At Intrepid, the safety of our travellers, leaders and operators is a major priority.
Since our very first days as a tour operator, travelling responsibly and safely has been at the heart of everything we do. With this in mind, we monitor world events very closely. Intrepid makes operational decisions based on informed advice from a number of sources.
Current travel alerts
GEORGIA
Tbilisi is currently experiencing mass protests due to proposed legislation by the Georgian government. These protests centre around the Parliament building in Tbilisi and turned violent during the 2nd reading of the bill on the 30th of April 2024 with police using tear gas and water cannons.
Our groups do not visit the areas of the city where protesters are congregating. All activities on all departures are running as per our ETIs and travel advisory levels remain unchanged, with no increased risk to tourists.
For the following trips our accommodation in Tbilisi is located well away from the Parliament and no changes are planned at this time.:
KFSB - Highlights of Azerbaijan & Georgia
KFSG - Georgia Adventure
KFKE - Georgia & Armenia Adventure
KFZG - Georgia Real Food Adventure
For KMPC - Premium Azerbaijan, Georgia & Armenia our team on the ground are closely monitoring the situation, with an alternative hotel ready to accommodate our groups should the protest zone expand further. Your group leader will keep you informed of any changes.
Customers travelling independently in Georgia before or after their Intrepid tour are advised to monitor the media and avoid all public protests and demonstrations.
TAIWAN
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Taiwan on 3 April 2024, resulting in some damage to infrastructure, particularly in Hualien County, including Taroko Gorge, in the east of the country. All Intrepid travellers who were in the country at the time are safe and accounted for. Rescue and reconstruction efforts continue in Hualien and Taroko Gorge is closed until further notice. The following departures will operate as scheduled on an amended itinerary, with the 2 nights in Hualien replaced with an additional night each in Yilan and Puli:
CJSA240418
CJSA240420
CJSA240427
CJSA240502
Further aftershocks continue to be experienced around Hualien, including one of 6.1 on 23 April 2024. Our groups currently in Taiwan are unaffected and continuing their travels as planned.
Travel advisories
Intrepid follows government travel advisories from our key traveller markets when making decisions about operating trips in destinations. As the advice may differ depending on your location, it is important to consult your own local foreign travel advisory when considering if travel to a destination is permitted or appropriate for you.
Australia: Smartraveller
Canada: Travel Advice and Advisories
New Zealand: SafeTravel
United Kingdom: Foreign Travel Advice
United States: US Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs
Entry, health and visa requirements
Get the latest information on travel documents and visa requirements, plus local government COVID-19 vaccination and quarantine policies around the world.
How we monitor safety on our trips
We constantly monitor global issues, ensuring we have an in-depth understanding of the areas we visit. With multiple operational offices around the world in a variety of destinations, Intrepid has access to real-time safety updates and information within the countries we travel to. These staff are available to provide support to travellers on the ground if required.
Get in touch
If you have any concerns, you can contact our support team online or over the phone.
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