{"id":77756,"date":"2024-10-10T08:51:07","date_gmt":"2024-10-09T21:51:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/?p=77756"},"modified":"2025-04-02T21:34:20","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T10:34:20","slug":"why-take-an-active-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/why-take-an-active-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"Active trips to inspire your 2025 travel goals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Keen to be active<em> and <\/em>travel more?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s approaching that time of year when we all start thinking about goals. Whether you love New Year\u2019s resolutions or think they\u2019re a fad, there\u2019s no harm in using them to recalibrate and align with who you want to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting active tops many people&#8217;s lists, whether it&#8217;s taking an extra gym class or raising your step count. Travel is up there too \u2013 it could be exploring closer to home or finally tackling that <a href=\"\/walking\">trek<\/a> you\u2019ve been dreaming about for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what if you could combine the two?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter Intrepid\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/multi-active-adventures\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">active trips<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Active trips are for people who can\u2019t just take photos of nice landscapes but need to be <em>in<\/em> them. They\u2019re for travellers who feel most alive at the top of a mountain, rushing through river rapids or freewheeling down a winding mountain pass. Active trips still have the classic Intrepid ingredients \u2013 authentic cultural activities, connecting with the locals and delicious food \u2013 but you\u2019ll use the power of your arms and legs to get from A to B.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, booking an active trip gives you a fitness goal to work towards \u2013 and a fun one at that!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are eight trips that\u2019ll get you moving in some seriously beautiful places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Hike to an ancient icefield in Alaska<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Trip: <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/united-states\/hiking-great-land-alaska-160012\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hiking the Great Land of Alaska<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only in Alaska can you hike through forests and flower-filled meadows, climb above the tree line to the toe of a glacier, and walk along an ancient icefield that stretches as far as the eye can see. Spanning a mind-boggling 1800 square kilometres (695 square miles), the Harding Icefield trail will quite literally take your breath away. When you\u2019re not crunching over ice, you\u2019ll kayak in bays filled with orcas and sea lions, camp deep in Denali National Park and enjoy some good ol\u2019 Alaskan hospitality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-USA-Alaska-Hike-Bike-Kayak_Exit-Glacier_Hiking-Exit-Glacier_Ryan-Bolton_0H3A7723.jpg\" alt=\"Four hikers walking the trail to Exit Glacier and Harding Ice Field in Alaska\" class=\"wp-image-77757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-USA-Alaska-Hike-Bike-Kayak_Exit-Glacier_Hiking-Exit-Glacier_Ryan-Bolton_0H3A7723.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-USA-Alaska-Hike-Bike-Kayak_Exit-Glacier_Hiking-Exit-Glacier_Ryan-Bolton_0H3A7723-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-USA-Alaska-Hike-Bike-Kayak_Exit-Glacier_Hiking-Exit-Glacier_Ryan-Bolton_0H3A7723-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-USA-Alaska-Hike-Bike-Kayak_Exit-Glacier_Hiking-Exit-Glacier_Ryan-Bolton_0H3A7723-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-USA-Alaska-Hike-Bike-Kayak_Exit-Glacier_Hiking-Exit-Glacier_Ryan-Bolton_0H3A7723-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-USA-Alaska-Hike-Bike-Kayak_Exit-Glacier_Hiking-Exit-Glacier_Ryan-Bolton_0H3A7723-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Dive into Fiji\u2019s tropical landscapes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Trip: <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/fiji\/fiji-hike-raft-snorkel-155955\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fiji: Hike, Raft &amp; Snorkel<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not a fan of drop-and-flop holidays? Neither are we. While many flock to <a href=\"\/fiji\">Fiji<\/a> for some R&amp;R in fancy resorts, we prefer swapping sun lounges for hiking boots and snorkel sets. On this trip, you\u2019ll trek through the jungle to palm-fringed pools, rumble down rapids in volcanic gorges and take in the views of the Coral Coast from 60-metre-tall sand dunes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it&#8217;s time to relax, there&#8217;ll be plenty of opportunities to unwind, whether it\u2019s cooling off with a coconut in local markets, hanging out with villagers or participating in sacred ceremonies. Get ready for the <em>real<\/em> Fiji.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-Fiji_Nabalesere_Village_641.jpg\" alt=\"A group of travellers swimming in Nabalesere waterfall, Fiji\" class=\"wp-image-77758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-Fiji_Nabalesere_Village_641.