Intrepid Travel Unveils Collection of Experience-Led Guidebooks

Intrepid Travel is launching Intrepid Guides — a bold new collection of experience-led travel books designed to inspire meaningful adventure and connection.

Available from 15APR, both online and in major bookstores, the debut series features three immersive guides spotlighting Japan, Iceland, and Australia. Each book goes beyond typical sightseeing tips and dives deep into the soul of a destination — from chasing waterfalls in Iceland and sampling sushi in Tokyo’s bustling fish markets to riding Australia’s transcontinental train from Perth to Sydney.

Unlike traditional guidebooks, Intrepid Guides are built around experiences, not just places. Chapters include Nature, Wildlife, Festivals, Food & Drink, History, Slow Travel, and Responsible Travel, providing readers with the tools to explore consciously and connect deeply.

Leigh Barnes, Intrepid’s President, the Americas said, “Intrepid Guides are for the curious and the conscious — travelers who want to experience the world, not just check it off a list. With these guides, we’re helping readers make travel more personal, more powerful, and more responsible.”

This publishing milestone follows the success of The Intrepid List, released in 2024 in partnership with Hardie Grant Explore — a globally acclaimed hardcover collection of 100 travel stories from around the world. The new guidebooks represent the next chapter in Intrepid’s storytelling legacy, rooted in the belief that travel, when done right, can change lives and protect the planet.

Backed by 35 years of global experience and operating in over 100 countries, Intrepid will expand the series with upcoming guides to Vietnam and Italy later this year.

“Whether a solo adventurer, slow traveler, foodie, or culture-seeker — this is the new travel essential,” added Barnes.