Intrepid launches new active trips

October 2025

Designed for adventurous travellers, the new trips span six continents and respond to rising demand for active, nature-based travel.

Intrepid Travel has unveiled 28 new active trips for 2026, featuring hiking, cycling, kayaking, snorkelling and rafting adventures across the globe. Designed for travellers who enjoy active, nature-based travel, the new trips span Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania and the Americas and balance outdoor activities with immersive cultural experiences, all while travelling with a small group and local leader.

The new itineraries include five multi-active trips, 21 walking and trekking trips, and two cycling trips, bringing Intrepid’s total active offerings to 148. They include the 7-day Croatia and Montenegro: Hike, Bike & Raft trip, which sees travellers rafting the Tara River Canyon, Europe’s deepest canyon and a UNESCO-listed world heritage site; the 9-day Central America: Hike, Bike & Kayak trip which includes an overnight hike to catch sunrise views of an active volcano in Guatemala and the 8-day Jordan: Hike, Bike & Snorkel trip, where travellers will cycle the trails up to the ancient site of Umm Qais and snorkel in the waters of Aqaba.

The launch comes amid growing demand for active adventures. Intrepid has seen 9% increase year-on-year across its active trips, with its multi-active range - which offers a mix of physical activities - up 23%. Beyond Intrepid, global cycling tourism is forecast to nearly double over the next decade[1], while hiking tours are projected to grow steadily at around 6% annually[2]. This momentum reflects a broader lifestyle shift towards health and wellbeing, with community run club participation up 59% year-on-year in 2024[3] and the global wellness economy expected to expand by 7.3% annually[4].

“Intrepid’s style of travel has always resonated with people seeking active adventure, which makes this broader societal shift towards health and wellbeing especially exciting” says Erica Kritikides, General Manager of Experiences at Intrepid Travel. “Active travel is undoubtably one of our fastest growing categories, and we’re seeing rising demand across our walking and trekking, cycling and multi-active trips.”

“For many travellers, the best way to unwind is by moving, and that’s exactly what our active adventures are all about. These trips let travellers move, explore and reconnect with nature, while sharing the experiences with a community of like-minded travellers. From trekking through Mexico’s remote highlands to kayaking in Norway’s World Heritage listed Naeroyfjord, this style of travel takes you beyond the beaten path to hard-to-reach places, offering unique and immersive experiences that travellers you with the very heart of a destination.”

The active trips are designed to cater to travellers seeking varying levels of activity. Every Intrepid trip is assigned a physical rating from one to five, providing travellers with guidance on how much physical exertion to expect. Intrepid’s active trips fall between ratings three and five, with moderate to challenging physical activity that requires a good level of fitness.

Highlights of the new trips include: 

• Iceland: Hike, Bike & Kayak (6-days) Embark on an unforgettable Icelandic adventure, where you’ll hike the volcanic slopes of Eldfell, traverse the icy expanse of Sólheimajökull Glacier, kayak along serene inland waterways, and cycle through dramatic, otherworldly landscapes shaped by fire and ice.
• Croatia and Montenegro: Hike, Bike & Raft (7-days) Explore less-discovered Adriatic islands and rugged national parks on this 7-day active adventure. Kayak around the Elaphiti Islands, explore the mountains of Montenegro’s Durmitor National Park and enjoy a rafting adventure along the bright-blue Tara River. 
• Norway: Hike, Bike & Kayak (7-days) Embrace Norway's beloved outdoor life on this immersive week-long adventure hiking, biking and kayaking through fjord country. Cycle beside glacial streams, paddle the glassy waters of Naeroyfjord and hike through the mountains from small villages to viewpoints high above the fjords.
• Jordan: Hike, Bike & Snorkel (8-days) Set off on an active 8-day adventure through Jordan’s diverse landscapes and ancient monuments. Cycle the trails up to the ancient site of Umm Qais, hike the backdoor paths to Petra’s Treasury, snorkel the waters of Aqaba and enjoy a sunset float in the Dead Sea.
• Central America: Hike, Bike & Kayak (9-days) Cycle through Antigua’s coffee groves and hike Acatenango, Guatemala’s third-highest peak, with views of the active Fuego volcano. Continue to El Salvador to summit Santa Ana and kayak on a 50,000-year-old volcanic lake.

Intrepid’s new active trips are available to book and will depart from February 2026.

For the full list of new active trips and for more information, visit https://www.intrepidtravel.com/new-trips 

[1] Grand View Research, 2024

[2] Verified Market Research, 2025

[3] Strava’s “Year in Sport 2024” (published December 2024)

[4] The Global Wellness Institute (2024 Global Wellness Economy Monitor, published November 2024) Expected growth from 2023-2028.