From Lesser-Known to Close to Home, Intrepid Reveals 80 New 2027 Trips

by Bruce Parkinson October 14, 2026

Intrepid Travel has released details on over 80 new trips for 2027 across its Walking & Trekking, Cycling, Wildlife, Explorer, Expedition, Short Breaks, Family and 18-35s categories.

The operator says the new trips respond to growing demand for both lesser-known destinations and closer-to-home travel experiences, with itineraries designed around different ages, interests and travel styles.

The new trips feature more than 50 new destinations, offering travellers new experiences while helping to spread the benefits of tourism across local communities.

New Horizons

In the lesser-known category, Thailand’s Mae Hong Son region has been introduced as part of the new 14-day Hidden Gems of Thailand trip, taking travellers beyond Chiang Mai’s tourism hub to visit rural mountain villages in the country’s lesser-known north.

As well, the 12-day Turkey Black Sea Adventure also features new destinations including Safranbolu, Kastamonu, Samsun and Trabzon, showcasing the distinctive culture and greener landscapes of Turkey’s Black Sea coast.

A Deeper Dive

Intrepid says travellers are also showing increased interest in immersive experiences within their own region. Four new destinations have been introduced across the Americas, including Costa Rica’s Guanacaste region, Matagalpa in Nicaragua, Canada’s Yukon territory and several new regions across Mexico.

This growth is driven by the fact that Canadian bookings within Canada and across Central America have seen double-digit growth in the past two years. Five of the new trips feature Indigenous-led experiences, helping travellers connect more deeply with local cultures and communities within the region

Something for Just About Everyone

The new Intrepid itineraries for 2027 cater to a wider range of travellers, with the introduction of 15 new family trips and tailored itineraries for younger, more budget-conscious travellers.

Active and nature-based travel also remain a core focus, with new walking and trekking trips in Spain and Sri Lanka, cycling adventures in New Zealand and Rwanda, and unique wildlife experiences across South Africa, Namibia and Kenya.

“Travellers are looking for more meaningful ways to explore, whether that’s discovering lesser-known places, travelling close-to-home, getting out in nature or finding experiences that fit different life stages and interests,” said Erica Kritikides, General Manager of Experiences.

“Developed in close collaboration with our local teams, our new trips respond to these evolving preferences, offering immersive experiences for travellers while helping to spread the benefits of responsible tourism more widely across local communities.”

New trip highlights include:

LESSER-KNOWN

CLOSER TO HOME

OUT IN NATURE

FAMILY

NEXT GEN TRAVEL