SEATTLE — Intrepid Travel is expanding its active adventure offerings with the addition of 28 new itineraries for 2026, helping travel advisors meet rising demand for health, wellness and nature-based travel experiences.
The expanded collection spans six continents, featuring hiking, cycling, kayaking, snorkelling, and rafting trips designed for travellers looking to stay active and connect with the outdoors.
With these additions, Intrepid’s active portfolio now totals 148 trips worldwide, including five multi-active, 21 walking and trekking, and two cycling itineraries.
The new active trips are open for booking and will begin departures in February 2026.
“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. “These trips let travellers move, explore and reconnect with nature, while sharing the experiences with a community of like-minded travellers.”
Active adventures are currently Intrepid’s fastest-growing category, up 9% year-over-year, with multi-active trips seeing a 23% surge. Global interest in outdoor and wellness travel continues to grow, with cycling tourism expected to nearly double over the next decade and hiking tours increasing by about 6% annually.
Each of Intrepid’s active itineraries includes a physical rating from one to five, making it easier for advisors to match trips to a client’s fitness level and travel style. All itineraries are locally led and fully commissionable through Intrepid’s agent booking system.
New itineraries include the following:
- Hiking in Mexico: Oaxaca’s Indigenous Highlands: This five-day hiking adventure explores Mexico’s Sierra Norte region and includes hikes with local guides, visits to small farms and a traditional cooking class. Nights are spent in community cabins for an immersive village experience.
- Salkantay Trek and Machu Picchu: On this seven-day journeys, travellers will hike the Salkantay Trek and discover ancient Inca history before reaching Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
- Central America: Hike, Bike & Kayak: This nine-day multi-active itinerary begins in Guatemala, where guests will cycle through coffee groves and hike Acatenango, the country’s third-highest peak. The adventure continues into El Salvador to summit Santa Ana and kayak on a volcanic lake.
- Premium Walking & Hiking in the Grand Canyon: A three-day hiking experience, this trip covers three trails: South Kaibab Trail to Cedar Ridge, Bright Angel Fault and the historic Grandview Trail. Guests will also visit Desert View Watchtower, enjoy dinner at a local landmark, and stay at the renowned El Tovar Hotel overlooking the canyon.
- Iceland: Hike, Bike & Kayak: Guests on this six-day trip will hike Eldfell, cross Sólheimajökull Glacier, kayak on tranquil inland waterways, and cycle through otherworldly landscapes.
- Premium Walking & Trekking in Peru: This seven-day premium adventure explores Peru’s Sacred Valley and includes hiking a scenic section of the Inca Trail, visits to Poc Poc Waterfall and Kinsa Qocha Lagoon, and a train ride along the Urubamba River.
- Croatia and Montenegro: Hike, Bike & Raft: This seven-day journey explores lesser-known Adriatic islands and includes kayaking around Croatia’s Elaphiti Islands, hiking in Montenegro’s Durmitor National Park, and rafting along the Tara River.
For training, marketing assets, and trip details, advisors can log into the Intrepid Agent Hub or contact their regional sales manager.
For more information, go to https://www.intrepidtravel.com/new-trips.
