Looking for a path less travelled? A ‘not hot’ travel list has recommended little-visited destinations for 2027, including places in Sweden, Chile, Jordan, and Canada.
While plenty of popular destinations across the world battle overtourism, there are just as many screaming out for some visitors.
Intrepid Travel’s list focuses on destinations that aren’t visited as often, but are also equipped to handle tourism, and have either new infrastructure coming in 2027 or major events to entertain new visitors with.
So, instead of Toronto, it’s Whitehorse; in place of Kos, it’s Alonnisos.
Already planning your next trip? You’ll want to bookmark these places…
Samburu National Reserve, Kenya
When visiting Kenya, most tourists have a safari at the top of their to-do list.
The Maasai Mara National Reserve is one of the country’s most popular, but it’s increasingly accumulating pressure from overtourism; so much so that the Great Migration routes animals take are changing, owing to traffic from visiting vehicles and an increasing number of luxury campsites.
Found in northern Kenya, the Samburu National Reserve is one of the most ecologically protected parts of East Africa. With riverine forests and palm groves, lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo and cheetahs all live in the area.
And, with little to no light pollution, it’s hard to beat the stargazing opportunities visible under Samburu’s skies.
Mestia, Georgia
While the rest of Europe flocks to the French Alps, Mestia in Georgia is a little-known skiing destination. Just like the Italian Dolomites, too, in the summer it becomes a beautiful hiking spot, but without the crowds.
Mestia’s tourism infrastructure is actively being invested in, too, as the roads have been improved, making the journey between nearby Upper and Lower Svaneti, both remote mountainous regions, much easier.
Already planning your route along the slopes? Each winter, Mestia receives around 300 inches of snow, which is pretty much the same as Aspen.
Northern Highlands, Jordan
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Another one for the hikers, the Northern Highlands offer a different side to Jordan in the Middle East. Expect birdwatching and mountainous views.
It’s a worthy alternative to Jordan’s popular tourism hotspots, including Petra and the Dead Sea, and with a bunch of locally-run tourism initiatives, it’s ready to host more visitors in 2027.
Planning ahead for a visit? Prepare to spend your annual leave in locally owned guesthouses, with a hike through Jordan’s protected reserves.
Whitehorse, Canada
Whitehorse is the capital of the northwest’s Yukon territory, and it has more than 700 kilometres (434.96 miles) of marked trails to explore.
While British Columbia, the next province along, was visited by 10 million people in 2025, Yukon hasn’t received nearly the same attention.
As well as hiking, you can also try your hand at mountain biking, hot spring exploring, skiing, or, if you’re brave enough, bear-ing, while between late August and mid-April, the Northern Lights also pop up.
Alonnisos, Greece
While other Greek islands battle the effects of overtourism, Alonnisos is tucked away in the Aegean, and neighbours Skopelos and Skiathos.
The island is actively investing in efforts to protect the environment, including recycling, biowaste management, desalination, and renewable energy. It’s not looking to market itself to the masses, but to protect what it already has, including endangered species like the monk seals.
There are more than 20 beaches, but if you’re looking for some other activities to diversify your time on the island, spend some time with a diving instructor (or snorkelling, if that’s more your bag), take in the panoramic views from the old town, or try stand-up paddleboarding.
Dili, Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste in Southeast Asia is visited by just under 100,000 people each year, despite boasting coral reefs and mountain ranges.
At the moment, the tourism infrastructure is still being built, but Aero Dili recently added two new flights from Kuala Lumpur and Darwin.
One Intrepid Travel tour leader from the local area, Anas Maderia, says that while tourism is still in its early stages, it’s a strength that the locality hasn’t been ‘built or polished’ for visitors.
They added: ‘You need to come with an open mind and a heart for adventure – but that’s also where some of the best experiences come from.’
Pekoe Trail, Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is visited by up to 2.4 million people each year, but the Pekoe Trail is often neglected. It’s 300 kilometres (186.411 miles) long, and connects 22 of the country’s most important cultural sites.
Only around 9,589 passes to the trail have been bought over the last year or so, so you won’t need to worry about traversing well-trodden ground.
Along the way, there are family-run guesthouses, which means any tourism is propping up the local communities, rather than destroying them.
It’s also fairly close to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Horton Plains National Park, which includes more than 3,000 hectares of forest.
Liepāja, Latvia
Found on the Baltic Sea, Liepāja combines culture and nature.
In 2025, the Latvian city welcomed around 119,840 tourists, and while not an insignificant number, it’s much lower than the capital, Riga, which is visited by around 1.1 million tourists annually.
The Seaside Park is one of the largest planted parks in Latvia, while Lake Liepāja is a haven for birdwatchers. Its wet meadows are protected, where nature-lovers will be able to look out for 80 different bird species.
Intreprid Travel also recommends visiting the city’s cathedrals, while in 2027, there’ll be more than 500 events tied to the city’s European Capital of Culture status, which it’ll share with Évora in Portugal.
Carretera Austral, Chile
Spanning around 1,200 kilometres (745.6454), Chile’s Carretera Austral offers potential for the road trip of a lifetime.
It winds through the south of the country, and, when you’re not driving, there are spots to enjoy hiking, fly fishing, and visiting a few glaciers.
The government has grand plans to improve the infrastructure, too, as around £636 million has been invested in the roads. Along the way, expect plush greenery and mountains with snow-capped peaks.
Dalsland, Sweden
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There’s a reason Dalsland is often nicknamed ‘Sweden in miniature,’ and that’s because it offers pretty much everything this Scandi country is known for, but in close proximity.
However, it’s still relatively little-known to the British traveller.
There are no less than 1,000 lakes in Dalsland, making it the perfect destination for canoeing and kayaking.
The little red houses that have come to characterise Sweden are everywhere, and, crucially, it’s only two hours from Gothenburg and Oslo.
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