World Nomads has partnered with Intrepid to giveaway a trip to Japan, worth nearly $15K USD.
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- World Nomads has partnered with Intrepid to giveaway a trip to Japan, worth nearly $15K USD.
- The prize includes a 12-day Intrepid small group tour of Japan, including flights and money for travel insurance.
- The competition runs from March 3 to March 30, 2026.
[Oakland, California - March 3, 2026] World Nomads and Intrepid Travel have partnered to launch a travel giveaway celebrating meaningful, locally-led travel experiences in Japan. Running from March 3 to March 30, travelers are invited to share an experience in Japan they’d most like to try, for the chance to travel with a friend on Intrepid’s 12-day Japan: Land of the Rising Sun trip. The prize also includes $1,500 USD toward flights and $300 USD towards travel insurance, courtesy of World Nomads.
Journeying from Tokyo to Kyoto with a small group and local guide, the trip will introduce travelers to the iconic landmarks and lesser-known cities across Central and Western Japan. Trip highlights include cruising on Ashinoko Lake, under the backdrop of Mount Fuji in Hakone, staying with a local family in Hagi, and visiting the iconic floating torii gate of Miyajima Island. Travelers will also explore Takayama’s Hida Folk Village, reflect at Hiroshima’s Peace Park and walk through Kyoto’s historic Gion District.
“At World Nomads, we believe travel is about pushing boundaries and embracing the extraordinary,” said Christina Tunnah, Head of Marketing and Brands at World Nomads. “Partnering with Intrepid allows us to inspire our travel community to imagine what’s possible and to feel confident taking those journeys knowing they’re supported every step of the way.”
Intrepid Travel, a long-time partner of World Nomads, is known for its small-group trips focused on immersive, locally-led experiences in destinations around the world. In 2025, Intrepid recorded an 17% year-on-year increase in bookings to Japan, reflecting the destination’s continued growth in global popularity.
"Japan has experienced strong tourism growth in recent years and for good reason,” said Erica Kritikides, General Manager of Experiences at Intrepid Travel. “Consistently topping global travel safety rankings and easily accessible via frequent international flights, it is a destination where long-held traditions sit alongside cutting-edge technology, creating a fascinating mix for travelers.
“With a local leader and traveling in a small group, Intrepid takes travelers beyond the usual hotspots, allowing travelers to enjoy immersive, locally-led experiences that truly connect them to the heart of the destination.”
The competition is open to eligible entrants over the age of 18, globally - except in countries where prohibited. The total prize package is worth nearly $15,000 USD and the winner will be announced on April 14, 2026 EST. Full details, T&Cs and entry information are available at worldnomads.com/campaigns/japan-trip.
About World Nomads:
Since 2002, World Nomads has been protecting, connecting and inspiring adventurous and independent travelers by offering specialized travel insurance and safety advice. Our travel insurance products cover travelers from more than 100 countries. World Nomads focuses on what we believe is important to travelers: emergency medical and evacuation costs, baggage cover, trip cancellation, trip delay and trip interruption costs. We offer cover for more than 250 adventure sports and activities, plus tech and gear. We believe travelers have the responsibility to give back, and through our Footprints program, customers can add a small donation to the price of their plan to help fund a community development project with one of World Nomads’ global nonprofit and charity partners.
About Intrepid Travel:
Intrepid Travel has been a world leader in responsible travel for 35 years. The company’s mission is to create positive change through the joy of travel, which comes to life on more than 900 trips all designed to truly experience local culture. With its own network of country offices in 33 countries, Intrepid has unique local expertise and perspectives. Globally recognized for their commitment to transparency and ethical travel, they became B-Corp certified in 2018. Intrepid Travel is also the first tour operator with near-term science-based climate targets through the Science Based Targets Initiative, and its not-for-profit, The Intrepid Foundation, has disbursed more than $20 million to more than 160 partners. For more information, download the company’s 2024 Integrated Annual Report and follow Intrepid on Facebook,Instagram, Twitter, TikTok or LinkedIn.