Lonely Planet launches its first tour range

Lonely Planet launches its first tour range

Iconic travel publisher Lonely Planet has teamed up with Intrepid Travel to launch its first range of experiences. 

Announcing the trips at a media event at Yellow in Sydney’s Potts Point this morning, Intrepid’s chief commercial officer, Brett Mitchell said Lonely Planet Experiences would be based on sustainability and respect, geared towards Lonely Planet‘s grassroots style of traveller.

The new trip range is set to include 200-day tours operated by Intrepid’s day-tour company, Urban Adventures, and more than 130 multi-day trips.

The trips promise a low environmental footprint and a positive impact on communities, by operating 100 per cent carbon neutral, employing local guides, using local transport and supporting locally-owned businesses. 

“For over four decades, travellers have looked to Lonely Planet for trusted travel advice,” Luis Cabrera, CEO of Lonely Planet, said.

“Now, global explorers looking for the inside track can journey along with us on this new range of tours. This is an exciting innovation and evolution for the Lonely Planet brand.”

Not to mention, travellers will also get exclusive discounts on Lonely Planet guide books, free access to Lonely Planet’s Guides app, and supplementary Lonely Planet insights throughout. 

The tours will run in six continents, across 65 countries, and range in duration from two hours to 22 days.

Here’s a taste of what you can expect:

Day tours

Lonely Planet Experiences – Powered by Urban Adventures:

  • A Tour Through Tokyo’s Kitchen (incl. Tsukiji Fish Market), 2.5 hours, starting at $109
  • Vintage Las Vegas Arts Tour, two hours, starting at $65

Multi-day tours

Lonely Planet Experiences – Powered by Intrepid Travel:

  • Galapagos Experience (7 days), starting at $1,320
  • Explore Egypt (15 days), starting at $1,645

Latest News

  • Aviation

Low-cost Indian carrier SpiceJet continues to burn cash

It’s not just low-cost Australian carriers that are facing hardship. SpiceJet, India’s version of Bonza, recently announced a 72 per cent reduction in its net loss versus last year. But, despite this improvement, the airline has posted losses for six straight years. But it has secured board approval to raise up to INR 30 billion […]

  • Attractions

SAKA Museum recognised in TIME magazine’s World’s Greatest Places 2024

AYANA Resort Bali’s newly-opened cultural and events centre, SAKA Museum has been recognised in TIME magazine’s World’s Greatest Places list for 2024. Part of AYANA Bali’s resort destination, the museum integrates Bali’s rich history with state-of-the-art facilities, making it the centrepiece for the island’s spiritual and cultural heritage. TIME magazine’s inclusion of SAKA Museum in […]

  • Cruise

Silversea taps Barbara Biffi as senior vice president for global sales

Ultra-luxury and expedition cruise travel brand, Silverseas, has announced Barbara Biffi as its new senior vice president of global sales. Biffi joined the company in 2007, holding numerous positions and gaining a deep understanding of the brand, the preferences of its guests and its strategic goals, the company said. An Italian national with a wealth […]

  • Technology
  • Travel Agents

Amadeus welcomes FCM Travel as new reseller partner of Cytric Easy

Cytric Easy, the travel management tool embedded in Microsoft Teams, is to be integrated into FCM Travel portfolio. Amadeus and FCM Travel have extended their Cytric distribution agreement to include Cytric Easy. With this new agreement, global travel management company FCM Travel, becomes a reseller of the innovative travel management collaboration solution embedded into Microsoft […]