Intrepid Travel

Highlights

• Experience an authentic taste of this region and a look at local life when you dine in family homes in Rakovica, Ohrid, Lake Prespa and Dihovo.
• See behind the scenes of local produce when you visit local farms, a centuries-old smokehouse, an olive mill, a Benedictine nunnery and meet a local beekeeper for a honey tasting.
• Take a day trip to the island of Brac and indulge in the finest organic olive oils from the largest olive grove in Croatia, followed by a sugared walnut cake that has become ‘a protected item of intangible heritage’!
• Try the most iconic foods of Slovenia, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro and Kosovo, including smoked and barbecued meats, cheese, honey, apples and locally produced wine.
• Learn how to make a hand-formed pasta shape in a Croatian konoba, the greens-filled soparnik with experts in Split, and brightly coloured and flavoured ajvar in Dolno Dupeni.

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• Go behind the scenes of the beans during a unique stay on a traditional coffee estancia located deep in Colombia's coffee country – caffeine addicts rejoice!
• Take part in a game of Tejo – Colombia's national sport and a popular pastime in Salento (think bocce with gunpowder) – with the locals in the Tejo hall.
• Hike through the lush Cocora Valley – home to cute little hummingbirds and the world's tallest palm trees!
• Explore Colombia’s Caribbean coast with two free days in Palomino. Chill out on the beach, hike through the jungle in nearby Tayrona National Natural Park or dine on delicious seafood – the choice is yours!
• Lose yourself in the colours of Cartagena as you wander through the cobbled streets packed with beautiful churches, monasteries, and mansions. Then, enjoy two full days of free time to choose your own adventure.

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• Discover Morocco’s culinary wonders during Exclusive Experiences, including a picnic at the ruins of Volubilis, homecooked pastilla dinner in Fes and medfouna demonstration in Khemliya.
• Soak in sweeping views from the rooftop of your Feature Stay hotel in the heart of the Fes medina, offering incredible hospitality and beautiful, traditional touches in every corner.
• Dive into the Moroccan way of life as you travel with a local leader and guides, visit a typical home in Fes and meet the women of the Tawesna social enterprise in Ait Benhaddou.
• Marvel at iconic sights during visits to the ruins of Volubilis, the remarkable Sahara Desert, the timeless Ait Benhaddou, the tranquil oasis of Skoura and the bustling cities of Fes and Marrakech.
• Learn the tricks of the trade during an Exclusive Experience; a hands-on bread making workshop with local women in Imlil, then enjoy the delicious fresh bread as part of your lunch.

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• The South Island scenery will take your breath away in more ways than one – enjoy a short hike in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park then cycle mostly traffic-free trails from the majestic Southern Alps to the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
• Taste some of New Zealand’s best produce, from trying lake-caught salmon to sampling drops from the country’s newest wine region before the rest of the world discovers them.
• Experience firsthand the famous hospitality of the locals, with memorable stays from lakeside lodges to unique, historic huts.
• Experience the best New Zealand scenery has to offer – from peaks and gorges to turquoise-coloured lakes – with nothing but fresh air separating you.

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• The snorkelling is top-notch in the British Virgin Islands. Explore a world of sparkling blue waters, coral reefs and sea grass beds, looking out for barracuda, minnows and other exotic tropical fish
• Whether it's strolling through mangrove forest to find a bubbling natural jacuzzi, or hard-core trekking to the island's highest point, Jost Van Dyke is a hiker's dream, with scenic walks for all skill levels
• Spend time at the number-one drawcard of the British Virgin Islands – The Baths, a magnificent geological oddity that doubles as a super-sweet swimming spot
• With plenty of leisure time, you can while away the hours sipping cocktails in a beach hammock, or simply marvel at the splendour of the blue-sky Carribean from the deck of your yacht
• The beauty of sailing is that each day is unique and, while we have a destination to reach, if the weather changes or something takes the group’s fancy, we can be flexible on the day's itinerary

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• Witness the kaleidoscopic colours of the Sambadrome
• Experience the pulsating energy of Rio
• Soak up spectacular views from Corcovado Mountain
• Marvel at the legendary Christ the Redeemer monument
• Ride a cable car up Sugarloaf Mountain

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• Sail between towering cliffs and into the fjord-like Bay of Kotor, where ancient mountain hamlets are stuffed with World Heritage-listed villages and sublime beaches.
• Snorkel the clearest water in the Mediterranean and cool off with daily swim stops at secluded coves and bays, whenever it takes the group's fancy.
• Dine on some of the world’s freshest seafood. Grilled, fried and cooked to perfection in tiny waterfront restaurants where recipes have been perfected over generations.
• From the winding walls leading to the Castle of San Giovanni in Kotor to the 15th-century Podmaine Monastery in Budva, this trip will surely delight amateur historians.
• Enjoy a unique optional experience in Montenegro with a local family and sit down to a homecooked, homegrown three-course meal with unlimited wine and homemade grappa.

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• Escape the everyday, get active, and go on all the Grampian’s best hikes like Mt Duwul (Mt William), the highest point in Grampians National Park, and the Grampians Peaks Trail walk.
• Take in waterfalls, colourful wildflower displays, and awe-inspiring mountain panoramas as you keep an eye out for kangaroos, wallabies, emus, and native birds.
• There’s no need for a map or GPS on this walking trip – with two expert local walking guides who know the area inside-out, all you have to do is enjoy the journey.
• Stay in the same comfortable motel-style accommodation for your entire trip. Unpack once, settle in, and relax. With every meal taken care of, all you need to do is put one foot in front of the other.
• Learn about the rich Aboriginal heritage and spiritual connections of the Djab Wurrung and Jadawadjali Peoples as you travel through Country in the Grampians.