First time in Japan, our Intrepid tour of was perfect for our needs. It had a good measure of adventure and challenge, culture and fun. Our guide was organised and informative. It was a great introduction to a fabulous country.

· Traveled March 2024 Intrepid promised an adventure and delivered in spades! I loved every aspect of this trip and have many gappy memories of the places and people I encountered. Review submitted 03 Apr 2024

· Traveled March 2024 Wonderful first trip in Japan, good guide, good group, good spirit ! Good overview of the whole country and great activities with hiking, cycling and kayaking (maybe I would have loved having more kayaking...). Thank you Review submitted 03 Apr 2024

Great trip for the active traveller who likes a mix of city and small town, rural experiences. The forest hikes were an absolute highlight as was our ‘exceptional’ group which bonded beautifully. Also loved the outdoor onsens and final banquet topped with karaoke.

Great mix of city and nature experiences! An introduction to some beautiful areas of Japan that I’d love to come back and explore further!

Unfortunately this is a budget tour with a luxury price. The actual amount of time spent hiking, cycling and kayaking is minimal with more time being spent on trains, up to 5 per trip! The accomodation varied between fabulous (the traditional Ryokan) and very poor (old dated hotels and a guesthouse equivalent to a backpackers hostel). Very few meals were included in the tour. What made our trip great was Leo, our guide, and the other people in our group. Leo was the most enthusiastic person who worked tirelessly to ensure we were all looked after, we cannot fault him.

You likely would not post my review, because we were not pleased with this tour. We have taken group tours with different providers in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Italy, France, Croatia, Peru, Chile, Mexico, Morocco and Ecuador, and we rate this Japan tour at the bottom!

reat tour if you’d like to get away from crowds and tourists, Hisa our guide was great, need to be somewhat fit, but it’s worth it

If you want a trip that combines exercise, great food & cultural experiences, then this is it. Prior to going, read the itinerary as it gives an accurate detail of fitness levels required to enjoy each day. We had different levels of fitness throughout our group yet our tour guide was able to assist and accommodate all needs.

This was a really rewarding tour, it is very active and will test your endurance but it was so worth it! Ken was so lovely and really organised, was fantastic to have everything taken care of. He made the tour easy and fun! Cannot recommend more for solo travellers.

Ken is a great informative tour guide rich of knowledge and highly organized and will help with any issues during the trip. Food and accommodation can be hit and miss. (Shared showers in Ryokans) and Japanese breakfasts consecutively (sweet fish, rice , pickled veg.) Needs rotation. Very good hiking locations but needs a rest day

This is a great trip, that while at times can be physically challenging is such a great in depth experience and introduction into Japanese culture and connection to nature. We took our fourteen year old teenager and she loved it.

The Hike, Bike, Kayak trip in Japan was fabulous. Our leader, Ken, was great fun, very organised and was a fountain of knowledge about Japan. Thank you Ken! As the trip progressed I became much fitter and did the Kumano Codo walk which was challenging but very rewarding. Before the trip started I didn't think I would be doing that walk, but as the time went on I became so much fitter with the walks and bike rides gradually becoming more challenging. That was a really good feeling as I am not as young as I was and have a health issue. The cultural side of the trip was really good too as we enjoyed the ryokans with their food, futons and the onsens, as well as the temples and shrines. I also had a super room mate as I was travelling solo. The whole trip was a great adventure and I have a renewed enthusiasm to keep my fitness gained to consider the ethos of the Shinto and Buddhists.

A great tour with plenty of variety, rewarding physical activities. good accommodation and a great tour guide. Highly recommend

Amazing trip, amazing group leader, beautiful country. This trip to Japan was one of the best experiences I've had in my travels to date.

This trip was awesome! Our guide, Ken, made the trip memorable for every traveler. The activities were well planned and spaced to allow recovery time. I highly recommend the trip for those who like active touring.

This is a fantastic itinerary, every day brings something new and exciting. Get ready to be on the go but there is also time to relax in an onsen, perfect balance. Our tour leader Kenichiro enriched the whole experience with his constant support, advice and sense of humour. I loved every single moment and highly recommend this trip to anyone who wants to taste Japan in a little bit more active way.

This trip was fantastic and is highly recommended. It was a great mix of physical activity and culture. The more physically fit you are, the more enjoyable the hike will be as parts are steep, but it is definitely achievable by young and old. Our guide Leo was an absolute superstar and full of energy….even teaching us origami on the long train trips!

An incredible trip that has a good variety of activities that offer a different way of seeing Japan.

This was my first Intrepid trip and it won’t be my last! Everything about it was brilliant - the leaders, the destinations In Japan, the range of activities and the excellent company from the other travellers.