With over 100 new trips and countless fresh experiences added to Intrepid favourites, 2026 is looking good for anyone seeking adventure.<\/strong><\/p>\n From trekking in Kyrgyzstan to planting trees in Kenya, here are some of the best new trips for the year ahead. Check out the full collection of everything new<\/a> to find the right trip for you \u2013 and wherever the year takes you, make it good.\u00a0<\/p>\n The world could do with more female leaders \u2013 like Chief Kadie<\/a>, the no-nonsense boss of Boma Village. She\u2019ll welcome you to her community on the new Sierra Leone Adventure<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n There\u2019s taking \u2018the road less travelled\u2019 and then there\u2019s Trekking the Tien Shan Trails<\/a>. Spend your days traversing alpine meadows, evergreen forests, plunging valleys and scenic mountain trails and your nights admiring the Milky Way from your camp.\u00a0<\/p>\n On the new Mongolia Expedition<\/a> you\u2019ll stay off-grid<\/a> with the semi-nomadic Tsaatan people, as you help to take care of their herd, bed down in an ortz (teepee-like tent) and sing traditional songs with your hosts.\u00a0<\/p>\n Take in two volcanic peaks on the new Acatenango Volcano Hike & Antigua Short Break<\/a>, watching smoke and molten lava erupt from the highly active Fuego from the safety of your camp on dormant Acatenango.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Inca Trail is a classic, but it can get crowded. Sidestep the masses on the Salkantay Trek<\/a>, a dazzling detour that\u2019ll take you to turquoise lakes, along cloud-forest trails and into welcoming rural communities, before summiting Machu Picchu Mountain for a bird\u2019s-eye view of the Peruvian icon.\u00a0<\/p>\n See a different side to Saudi on the new Saudi Arabia Expedition \u2013 Asir Adventure<\/a>, which takes you to mist-shrouded pine forests, highland villages and mountain trails, and showcases the local people\u2019s warm hospitality.\u00a0<\/p>\n Between historic city tours and waterfall hikes, on the new One Week in Colombia<\/a> trip for 18 to 35s you\u2019ll hop on a bike in Barranquilla and get a behind-the-scenes look at the life-changing work of Intrepid Foundation partner, World Bicycle Relief<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Arctic Circle scenery, Sami culture and cinnamon buns \u2013 the new Sweden by Rail<\/a> trip is an overland adventure with a Scandi twist.\u00a0<\/p>\n Taking fun perspective shots on the vast Uyuni Salt Flats is practically a rite of passage. But after all those Instagram antics, you\u2019ll probably be feeling peckish. On the new Bolivia Encounter<\/a> for 18 to 35s, you\u2019ll be treated to a picnic smack bang on the salt flats \u2013 with a comfy set up, worthy of a snap or two.\u00a0<\/p>\n Read more: 12 new offbeat trips and experiences<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The best parts of Canyon de Chelly can only be accessed if you\u2019re accompanied by a Navajo guide<\/a>. Meet yours on the new Southwest USA Canyons & Cultures<\/a> trip and hear stories rooted in local culture.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Go beyond beaches and temples to wander forested mountain trails and get first-hand experience of Zapotec culture<\/a> on the new Hiking in Mexico: Oaxaca\u2019s Indigenous Highlands<\/a> trip.\u00a0<\/p>\n French-Canadian culture naturally comes to the fore on the new Discover Quebec<\/a> trip, but importantly, you\u2019ll hear from First Nations too, with a fireside storytelling session in a traditional longhouse.\u00a0<\/p>\n Trek between hill-tribe villages on the new Indonesia Expedition<\/a>, learning about the Toraja community\u2019s astonishing cultural rituals and staying in traditional guesthouses along the way.\u00a0<\/p>\n Take the coastal route between two of Australia\u2019s coolest cities on the new Melbourne to Sydney Adventure<\/a>, stopping in Eden to walk with Country Custodians and hear about how their culture is tied to the land.\u00a0<\/p>\n Venture to an isolated archipelago between Scotland, Iceland and Norway to discover rugged landscapes and one-of-a-kind culture on the new Explore Faroe Islands<\/a> trip.\u00a0<\/p>\n Read more: 10 new ways to connect with Indigenous culture<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Meet a master of Nushu<\/a> \u2013 a script created by women, for women \u2013 and hear how the ancient artform is being passed on to the next generation on the new Southern China Highlights<\/a> trip.