)
★★★★★
“We must accommodate what being "home for the holidays"...”
Written on: 27/11/2010
We must accommodate what being "home for the holidays" looks like when living overseas in order to feel that longed for sense of connection.
With grateful spirit, did I find such a place during an excursion to Turkey over the Turkey Day Holiday.
Many loved ones expressed trepidation as I planned the trip to Istanbul, fearing that as a single woman in "Muslim" country, I may put myself in a precarious position. I assured them that such "precarious positions" occur all over the world, and...
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“I'm just back from my first trip to Morocco and...”
Written on: 15/09/2010 by deete (2 reviews written)
I'm just back from my first trip to Morocco and thought I would share my experiences of this lovely country.
We chose to do a tour as we wanted to see more of the real Morocco and to find out more about it's people and culture. After much searching we decided on a small company called Sahara-magic.com. A family concern of Berber descent. Glad we did, they organised everything for us and all we had to do was go with the flow and enjoy our time there.
We started in Marrakech, a vibrant and...
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Written on: 26/02/2013
Hi! Am I allowed to ask the name of the trip you went on and whether it was a basic trip or an original trip? Thank you!