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Intrepid launches new rail range

40 rail itineraries across Asia, Europe, and beyond with Intrepid Travel

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Intrepid Travel has launched a dedicated rail range of 40 itineraries, including three brand-new trips, reflecting a global rise in train travel and slower tourism. The collection spans Asia and Europe, featuring signature routes such as the Trans-Mongolian Railway through Inner Mongolia and the Gobi Desert from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar, the Orient Express route from Paris to Istanbul, and the Gotthard Panorama Express through Switzerland. Each trip is escorted by a local leader and limited to an average group of 10-12 travellers. Intrepid describes the itineraries as allowing passengers to travel slower, experience more countryside, and interact with local communities. The range reflects the operator's global decarbonization strategy, replacing internal flights with rail alternatives. This approach appeals to the 75 percent of surveyed travellers interested in taking a train on their next trip.

What to know before you look closer

  • Intrepid publishes no detailed day-by-day itinerary in this announcement; confirm route structure, accommodation standards, and meal inclusions directly with the operator before booking
  • This pack describes a new product range launch rather than a specific single trip; individual itinerary names, pricing, and departure dates are not included here

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included in these tours?
Yes. Intrepid's rail range features 40 train itineraries as the core of each trip, including the Trans-Mongolian Railway, Orient Express route, and Gotthard Panorama Express.
Are these escorted or independent tours?
Intrepid operates these as escorted tours. Each trip includes one of Intrepid's local leaders with average group sizes of 10-12 travellers.
Which trains and routes does Intrepid offer?
The range includes the Trans-Mongolian Railway from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar via Inner Mongolia and the Gobi Desert, the Orient Express route from Paris to Istanbul via Strasbourg, Munich, Salzburg, Budapest and Belgrade, and the Gotthard Panorama Express through Switzerland. The range also covers routes like Bangkok to Southern Thailand, Varanasi to Agra, and Tokyo to Kyoto.
What is the group size?
Intrepid operates these trips with an average group size of 10-12 travellers per tour.

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