
Classic Costa Rica
Dates & Prices
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Thursday, Jun 23, 2022 | Thursday, Jul 07, 2022 | $1,875 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Jun 25, 2022 | Saturday, Jul 09, 2022 | $1,875 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Jul 02, 2022 | Saturday, Jul 16, 2022 | $1,955 | Get Quote | |
Thursday, Jul 21, 2022 | Thursday, Aug 04, 2022 | $1,815 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Jul 23, 2022 | Saturday, Aug 06, 2022 | $1,830 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Aug 06, 2022 | Saturday, Aug 20, 2022 | $1,945 | Get Quote | |
Thursday, Aug 11, 2022 | Thursday, Aug 25, 2022 | $1,945 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Aug 13, 2022 | Saturday, Aug 27, 2022 | $1,800 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Aug 20, 2022 | Saturday, Sep 03, 2022 | $1,850 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Aug 27, 2022 | Saturday, Sep 10, 2022 | $1,800 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Sep 03, 2022 | Saturday, Sep 17, 2022 | $1,815 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Sep 10, 2022 | Saturday, Sep 24, 2022 | $1,800 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Sep 17, 2022 | Saturday, Oct 01, 2022 | $1,800 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Sep 24, 2022 | Saturday, Oct 08, 2022 | $1,800 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Oct 01, 2022 | Saturday, Oct 15, 2022 | $1,800 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Oct 08, 2022 | Saturday, Oct 22, 2022 | $1,800 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Oct 15, 2022 | Saturday, Oct 29, 2022 | $1,800 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Oct 22, 2022 | Saturday, Nov 05, 2022 | $1,815 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Oct 29, 2022 | Saturday, Nov 12, 2022 | $1,800 | Get Quote | |
Thursday, Nov 03, 2022 | Thursday, Nov 17, 2022 | $1,910 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Nov 05, 2022 | Saturday, Nov 19, 2022 | $1,910 | Get Quote | |
Thursday, Nov 10, 2022 | Thursday, Nov 24, 2022 | $1,875 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Nov 12, 2022 | Saturday, Nov 26, 2022 | $2,040 | Get Quote | |
Monday, Nov 14, 2022 | Monday, Nov 28, 2022 | $1,875 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Nov 19, 2022 | Saturday, Dec 03, 2022 | $2,025 | Get Quote | |
Monday, Nov 21, 2022 | Monday, Dec 05, 2022 | $1,930 | Get Quote | |
Thursday, Nov 24, 2022 | Thursday, Dec 08, 2022 | $1,965 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Nov 26, 2022 | Saturday, Dec 10, 2022 | $1,930 | Get Quote | |
Monday, Nov 28, 2022 | Monday, Dec 12, 2022 | $1,930 | Get Quote | |
Thursday, Dec 01, 2022 | Thursday, Dec 15, 2022 | $2,015 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Dec 03, 2022 | Saturday, Dec 17, 2022 | $1,985 | Get Quote | |
Thursday, Dec 08, 2022 | Thursday, Dec 22, 2022 | $1,930 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Dec 10, 2022 | Saturday, Dec 24, 2022 | $1,930 | Get Quote | |
Thursday, Dec 15, 2022 | Thursday, Dec 29, 2022 | $1,930 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Dec 17, 2022 | Saturday, Dec 31, 2022 | $1,950 | Get Quote | |
Monday, Dec 19, 2022 | Monday, Jan 02, 2023 | $1,930 | Get Quote | |
Thursday, Dec 22, 2022 | Thursday, Jan 05, 2023 | $1,930 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Dec 24, 2022 | Saturday, Jan 07, 2023 | $1,930 | Get Quote | |
Thursday, Dec 29, 2022 | Thursday, Jan 12, 2023 | $1,930 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Dec 31, 2022 | Saturday, Jan 14, 2023 | $1,930 | Get Quote | |
Thursday, Jan 05, 2023 | Thursday, Jan 19, 2023 | $2,015 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Jan 07, 2023 | Saturday, Jan 21, 2023 | $2,015 | Get Quote | |
Thursday, Jan 12, 2023 | Thursday, Jan 26, 2023 | $2,015 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Jan 14, 2023 | Saturday, Jan 28, 2023 | $2,015 | Get Quote | |
Thursday, Jan 19, 2023 | Thursday, Feb 02, 2023 | $2,015 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Jan 21, 2023 | Saturday, Feb 04, 2023 | $2,015 | Get Quote | |
