Intrepid Travel Opens Reservations for Expanded 2026 Travel Advisor FAM Program

Image: Southeastern Anatolia in Turkey is among the 10 destinations on Intrepid Travel's 2026 'Not Hot' list. (Photo Credit: Courtesy Intrepid Travel, GoTurkiye)
Image: Southeastern Anatolia in Turkey is among the 10 destinations on Intrepid Travel's 2026 'Not Hot' list. (Photo Credit: Courtesy Intrepid Travel, GoTurkiye)
Noreen Kompanik
by Noreen Kompanik
Last updated: 2:10 PM ET, Wed December 17, 2025

Intrepid Travel, a world leader in responsible travel, is offering travel advisors from the U.S. and Canada opportunities to experience some of the world’s most exciting destinations boots on the ground.

The expanded FAM program running from March through December 2026 gives advisors hands-on access to Intrepid’s most in-demand destinations and designed to turn experiences into sales and long-term client trust.

The global lineup features destinations across Central and South America, Europe, North Africa, and East Asia that include:

  • Belize
  • Guatemala
  • Turkey
  • South Korea
  • Peru
  • Morocco

Each FAM is designed to showcase the diversity of Intrepid’s product range with themes including:

  • March: Short Breaks in Guatemala and Belize
  • June: Food and Culture-focused trips in South Korea
  • October: Adventure and trekking experiences in Peru
  • December: Iconic European Christmas Markets

Hosting and Application Process

General FAMs are hosted by members of Intrepid’s Partnerships Teams providing advisors direct access to Intrepid Foundation partners in each destination. Participation fees start as low as $400 USD, with a portion donated to each destination. Through the 2026 FAM program, Intrepid expects to donate more than $13,000 USD to local community organizations.

The application process has been streamlined for 2026 with a single application covering all FAM opportunities giving advisors the ability to select the trips they are interested in, reducing duplication and making it easier to express interest across multiple destinations. Intrepid FAMs sport high advisor demand and limited space. Applications for Central America close December 31, 2025, while other applications close January 28, 2026.

“We know the best way for advisors to truly understand and sell Intrepid is to experience it themselves,” said Laura Hernandez, Head of Partnerships USA in a statement. “When advisors travel with us, they return with confidence, stories, and a genuine connection to the destinations and people behind the trips.”

She added, “These FAMs also allow advisors to have a meaningful impact. They deepen their knowledge so they can send clients who want to travel responsibly, and they help support local community organizations through the Intrepid Foundation. It’s a win for advisors, travelers, and the destinations themselves.” 


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