Thinking about booking an epic tour but having trouble deciding between two operators who offer seemingly similar trips? Lucky for you, both Intrepid and On The Go Tours have a fantastic selection of trips to choose from, and we’re going to help you narrow down your options here.
Group size, age requirements and travel styles
Intrepid offers three main styles of trips: Basix, Original & Comfort, depending on the preference of the traveller. Intrepid has a group size averaging from 10-12 people in most destinations, and the ages range from 18-65.
They also have specific family tours, tailored specifically for families, which are available to families and parents with children. The lower age limits for these tours depends on the destination, so it is best to check the tour itinerary of the tour you are interested in.
They also offer a range of travel styles, from active adventures to basic accommodations and more luxurious and special experiences. In general, Intrepid is targeted at people wanting to take part in adventure travel – experiencing the world with other adventurers in a small group.
On The Go tours typically have 16-18 travellers per group in most destinations, although sometimes the groups can be up to 45 travellers in some destinations.
The tours they offer are suited to travellers from their mid-twenties up to sixties, so there is a variety of ages travelling on the tours that are offered. A
s you explore the main attractions you will be accompanied throughout by On The Go Tours’ passionate, highly qualified English speaking guides to ensure you get the best possible experience whilst on tour.
They also offer private and custom tours, although their group tours are easily the most popular, allowing travellers the chance to meet others who are like-minded while exploring.
Physical Requirements
When travelling with On The Go, there will usually be a moderate level of activity, like exploring historic sites, boarding trains, walking through local markets etc.
It is required to be in good health and have a normal level of fitness. With an average age of around 40, lots of over 50s and 60+ travel with On The Go.
The physical requirements for Intrepid are similar, also requiring a reasonable amount of fitness; that is, you will be required to carry your own luggage, you will sometimes be taking public transport, and may need to carry your luggage to and from transport hubs or up stairs at your accommodation.
Both Intrepid and On The Go may have particular trips, itineraries or excursions which require a higher level of fitness and more physical requirements (such as trekking, canoeing etc). These will be clearly marked on the individual tour itineraries, so it is best to read the itinerary for the tour you are interested in detail.
Accommodation
On The Go uses a variety of accommodation including heritage hotels, boutique properties, floating hotels, premium junk boats and cruisers, depending on the destination.
These will usually be character-filled 3-5 star hotels & boutique properties that provide travellers with an authentic local experience, combined with convenience to stay as close to attractions as possible, while factoring in the tour itinerary.
As accommodation styles can vary from tour to tour, it is best to check the individual itinerary for the tour you are interested in.
Intrepid offers a variety of accommodation, with a focus on the facilities and character, as much as convenience. Sometimes in smaller destinations, they alternate tours to stay between a number of different homestays or hotels to ensure that they support more than one local partner.
They offer some authentic local accommodations, such as a family-run hotel, a hilltop monastery or a Bedouin camp. Accommodation for both is based on twin-shared accommodations where a single supplement is not mandatory but can be requested.
Transportation
On The Go will use, for most tours, European standard private transportation. On some trips, they will sometimes use some public transport, as well as using ‘special transport’ for different locations.
This is usually distinctively local forms of transport; rickshaws in India, junk boats in Vietnam, bullet trains in China, feluccas in Egypt & long-tail boats in Thailand as an example. Details of transportation for each destination can be found in the detailed itinerary for each tour.
Intrepid will use a variety of modes of transportation including local transport (camels, tuk tuks) and private vehicles, as well as local public transport methods. Intrepid Travel takes pride in using professional local travel experts to guide their tours, and details of the transportation and guide can be found in each tours itinerary.
Destinations
Intrepid offers tours to: Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, Latin America, Australia/Oceania.
On The Go offers tours to: Asia, Europe, Africa, Latin America, and North America.
Cost
Intrepid offers a range of tours around the world in many different locations, as does On The Go with the exception that On The Go doesn’t run tours in Australia/New Zealand.
Below, we have a price per day breakdown of the different regions.
Generally speaking, On The Go tours tend to be more expensive. The price difference is often due to the fact that On The Go typically offers more of a complete package, including things like private transportation, complimentary airport transfers, etc.
Intrepid, on the other hand, is targeted more at the adventure traveller, so things like airport transfers generally aren’t included.
Intrepid starting from USD $86 per day
On The Go starting from USD $104 per day
Intrepid starting from USD $49 per day
On The Go starting from USD $126 per day
Intrepid starting from USD $105 per day
On The Go does not operate tours in this region
Intrepid starting from USD $64 per day
On The Go starting from USD $49 per day
Intrepid starting from USD $88 per day
On The Go starting from USD $75 per day
Intrepid starting from USD $36 per day
On The Go starting from $99 per day
