With over 50 new journeys able to go and numerous contemporary experiences added to present Intrepid favourites, 2025 is shaping as much as be a very good yr for anybody in the hunt for an journey.
From eye-opening travels in West Africa to icy escapades in Northern Europe and extra, listed below are a number of the high new journeys for the yr forward. Nevertheless it’s value exploring the complete assortment of the whole lot new to search out the suitable journey for you.
Wherever the yr takes you, make it good.
Offbeat journeys that take you past the norm
1. Step right into a world of myths and monsters in Greenland
For a lot of travellers, Greenland is one thing of a remaining frontier. Whereas polar cruises are nice for hopping alongside the island’s iceberg-littered coast, this new land-based Greenland Expedition will get you on the bottom for longer, bringing extra advantages for native communities whereas providing you with further time to sort out epic glacier hikes and be regaled by the tales of an area monster hunter.
2. Go additional in Georgia and Armenia
Get lost the vacationer path on this new journey by Georgia and Armenia. In between exploring the international locations’ historic monasteries and culture-soaked cities, you’ll see a Soviet ghost city within the midst of a revival in Georgia and take a hike with an area ranger to study how the group is defending wildlife in south-central Armenia. You’ll additionally spend an evening on the shores of Lake Sevan, staying at an NGO-run lodge that helps the local people and gives inclusive, accessible out of doors actions for individuals dwelling with disabilities.
3. Snooze like a nomad in Kyrgyzstan
On the brand new Premium Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan journey you’ll meet an skilled yurt maker who’ll offer you a behind-the-scenes take a look at how these iconic abodes are made – and probably rope you into having a go your self. With a brand new appreciation for the cultural significance of those cosy shelters, you’ll share dinner round a campfire and spend the evening at a standard camp.
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Contemporary energetic adventures that fill your soul
4. Trek to Colombia’s Misplaced Metropolis
Kick off your journey in vibrant Cartagena, earlier than making a beeline for the mist-shrouded Sierra Nevada mountains to embark on a four-day trek to Teyuna, in any other case referred to as the Misplaced Metropolis. Alongside the best way, you’ll meet elders from the Wiwa group – one in every of 4 Indigenous tribes dwelling right here – and study their conventional lifestyle.
5. Camp, hike and kayak within the wilds of Alaska
The outside doesn’t get a lot better than this. From an eye-opening hike to Harding Icefield to a morning spent paddling the waters round Kachemak Bay State Park, the actions on this new Alaska journey put mom nature entrance and centre. And if that’s not sufficient contemporary air for you – you’ll be pitching up your tents in a number of the state’s most scenic campsites.
6. Realise lofty ambitions within the Indian Himalayas
Take your sense of journey to new heights on the brand new India: Trekking in Ladakh journey. Designed for eager trekkers, this 14-day journey includes lengthy walks alongside high-altitude trails to succeed in distant mountain villages backdropped by Himalayan peaks. If the each day step rely doesn’t go away you breathless, the sight of a crisp-white Buddhist monastery (or 5) beneath shiny blue skies simply would possibly.
7. Pursue your subsequent thrill in Peru
Eager about tackling the Inca Path, however craving just a little further motion? Step ahead Peru: Hike, Bike, Raft & SUP, a brand new energetic journey that takes within the iconic ruins of Machu Picchu – however not earlier than you’ve gone whitewater rafting within the Sacred Valley, hit mountain trails on two wheels to succeed in lesser-known Inca websites, and tried stand-up paddle boarding at 3720 metres (12,200 toes) above sea stage.
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African escapes that spark the creativeness
8. Meet fantasy coffin makers in Ghana
Hint voodoo again to its roots at Vodun ceremonies in Benin and Togo and ponder the way you’d wish to be remembered if you depart this life with a go to to a fantasy coffin maker in Ghana. One among two new West Africa journeys in 2025, the Benin, Togo & Ghana Journey delves into historic cultures, rising traditions and relics of current historical past that may cease you in your tracks.
9. Senegal and The Gambia Journey
One other new West Africa journey, Senegal & The Gambia Journey will see you cruise by UNESCO-listed Djoudj Nationwide Hen Sanctuary on a pirogue (dugout canoe), go for a dip in a pink lake and take a sobering take a look at remnants of the transatlantic slave commerce. You’ll additionally get a really feel for a number of the area’s coolest city centres, from The Gambia’s island capital, Banjul, to Senegal’s jazz-loving metropolis, Saint Louis.
10. Elevate a glass in South Africa
Intrepid has upped the ante with its South Africa providing, launching a brand new Premium Cape City and the Backyard Route journey. In addition to staying in a deliciously swanky spa resort, sampling a number of the area’s most interesting wines and sitting right down to a well-posh six-course tasting menu (wine pairings included, should you’re nonetheless thirsty), you’ll go to the Amy Basis to find out how they’re upskilling younger individuals from underserved communities in Cape City. Cheers to that.
11. See ladies’s empowerment in motion in East Africa
Assume Traditional East Africa, assume safari? This new Consolation-style journey undoubtedly delivers the ‘traditional’ wildlife experiences you’d hope for, after which some. Between sport drives searching for zebras, giraffes, elephants et al within the Maasai Mara and Amboseli and Serengeti Nationwide Parks, you’ll go to Intrepid Basis associate Patinaai Osim to know how the challenge is tackling gender inequality in Kenya earlier than visiting the ‘mamas’ in Tanzania for a standard cooking lesson.
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Northbound journeys with Indigenous encounters
12. Share a meal with the Aeta group in northern Philippines
Trek to the crater lake of an energetic volcano and thru the UNESCO-listed rice terraces of Banaue on this adventurous Northern Philippines Highlights journey. You’ll acquire actual perception into Filipino tradition on a go to to the Hanging Coffins of Sagada and at a lunch hosted by a chieftain of the Indigenous Aeta group.
