Not Hot List 2025
Go beyond what's familiar and explore the lesser-known destinations with our Not Hot List 2025.
Back in 2018, we launched our 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 our most comprehensive to date.
Not Hot List destinations for 2025
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 our new Trek Pakistan's Karakoram Mountains trip.
Amid record-breaking summer heat, Greenland offers a refreshing opportunity for adventure beyond its iconic wilderness areas. Experience it on our Greenland Expedition, new in 2025.
With its recent UNESCO recognition, this remote area is capturing interest for more than its famed four-wheel-drive routes. Experience it yourself on our Cape York & Torres Strait Explorer trip.
America's forgotten great wilderness charges into its own with the addition of the new Rail Trail.
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 our Trans-Mongolian Railway Adventure.
South America’s least visited country is ready to welcome tourism, sharing its natural wonders and cultural experiences with curious travellers.
This lesser-known mountain range is stepping out from the shadow of Morocco’s most famous peaks, revealing it’s own allure for adventurers. Experience it on our South Morocco Discovery trip.
It’s all eyes on Accra as this vibrant capital emerges as a new global epicentre of creative arts. Experience it on our Benin, Togo & Ghana Adventure.
No longer overshadowed by South America’s wine-making giants, this Atlantic coastal area is causing a swirl of excitement among sommeliers.
Once the underdog of the Scandinavian travel scene, Oslo is quietly emerging as the new epicentre of Nordic cool. Experience it on a number of our Norway trips.
Using travel as a force for good
Done right, responsible tourism can create significant economic benefits for local communities and help bridge the gap to connect different cultures. Over the last 35 years, we’ve championed this kind of travel that’s mutually beneficial for locals and travellers alike.
Our latest Not Hot List is a nod to a lot of the things we stand for and how we’d like to continue to approach responsible tourism in the future.