East Coast Australia Adventure

19 Days Starting in Sydney and ending in Cairns

Visiting: Sydney / Hunter Valley / Cessnock, Crowdy Bay National Park / Port Macquarie, Port Macquarie / Dorrigo National Park / Coffs Harbour, Coffs Harbour / Byron Bay, Byron Bay, Springbrook National Park / Gold Coast / Brisbane, Brisbane / Noosa / Hervey Bay, K'gari (Fraser Island) / Hervey Bay, Hervey Bay / Overnight Train, Airlie Beach, Townsville / Paluma Range National Park / Lucinda, Mungalla Station / Mission Beach, Atherton Tablelands / Cairns, Cairns, Kuranda to Mareeba, Mareeba / Mossman Gorge / Daintree Rainforest / Cape Tribulation, Great Barrier Reef / Cape Tribulation, Daintree Rainforest / Palm Cove / Cairns

Tour operator:

Intrepid Travel

Tour code:

PZSVC

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 16

Physical rating:

Medium

Age range:

15-99 years

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Adventure Tours

From: $6820

NB: Prices correct on 05-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

This tour is no longer available, please see similar tours below or send an enquiry

Tour Overview

Start in Sydney, finish in Cairns and leave no stone unturned on this 19-day adventure along Australia’s diverse east coast. You’ll tour all the postcard-perfect spots – snorkel at the Great Barrier Reef and the corals of the Whitsundays, go on a 4WD drive adventure in K’gari (formerly Fraser Island) and immerse yourself in the ancient wonder of Daintree Rainforest. With stops at wineries in the Hunter Valley, the beachside vibes of Byron Bay, Mission Beach, Hervey Bay and more – this is a true-blue intro to everything Australia.

Highlights

  • Witness the expansive and iconic Great Barrier Reef on a snorkelling adventure and see colourful corals and tropical fish as you swim with turtles off the Daintree coast.

  • Take a 4WD adventure through the breathtaking landscape of K'gari (formerly Fraser Island). Ride across sand dunes and vast golden beaches in search of the iconic outback creature – the dingo.

  • Visit Daintree Rainforest – the oldest rainforest in the world – and Cape Tribulation on a stunning day that ticks off two UNESCO World Heritage areas (nature lovers rejoice!).

  • Soak up the beachside vibes of Byron Bay with a free day in this surfer’s haven. Go for a dip in the ocean, take a kayaking tour, listen to buskers by the beach, join a yoga class or just hang loose in a quirky café.

  • Embark on a full-day tour of the Whitsundays, where you’ll head out on a bushwalk to Hill Inlet Lookout, go snorkelling among giant tropical fish and corals and then relax on the 7 km stretch of Whitehaven Beach as the sun descends.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Sydney / Hunter Valley / Cessnock

Location: Sydney / Hunter Valley / Cessnock

Accommodation: Hotel

Welcome to Sydney! Or Warrane, in the language of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, who are the Traditional Owners of the land on which Sydney is now located. Your adventure starts with a welcome meeting at 9 am at the starting point hotel. After, you’ll head out for a walkabout around The Rocks with a local Aboriginal guide. Walk through Hicksons Reserve, Campbells Cove and Cumberland Walk as your guide teaches you about this area's history, land and water use, and spiritual connection with the First Nations peoples. You’ll have amazing views of the harbour along the way, including Sydney Harbour Bridge and the CBD across the water. After your journey into the Dreaming, grab some lunch before heading north to the famous winery region – the beautiful Hunter Valley. Once there, you’ll visit one of the oldest wineries in the valley. Sit down for a wine tasting with a sommelier and listen to the history of the various wines and the winery. Next, head to Cessnock in the heart of the valley, our overnight location for tonight. Perhaps head out for an optional welcome dinner in Cessnock to get to know your fellow travellers.