13. Get a style of Ainu tradition in Hokkaido, Japan
Make haste to Hokkaido on a zippy bullet prepare from Tokyo on the brand new Northern Japan & Hokkaido Journey. Whereas it’s identified for its snow and ski scene, Hokkaido is a year-round deal with. You’ll expertise Ainu hospitality with a standard dumpling tasting and be taught extra in regards to the Indigenous group on the Ainu Museum.
14. Enterprise off the backpacker path in Australia
Perhaps you’ve seen the East Coast already, however did you make it as far north because the tip of Cape York? Camp your approach up the coast on the brand new Cape York & Torres Strait Explorer journey, becoming a member of an Aboriginal information on a bush meals and drugs stroll close to Cooktown and hopping throughout the pond to Thursday Island for lunch and a cultural tour with a Torres Strait Islander.
Cool cultural getaways for 18 to 35s
15. Sidestep the crowds in Spain and Portugal
One other all-new addition to the 18 to 35s vary, Important Spain and Portugal will take you and your new besties from Lisbon to Barcelona with an area chief, who’ll present you the most effective churros and tapas on the town and share insider tips about how one can spend your free time on the street. In Madrid, you and your group will assist unfold the tourism load on a avenue artwork tour in a lesser-known neighbourhood with an organisation that helps area people initiatives.
16. Hang around on hidden seashores in Scandinavia
Journey overland (and sea) between three capital cities that ooze Scandi-cool on this new journey for 18 to 35s. Whether or not you’re exploring the vitality plant that’s had an eco-glow up in Copenhagen, taking a dip within the Baltic Sea after a sauna sesh in Helsinki or dwelling your finest life on Donso Island’s hidden seashores, this one’s all in regards to the group bond.
17. Hit the water on Australia’s East Coast
Combining two shorter itineraries (One Week from Sydney to Brisbane and Important Brisbane to Cairns) into one all-encompassing East Coast journey for 18 to 35s, the Actual Australia journey is a surefire approach to get a megadose of vitamin sea. Surf, swim and hike your approach up the coast, stopping in Coffs Harbour for a stand-up paddleboarding tour with an Aboriginal information and discovering your sea legs on an in a single day crusing journey within the Whitsundays.
Discover your individuals with these new journeys and experiences for 18 to 35s.
Household holidays to encourage the following era
18. See Southern Thailand with the children
OK, so the Southern Thailand Household Vacation will not be the overall laidback seaside fest that you just might need had pre-kids, however it might nonetheless embody the odd Thai therapeutic massage and cocktail in a coconut. And whereas the journey has loads of beachy vibes for you and your water infants to get pleasure from, you’ll additionally go deeper, with a group homestay and a go to to a turtle conservation centre. One of the best bit? You’ll be travelling with different like-minded households, so the children may have ready-made journey buddies round their very own age.
19. Attempt arctic cocooning in Finland
If the considered organising a household vacation makes you wish to throw away your to-do checklist and curl up beneath a blanket, Intrepid’s new Finland Household Vacation has you coated – on each counts. Go away the logistics to your native chief and deal with making reminiscences with the children as you cross the Arctic Circle – retaining a watch out for the northern lights – and get comfortable in a forest hammock for a spot of arctic cocooning.
20. Let the great occasions move in Iceland
Watch the little ones’ eyes mild up at a real-life lava present on the brand new Iceland Household Vacation. No must panic, mother and father – it’s solely secure. The good geography lesson ever continues with visits to Silfra Fissure (good day tectonic plates in motion!), geysers and waterfalls earlier than winding up with a spot of quiet time at an area household dwelling. Right here the children will make their very own Skrimsli (Icelandic wool monsters) to take dwelling.
Embrace multigenerational journey with these new journeys and experiences for households.
Crusing journeys that skip the cruise crowds
21. Glide by clear blue water within the Maldives
The Maldives isn’t only a dream vacation spot for billionaires and luxury-seeking late-stage capitalists. It’s a various archipelago that’s dwelling to playful spinner dolphins and whale sharks and cultural traditions that run deeper than its crystalline waters. See all of it on the brand new Sail Maldives journey.
22. Seashore hop alongside the south coast of Turkey
Sleep aboard a standard gulet (boat) as you wind your approach alongside the Turquoise Coast on the brand new Sail Turkey: Fethiye to Bodrum journey (or its reverse itinerary, Sail Turkey: Bodrum to Fethiye). Snorkel, swim and submerge your self in a mud tub on this sun-seeker’s journey.
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Rail adventures that commemorate sluggish journey
23. Meander from Paris to Rome by rail
Trundle from one cultural powerhouse of a capital to a different on the shiny new Paris to Rome by Rail journey, which swings by the Swiss cities of Lausanne and Lucerne for good measure. In Italy, you’ll go to Intrepid Basis associate Cooperativa Coraggio to find out how sustainable agriculture is nourishing native communities in additional methods than one.
24. Retrace the route of the Orient Specific
Specific to the Orient: Paris to Istanbul is a brand new whistle-stop tour throughout Europe that takes in a number of the continent’s coolest cities. You’ll have loads of free time to discover independently, however your information will likely be readily available to maintain you on monitor. In Paris, why not go for dinner at Le Reflet, an Intrepid Basis associate that trains and employs individuals dwelling with cognitive impairment and studying disabilities?
25. Traverse epic landscapes in Mongolia and China
Sit again and watch overstimulating cityscapes give approach to countless rolling plains as you journey from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar on the brand new Trans-Mongolian Railway Journey. In fact, you gained’t simply see all of it from a prepare window. Amongst different outdoorsy delights, you’ll spend two nights at a standard ger camp and share a home-cooked lunch with an area camel herder.
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