Intrepid Travel, the largest travel B-Corp, is set to offer more than 100 global Indigenous experiences heading into 2023.

The company first joined the Reconciliation movement in Australia in 2018, partnering with First Nations groups to build travel experiences, report on progress and raise awareness through tourism.

While authentic community-based tourism has always been core to Intrepid's product, since 2020 Intrepid has been significantly building on its indigenous experiences.

As well as in Australia and New Zealand, the company has introduced indigenous tourism experiences to the United States, Africa, South and Central America, among other destinations around the globe.

Among the 100 experiences are several new offerings for 2023, including a Mayan village medicinal garden visit and textile weaving workshop on Intrepid's 'Real Central America' itinerary; the 5-day Australia 'Walk Queensland's Scenic Rim' trip, led entirely by host Gurruhmun 'Old Man Kangaroo', a Ugarapul and Bidjara guide; and a visit to an Indigenous Shaman on Intrepid's 'Maya Encounter' tour in Guatemala.

Additional Highlights:

• Mexico: On Intrepid's 'Premium Mexico Yucatan Highlights' trip, groups will meet and tour the farm of a native Mayan family, followed by a hands-on cooking class before coming together to enjoy a traditional meal.
• Costa Rica: While on Intrepid's 'Best of Costa Rica' trip, travellers can visit and learn about the traditions of the Terraba River Indigenous Community, who have survived off the land for over 500 years.
• United States: On 'Hiking Utah's National Parks', Intrepid travellers will trek across incredible landscapes, learning about local plants, animals and geographic features from a passionate Native American guide.
• Kenya: During a 'Kenya Wildlife Safari' Intrepid groups will camp at Tepesua Village, share stories with Maasai warriors in the night, and learn about the community's resilience in paving the way for female education and health equity.
• Australia: On Intrepid's 'Premium Red Centre & Uluru', the Watarrka National Park Karrke Aboriginal Cultural Experience gives travellers the opportunity to learn about the healing power and spiritual significance of bush medicines to the Luritja and Pertame people.

Sara King, Intrepid's general manager for Purpose, said: “Indigenous tourism has the power to bring travellers closer to the communities that shaped destinations, honouring their customs and unique history while paving a new path for peace and reconciliation.”

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