Thursday, Jan 26, 2023 | Thursday, Feb 09, 2023 | $2,015 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Jan 28, 2023 | Saturday, Feb 11, 2023 | $2,015 | Get Quote | |
Thursday, Feb 02, 2023 | Thursday, Feb 16, 2023 | $2,015 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Feb 04, 2023 | Saturday, Feb 18, 2023 | $2,015 | Get Quote | |
Thursday, Feb 09, 2023 | Thursday, Feb 23, 2023 | $2,015 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Feb 11, 2023 | Saturday, Feb 25, 2023 | $2,015 | Get Quote | |
Thursday, Feb 16, 2023 | Thursday, Mar 02, 2023 | $1,955 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Feb 18, 2023 | Saturday, Mar 04, 2023 | $1,955 | Get Quote | |
Thursday, Feb 23, 2023 | Thursday, Mar 09, 2023 | $1,955 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Feb 25, 2023 | Saturday, Mar 11, 2023 | $1,955 | Get Quote | |
Thursday, Mar 02, 2023 | Thursday, Mar 16, 2023 | $1,955 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Mar 04, 2023 | Saturday, Mar 18, 2023 | $1,955 | Get Quote | |
Thursday, Mar 09, 2023 | Thursday, Mar 23, 2023 | $1,955 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Mar 11, 2023 | Saturday, Mar 25, 2023 | $1,955 | Get Quote | |
Thursday, Mar 16, 2023 | Thursday, Mar 30, 2023 | $1,955 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Mar 18, 2023 | Saturday, Apr 01, 2023 | $1,955 | Get Quote | |
Thursday, Mar 23, 2023 | Thursday, Apr 06, 2023 | $1,955 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Mar 25, 2023 | Saturday, Apr 08, 2023 | $1,955 | Get Quote | |
Thursday, Mar 30, 2023 | Thursday, Apr 13, 2023 | $1,955 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Apr 01, 2023 | Saturday, Apr 15, 2023 | $1,955 | Get Quote | |
Thursday, Apr 06, 2023 | Thursday, Apr 20, 2023 | $1,955 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Apr 08, 2023 | Saturday, Apr 22, 2023 | $1,955 | Get Quote | |
Thursday, Apr 13, 2023 | Thursday, Apr 27, 2023 | $1,955 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Apr 15, 2023 | Saturday, Apr 29, 2023 | $1,880 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Apr 22, 2023 | Saturday, May 06, 2023 | $1,880 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Apr 29, 2023 | Saturday, May 13, 2023 | $1,880 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, May 06, 2023 | Saturday, May 20, 2023 | $1,880 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, May 20, 2023 | Saturday, Jun 03, 2023 | $1,880 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Jun 03, 2023 | Saturday, Jun 17, 2023 | $1,880 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Jun 10, 2023 | Saturday, Jun 24, 2023 | $1,880 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Jun 17, 2023 | Saturday, Jul 01, 2023 | $1,880 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Jun 24, 2023 | Saturday, Jul 08, 2023 | $1,880 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Jul 01, 2023 | Saturday, Jul 15, 2023 | $1,880 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Jul 08, 2023 | Saturday, Jul 22, 2023 | $1,880 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Jul 15, 2023 | Saturday, Jul 29, 2023 | $1,880 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Jul 22, 2023 | Saturday, Aug 05, 2023 | $1,880 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Jul 29, 2023 | Saturday, Aug 12, 2023 | $1,880 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Aug 05, 2023 | Saturday, Aug 19, 2023 | $1,880 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Aug 12, 2023 | Saturday, Aug 26, 2023 | $1,880 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Aug 19, 2023 | Saturday, Sep 02, 2023 | $1,880 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Aug 26, 2023 | Saturday, Sep 09, 2023 | $1,880 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Sep 02, 2023 | Saturday, Sep 16, 2023 | $1,880 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Sep 09, 2023 | Saturday, Sep 23, 2023 | $1,880 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Sep 16, 2023 | Saturday, Sep 30, 2023 | $1,880 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Sep 23, 2023 | Saturday, Oct 07, 2023 | $1,880 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Sep 30, 2023 | Saturday, Oct 14, 2023 | $1,880 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Oct 07, 2023 | Saturday, Oct 21, 2023 | $1,880 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Oct 14, 2023 | Saturday, Oct 28, 2023 | $1,880 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Oct 21, 2023 | Saturday, Nov 04, 2023 | $1,955 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Oct 28, 2023 | Saturday, Nov 11, 2023 | $1,955 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Nov 04, 2023 | Saturday, Nov 18, 2023 | $1,955 | Get Quote | |
Thursday, Nov 09, 2023 | Thursday, Nov 23, 2023 | $1,955 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Nov 11, 2023 | Saturday, Nov 25, 2023 | $1,955 | Get Quote | |
Thursday, Nov 16, 2023 | Thursday, Nov 30, 2023 | $1,955 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Nov 18, 2023 | Saturday, Dec 02, 2023 | $1,955 | Get Quote | |
Thursday, Nov 23, 2023 | Thursday, Dec 07, 2023 | $1,955 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Nov 25, 2023 | Saturday, Dec 09, 2023 | $2,015 | Get Quote | |
Thursday, Nov 30, 2023 | Thursday, Dec 14, 2023 | $2,015 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Dec 02, 2023 | Saturday, Dec 16, 2023 | $2,015 | Get Quote | |
Thursday, Dec 07, 2023 | Thursday, Dec 21, 2023 | $2,015 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Dec 09, 2023 | Saturday, Dec 23, 2023 | $2,015 | Get Quote | |
Thursday, Dec 14, 2023 | Thursday, Dec 28, 2023 | $2,015 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Dec 16, 2023 | Saturday, Dec 30, 2023 | $2,015 | Get Quote | |
Thursday, Dec 21, 2023 | Thursday, Jan 04, 2024 | $2,015 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Dec 23, 2023 | Saturday, Jan 06, 2024 | $2,015 | Get Quote | |
Thursday, Dec 28, 2023 | Thursday, Jan 11, 2024 | $2,015 | Get Quote | |
Saturday, Dec 30, 2023 | Saturday, Jan 13, 2024 | $2,015 | Get Quote |
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Tour Itinerary
Discover incredible, lush Costa Rica, and understand why this part of the world is called the 'rich coast'. This 15-day adventure, beginning and ending in lively San Jose, will provide you a comprehensive journey through the jungles, farmlands, beaches and cities of this pure Central American location. Stay with a local family in Santa Rosa de Pocosol and get your hands dirty on a sustainable farm. Soak in springs that get their heat from an active volcano in La Fortuna. Spot three-toed sloths in the thickets of the Manuel Antonio National Park, then relax beneath swaying palms on the nearby beaches. This adventure takes you into the heart of a country whose people are all about a 'pura vida'.
Arenal Volcano National Park , La Fortuna , Manuel Antonio , Monteverde , Rio Celeste , San Jose , Tortuguero
Day 1: San Jose
Hola! Welcome to Costa Rica! Your adventure begins with a Welcome Meeting at 6pm on Day 1. Please look for a note in the hotel lobby or ask the hotel reception where it will take place. If you can't arrange a flight that will arrive in time, you may wish to arrive a day early so you're able to attend. We'll be happy to book additional accommodation for you (subject to availability). If you're going to be late, please inform the hotel reception. We'll be collecting your insurance details and next of kin information at this meeting, so please ensure you have all these details to provide to your leader. With over half the country's population living within its parameters, San Jose is a bustling city with lively markets, intriguing museums and a dynamic atmosphere. A good place to start exploring is the main plaza, a fantastic place to get comfy and do some people watching. Artisan booths are common here and you never know when there'll be a spontaneous art fair. Have a look at the Gold Museum which has an amazing collection of indigenous gold art. If these cultural gems get you in the mood for a bit of shopping head to the out door market in Plaza de la Cultura or the Central Market where you can buy anything from handicrafts to seafood.
