Intrepid Travel has launched 28 new active trips for 2026, responding to a growing appetite for immersive, physically engaging travel. The expanded collection includes hiking, cycling, kayaking and rafting adventures across Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas and Oceania — all designed to connect travellers with nature while embracing a healthy, active lifestyle.
The new range includes five multi-active itineraries, 21 walking and trekking journeys, and two cycling-focused trips, bringing Intrepid’s total number of active adventures to 148. Highlights include Icelandic glacier hikes, volcano treks in Central America, cycling the Munda Biddi Trail in Western Australia, and snorkelling the Red Sea off Jordan.
Nature, movement and cultural connection
Erica Kritikides, General Manager of Experiences at Intrepid Travel, said the launch comes at a time of growing interest in wellness and nature-based holidays.
“Active travel is one of our fastest-growing categories. Travellers are increasingly seeking movement as a way to relax and reconnect — with nature, with others, and with themselves.”
“These trips allow people to go beyond the guidebook — from hiking remote Mexican highlands to kayaking through Norway’s World Heritage fjords. They combine adventure with cultural depth, making for truly transformative travel experiences.”
All new trips are small-group and led by local leaders. Intrepid also assigns each itinerary a physical rating from one to five to guide travellers on the level of exertion required. The active range falls between ratings three and five — moderate to challenging — suited for travellers with a solid level of fitness.
Key highlights from the 2026 collection
- Iceland: Hike, Bike & Kayak – A six-day journey across volcanoes, glaciers and Iceland’s surreal landscapes.
- Cycle the Munda Biddi Trail – Ride Western Australia’s famed off-road cycling route through ancient forests.
- Jordan: Hike, Bike & Snorkel – Explore Petra’s back trails, cycle Roman ruins and snorkel the Red Sea.
- Vietnam Premium Walking & Trekking – Walk through rice terraces and stay at leading eco-resorts.
- Central America: Hike, Bike & Kayak – Summit volcanoes in Guatemala and El Salvador and kayak ancient crater lakes.
- Walk New Zealand’s Tongariro Crossing – Discover Māori culture and alpine beauty in this iconic five-day trek.
- Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu – Tackle Peru’s alternative route to the Incan citadel with fewer crowds and spectacular scenery.
Tapping into a global shift towards wellbeing
Intrepid reports a nine per cent year-on-year increase in bookings across its active range, with demand for multi-active itineraries — combining hiking, biking and water-based activities — rising by 23 per cent. The launch also aligns with broader industry trends, with cycling tourism expected to nearly double globally over the next decade, and the wellness economy forecast to grow by 7.3 per cent annually.
The new trips are available for booking now, with departures commencing from February 2026.
