Intrepid Travel

Highlights

• Witness great herds of the world's largest elephants close-up as they enjoy a drink and play on the edge of the Chobe River.
• Embark on game drives with the experience and expertise of a local lodge-based guide.
• Great numbers of ungulate animals are attracted by the riverfont in Chobe National Park – experience the large lion prides that follow in their wake.
• Sip sundowners while watching hippos, crocodiles and buffalo on a Chobe River sunset cruise

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• Explore Paris' Montmartre area – a favourite for artists for generations. See where Van Gogh and Picasso used to live and take hidden walkways to secret viewpoints that only locals know.
• Get off the beaten track with a visit to Nimes in the south of France. Discover the well-preserved Roman monuments from 70 AD like the Arena of Nimes and Maison Carree.
• Lose yourself in the labyrinthine streets of the Albaicin in Granada before crossing the river to visit the imposing Moorish fortress of the Alhambra.
• Sit back, relax and watch the water flow by in one of Porto’s river restaurants while you sample a couple of varieties of the city’s signature wine – port!
• Start and end your adventure in Madrid, home to art galleries, colourful architecture and some of the best restaurants in Spain.

Highlights

• Tick off all the iconic sites of ancient Egypt with an experienced local leader on-hand to bring pharaonic Egypt back to life.
• Enjoy three nights on board a Nile River Cruise Boat, relax on deck with a cool drink in hand as you watch the life of Upper Egypt unfold in front of you.
• Discover Amman on a walking tour with your local leader, visiting the Pillars of Hercules, the Roman Theatre and Odeon – be sure to stop at a souq for a snack!
• Discover the ancient city of Petra with more than enough time to explore the highlights on a guided tour, and spending some time for self-discovery around the region.
• Walk in the footsteps of the Bedouin in Wadi Rum – exploring the desert colours on a 4WD safari and appreciating the traditional hospitality on a small-group camping experience.

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• Get tramping along the stunning nature trails of Shenandoah National Park
• Visit an Oconaluftee Indian village in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
• Learn about the origins of country music in Nashville, Tennessee
• Be awed by the stunning natural scenery of the Great Lakes
• Feel at home among Chicago's easygoing atmosphere

Highlights

• Explore the 36 domes of Kata Tjuta
• Catch a spectacular sunrise over Uluru
• Learn about the customs of the Mala people on a cultural interpretive walk
• Bed down under the stars in Watarrka National Park
• Visit the Lost City on the King's Canyon Rim Walk

Highlights

• Stray off the beaten track to the remote tribal areas of the Omo Valley, where a staggering concentration of different cultures live side-by-side in such a small area
• Be amazed by untouched landscapes and festive tribal cultures in Samburu, a national park in which lions, elephants and impala could appear at any moment
• A free day in Naro Moru lets you explore the foothills of Mount Kenya as you please. Hike trails in search of exotic birds, explore hidden caves, or game-drive through Sweetwater Reserve
• Stunning in its own right, Lake Nakuru National Park offers an excellent chance of spotting one of Africa's most sought-after beasts, the rare black rhinoceros
• Visit Elsamere, the former home of legendary conservationist Joy Adamson, on the banks of Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley

Highlights

• Join an experienced local leader as you stroll the ancient streets of Ephesus, uncover the secrets of Sagalassos, explore the legendary ruins of Troy and discover Istanbul’s Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and the Million.
• Enjoy a cruise around the hidden coves and islets of Turkey’s southern coast during an Exclusive Experience guided by a local couple who have been navigating the waters for years.
• Feast your eyes on the best of Turkey's otherworldly sights, from the Cotton Castle of Pamukkale to the psychedelic rock-scapes of Cappadocia.
• Step into a fairy tale during your Feature Stay at an enchanting cave hotel in Cappadocia, where you’ll enjoy elegantly decorated rooms carved from stone.
• Get to know the real Turkey on Exclusive Experiences, including a cooking class with a celebrated chef, a visit to an empowering carpet weaving cooperative and a traditional dinner at a local's home in Cappadocia.

Highlights

• This trips provides you with the best guides in the business who know the Australian outback like the back of their hand
• Wander through the iconic domes of Kata Tjuta, and gaze in awe at the sacred rock of Uluru
• Hike through natural amphitheatres, rocky chasms and lush oases in Kings Canyon
• Discover the spiritual importance of the outback landscape to local Aboriginal communities on guided nature walks
• In the opal-mining outpost of Coober Pedy, scorching daytime temperatures have driven the town’s few residents to live in underground ‘dugouts’. Explore the opal mine, hang out with some rescued joeys and spend the night in a subterranean bunker