Day 2: Tortuguero National Park
We leave San Jose and descend to the Caribbean lowlands by local bus (approx 4 hours). The final section of our journey to the port at La Pavona is on an unsealed road. Then take a boat to Tortuguero National Park (approx. 1.5 hours).This area has long been associated with the catching of turtle (tortuguero means turtle-catcher). The original indigenous inhabitants used turtles as a sustainable resource, but the arrival of Europeans led to major exploitation. Tortuguero National Park, established in 1970, is now home to 13 of Costa Rica’s 16 endangered mammals. Among them are manatees, ocelots and jaguars, as well as over 300 bird species. First and foremost, however, it is the nesting ground of the green turtle, which comes ashore between July and October to lay its eggs on the sandy beaches. Lesser numbers of the critically endangered hawksbill turtle, plus loggerheads, and giant leatherback turtles also nest within the park at different times of year.
Day 3: Tortuguero National Park
Today your leader will lead you on a walk around the park's main paths. Keep your eyes peeled to spot monkeys, birds, frogs and perhaps a sloth or two.
Day 4: Sarapiqui
Early in the morning we travel to Sarapiqui in the heart of Costa Rica's banana growing region. First, transfer back to the port by boat (approx 1.5 hours), then continue to Sarapiqui by private minibus (approx 3 hours).On the banks of the Puerto Viejo River and next to the Braulio Carrillo National Park, this budding town is surrounded by virgin forests, and banana and pineapple plantations. Sarapiqui is also known as one of the richest areas in Costa Rica for bird watching. The diversity of lowland bird life is impressive. A biological research station and several nearby forest lodges have made this undisturbed habitat accessible to scientists and travellers.
Day 5: Sarapiqui
There is plenty of free time to explore the jungle that surrounds the town by mountain bike or on foot, or find a comfy spot to watch the colourful birdlife glide by. Alternatively you may wish to satisfy your sweet tooth on a chocolate tour.
Day 6: Santa Rosa de Pocosol
Travel by private minibus to Santa Rosa de Pocosol (approx 2 hours) where we spend the night in a homestay. Just down the road is the Juanilama agricultural community where we have the option to get to know the local villagers, help with farm chores or take a cooking lesson. Several villagers have built comfortable rooms for guests next to their homes. All rooms have shared facilities. In order to make the most of this homestay experience, it may take a bit of effort from your side to break the ice first. Learn as many Spanish words as you can and get ready for some serious hand language signals.
Day 7: La Fortuna/Arenal Volcano
Continue by private minibus to La Fortuna (approx 2 hours). This small town is situated just a few minutes away from Costa Rica's most famous volcano - the majestic Arenal.
Day 8: La Fortuna
Besides the spectacular views, La Fortuna offers a range of activities such as the 70-metre-high La Fortuna waterfall, stunning lush forest, rare plants, animal watching and watersports on the lake.The volcano’s inner workings also mean that the area has a number of thermal springs where hot, lava-heated water gushes to the surface. These springs have been turned into a number of thermal pools and waterfalls, often surrounded by foliage, an ideal chance to relax.
Day 9: Monteverde
Today take the scenic route to Monteverde (approximately 4 hours in total). Travel by shared minibus to Lake Arenal, which we'll cross by boat. On a clear day you'll see fantastic views of the surrounding area. On the other side of the lake, re-board the minibus and continue on to our destination.Monteverde was founded as an agricultural community in 1951 by a group of North American Quakers; they cleared virgin forest to create verdant pastures ideal for dairy farming. These environmentally aware settlers were conscious of the danger that unrestricted settling and farming could cause to this precious habitat. Consequently they established a small privately-owned wildlife sanctuary, which has since grown to become the internationally-renowned Monteverde Cloudforest Biological Preserve. These forests are similar to rainforests, but instead of relying on rain for essential moisture, adequate water comes from the semi-permanent cloud that covers the region. It is lush and full of wildlife. This is truly a nature lover's paradise. More than 2,000 species of plants, 320 bird species and 100 different types of mammals call Montverde home.
