Absolutely. All passengers traveling with Intrepid are required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their trip. Your travel insurance details will be recorded by your leader on the first day of the trip. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an...Read More
LGBTQIA+ travellers are those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (a more inclusive LGBT initialism), plus queer or questioning, intersex or asexual individuals, as well as those who identify beyond these commonly used sexuality and gender expressions. Specific situations and issues may present themselves to travellers who identify with one or more of...Read More
Accessibility varies in China depending on where you are. Things are improving every year but given the vast size of China and varying rates of growth, you may find old areas are a lot more difficult to travel through than modern cities. In Shanghai, for example, most public transport is wheelchair-friendly, as are a lot of the...Read More
The best time to visit China is during the Spring or Autumn. The country experiences warm and dry weather during this period. From the rugged mountain interior of Emei Shan to the glittering coastal city of Sanghai, China is home to a diverse range of landscapes. The best time to visit depends entirely on which...Read More
Due to the diversity and breadth of our trips, our ultimate packing list should be used as a guide only and is not intended to be a complete packing list to suit every trip. What you bring will vary according to the trip style you’ve chosen, the countries you’re visiting and the time of year...Read More
As the world’s third largest country by land area, China’s weather varies dramatically from region to region. From the Uyghur outcrops in Central Asia to seasonal Beijing in the northeast and all the coast, countryside and cities in between, we’d be lying to say you’ll have consistent weather when travelling through China. It all comes down to...Read More
Heading to China in autumn (September, October or November) or spring (March, April and May)? Let’s talk layering and how it will be you best friend. In interior and northern destinations like Beijing and Xi’an, autumn and spring temperatures can swing from mild and comfortable 20°C (67°F) to a cold 7°C (45°F), so packing lightweight...Read More
If you’re planning to explore China in winter (December, January and February), you can expect it to be anything from chilly to freezing, depending on where you are. Be sure to pack warm clothes for sleeping (thermals are a good idea), thicker socks and at least two lightweight fleeces (in case one gets wet) even if...Read More
Generally speaking, if you’re travelling in summer (June, July and August) you can expect it to be hot, hot, hot – no matter where you are. When packing, make sure you’ve a couple of hats, loose-fitting pants and t-shirts and some long-sleeve shirts for extra protection from the sun. If you’re travelling in the Chinese interior (Chengdu,...Read More
When you’re planning what to wear while you’re travelling in China, it’s very important that you’ve got a good idea of what to expect from the weather during your trip. China is massive and as such the climate can vary between destinations. What you pack for a week-long July holiday in Yangshuo is going to...Read More
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