Intrepid's new 18-29 trips provide new options for young travellers

Intrepid has launched a new range of more than 80 trips exclusively designed for 18 to 29-year-old travellers.

The company has seen a growing demand for its style of sustainable, immersive local experiences, with global sales up 17% last year. The 18 to 29 age group is a key demographic fueling this growth, with a 7% increase in departures last year among them.

$99 deposits available

Priced at the same level as Intrepid’s Basix range, Intrepid Group CEO James Thornton says the new 18 to 29s range provides a socially conscious generation with a stress-free alternative to backpacking and big bus tours.

The company will be offering $99 deposits on its 18 to 29s trips.

“Sustainable travel doesn’t have to be expensive,” said Thornton. “This age group will increasingly influence travel trends. Their buying decisions can help to reduce demand for activities like visiting orphanages or riding elephants.”

Intrepid has partnered with Friends-International, a leading social enterprise saving lives and building futures for marginalized young people around the world. Intrepid will make a donation to Friends-International for every 18 to 29s trip booked.

Geckos Adventures are no more

The introduction of the new range of trips means that Geckos Adventures, which was originally a competitor to Intrepid’s Basix range but has been managed by the Intrepid Group since 2013, will cease to exist.

"It doesn’t make sense for us to compete with ourselves – we’d rather be creating great travel experiences and doing more good in the world," Thornton said. "That’s why we’ve decided to combine the two brands, so that we can focus more on the things that matter to us: our travellers and our investment in sustainable travel.”

From October 1, 2018 all Geckos Adventures tours will become Intrepid Travel’s 18 to 29s trips. Intrepid’s range will offer 20% more departures and new trips to destinations such as Iceland and Russia for 2019.

Thornton says that the decision to merge Geckos into Intrepid 18 to 29s makes sense.

“We know this is the right decision. Intrepid has four times the number of 18 to 29s travellers as Geckos. It’s a global brand, whereas Geckos is almost entirely sold in Australia. “Focusing the power of our global brand on the youth market is just another way that we can invest in sustainable travel for the long-term. Intrepid has a much bigger audience and this decision means we can have better conversations with 18 to 29s about the things that matter.”

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