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-Fiji_Nabalesere_Village_641-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-Fiji_Nabalesere_Village_641-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-Fiji_Nabalesere_Village_641-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-Fiji_Nabalesere_Village_641-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-Fiji_Nabalesere_Village_641-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Get your heart-racing in Andorra<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Trip:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/andorra\/andorra-hike-bike-raft-160913\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Andorra: Hike, Bike &amp; Raft<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Landlocked between France and Spain, tiny <a href=\"\/andorra\">Andorra<\/a> is the perfect example of good things coming in small packages. It might only be 468 square kilometers (180 square miles) \u2013 that&#8217;s about a third of the size of Los Angeles \u2013 but it punches well above its weight when it comes to stunning landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In winter, it boasts some of Europe\u2019s best ski slopes, but when the snow melts come summer, it offers even more adrenalin-fuelled fun, like cycling the Iron Route, zip-wiring through the treetops in Cortals Valley and hiking to Ransol Ridge for epic photo ops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-Andorra_Pyrenees_Summer_Family_Holiday-hike3.jpg\" alt=\"A group of hikers on a trail in the Pyrenees\" class=\"wp-image-77761\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-Andorra_Pyrenees_Summer_Family_Holiday-hike3.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-Andorra_Pyrenees_Summer_Family_Holiday-hike3-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-Andorra_Pyrenees_Summer_Family_Holiday-hike3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-Andorra_Pyrenees_Summer_Family_Holiday-hike3-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-Andorra_Pyrenees_Summer_Family_Holiday-hike3-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-Andorra_Pyrenees_Summer_Family_Holiday-hike3-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Ride&nbsp;Lucca\u2019s medieval ramparts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Trip: <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/italy\/cycle-tuscany-143943\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cycle Tuscany<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Say <em>arrivederci<\/em> to the tourists of Florence and Pisa and <em>ciao<\/em> to the quieter streets of Lucca. Located at the foothills of the Apuan Alps, Lucca is a medieval city with all the restaurant-lined alleys, grand piazzas and impressive churches of <a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"\/italy\">Italy<\/a>\u2019s most famous cities \u2013 but with a fraction of the crowds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Constructed in the 16th century as a defensive structure, the walls surrounding Lucca&#8217;s Old Town are one of Italy\u2019s best-preserved examples of fortification. And our favourite way to explore? On two wheels. Circle the ramparts, uncover the history hidden between the walls and enjoy a picnic of local Tuscan produce overlooking the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Take the trail less travelled in Peru<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Trip: <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/peru\/inca-trail-express-160280\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Inca Trail Express<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When we say \u2018<a href=\"\/peru\">Peru<\/a>\u2019, does your mind jump to the Inca Trail? It may be the Pachamama of treks \u2013 and don\u2019t get us wrong, it\u2019s incredible \u2013 but if you\u2019re keen to veer off the well-worn path and do something a little different, the Quarry Trail could be just the ticket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kicking off in Choquequilla, a small ceremonial site where Incas worshipped the moon, trek to a remote community near Qory Song\u2019o Hill for sweeping valley views and visit sacred tombs seldom seen by travellers. You\u2019ll still&nbsp;get to visit the Lost City&nbsp;of the Incas, AKA <a href=\"\/peru\/machu-picchu\">Machu Picchu<\/a>, after the trek, but the Quarry Trail helps reduce the impact of overtourism and spread the benefits to more Andes communities. Win-win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-Peru_quarry-trail_78.jpg\" alt=\"Six hikers on the Quarry Trail in Peru\" class=\"wp-image-77759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-Peru_quarry-trail_78.