The women-only trips, which will be guided by local female tour leaders, are designed to support and empower communities in destinations such as Peru, India, Iran, Morocco, and Jordan, which have been deeply affected by the pandemic. 

The tours allow the groups to take part in experiences that would not be possible if there were men in the party, such as visiting a beauty salon in Iran or travelling in a women-only train carriage.

Intrepid initially launched Women’s Expeditions as a limited-edition range in 2018 with tours in Morocco, Jordan and Iran. Extra itineraries to Turkey, Kenya, India and Nepal were then added in 2019.

Erica Kritikides, general manager of global product at Intrepid, said: “Relaunching Women’s Expeditions is a significant and exciting step forward for Intrepid Travel, enabling us to continue our support for some truly inspirational women who rely on tourism to support themselves, their families and their communities.”