Day 10-11: Monteverde
Your leader will take you on a walking tour through the Monteverde National Park. Alternatively, walk through the canopy on suspension bridges or watch butterflies at play in the specially created butterfly garden. The local guides are very knowledgeable about the area and passionate about conservation and in the local communities there are several cooperatives worth visiting. More than 2,000 species of plants, 320 bird species and 100 different types of mammals call Monteverde home. Be sure to keep an eye out for the resplendent quetzal, one of the most elusive birds in the world.
Day 12: Quepos
Travel to Quepos by private minibus (approx 5 hours).Located close to the beautiful Pacific beaches and exotic wildlife of Manuel Antonio National Park, Quepos is a laidback town with a vibrant nightlife.
Day 13: Quepos/Manuel Antonio NP
Spend your time here enjoying all that Manuel Antonio NP has to offer. Head out for a hike along its many trails, keeping one eye on the great views and the other looking for the abundant wildlife. Monkeys, armadillos, sloths and hundreds of birds are among the species you maybe be able to spot. The park also boasts turquoise seas and white sand beaches, perfect for swimming, kayaking, sailing or fishing. It would be easy to spend your whole time here in, or by, the water.
Day 14: San Jose
Take a local bus back to San Jose (approx 4 hours). The buses in this region of hte country are a little more basic but this is a great opportunity to mix with Costa Ricans and get a feel for local life.Arrive back in time for you to pick up some last minute souvenirs at the city's colourful and vibrant markets. Then we can head out for an optional dinner and a final night on the town sampling the huge variety of nightlife. The perfect way to end our adventure.
Day 15: San Jose
There are no activities planned for the final day and you are able to depart the accommodation at any time.
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- Tortuguero - National Park (Entrance Fee)
- Santa Rosa de Pocosol - Cooking class
- Santa Rosa de Pocosol - Homestay experience
- Leader-led Informal Spanish Lesson
- Guatuso - Maleku Community Experience
- Monteverde - Cloud Forest (entrance fee and transport)
- Manuel Antonio National Park - (Entrance fee)
Meals
5 Breakfast(s) Included
2 Dinner(s) Included
Style: Original
Health and Safety Protocols for Intrepid Tours
Protection against COVID-19 as well as other transmissible diseases requires enhanced protocols in hygiene and sanitation. We will put in place additional measures, in line with government health advice and with global health authorities (including the WHO and CDC) to ensure that we maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
Hand Hygiene
Handwashing is one of the most important safety measures to prevent the spread of
disease. Intrepid will actively reinforce its importance by:
- Implementing a handwashing policy that dictates when, how often and for how long all staff, leaders and crew must wash their hands on-trip.
- Promote the importance of hand hygiene to customers through signage and online customer material.
- Contract suppliers that have hand hygiene protocols in place
- Contract suppliers that provide hand sanitizer in public places (where applicable)
- Educate staff, leaders, crew and suppliers on the importance of hand hygiene via training.
Respiratory Hygiene
Practicing good respiratory hygiene prevents the spread of disease by reducing the
number of droplets in the air when you sneeze or cough. Intrepid will:
- Actively reinforce its importance to customers through signage and online customer material.
- Educate staff, leaders, crew and suppliers on the importance of respiratory hygiene via training.
- Contract suppliers who have respiratory hygiene protocols in place.
Masks
In addition, in areas with high community transmission and/or places that are difficult
to maintain physical distancing, we recommend the the following at-risk people also
wear them. Intrepid follows the advice of the World Health Organisation (WHO) that
masks should only be used as part of a comprehensive prevention strategy and that the
use of a mask alone is not sufficient to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Physical
distancing, hand hygiene and respiratory hygiene must also form part of the
strategy.
