About the Brand
About
Intrepid Travel is the world's largest purpose-led adventure travel company, proven in its legal structure, supply chain philosophy, and product design principle built over 37 years.
As a certified B Corp, Intrepid operates nearly 1,000 small-group trips designed to keep money in local economies, connect travelers with real communities, and minimize environmental impact. Its not-for-profit, The Intrepid Foundation, now a registered U.S. 501(c)(3), means every trip has a direct philanthropic dimension built in.
Intrepid is a vertically integrated company that operates all over the world. While many travel brands outsource their operations, Intrepid builds them locally, with a supply chain of over 85% locally owned businesses, never staying at chain hotels or eating at chain restaurants. That hyper-local experience is what anchors Intrepid. The more local the experience, the better it is for the community and the traveler . Both are given an equal seat at the table, because Intrepid believes the best trips are built on mutual exchange and shared experience.
Where other travel brands chase the hottest destinations, Intrepid publishes its annual Not Hot List: 10 underrated destinations with the capacity and infrastructure to welcome visitors responsibly. It's an active effort to combat overtourism and redirect traveler curiosity toward places that genuinely benefit from it. It also publishes an annual integrated report (https://www.intrepidtravel.com/en/newsroom/company-documents/annualreport), transparently reporting on everything from revenue numbers to CO2 emissions.
Founding Story
For over 30 years, Intrepid Travel has led purpose-driven adventure, not as a marketing position, but as an operating principle. In 2025, escalating geopolitical instability, accelerating climate impacts, and a broad corporate retreat from sustainability commitments defined the landscape. Intrepid Travel's response was to double down.
Intrepid launched a US$2M annual Carbon Impact Fund, scaled EV airport transfers across country offices from 39% to 74%, and partnered with REI on 28 nature-based trips where 1% of every booking funds conservation.The Intrepid Foundation became a registered U.S. 501(c)(3), strengthening its ability to influence community-led impact. The Foundation focuses on supporting local communities in shaping their own futures, allowing for grassroots-led solutions as a way for travelers to support the work of the communities they are visiting.In response to threatened $900M+ funding cuts and potential closures within the U.S. National Park System in 2025-2026, Intrepid Travel launched a "United by Nature" campaign. This initiative includes a $50,000 donation to the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA), the launch of Active-ism trips (https://www.intrepidtravel.com/us/active-ism), and advocacy to protect endangered, taxpayer-funded spaces. As nations continuously turn their backs on indigenous populations, Intrepid has leaned in, working directly with, advocating for , and offering tour options that connect travelers with indigenous communities in the U.S. and Canada.
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Leigh oversees Intrepid Americas, managing direct, industry and white label sales as well as operations across North, Central and South America.
Previously Chief Purpose Officer and then Chief Customer Officer, he’s been instrumental in building Intrepid’s reputation as a purpose-led, customer-focussed organisation.
Outside of work, Leigh’s an avid supporter of local arts scenes and a keen ocean swimmer - even in the frosty Pacific Northwest where he is based.
Leigh's top Intrepid trip is Everest Base Camp Trek, which he credits for changing the way he sees the world.
Press Coverage
FORBES
May 20, 2026
Grand Canyon’s North Rim Reopened For Summer, Here Is The Fine Print
What to expect at Grand Canyon's less explored North Rim.
TRAVEL WEEKLY
May 18, 2026
Intrepid's Uncommon Day Trips explore a less crowded side of three European cities
Intrepid Travel is launching day trips that introduce travelers to lesser-known parts of three European cities.
Starting June 1, the Uncommon Day Trips collection will be available in Barcelona, Paris and Venice, three of Europe's most visited cities. The tours will be created and led by locals and will bring visitors to parts of the city outside of the hot spots.
The itineraries were created to meet high demand for activities in these cities while promoting responsible tourism, the operator said.
FODOR'S TRAVEL
May 14, 2026
Don't be a Tuluminati
There’s a far better way to experience this corner of Mexico than bouncing between beach clubs and EDM sets. Beyond the scene, Tulum and its surrounding jungle are full of quieter, wilder pleasures: swimming solo in cenotes, climbing Mayan pyramids with only a few other travelers around, ziplining without the lines, drifting down a river with no one else in sight.
SKIFT
Apr 27, 2026
Intrepid Travel’s Secret: Purpose, Profits, and Why Small-Group Tours Are Booming
Intrepid Travel is proving that you can build a mission-driven travel company and still be more profitable than ever.
INDULGE MIAMI HERALD
Apr 19, 2026
Solo Female Travel After 40 Is Surging — Here’s What Actually Changes and Improves Read more at: https://www.miamiherald.com/living/travel/article315289676.html#storylink=cpy
If you assumed solo travel was a young person’s game, the data says otherwise. According to Condor Ferries, 81% of solo female travelers are over 45 years old, and the average U.S. traveler is a 47-year-old woman. This isn’t a niche movement. It’s the mainstream.
Press Releases
May 20, 2026
Intrepid launches new Premium Family range
The eight new trips respond to growing demand for immersive, hassle-free family adventures.
May 2, 2026
Intrepid reimagines day trips in Europe's most overtouristed cities
Intrepid Travel launches Uncommon Day Trips in Barcelona, Venice and Paris
May 1, 2026
Intrepid Travel launches ‘Stay Intrepid’ as it expands its accommodation portfolio
The new brand extension introduces a collection of six properties offering experience-led, community-driven stays.
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