Included Activities:
-Hunter Valley - Winery Visit & Wine Tasting
-Sydney - The Rocks Dreaming Walking Tour with Aboriginal Guide

Day 2: Crowdy Bay National Park / Port Macquarie

Location: Crowdy Bay National Park / Port Macquarie

Accommodation: Hotel

Today, you’ll make tracks north along the scenic coastal route. Stop at Crowdy Bay National Park along the way and embark on a scenic hike through forests of heath, paperbark and swamp mahogany at Diamond Head, taking in views of golden beaches and dramatic rock faces. The quartz crystals in the cliffs sparkle in the sun, giving Diamond Head its name. Keep your eyes peeled for whales and dolphins off the coast as you wind your way by secluded coves, beaches, and mountains, and you may even encounter a mob of kangaroos on your walk. Later, continue your drive to your accommodation in Port Macquarie.

Included Activities:
-Crowdy Bay National Park - Diamond Head Hike

Day 3: Port Macquarie / Dorrigo National Park / Coffs Harbour

Location: Port Macquarie / Dorrigo National Park / Coffs Harbour

Accommodation: Cabins

Meals Included: dinner

This morning, you’ll visit the Koala Hospital in Port Macquarie, where you’ll meet the volunteers who work there and and learn about how this organisation provides care and treatment for koalas needing rehabilitation. Then, drive to Bellingen, where you might like to grab lunch and enjoy some free time. Continue to Dorrigo National Park via the gorgeous Waterfall Way, known for its lush, sub-tropical rainforest – the last piece of the ancient subcontinent Gondwanaland. Few places on Earth contain so many plants and animals relatively unchanged from their ancestors. Pop into the Rainforest Centre in the park, take a stroll along the skywalk or explore the rainforest with your group.

Included Activities:
-Port Macquarie - Koala Hospital guided tour
-Dorrigo National Park - Short Hike
-Dorrigo National Park - Rainforest Centre & Skywalk

Day 4: Coffs Harbour / Byron Bay

Location: Coffs Harbour / Byron Bay

Accommodation: Cabins

Next up is Byron Bay – a laid-back surf paradise with boundless coastline, sand and friendly locals. But first, you’ll start your day with a walking tour of Red Rock with a local First Nations guide. Learn about the culture of the Gumbaynggirr people through stories, songs and the uses of native plants. Walk alongside The Solitary Island Marine Park Waterways and connect with Country as you learn more about the Dreaming and sample some local bush food. After, you’ll stop in Yamba where you might like to grab some lunch, before visiting Byron Bay Lighthouse for a unique photo opportunity and the chance to spot some dolphins, whales and other marine life.

Included Activities:
-Coffs Harbour - Red Rock Gumbaynggirr First Nations experience

Day 5: Byron Bay

Location: Byron Bay

Accommodation: Cabins

Get up early this morning if you want to catch the sunrise – they are pretty ace from Australia's most easterly point – but if you prefer, you can sleep in too! Today is free to do as you please so maybe hunt down the best cold-brew coffee from one of Byron’s quirky cafes, learn how to ride the waves with a beginner’s surf lesson, or hit the water with a guided sea kayaking tour of the Byron Bay Marine Park to see the beauty of the coastline while looking out for dolphins, turtles and whales and learning of the marine biology. Alternatively just hang out on the beach. Tonight, why not grab a drink at one of the local pubs or bars?

Included Activities:
-Byron Bay - Lighthouse Walk

Day 6: Springbrook National Park / Gold Coast / Brisbane

Location: Springbrook National Park / Gold Coast / Brisbane

Accommodation: Hotel

This morning, head to The Farm – a collection of micro-businesses on a working farm focusing on growing, feeding and educating through community farming. Maybe grab some breakfast here and pick up a few things to have for lunch later on. Continue to Springbrook National Park and take a short walk to Natural Bridge rock arch which was formed by the force of the waterfall over the basalt cave. This afternoon, head to the famous Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast for some beach time before continuing onto Brisbane where you’ll spend the night.


Included Activities:
-Springbrook National Park - Natural Bridge
-Byron Bay - The Farm visit

Day 7: Brisbane / Noosa / Hervey Bay

Location: Brisbane / Noosa / Hervey Bay

Accommodation: Cabins

The next part of your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 10 am where you will meet any new group members joining. Then drive to Noosa Heads – a serene town in Queensland by the sea – where you can grab some lunch, relax on the beach or go shopping in the cute boutique shops. If you’d like, maybe use your free time here to do part of the Noosa Coastal Walk and look out for local flora and fauna. This afternoon, you’ll hit the road again for the coastal city of Hervey Bay, where you’ll spend the night.

