Intrepid Travel has announced the expanding of its destination management network with a new country office in Uzbekistan, scheduled to open later this year. This move reinforces Intrepid Travel’s Central Asia network as demand grows, with bookings to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan up 70 per cent year-on-year in 2025.
The Tashkent-based office will operate as a DMC, led by a country general manager and supported by a small operational team and regional trip leaders. The new office will support locally managed trips and community-connected experiences across the region. It will be Intrepid’s 32nd office worldwide and reflects the company’s 2030 strategy to scale locally managed DMCs and offer community-connected experiences.
Intrepid Travel’s managing director Asia and head of global operations Natalie Kidd said: “This is a natural next step in our strategy to grow where we’re seeing momentum and to support that growth with strong local teams. Central Asia is an exciting region for Intrepid, and having our own DMC in Uzbekistan means we can better support our leaders, partners and travellers on the ground.”
“Uzbekistan has seen a huge surge in interest, with its rich culture, welcoming communities and incredible landscapes. We’ve had strong relationships with partners here for many years, and we’re excited to build on that foundation with a dedicated local team,” added Ashish Verma, regional general manager North and South Asia, Intrepid.
Intrepid recently launched two new trips in the region. The 10-day Kyrgyzstan: Trekking the Tien Shan Trails itinerary follows nomadic paths through the western Tien Shan mountains, including overnight stays in traditional yurts and alpine lake views. The 16-day Highlights of Central Asia journey travels by train through Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan, with stops including a yurt stay near Issyk Kul Lake, a home-cooked meal with a local family in Uzbekistan, and wine tasting at a family-run winery in Almaty.
