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INTREPID’s NOT HOT List for 2025
Link to The NOT HOT List 2025 (PDF)
Go beyond what's familiar and explore the lesser-known destinations with Intrepid’s Not Hot List 2025.
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As the world continues to grapple with overtourism, you may be rethinking where and how to travel in 2025. Back in 2018, Intrepid launched their inaugural Not Hot List, designed to help spread the benefits of tourism more widely and unveil some of the under-the-radar destinations that are ready for more attention. This year's Not Hot List, featuring many new Intrepid experiences, is their most comprehensive to date.
1. Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
This pristine mountain region, home to five of the world’s highest peaks, is emerging as a worthy counterpart to some of the most iconic trekking areas. Experience it on their new Trek Pakistan's Karakoram Mountains trip.
2. Disko Island (Qeqertarsuaq), Greenland
Amid record-breaking summer heat, Greenland offers a refreshing opportunity for adventure beyond its iconic wilderness areas. Experience it on their Greenland Expedition, new in 2025.
3. Cape York, Australia
With its recent UNESCO recognition, this remote area is capturing interest for more than its famed four-wheel-drive routes. Experience it yourself on their Cape York & Torres Strait Explorer trip.
4. The Adirondacks, USA
America's forgotten great wilderness charges into its own with the addition of the new Rail Trail.
5. Sainshand, Mongolia
With far fewer crowds than other parts of the Gobi and new rail adventures enhancing accessibility, now is the time to go full steam ahead toward Sainshand. Experience it yourself on their Trans-Mongolian Railway Adventure.
6. Rupununi Savanna, Guyana
South America’s least visited country is ready to welcome tourism, sharing its natural wonders and cultural experiences with curious travellers.
7. Anti-Atlas Mountains, Morocco
This lesser-known mountain range is stepping out from the shadow of Morocco’s most famous peaks, revealing its own allure for adventurers. Experience it on their South Morocco Discovery trip.
8. Accra, Ghana
It’s all eyes on Accra as this vibrant capital emerges as a new global epicentre of creative arts. Experience it on their Benin, Togo & Ghana Adventure.
9. Maldonado, Uruguay
No longer overshadowed by South America’s wine-making giants, this Atlantic coastal area is causing a swirl of excitement among sommeliers.
10. Oslo, Norway
Once the underdog of the Scandinavian travel scene, Oslo is quietly emerging as the new epicentre of Nordic cool. Experience it on several of their Norway trips.
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