Intrepid Travel has launched a new rail travel product dedicated to encouraging slower, more sustainable travel.
The new rail travel collection features 40 journeys, including three new itineraries across Asia and Europe, set for 2025.
Intrepid said the launch reflects the company's long-term product development plan to replace internal flights with less carbon-intensive options as part of its global decarbonization strategy. The company also said new customer data shows 75% of travelers hope to take the train on their next trip.
Where Intrepid's New Rail Journeys Go
The Transmongolian Railway Adventure is an 11-day itinerary that allows guests to become familiar with the Transmongolian Railway and its connection to the ancient route used by tea caravans between Mongolia and China. The journey begins in Beijing and heads through China's hills to Inner Mongolia, visiting Kushtai National Park, the dunes of the Gobi Desert, and Sainshand. Departures begin in June 2025 and fares start at $3,365 per person.
Express to the Orient: A 15-day tour from Paris to Istanbul begins with a high-speed rail journey from Paris to Budapest, stopping in Strasbourg, France, along the same route as the historic Orient Express. Munich; Salzburg, Austria. From there, travelers travel by local train from Belgrade, Serbia to Istanbul, spending several days sampling local delicacies or enjoying a traditional Serbian lunch at a Salas house. Departures will begin in April next year, with fares starting at $4,560 per person.
On the 10-day Paris-Rome railway itinerary, travelers can take the Gotthard Panorama Express through Switzerland and see the historic route of the Gotthard Railway, built in the 19th century. Travelers can enjoy panoramic views of the Swiss countryside and majestic mountain ranges between scenic hikes, visits to medieval castles, and farm-to-table Swiss Italian cuisine. Departures begin next April and fares start at $4,200 per person.
