{"id":87798,"date":"2025-12-01T12:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T01:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/?p=87798"},"modified":"2026-02-16T21:19:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T10:19:58","slug":"the-goods-new-nature-experiences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/the-goods-new-nature-experiences\/","title":{"rendered":"15 new adventures where nature leads the way"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Drift down jungle rivers, wander through UNESCO biospheres and follow trails where wildlife roams free on these new Intrepid trips and experiences for 2026.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s to the journeys where nature feels larger than life, cosmic, out-of-this-world even. The ones where summits rise above the mist, waterfalls come at you full tilt, stars feel impossibly close and creatures are the spectators, peeking at <em>you<\/em>. Whether you\u2019re hiking through the highlands of Saudi Arabia, meeting meerkats in Botswana or sailing between Greek islands, these new adventures for 2026 bring you closer to the rhythms of the wild.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Meet tapirs in Costa Rica&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>New on the <a href=\"\/costa-rica\/classic-costa-rica-167747\">Classic Costa Rica<\/a> trip is an experience that takes you deep into Tapir Valley Nature Reserve, one of the best places to see the country&#8217;s gentle, long-snouted mammals. Tapirs are considered living fossils, given that their prehistoric ancestors likely lived alongside dinosaurs. Today, rather surprisingly, their closest living relatives are horses and rhinos. With a naturalist guide, follow fresh tapir tracks through the rainforest and learn how local conservationists are protecting this incredible species.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery alignwide is-style-rectangular\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:38.94357%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Botswana-Makgadikgadi-Pans-Planet-Baobab-Meerkats-1.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Botswana-Makgadikgadi-Pans-Planet-Baobab-Meerkats-1.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 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1800w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Botswana-Makgadikgadi-Pans-Planet-Baobab-Sleepout-1.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1920&#038;ssl=1 1920w\" alt=\"Makgadikgadi Pans camp\" data-height=\"1080\" data-id=\"87806\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/?attachment_id=87806\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Botswana-Makgadikgadi-Pans-Planet-Baobab-Sleepout-1.jpg\" data-width=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Botswana-Makgadikgadi-Pans-Planet-Baobab-Sleepout-1.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" aria-label=\"Open image 3 of 3 in full-screen\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Snuggle the kids in a starlit pillow fort in Botswana&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On the new <a href=\"\/south-africa\/botswana-family-safari-comfort-167902\">Botswana Family Safari<\/a> (with a few added creature comforts), meet playful meerkats on the edge of the Ntwetwe Salt Pan. Thanks to an ongoing habituation programme, you and the kids can get remarkably close to them. Then it\u2019s time to wind down for the night in an open-air campsite under Makgadikgadi\u2019s endless stars. With sunset drinks, a fireside barbecue and cosy bedrolls on the sand, it\u2019s part-safari, part-pillow-fort and wholly unforgettable for the whole family.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Chase an eclipse across the Arctic&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This year, one of the best places to see a total solar eclipse is from the deck of the Ocean Explorer alongside world-renowned cartographer Michael Zeiler. The one-off <a href=\"\/greenland\/iceland-greenland-total-solar-eclipse-depth-ocean-explorer-167864\">Iceland to Greenland<\/a> trip is an unreal (and rare) mix of science, scenery and Arctic wonder. You\u2019ll gain fascinating insight into eclipse viewing and the science behind how the sun, moon and earth align in perfect cosmic timing. When you\u2019re not gazing at the night sky, you can explore Reykjavik, Nuuk and Greenland\u2019s icy fjords.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Give the kids a taste for adventure in India&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Level up your quality time with family (and the kids&#8217; ideas for show-and-tell and school projects) on this exciting new <a href=\"\/india\/india-golden-triangle-family-holiday-comfort-166893\">India Golden Triangle Family Holiday<\/a> through Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. There\u2019s Bollywood dancing, rickshaw rides and even a sleepover in a real-life palace. You\u2019ll all fall in love with the Jhalana Leopard Safari, a wildlife-filled park in the Aravalli Hills that is home to more than 40 leopards (and their five cubs), plus hyenas, civets, deer and desert foxes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Read more: <a href=\"\/adventures\/the-goods-family-travel-experiences\/\">11 new family adventures for 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" 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\/2025\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Mongolia-Tsaatan-reindeer-herder-smiling-animals-GettyImages-1130262646.jpg\" alt=\"A Tsaatan reindeer herder with his herd in Mongolia\" class=\"wp-image-87808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Mongolia-Tsaatan-reindeer-herder-smiling-animals-GettyImages-1130262646.