Day 8: K'gari (Fraser Island) / Hervey Bay

Location: K'gari (Fraser Island) / Hervey Bay

Accommodation: Cabins

Meals Included: breaksfast, lunch

After breakfast this morning, you’ll head to the stunning K'gari (previously known as Fraser Island) by ferry for a day trip. The name change is a major milestone in a long-running campaign by the Butchulla people, whose original name for this place means ‘paradise’ – and you’ll soon see why. Set off on an adventure through the breathtaking landscape. Start off with an adventurous drive along 75 Mile Beach Road – one of the best coastal drives in the country. Take a refreshing dive into the crystal-clear water of Boorangoora (Lake McKenzie) – an island icon. The lake is world famous for its turquoise colours and delicate white, 92% pure silica sand. Take another dip, this time in the fresh waters of Eli Creek, then visit the Maheno shipwreck and the coloured sands of the pinnacles. From tropical dense rainforest to wild offshore waters, you’ll witness the contrasting fauna and terrain of this truly unique island as you venture across undulating dunes and vast golden beaches in search of the iconic outback creature – the dingo. Tonight, head back to Hervey Bay where you can rest and recharge. 

Included Activities:
-K'gari - Full day tour

Day 9: Hervey Bay / Overnight Train

Location: Hervey Bay / Overnight Train

Accommodation: Overnight train

Meals Included: dinner

Enjoy a free day in Hervey Bay today – one of the best sites for observing humpback whales during migration season. If the month is right, maybe spend the morning whale watching on the water, or rent a bike to cycle along the foreshore. Or you could take a leisurely stroll along the water’s edge, go kayaking or just enjoy one of the many gorgeous beaches nearby. Make sure you pick up some snacks for tonight's overnight train journey north on the famous 'Spirit of Queensland', from the train station at Maryborough West to Proserpine, just south-west of Airlie Beach, arriving early tomorrow morning.


Optional Activities:
-Hervey Bay - Whale Watching (Jul-Oct)

Day 10: Airlie Beach

Location: Airlie Beach

Accommodation: Holiday Apartments

Your new leader will meet you at Proserpine train station early this morning. Head for an optional breakfast and caffeine hit at a local café in Airlie Beach. Your day is free to explore this coastal paradise dotted with palm trees. This hub town of the popular Whitsundays has beer gardens, trendy cafes and a lawn-fringed swimming lagoon. Maybe stroll around and explore, visit some local swimming spots for a refreshing dip or find a seat at one of the many bars and watch the sun sparkle on the water. Get to know your new leader tonight with an optional group dinner. 

Optional Activities:
-Airlie Beach - Coral Beach walk - Free

Day 11: Whitsunday Islands / Whitehaven Beach / Airlie Beach

Location: Whitsunday Islands / Whitehaven Beach / Airlie Beach

Accommodation: Holiday Apartments

Meals Included: lunch

Today you’ll head out on a full-day tour to Whitehaven Beach, in the heart of the Whitsunday Islands and in the centre of the Great Barrier Reef. Start with a walk to the spectacular Hill Inlet Lookout, where you can take photos of the sweeping ocean views. Then, hit the water and go snorkelling at Border Island, Dumbell Island or one of the secret spots today's guide will show you. See coral reefs, colourful fish, turtles, clams and other marine life. Then, enjoy an included lunch and take a boat to the southern end of the 7 km stretch of Whitehaven Beach, taking the chance to kick back and relax in the sun after a day of outdoor adventures. Tonight, back in Airlie Beach, maybe head to one of the local bars for a cocktail (or two) and watch the sunset.