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-Peru_quarry-trail_78-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-Peru_quarry-trail_78-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-Peru_quarry-trail_78-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-Peru_quarry-trail_78-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-Peru_quarry-trail_78-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Trek to Colombia\u2019s Lost City of Teyuna<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Trip: <\/strong><a href=\"\/colombia\/lost-city-trekking-colombia-160468\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lost City Trekking in Colombia<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ancient city of Teyuna, the (other) Lost City, is one of <a href=\"\/colombia\">Colombia<\/a>\u2019s most significant archeological sites. Hidden in the Sierra Nevada mountains among dense jungle, the ruins are a testament to the architectural mastery of the prehispanic Tayrona civilisation, which predated the Incas. The site was off-limits to travellers for many years and remains off the tourist radar&#8230; for now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only way to get to Teyuna is on a multi-day trek. After diving into Colombia\u2019s culture in the historic cities of Cartagena and Santa Marta, spend four days journeying through the rainforest, meeting the spiritual leaders of local Indigenous communities and unwinding in natural pools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-Colombia-Sierra-Nevada-Ciudad-Perdida-Lost-City-GettyImages-501625632.jpg\" alt=\"The Lost City of Teyuna in Colombia\" class=\"wp-image-77760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-Colombia-Sierra-Nevada-Ciudad-Perdida-Lost-City-GettyImages-501625632.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-Colombia-Sierra-Nevada-Ciudad-Perdida-Lost-City-GettyImages-501625632-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-Colombia-Sierra-Nevada-Ciudad-Perdida-Lost-City-GettyImages-501625632-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-Colombia-Sierra-Nevada-Ciudad-Perdida-Lost-City-GettyImages-501625632-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-Colombia-Sierra-Nevada-Ciudad-Perdida-Lost-City-GettyImages-501625632-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-Colombia-Sierra-Nevada-Ciudad-Perdida-Lost-City-GettyImages-501625632-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Uncover Navajo history in Bears Ears National Monument<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Trip: <\/strong><a href=\"\/united-states\/hiking-utahs-national-parks-150427\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hiking Utah\u2019s National Parks<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond the thrills of wading through the Virgin River Narrows and exploring Bryce Canyon&#8217;s crimson-coloured hoodoos, there are many opportunities to connect with Utah&#8217;s landscapes on a deeper level. On this trip, you\u2019ll explore some of the country&#8217;s most famous national parks while learning about their rich Indigenous history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch the landscape of Bears Ears National Monument come alive&nbsp;on a guided hike with an expert Navajo guide. Listen to stories that have been passed down for generations, visit sacred Indigenous sites, and learn about native wildlife and plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Get the most from the coast in Italy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Trip: <\/strong><a href=\"\/italy\/amalfi-coast-hike-kayak-160018\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amalfi Coast: Hike &amp; Kayak<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While <a href=\"\/italy\">Italy&#8217;s <\/a>Amalfi Coast offers endless days of beach-going and boat cruising, it\u2019s also home to top-tier trails like the Pathway of the Gods. If you\u2019re not one to sit back and relax (very impressive), then spending a week hiking and kayaking, topped with a splash of swimming might be just what you\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See the sights from above and below on trails that take you above the villages and into the clouds, then aboard kayaks that grant access to hidden lagoons and coves. Finish your active days with Italy\u2019s array of refreshing drinks or a dip in the Mediterranean waters. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-italy_amalfi_coast_man-hiking-cliff.jpg\" alt=\"Hiking up high along the Amalfi Coast\" class=\"wp-image-83967\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-italy_amalfi_coast_man-hiking-cliff.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-italy_amalfi_coast_man-hiking-cliff-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-italy_amalfi_coast_man-hiking-cliff-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-italy_amalfi_coast_man-hiking-cliff-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-italy_amalfi_coast_man-hiking-cliff-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Intrepid-Travel-italy_amalfi_coast_man-hiking-cliff-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How fit do you need to be for an active trip?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The beauty of Intrepid\u2019s active trips is that you don\u2019t need to be super fit. Anyone with a moderate fitness level will get by with no trouble. Ultimately, they\u2019re designed for people who want a different perspective of a destination through heart-pumping activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The days are divided into manageable chunks with rest and photo stops, and there\u2019s plenty of free time to relax or do your own thing. On Intrepid\u2019s <a href=\"\/cycling\">cycling trips<\/a>, you can also hire an e-bike, which is a great way to save energy for more adventures off the saddle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Ready for a trip that takes you places and pushes your limits? 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