Searching for a recent technique to discover Asia that goes past the plain? Intrepid’s newest batch of recent journeys and experiences for the 12 months forward have you ever lined.
Able to strive one thing new? From dwelling with reindeer herders in Mongolia to consuming your manner round India and making an attempt your hand at conventional crafts in Japan and Korea, Intrepid’s new adventures in Asia get you straight to the center of native cultures and communities.
1. Create conventional crafts in Japan
The Premium Highlights of Japan journey is getting an improve. In 2026, you’ll study in regards to the artwork of Kyo-yuzen. In a conventional home in Kyoto, native craftspeople will educate you all in regards to the Seventeenth-century textile dyeing approach used for kimonos, yukatas and extra – and you’ll strive your hand at making a singular memento to take dwelling.
2. Reside with reindeer herders in Mongolia
The trendy world is altering sooner than ever – however in northern Mongolia, you’ll discover the nomadic Tsaatan reindeer herders embracing a conventional way of life. Intrepid’s new Mongolia Expedition: Reindeer Herders journey will take you into their world for 3 days (and nights), the place you’ll reside off the land, share meals collectively and get an genuine glimpse into a completely completely different lifestyle as a part of this homestay expertise.
3. Immerse your self in Korean traditions
Making reminiscences with your loved ones is among the finest components of travelling, and on Intrepid’s up to date South Korea Household Vacation, you’ll get an opportunity to do exactly that. New experiences added for 2026 embody visiting a conventional Korean people village and spending time at a temple the place you’ll share tea, craft a Buddhist bracelet and listen to people tales from a monk.
4. Uncover a secret language in China
For hundreds of years, girls in China’s rural Hunan Province discovered freedom and kinship by speaking with one another on the earth’s solely recognized writing system created solely for ladies: Nushu. On Intrepid’s new Southern China Highlights: Hong Kong to Shanghai journey you’ll head to Changsha to fulfill a Nushu skilled who’ll information you thru the historical past of this UNESCO-protected language. You’ll even get an opportunity to craft your personal message within the historical script.
Learn extra: Study a secret language in China
5. Go to historical burial websites in Indonesia
On the brand new Indonesia Expedition: Sulawesi & Toraja Tribes journey you’ll get first-hand expertise of life in a few of Indonesia’s hill-tribe villages. Trek by means of bamboo forests and rice paddies, stick with a household in a conventional Tongkonan home and go to their largest burial website, the place you’ll study their ancestral beliefs. In Puntondo, you’ll additionally meet native fishermen and see how they’re working to preserve the area’s mangroves and seaweed.
6. Meet a feminine sake brewer in Japan
Attempting sake, the Japanese rice wine that’s one of many nation’s most well-known exports, is a quintessential expertise. On the revamped Japan: Land of the Rising Solar journey, you’ll journey to Hagi, the place you’ll meet a lady who’s breaking limitations after taking management of her household’s sake enterprise. Pattern her wares earlier than staying with a neighborhood household who’ll educate you learn how to cook dinner Japanese consolation meals.
7. Take a street-food tour in India
Among the finest methods to get to know a spot is thru its meals. On the Premium India journey, there’s a brand new expertise designed to fill your plate and get you nearer to native tradition. On a street-food tour across the holy metropolis of Banaras, you’ll take pleasure in scorching samosas, sip on refreshing lassi drinks and take a look at chaat – the mouthwatering, crunchy snack that Banara’s recognized for – whereas attending to know extra about this historical metropolis.
8. Assist turtle conservation in Bali
A brand new expertise on the Bali Household Vacation with Youngsters journey permits households to offer again by serving to native wildlife. In Sanur, you and the children will go to a neighborhood non-profit that’s working to finish the unlawful turtle commerce. You’ll tour the centre to see how the organisation is rehabilitating turtles and releasing hatchlings again into the wild.
9. Trek and unwind in Nepal
Trekking by means of the Himalayas could sound daunting however on Intrepid’s new Premium Climbing and Trekking in Nepal journey, the expertise is extra accessible than ever. Assail a spectacular part of the long-lasting Annapurna Vary, the place you’ll get to expertise the peaks with out getting too exhausted. After every day on the paths, snuggle up with a hot-water bottle in high-standard lodges with scenic mountain views and ensuite bogs – a rarity on this a part of the world.
10. Eat your manner by means of China
From fiery hotpot in Sichuan to Cantonese dim sum in Hong Kong, you’ll need to convey your urge for food on the brand new China Actual Meals Journey, which is able to introduce you to a number of the nation’s best delicacies. Maybe the very best bit? Being welcomed into a neighborhood couple’s dwelling in Xi’an, the place you’ll get to participate in a enjoyable, hands-on, noodle-making demonstration. After, dig right into a scrumptious dinner cooked by your hosts.
Learn extra: 14 new meals adventures for 2026
11. Set sail by means of Raja Ampat
The Raja Ampat archipelago is dwelling to a few of Indonesia’s most lovely islands. Set sail between them on the brand new Indonesia Crusing Journey: Raja Ampat journey. You’ll journey on a conventional Phinisi-style boat that’s decked out with all of the extras, together with a Jacuzzi. See what island life is like at native villages, chill on sundrenched seashores and snorkel amongst kaleidoscopic fish and sea turtles of their coral-garden habitat.
12. Keep in a conventional village within the Philippines
Make your manner by means of the Philippines on the brand new Important Philippines journey for 18 to 35s. Practise your SUP-yoga abilities on the Loboc River, earlier than heading into Loboc Village the place you’ll get to work and discover ways to make a ‘nipa’ roof out of domestically sourced supplies. Sip on some coconut wine and study Kuradang, the normal dance of this space, along with your new associates.
13. Stroll with function in Sri Lanka
Stroll a piece of Sri Lanka’s scenic Pekoe Path as a part of a brand new sustainable tourism expertise on the Important Sri Lanka journey for 18 to 35s. The 300 km+ long-distance strolling route spans distant villages, tea plantations and unbelievable viewpoints, permitting you to get to know native tradition, meals and other people whereas travelling on foot and giving again to rural communities.
14. Embark on a culinary journey in Thailand
Savour the candy, bitter, savoury and spicy flavours of Thai delicacies with a feast of recent experiences on the Thailand Actual Meals Journey. Head to Phichit, a vacation spot that’s recognized for dishes like tom yam gai and wing-bean spicy salad. And hang around with Chef Kosin, a former Intrepid chief who now works at his family-run restaurant, Rosyiam Beef Noodles – one of many finest beef-noodle spots in Chiang Mai.
Discover out what else is new for 2026 with The Items – a group of recent journeys and experiences to encourage a 12 months of journey.