Included Activities:
-Airlie Beach - Full day Whitsunday Islands & Whitehaven Beach Tour with Snorkelling

Day 12: Townsville / Paluma Range National Park / Lucinda

Location: Townsville / Paluma Range National Park / Lucinda

Accommodation: Hotel

Today is a long day of travel, interspersed with some stops to stretch your legs. Your first stop is Townsville. Head to Castle Hill lookout when you arrive and take some photos of the gorgeous views of the town and ocean below. You’ll have some free time for lunch and to chill by the water. Carry on to Big Crystal Creek in the Paluma Range National Park, where you can take a stroll, swim in the creek or just relax among the sounds of local birdlife. This afternoon, you’ll head to Lucinda, where you’ll spend the night. Ask your leader for the best seaside spots for dinner and maybe enjoy a night walk to watch the sun go down.

Included Activities:
-Paluma Range National Park - Crystal Creek
-Townsville - Castle Hill Lookout

Day 13: Mungalla Station / Mission Beach

Location: Mungalla Station / Mission Beach

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: breaksfast

This morning after breakfast, drive to Mungalla station, where you’ll meet the First Nations owners of the land – the Nywaigi people – and learn about their culture and history, including about the brutal conflicts with European settlers. The story you’ve been told will come to life as you visit an exhibition of pictures within the historic homestead. Then head out and explore the Mungalla wetlands in search of aquatic birdlife. Drive to Mission Beach this afternoon – a small coastal town with expansive beaches, lined with palm trees. Stop in Tully along the way to stretch your legs, then ask your leader for the best way to spend your night.

Included Activities:
-Mungalla Station - Nywaigi First Nations Guided Tour

Day 14: Atherton Tablelands / Cairns

Location: Atherton Tablelands / Cairns

Meals Included: breaksfast

This morning after breakfast, drive to Millaa Millaa Falls for a nature walk and perhaps a refreshing swim in the cascades. Stop in for lunch at a local cafe at Yungaburra, then take the Curtain Fig boardwalk to see the iconic tree this park was named after – this park protects endangered mabi forest and a large green fig tree with extensive aerial roots that drop 15 m to the forest floor, forming a ‘curtain’. After, walk to Lake Eacham – the site of an old volcano and home to Australia’s largest python! Here, maybe take a swim (just keep an eye out for the resident freshwater crocodile). This afternoon, you’ll drive to Cairns, where you you may say goodbye to some of the group who are finishing their travels here. Tonight meet any new travellers joining at a Welcome Meeting at 6pm.

Day 15: Cairns

Location: Cairns

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: breaksfast

After breakfast, head out on a First Nations-guided eco-tour of Mandingal Bay. The Traditional Owners of this land will teach you about Country, where mountains are home to rainforests and vast wetlands are home to local birdlife. Walk to Hills Creek, where the sea meets the fresh water and attend a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony. Then, join your guide on a rainforest trail and learn about ancient Aboriginal traditions, customs and artefacts as you listen to the sounds of nature. After, you have a free afternoon in Cairns to grab some lunch, head to a local art gallery, explore the aquarium or just soak up some sun on the promenade.

Included Activities:
-Cairns - Mandingalbay First Nations tour

Optional Activities:
-Cairns - Art gallery - Free
-Cairns - Botanical Gardens - Free

Day 16: Kuranda To Mareeba

Location: Kuranda to Mareeba

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: breaksfast, dinner

Enjoy breakfast and then drive to Kuranda, which is perched at the top of a mountain. You’ll have some time to explore this charming rainforest town and its surroundings. Maybe check out the famous Kuranda Markets or simply relax at one of the town’s many restaurants and cafes, where outdoor dining is one of the joys of the cooler mountain climate. After, head to nearby Barron Falls and walk to the lookout for the best views. Continue to Mareeba, where you’ll take a leader-led orientation walk. This afternoon, visit the Tolga Bat Hospital – Australia’s largest bat rehabilitation facility. Here you’ll learn about the facility's research, advocacy and community education and make some new upside-down friends. Tonight, you’ll head to the Mareeba Wetlands for an exciting wildlife spotting experience at sunset, hosted by Forever Wild – an organisation that creates community and nature-based solutions to the climate and biodiversity crises. After dark falls, head back to your accommodation for an included group dinner.