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Mongolia-Tsaatan-reindeer-herder-smiling-animals-GettyImages-1130262646-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Mongolia-Tsaatan-reindeer-herder-smiling-animals-GettyImages-1130262646-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Mongolia-Tsaatan-reindeer-herder-smiling-animals-GettyImages-1130262646-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Mongolia-Tsaatan-reindeer-herder-smiling-animals-GettyImages-1130262646-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Mongolia-Tsaatan-reindeer-herder-smiling-animals-GettyImages-1130262646-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Spend time with the Tsaatan people and their reindeer in far-flung Mongolia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Experience Indigenous life in Mongolia&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s an OOO that&#8217;ll make your colleagues&#8217; jaws drop. Picture spending two weeks utterly immersed in the northern Mongolia taiga (a vast forest in the north), following the footsteps of the Tsaatan reindeer herders and spending nights in a homestay experience with them. This new <a href=\"\/mongolia\/mongolia-expedition-reindeer-herders-166504\">Mongolia Expedition<\/a> for 2026 is a rare chance to learn from a community that has lived in harmony with the land, their animals and the seasons from one generation to the next for centuries. Join the Tsaatan in daily tasks, share meals and swap stories beneath starry skies.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Drift jungle to coast in Sierra Leone&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The new eight-day <a href=\"\/sierra-leone\/sierra-leone-adventure-history-culture-nature-167519\">Sierra Leone Adventure<\/a> includes two island experiences in nature that feel worlds away from the day to day. Cruise the Moa River, drifting past jungle-clad banks into the wilderness of Tiwai Island, a UNESCO haven known as the Land of the Apes. Then slow down on the Banana Islands, where forest trails, golden sands and the Atlantic Ocean make it beyond easy to soak up views off Sierra Leone\u2019s coast.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Enjoy the magic of Mexico\u2019s Riviera Maya&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Intrepid&#8217;s new <a href=\"\/mexico\/tulum-chichen-itza-short-break-169128\">Tulum to Chichen Itza Short Break<\/a> is proof that unforgettable adventures don\u2019t need to take weeks. Sail through the Sian Ka\u2019an Biosphere Reserve, floating along a centuries-old Maya canal once used for trade and spiritual ceremonies. Wander the peaceful Muyil ruins hidden in the jungle. Then take a trip to the legendary pyramids of Chichen Itza, where they say whispers from the past still echo through the stones.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Read more: <a href=\"\/adventures\/the-goods-new-short-breaks\/\">10 new Short Breaks that go big on adventure<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" 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\/2025\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Kenya-Taita-Hills-Wildlife-Sanctuary-lion-road-crossing-shutterstock-2276455669-1.jpg\" alt=\"A lion crosses paths with a safari vehicle in Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, Kenya\" class=\"wp-image-87809\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Kenya-Taita-Hills-Wildlife-Sanctuary-lion-road-crossing-shutterstock-2276455669-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Kenya-Taita-Hills-Wildlife-Sanctuary-lion-road-crossing-shutterstock-2276455669-1-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Kenya-Taita-Hills-Wildlife-Sanctuary-lion-road-crossing-shutterstock-2276455669-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Kenya-Taita-Hills-Wildlife-Sanctuary-lion-road-crossing-shutterstock-2276455669-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Kenya-Taita-Hills-Wildlife-Sanctuary-lion-road-crossing-shutterstock-2276455669-1-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Kenya-Taita-Hills-Wildlife-Sanctuary-lion-road-crossing-shutterstock-2276455669-1-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Spot abundant wildlife in the revived landscapes of Taita Hills, Kenya<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Set off on a train journey across Kenya&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Escape to <a href=\"\/kenya\/kenya-rail-trains-safaris-beaches-166785\">Kenya by Rail<\/a> on a new trip that links you to the conservation happening behind the scenes of the plains and savannas. Visit the <a href=\"\/adventures\/kenya-by-rail\/\">Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary Reforestation Project<\/a>, where over 10,000 native trees have been planted to restore the land after years of bushfires, drought and overgrazing. Then head out on morning and night safaris to spot lions, giraffes, elephants and many more animals, all thriving in this recovering landscape.