13 Under-The-Radar Trip Ideas For 2025
Do you feel like you’ve been there, done that? Are you worried about over tourism and the crowds descending on popular vacation spots? For whatever reason, you and millions of other travelers might be looking to veer from traditional vacation spots in 2025 to find hidden gems and lesser-known destinations. Adventure tour company Gondwana Ecotours, for example, recommends destinations like Norway and remote Costa Rica this year. Escape Adventures is touting a hut-to-hut mountain biking tour in Southern Utah. Expedia Group’s list of “detour destinations” includes spots like Brescia, Italy, and Fukuoka, Japan. Here are 13 under-the-radar trip ideas for 2025.
Backcountry Biking in Utah: The Aquarius Trail Hut System offers a backcountry mountain biking experience like no other in the region. A system of five huts furnished with beds, a bathroom, a fully stocked kitchen, and solar power has been strategically placed along a 190-mile route through some of Utah’s most scenic backcountry and best mountain biking trails. https://aquariustrail.
Culinary Cycling in Western Sicily: Sicily’s complex culture is matched only by its stunning natural beauty and the incredible, diverse landscape: rolling hills and valleys swathed in grapevines, miles of aquamarine coastline and a series of archipelagos that can be reached via a quick boat ride. Tourissimo is thrilled to announce a new 8-day culinary cycling tour of the region. The tour includes guides, accommodation in 4-star hotels, most meals, wine tastings, cooking demonstrations, all activities, and bike rentals. For more information, visit https://www.tourissimo.
Cowboy Retreat in Remote Wyoming: Paintrock Canyon Ranch, nestled at the western base of the Bighorn Mountains in Wyoming, offers a range of immersive experiences that allow guests to connect deeply with nature, history, and the spirit of the American West. The 2025 calendar includes special programs with renowned artist Julie Ferris, an in-depth horsemanship experience with World Champion Cowboy Cam Schryver, a writing workshop with NYT bestselling author Laurel Braitman, and more. All-inclusive packages include all meals, lodging, and activities on the ranch. https://ranchlands.com/
Costa Rica Wildlife Adventure: This new tour from Gondwana Ecotours visits the hidden gems of Costa Rica in search of unique wildlife and authentic experiences. The 8-day tour explores Costa Rica’s biodiverse areas by foot, boat, and via snorkeling. Highlights include boat safaris though coastal areas teaming with wildlife, visiting Osa Peninsula (one of the Costa Rica’s most remote locations), exploring Corcovado National Park and Arenal National Park, interacting with local communities, and overnighting at the venerable Corcovado Wilderness Lodge. https://www.
Teton Glamping: Wyoming’s Fireside Resort offers 25 pint-sized, luxuriously outfitted tiny house rental units designed by Wheelhaus a short distance from Grand Teton National Park and the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, making it the perfect place to post up for a spring getaway. Snowshoe across Grand Teton National Park, enjoy a snowmobile tour with Scenic Safaris, or sit back and relax around a cozy fireplace. https://www.firesid
Islands, Andes + Amazon Adventure: This 13-day journey of a lifetime to Sacha Lodge, Scalesia Galapagos Lodge and Hacienda Piman takes you to the snow-capped volcanoes of the Ecuadorian Andes, the depths of the Amazon jungle, and the breathtaking mini-worlds of the Galapagos Islands, unspoiled by civilization. https://sachalodge.com/progra
Montana Whitewater Rafting: This overnight rafting trip with Flying Pig Adventures combines the thrill of whitewater with a peaceful night under the stars, offering a unique way to experience the beauty of Yellowstone’s ecosystem with experienced guides who take care of everything you need. The trip includes three meals, canvas wall-tents, bath houses with running water and electricity, and the adventure of a lifetime. https://www.
Montenegro by Boat: Cruise the coast of Montenegro aboard a traditional gulet on Peter Sommer Travels’ first itinerary in the country known for its sparkling waters, atmospheric mountains and multi-layered history. Discover the influence of and remains left behind by the ancient Illyrians, the Greeks, the Roman Empire, Venice and the Ottomans in towns and villages from the Adriatic Sea to Lake Skadar and the Bay of Kotor. https://www.
Mallorca Cycling: On The Cycling House’s new Mallorca Tranquilo tour, explore the breathtaking Mediterranean backdrop of a magical Spanish island by bike. Using the quaint town of Alaró as a base, set out on daily rides through the countryside, along the coast, over the mountains and even around a velodrome track, stopping in villages along the way to enjoy espresso, pastries and local culture. https://
Yellowstone Ranch Getaway: Discover Wyoming’s natural beauty and America’s first protected landscapes from the comfort of the historic Blackwater Creek Lodge & Guest Ranch outside Cody, Wyoming. Set on the edge of Yellowstone, enjoy activities like horseback riding and hiking, archery and sport shooting, fly fishing and whitewater rafting, and visits to the cowboy town of Cody and America’s first national park. https://www.blackwatercr
Greenland Icebergs and Islands: Experience the icebergs, islands and Inuit history of Greenland on a new land-based tour from Adventure Life. Visit Ilulissat, Disko Island and Ilimanaq, hiking among basalt formations, boating with icebergs and wildlife, trying a true polar plunge, setting foot on an enormous glacier, spending a night on a black sand beach, and dining at the world’s most remote Michelin-star restaurant. https://www.
Big Sky Adventures: The Wilson Hotel in Big Sky serves as a basecamp for active Montana adventures. In summer, hike through shaded forests and wildflower-filled meadows to a glacial cirque, raft or fly fish the clear waters of the famed Gallatin River, and experience the adrenaline rush of lift-served mountain biking. In winter, ski and snowboard on the slopes of 11,166-foot Lone Peak. And after a day out, enjoy Montana fare at the upscale yet casual Block 3 Kitchen & Bar. https://thewilsonhotel.
U.S. Road Trip 2.0: Nothing is better than jumping in your car and heading out on a road trip. AdventureGenie is the world’s first AI-powered, end to end system for planning road trips. It offers the most immersive, innovative, and intelligent adventure travel planning tools available. Whether starting from a curated GenieTrip or creating a fully customized and personalized journey from your own ideas, AdventureGenie’s got you covered. https://adventuregeni