Included Activities:
-Atherton Tablelands - Tolga Bat Hospital
-Mareeba Wetlands - Forever Wild sunset wildlife experience
-Kuranda - Kuranda Markets
-Barron Gorge National Park - Din Din Barron Falls lookout

Optional Activities:
-Kuranda - Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
-Kuranda - Kuranda Scenic Railway

Day 17: Mareeba / Mossman Gorge / Daintree Rainforest / Cape Tribulation

Location: Mareeba / Mossman Gorge / Daintree Rainforest / Cape Tribulation

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: breaksfast

This morning, maybe head out bright and early for a unique optional birdwatching experience in the wetlands – the best time to witness the local birdlife in their natural habitat! Then, enjoy some breakfast and head to the idyllic Mossman Gorge for a refreshing morning swim and a nature walk. After, you’ll continue to not one but two UNESCO World Heritage areas – Cape Tribulation and the Daintree Rainforest. Head off on another nature walk and immerse yourself in the sounds and smells of the rainforest, keeping your eye out for local birdlife. Daintree is over 135 million years old, making it the oldest rainforest in the world! This afternoon, continue exploring the area or kick back and relax at your accommodation.

Included Activities:
-Daintree National Park - Mossman Gorge
-Daintree National Park - Jindalba circuit track

Day 18: Great Barrier Reef / Cape Tribulation

Location: Great Barrier Reef / Cape Tribulation

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: breaksfast

After breakfast, head out on an early morning tour of the Great Barrier Reef, where you’ll swim with turtles and snorkel in the pristine waters off the Daintree Coast, visiting two different snorkel locations. What better way to spend a morning!? The rest of the day is free to relax on the beach, swim, take a hike or just find a good spot to sit and people-watch. This is a nature-lovers paradise, so there are plenty of activities and laidback options to choose from.

Included Activities:
-Great Barrier Reef - Half Day Cruise & Snorkelling Experience

Day 19: Daintree Rainforest / Palm Cove / Cairns

Location: Daintree Rainforest / Palm Cove / Cairns

Meals Included: breaksfast

This morning visit Kulki Lookout, where you can stroll along the boardwalk for some iconic views of Cape Tribulation and steep, rainforest-covered slopes that meet the sandy beaches below. Next, head to Madja boardwalk for a scenic circuit that takes you through dense lowland forests and mangrove-lined creeks. Then visit Mason’s Swimming Hole for a gorgeous tropical swim among lush flora and friendly fish and turtles, where you'll have time to have lunch. When you’re refreshed from a dip in the water, continue to Cairns via the idyllic Palm Cove. On arrival in Cairns your trip will come to an end at around 5 pm. If you want to extend your stay and explore Cairns further, just speak to your booking agent.

Included Activities:
-Cape Tribulation - Kulki walk & lookout
-Cape Tribulation - Mason’s Swimming Hole
-Daintree National Park - Madja boardwalk

What's Included

  • Accommodation
    Hotel (10 nights), Cabins (5 nights), Overnight train (1 night), Holiday Apartments (2 nights)

  • Hunter Valley – Distillery Tasting

  • Sydney – The Rocks Dreaming Tour

  • Crowdy Bay National Park – Short Hike

  • Hunter Valley – Winery Tour & Tasting

  • Dorrigo National Park - Dangar Falls

  • Port Macquarie – Koala Hospital guided tour

  • Dorrigo National Park – Short Hike

  • Coffs Harbour – Red Rock / Gumbaynggirr First Nations experience

  • Byron Bay - Sea Kayaking Tour

  • Byron Bay - Lighthouse Walk

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What's Not Included

  • Insurance

  • International Travel

Transport

  • OVERNIGHT TRAIN
  • You will be unaccompanied on the overnight train from Hervey Bay to Airlie Beach (Proserpine). Your new trip leader will meet you at Proserpine. The RailBed is a spacious and comfortable seat by day that includes a state-of-the-art personal entertainment system, a 240v power point and a USB point. In the evening, the onboard team convert the seat to a lie-flat bed with all linen provided. Should the overnight train not operate due to track works or other factors outside of our control, it will be replaced with alternative transportation and an additional night stay in a destination enroute.