\u00a0<\/p>\n On the new Eastern Turkey Explorer<\/a> trip, stop by a guesthouse in Sanliurfa for lunch. Your meal will be cooked by local women who\u2019ve gained employment with support from Intrepid Foundation partner, KEDV<\/a>.<\/p>\n Sit down with an Arabic calligraphy expert on the new Premium Tunisia<\/a> trip and have a go at writing your own name in intricate ink lettering \u2013 keeping an eye out for \u2018calligraffiti\u2019 on the streets of Tunis and beyond as you continue your journey.\u00a0<\/p>\n Join a local couple in their Xi\u2019an apartment for an intimate noodle-making class followed by a homecooked lunch on the new China Real Food Adventure<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Read more: 10 new cultural craft experiences<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n Journey across Kenya by Rail<\/a> on an all-new adventure, making a stop at Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary<\/a> to stargaze, go on a night safari and play an active role in the project\u2019s conservation work by planting a tree to help the region recover from drought, wildfires and overgrazing.\u00a0<\/p>\n Iceland\u2019s landscape is active and ever-shifting \u2013 so it makes sense to match that energy by getting moving on the new Iceland: Hike, Bike & Kayak<\/a> trip, which includes a bike ride on the Westman Islands, waterfall and volcano hikes, and kayaking in a sea lagoon.\u00a0<\/p>\n Ape enthusiasts get two for one on the new Essential Uganda and Gorilla Trek<\/a> for 18 to 35s, getting the chance to not only spot silverbacks and their troops in the wild, but chimpanzees too, on a trek that\u2019s completely new to Intrepid.\u00a0<\/p>\n Fresh trip, with even fresher<\/em> air? The new Norway: Hike, Bike & Kayak<\/a> adventure takes you on a wholesome, heart-pumping journey through pristine fjords and picturesque lakes, complete with mountain hikes and cosy cabin stays.\u00a0<\/p>\n Get the kids amped about forgoing screen time on the new Slovenia Family Holiday with Teenagers<\/a> trip, which involves hikes, bike rides and rafting escapades, as well as a guided walk through the dramatic Tolmin Gorges.\u00a0<\/p>\n Start the day with a sweet sunrise view on the new Essential Philippines<\/a> trip for 18 to 35s. Having breakfast at Bohol\u2019s otherworldly Chocolate Hills is just one of many memorable moments on an itinerary that also includes SUP yoga on a river, waterfall swims and beach days.\u00a0<\/p>\n![\"Stay](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Mongolia-Tsaatan-Reindeer-herders-shutterstock_1261793827-5.jpg?ssl=1\")
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1. Meet a matriarch in Sierra Leone\u00a0<\/h3>\n
2. Carve a new trail in Kyrgyzstan\u00a0<\/h3>\n
3. Stay with reindeer herders in Mongolia\u00a0<\/h3>\n
4. Summit a volcano in Guatemala\u00a0<\/h3>\n
Choose an offbeat adventure<\/h2>\n
5. Take a quieter route to Machu Picchu in Peru\u00a0<\/h3>\n
6. Chase waterfalls on scenic trails in Saudi Arabia\u00a0<\/h3>\n
7. Pedal with purpose in Colombia\u00a0<\/h3>\n
8. Ride the rails in Northern Sweden\u00a0<\/h3>\n
9. Lunch in Bolivia\u2019s lunar landscape\u00a0<\/h3>\n
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10. Explore a quiet canyon with a Navajo guide in Arizona, US<\/h3>\n
11. Elevate your understanding of Mexico\u00a0<\/h3>\n
12. Hear stories by the fireside in Canada\u00a0<\/h3>\n
13. Spend time with the Toraja tribe in Indonesia\u00a0<\/h3>\n
14. Connect to Country in Australia\u00a0<\/h3>\n
15. Have a far-flung adventure in the Faroe Islands\u00a0<\/h3>\n
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16. Learn a secret women\u2019s language in China\u00a0<\/h3>\n
17. Eat an empowering lunch in Turkey\u00a0<\/h3>\n
18. Master an ancient artform in Tunisia\u00a0<\/h3>\n
19. Try your hand at noodle making in China\u00a0<\/h3>\n
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20. Plant a tree in Kenya\u00a0<\/h3>\n
21. Show up your Strava pals in Iceland\u00a0<\/h3>\n
22. Chill out with chimps in Uganda\u00a0<\/h3>\n
23. Embrace friluftsliv in Norway\u00a0<\/h3>\n
24. Take a gorge-ous family snap in Slovenia\u00a0<\/h3>\n
25. Watch the sun rise in the Philippines\u00a0<\/h3>\n
26. Kick back with the kids in Greece\u00a0<\/h3>\n