In an effort to replace internal flights with less carbon-intensive options, small-group adventure travel company, Intrepid Travel, has launched a new range of tours dedicated to rail travel that includes 40 trips and the three new itineraries – Trans-Mongolian Railway Adventure; Express to the Orient: Paris to Istanbul; and Paris to Rome by Rail.
The tours will cater for the rising demand for train travel, with Intrepid data showing that 75% of travellers are hoping to take a train on their next trip. Furthermore, 87% said they would consider an alternative form of transport during their travels if it reduced their carbon footprint and 31% saying they would do so even if it meant taking a longer route.
The launch reflects Intrepid’s long-term product development plans as part of its global decarbonisation strategy.
Intrepid’s rail journeys allow customers to travel more slowly, experience more of the countryside and have more opportunities for local interaction.
Each rail trip is accompanied by one of Intrepid’s local leaders, who will not only help travellers navigate complex routes and stations, but also maximise the experiences during rest stops and overnight stays. The tours will have an average group size of 10-12 travellers.
Routes in the new dedicated trip category include iconic routes like Bangkok to southern Thailand, and lesser-known routes like Varanasi to Agra, India, as well as rail family adventures from Tokyo to Kyoto and Rome to Pompeii.