Accommodation

  • The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline only and may change. On some occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our preferred accommodation. In these cases, we will use a similar standard of accommodation.
  • Throughout the trip, we request that our properties prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination or on some trips, have use of shared day rooms until all rooms are available.

Important Information

  • START & END TIMES
  • The trip starts in Sydney with a Welcome Meeting at 9 am on Day 1 at our joining point hotel and finishes on arrival in Cairns on Day 19 at our finish point hotel around 5 pm. Accommodation is not included on this day but can be booked on request.
  • SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
  • A Single Supplement can be booked if you prefer not to share a room on this trip, subject to availability.
  • OVERNIGHT TRAIN
  • The overnight train is in RailBed class and is not accompanied by a tour leader. Please note that throughout the year scheduled railway track works may take place on the route from Hervey Bay to Airlie Beach, sometimes at short notice. Should the train not operate due to track works or other factors outside of our control, you will be driving with your leader instead, with an overnight in Tannum Sands, taking approximately 15 hours split across two days. Luggage weight (max 20kg for main luggage, 7kg for hand luggage) and size (23cm x 34cm x 48cm) limits apply for our overnight train journey.
  • COMBINATION TRIP
  • This is a combination trip made up of three shorter trips. This means the composition of your group may change in Brisbane and Cairns as some group members leave and new ones join you in these locations.

Mode of Transport

  • You will be unaccompanied on the overnight train to Hervey Bay Proserpine. Your new trip leader will meet you at Proserpine.
  • The RailBed is a spacious and comfortable seat by day that includes a state-of-the-art personal entertainment system, a 240v power point and a USB point. In the evening, the onboard team convert the seat to a lie-flat bed with all linen provided.
  • Should the overnight train not operate due to track works or other factors outside of our control, it will be replaced with alternative transportation and an additional night stay in a destination enroute.

Check out our Q&As

  • Is this trip right for you

    This trip covers around 2500 km (1550 miles) over fourteen days. There are some long travelling days but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.

    This trip includes an overnight train, which is super comfortable and features RailBeds, charging stations and USB ports. The overnight train is in RailBed class and is not accompanied by a tour leader. Should the train not operate due to track works or other factors outside of our control, it will be replaced with alternative transport and an additional overnight stay. Please see the daily itinerary for more details.

    Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Intrepid Travel has been taking travellers around the world for over 30 years

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Since 2002, The Intrepid Foundation has supported over 130 organisations across the world. We’re creating positive impact through the joy of travel, community and connection.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Over 50% of traveller travel solo with Intrepid. You can choose to share a room with another solo travelle of the same sex for no additional charge, or choose to pay a single supplement if you’d like your own room. Please request this when booking, and we will secure you a single supplement wherever possible. Please note, if you are booking a last-minute trip, it may be harder for us to secure a single room

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15-Mar-2024

I recently went on an 11 day tour of India with Intrepid and was impressed with every aspect of the tour, the tour leader and the organisation behind the scenes. I always travel alone so it was a big deal to join a tour, I didn't want to feel less independent or ferried about. I loved being part of a group and the things we saw and did on the tour, I would never have known about or seen if I had been by myself. I loved it from start to finish. Yes the overnight trains were not easy to sleep on, but I managed. Meeting locals on board was a high light for me. English is widely spoken in India and its amazing who you strike up a chat with. I had two problems on the tour - one my own fault and one hotel related. The support from Intrepid was amazing. I cannot thank them enough for going the extra mile to support me. I recommend Intrepid 100% and have gone from thinking an organised tour is for people who don't know about Lonely Planet and can't do solo stuff, to realising its a faster, better, more fun way to get to know a country truly and deeply whilst on a bit of a budget. I will book again and again with Intrepid. I loved it that much! Big thanks to tour leader Daddy H. Devender for his help on day one, and Nick in the Oz office for his fab customer care skills. Also the person who staffed the emergency whatsapp in India - you saved my sanity helping me get there a day late! THANK YOU ALL X

