Do you feel like you’ve been there, done that? Are you worried about over tourism and the crowds descending on popular vacation spots? Millions of travelers are looking to veer from traditional vacation spots in 2025 to find hidden gems and lesser-known destinations. Adventure tour company Gondwana Ecotours recommends destinations like Norway and remote parts of 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.com/

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.travel/western-sicily-bike-tour

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/pages/explore-the-paintrock-canyon-ranch

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.gondwanaecotours.com/adventure-tours/wildlife-adventure-travel-costa-rica/.

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.firesidejacksonhole.com/