Travel Styles

Previously known as Connections Safaris and Connections Discoveries, our new Trip Styles and special interest Travel Themes have developed as we endeavour to better categorise our tours. You'll find some of our favourite Connections Safaris have been reclassified as Intrepid Original or Intrepid Basix whilst Connections Discoveries are now Intrepid Comfort.

Your style of travel

Our travel styles share a common philosophy of getting out there and experiencing the real world, but are quite different from each other. Take a few moments to choose the style for you.

Original Trip Style - Original trips are classic Intrepid adventures. With a mix of included activities and free time they offer plenty of opportunity to explore at your own pace and join in activities that really get beneath the skin of a destination. While the occasional meal may be included, you'll have the freedom to seek out your own culinary adventures. Accommodation is generally budget or tourist-class (2-3 star) but you're as likely to find yourself as a guest of a local family as staying in a hotel or camping. Read more...

Comfort Trip Style - Comfort is your style of travel if you want the whole grassroots experience with more inclusions, meals and creature comforts. While accommodation is predominantly tourist class (3-4 star), on some itineraries there is the opportunity to stay with a local family, spend the night on a train or camp out in exotic places (without putting up your own tent of course!).Read more...

Basix Trip Style - The best value journeys on the planet! On a Basix trip you can expect amazing experiences, but none of the inclusions that you may not want. Which means budget (1-2 star) accommodation, plenty of free time, activities that are optional and the freedom to choose meals to suit your budget. On some trips you may be camping in swags or required to set up your own tent. You'll also have access to a group leader to offer advice and help you uncover the region's hidden gems. Read more...

Special Travel Themes

Some of our journeys have a special interest or theme. Keep an eye out for them as you're searching for your perfect trip.

Learn about our Travel Themes...

Physical & Culture Shock Rating

Our trips also ahve a rating out of a possible 5 points for Physical and Cultural Shock.

Find out more about our Physical & Culture Shock ratings.