Medical/Surgical Masks
On our trips, regardless of destination, the following people must wear
medical/surgical masks:
- Anyone who develops symptoms of COVID-19 regardless of whether or not they have been tested yet.
- People caring for people with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 cases (outside of hospitals/clinics).
In addition, in areas with high community transmission and/or places that are difficult to maintain physical distancing, we recommend the the following at-risk people also wear them.
- People over 60
- People with underlying health conditions
- Provide medical/surgical masks as part of the First Aid Kits carried by leaders.
- Educate leaders, crew, staff and customers on the correct method to wear, handle and dispose of a mask.
- Require all customers, leaders and staff to comply with any local regulations or requirements that require the use of a mask in public or in certain places
Fabric Masks
Intrepid follows the advice of the World Health Organisation (WHO) that it is not
necessary for the public to wear fabric masks generally.
However in certain circumstances, in places where community transmission of COVID-19 is high and/or physical distancing is not possible (e.g. on public transport, in shops or in other confined environments) then a fabric mask can be a useful barrier to prevent the spread of virus.
Fabric masks be purchased commercially or handmade, and are generally not standardised like medical masks. Fabric masks should:
- Cover the nose, mouth, and chin
- Be secured with elastic loops or ties
- Include multiple layers
- Be washable and reusable.
Sanitation
Protection against COVID-19 as well as other transmissible diseases requires enhanced sanitation processes. Intrepid will take the following measures:
- Require all suppliers to detail their cleaning and sanitation protocols
- Audit/monitor all suppliers on their cleanliness and sanitation.
- All cleaning and disinfecting products must be approved by health authorities (e.g. WHO).
- All rooms must be thoroughly cleaned between guests with all high touch surfaces in shared areas regularly cleaned and disinfected.
- Hand sanitizer should be available in public areas.
- There must be a process in place for customers to escalate any concerns regarding hygiene or sanitation.
- Staff must be trained and able to answer questions regarding safety protocols in place.
- All tents must be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected between use.
- If staying at a campground, ensure all bathrooms are well stocked with hand soap and paper towels. If the area is remote, with limited facilities and/or minimal staffing, then customers should be informed to bring their own hygiene equipment.
- All mini buses, transfers, charters, overland trucks must be thoroughly cleaned between guests with all high touch surfaces in shared areas regularly cleaned and disinfected.
- Hand sanitizer should be made available
- Close top bins with bin liners should be available on board and disposed of at every stop
- Must be thoroughly cleaned at the end of each day
- Tables and chairs must be disinfected after each guest use
- Avoid buffets where possible. If buffets are used, prevent customers from handling food and operating machines (e.g. self-serve coffee stations)
- Either disinfect shared use objects (e.g. table salt) between guest use. Where possible, Intrepid will try to source safe alternatives to single serve packaging.
- Staff must be trained and able to answer questions regarding safety protocols in place.
- Preferred: Provide hand sanitizer to guests at the door before entry
- All equipment must be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected between guest us
- Staff must be trained and able to answer questions regarding safety protocols in place.
Limiting the number of surfaces touched by large numbers of people helps prevent the spread of disease. Therefore, it is important to proactively move towards contactless or low touch solutions for travel. Intrepid will:
- Prioritise contactless/low touch as a key feature when sourcing new tech or solutions.
- Remove any paperwork required on the ground (e.g. signing forms, feedback cards)
- If details must be entered using a shared device (e.g. insurance details), then it must be disinfected between each customer. Preference is to move entirely to digital solutions.
- Accommodation should provide online check in (no paperwork)
- Contactless keys (e.g. QR codes)
- Contactless tech (e.g. lights)
- Online ticketing for attractions and transport
- Online payment
Physical Distancing
Physical distancing is important in the preventing the spread of COVID-19 as it can be
transmitted via droplets sprayed when coughing, sneezing, singing, yelling
etc…
Intrepid will take the following measures:
- Require all suppliers to detail their physical distancing protocols
- Follow local regulation and advice on the need for physical distancing.
We will continue to offer this as an option. Single supplements are available for single travellers who do not wish to share a room. We will work closely with accommodation suppliers to ensure increased availability of single rooms.