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Spark a love of natural history in Slovenia&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Curious teens will gladly ditch their screens in favour of fresh air on the new <a href=\"\/slovenia\/slovenia-family-holiday-teenagers-167792\">Slovenia Family Holiday<\/a>. Pace yourself with a wander around Ljubljana\u2019s street art and cafes, before hitting alpine bike trails with views of glacial lakes and going white-water rafting in the foothills of the Julian Alps. Join a local guide for a hike through Tolmin Gorge, where the path twists between rocky walls and teal-coloured streams. You\u2019ll hear how water carved these gorges and get a feel for the natural history that makes this place so surreal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Sail through Greece&#8217;s Sporades islands&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Go where whitewashed villages spill into the Aegean. The \u200b\u200b<a href=\"\/greece\/sail-greece-skiathos-skopelos-alonnisos-167346\">Sail Greece: Skiathos, Skopelos &amp; Alonnisos<\/a> trip is new for 2026 and includes a visit to the uninhabited island of Peristera, part of the national marine park of Alonissos, where sea life is abundant. You\u2019ll also spend time with volunteers in Patitiri village who are dedicated to safeguarding the monk seal, one of the world\u2019s rarest marine mammals. You\u2019ll learn how international research projects are helping protect these gentle creatures and the waters they call home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" 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\/2025\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-australia-gippsland-raymond-island-koala-shutterstock-2526440291.jpg\" alt=\"A koala clings to a tree in Australia\" class=\"wp-image-87810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-australia-gippsland-raymond-island-koala-shutterstock-2526440291.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-australia-gippsland-raymond-island-koala-shutterstock-2526440291-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-australia-gippsland-raymond-island-koala-shutterstock-2526440291-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-australia-gippsland-raymond-island-koala-shutterstock-2526440291-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-australia-gippsland-raymond-island-koala-shutterstock-2526440291-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-australia-gippsland-raymond-island-koala-shutterstock-2526440291-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Say g&#8217;day to a classic Aussie critter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Explore a land almost as old as time in Australia&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The new <a href=\"\/australia\/melbourne-sydney-adventure-166444\">Melbourne to Sydney Adventure<\/a> will whisk you to ancient forests, caves that started forming millions of years ago, and one of the oldest cultures on the planet. Ferry to Raymond Island for a walk beneath eucalyptus canopies where koalas doze in branches. Then explore the limestone chambers of Buchan Caves with a local guide. Along the coast in Eden, you can walk the Bilbaan Trail with Country Custodians whose ancestors have cared for this land for thousands of years. Their stories bring the landscape and its deep cultural roots to life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Journey where deserts turn green&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe you\u2019ve never pictured yourself visiting Saudi Arabia, but here\u2019s a glimpse of what awaits on the new <a href=\"\/saudi-arabia\/saudi-arabia-expedition-asir-adventure-169327\">Saudi Arabia Expedition<\/a>, which goes far beyond the Kingdom\u2019s silky desert dunes. Venture deep into the highlands of Asir, hiking Tanomah\u2019s fog-wrapped trails through pine forests and hidden waterfalls. Guided by locals, you\u2019ll explore Al Sharaf Park, where mist clings to the cliffs and the air is rich with the smell of juniper.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. Follow the trails of ancient Jordan&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore a side of Jordan where nature takes centre stage. From olive groves to desert peaks, Intrepid&#8217;s new <a href=\"\/jordan\/jordan-hike-bike-snorkel-166425\">Jordan: Hike, Bike &amp; Snorkel<\/a> adventure invites you to reconnect with the natural world and yourself. 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