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Sunday - Thursday

Jun 08, 2025 - Jun 26, 2025
$6985

Sunday - Thursday

Jun 22, 2025 - Jul 10, 2025
$6985

Sunday - Thursday

Jul 06, 2025 - Jul 24, 2025
$6985

Sunday - Thursday

Jul 20, 2025 - Aug 07, 2025
$6985

Sunday - Thursday

Aug 03, 2025 - Aug 21, 2025
$6985

Sunday - Thursday

Aug 17, 2025 - Sep 04, 2025
$6985

Sunday - Thursday

Aug 31, 2025 - Sep 18, 2025
$6985

Sunday - Thursday

Sep 14, 2025 - Oct 02, 2025
$6985

Sunday - Thursday

Sep 28, 2025 - Oct 16, 2025
$7330

Sunday - Thursday

Oct 12, 2025 - Oct 30, 2025
$7330

Sunday - Thursday

Oct 26, 2025 - Nov 13, 2025
$7330

Sunday - Thursday

Nov 09, 2025 - Nov 27, 2025
$7330

Sunday - Thursday

Nov 23, 2025 - Dec 11, 2025
$7685

Sunday - Thursday

Dec 07, 2025 - Dec 25, 2025
$7685

Sunday - Thursday

Jan 04, 2026 - Jan 22, 2026
$7685

Sunday - Thursday

Jan 18, 2026 - Feb 05, 2026
$7685

Sunday - Thursday

Feb 01, 2026 - Feb 19, 2026
$7685

Sunday - Thursday

Feb 15, 2026 - Mar 05, 2026
$7685

Sunday - Thursday

Mar 01, 2026 - Mar 19, 2026
$7685

Sunday - Thursday

Mar 15, 2026 - Apr 02, 2026
$7685

Sunday - Thursday

Apr 12, 2026 - Apr 30, 2026
$7660

Sunday - Thursday

Apr 26, 2026 - May 14, 2026
$7660

Sunday - Thursday

May 10, 2026 - May 28, 2026
$7660

Sunday - Thursday

May 24, 2026 - Jun 11, 2026
$7660

Sunday - Thursday

Jun 07, 2026 - Jun 25, 2026
$7295

Sunday - Thursday

Jun 21, 2026 - Jul 09, 2026
$7295

Sunday - Thursday

Jul 05, 2026 - Jul 23, 2026
$7295

Sunday - Thursday

Jul 19, 2026 - Aug 06, 2026
$7295

Sunday - Thursday

Aug 02, 2026 - Aug 20, 2026
$7295

Sunday - Thursday

Aug 16, 2026 - Sep 03, 2026
$7295

Sunday - Thursday

Aug 30, 2026 - Sep 17, 2026
$7295

Sunday - Thursday

Sep 13, 2026 - Oct 01, 2026
$7295

Sunday - Thursday

Sep 27, 2026 - Oct 15, 2026
$7660

Sunday - Thursday

Oct 11, 2026 - Oct 29, 2026
$7660

Sunday - Thursday

Oct 25, 2026 - Nov 12, 2026
$7660

Sunday - Thursday

Nov 08, 2026 - Nov 26, 2026
$7660

Sunday - Thursday

Nov 22, 2026 - Dec 10, 2026
$8025

Sunday - Thursday

Dec 06, 2026 - Dec 24, 2026
$8025

Sunday - Thursday

Jan 03, 2027 - Jan 21, 2027
$8025

Sunday - Thursday

Jan 17, 2027 - Feb 04, 2027
$8025

Sunday - Thursday

Jan 31, 2027 - Feb 18, 2027
$8025

Sunday - Thursday

Feb 14, 2027 - Mar 04, 2027
$8025

Sunday - Thursday

Feb 28, 2027 - Mar 18, 2027
$8025

Sunday - Thursday

Mar 14, 2027 - Apr 01, 2027
$8025

Book with Confidence

  • Free Date Changes

    Intrepid Travel allows you to make 10 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 56 days before the start of the tour.

  • Transfer as credit to Future Tours

    Intrepid Travel allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform intrepid travel, 56 days before departure.

  • Low Deposit

    Intrepid Travel requires a minimum deposit of 400 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 56 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of intrepid travel charges.

    Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 60% of booking price.

    At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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