Intrepid Travel


Intrepid Travel is the largest small group adventure travel company in the world. The company offers more than 1,000 escorted tours worldwide. Tours are offered under the brands Intrepid Travel, Peregrine Adventures, Adventure Tours Australia, and Urban Adventures.
Trips include travel via public transport, local food, and locally-owned lodging.

History

The company was founded in 1989 by two Australian university mates, Darrell Wade and Geoff 'Manch' Manchester, after they quit their jobs and organized a 6-month trip around Africa.
In 2011, TUI Group acquired 60% of the company. However, in 2015, the founders re-acquired those shares after a disagreement in vision with TUI Group.

Corporate responsibility

The company has a focus on responsible travel and is a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact.
In 2010, it became a carbon neutral business.
In 2014, it was the first tour operator to ban elephant rides on its tours.
In 2015, it donated the profits from tours in Nepal to rebuild the country after the April 2015 Nepal earthquake.
In June 2018, it launched vegan tours.
In August 2018, it became a certified B Corporation.