Camping
- Consider whether it is appropriate to offer single tents for solo travellers as customers will be much closer together then in a traditional room.
- Consider whether staggering meal times may reduce the number of people sharing a dining tent.
Intrepid will consider the following factors when designing or amending transport options on trips.
- Local laws or requirements regarding physical distancing on transport
- Hygiene protocols of the transport provider
- Level of active community transmission in the destination
- Using designated seating on transport. Customers have assigned seats throughout the trip.
- If trip is longer than 15 minutes and air conditioning is available, it must be set to external airflow rather than to recirculation or windows should be opened for the duration of the trip.
- Designing or amending itineraries to reduce the duration of travel.
- Increasing the size of the vehicle, using multiple vehicles.
- Educate all leaders, crew, staff and customers to maintain a 1.5m distance wherever practical in public (e.g. queueing at a museum).
- Proactively design product to avoid crowds by visiting attractions at off-peak times.
- Proactively design product to avoid crowds on public transport or at airports where practical.
- Follow local regulations on table spacing and guest seating in restaurants. Wherever possible, try to ensure groups are sitting at their own table without strangers in restaurants.
- Proactively design product that focuses on experiences that assist with physical distancing (e.g. picnics over crowded marketplaces) if relevant for that destination.
Screening for COVID-19 helps isolate anyone with COVID-19 symptoms and stops the spread of disease. It is likely to become more common for future travellers.
Pre-Departure (Brand Material)
Customers should be informed as part of ‘Essential Trip Information (ETIs) or other similar trip notes if their trip is likely to include any of the following:
- Testing for COVID-19 before being able to pass through immigration and/or board planes.
- Negative test results to be uploaded for visa purposes.
- Thermal temperature checks in airports, train or bus stations, major hotels or attractions.
Pre-departure, all customers are required to fill out an online questionnaire (“self- declaration/assessment” form) to identify any high-risk customers before travel.
Extra qualifiers will be included to address customers with symptoms that can be contributed to pre-existing conditions (e.g. breathlessness to asthma).
Customers answering YES to any question should be removed from the departure and appropriate arrangements made.
COVID-19 Testing
Intrepid will not require a negative COVID-19 test as proof of health from customers or leaders at this stage unless it is required by local law or regulations.
This is partially due to the lack of availability of testing for people with no symptoms in many parts of the world and may change in due course.
On Trip
- Ask customers, leaders, crew and staff to monitor their own health
- Display appropriate signage on COVID-19 symptoms
- Educate leaders, crew and staff on how to identify COVID-19 symptoms
- Describe COVID-19 symptoms in group meetings
If customers, leaders or crew show symptoms of COVID-19 and are either unable to or unwilling to be tested, Intrepid reserves the right to remove them from our trips to prevent any risk to others.
Flexible Booking Conditions
Customers will be supported by flexible booking conditions to stay home if unwell or displaying symptoms
Flexible Work Conditions
Intrepid will support leaders and crew to stay home rather than lead a trip if they are unwell or displaying symptoms. Schedules will need to be created with back up availability of leaders/crew.
Data Collection & Health Tracking
Intrepid will assist government health departments in tracking and tracing any customers, staff, leaders, crew or suppliers at risk of contracting COVID-19 via exposure to a known case and/or outbreak by providing relevant details in line with privacy laws and regulations.
COVID Tracking apps
Intrepid strongly recommends that customers and staff download COVID tracking apps (e.g. COVIDSafe in Australia, StayHomeSafe in Hong Kong) to assist in reducing the spread of disease within their communities.
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Taiwan people very friendly. Accommodation were centrally located and easily accessible. Did extra activities then in brochure which was greatly.
Larus our tour guide did an excellent job and was very attentive to our needs. He is very knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor.
Our guide Tarang chandola was exceptional. Courteous, knowledgeable, organized, polite, professional and went above and beyond taking care of our needs and requests offen anticipating what that might be. He made sure we all had the best possible time and offered suggestions to meet the needs of everyone on the tour. This made the trip even more enjoyable.
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