Adventure tour operator Explore Worldwide recently conducted a study to find the most underrated travel experiences around the world. The operator analyzed more than 350 lesser-known destinations and experiences across more than 130 countries, ranking them based on how high its Trip Advisor score fared against how many people actually reviewed the activity and how many Google searches the experience received.
The study discovered 20 of the most undervalued travel experiences, each promising memorable moments for travelers looking for their next trip.
Here are 20 of the world’s most underrated travel experiences:
- Schafberg Peak Hike, Salzburg, Austria
- Sable Island Tours, Sable Island, Canada
- Bungonia National Park Walks, New South Wales, Australia
- Gishora Drum Sanctuary, Gitega, Burundi
- Cynghordy Viaduct Walk, Llanfair-ar-y-Bryn, Wales
- Auyuittuq National Park Tours, Pangnirtung, Canada
- Melbourne Dumpling Walking Tour, Victoria, Australia
- Roots Yard Off-Grid Camping, Volta Region, Ghana
- Tada Falls/Ubbalamadugu Falls, Chennai, India
- Keep River National Park, Northern Territory, Australia
- Great Stone Door Trail, Tennessee, United States
- Jokkmokks Fjalltradhard Botanical Garden, Norrbotten, Sweden
- Bambarakiri Ella Falls Suspension Bridge, Matale, Sri Lanka
- Desert Edge Tours, Queensland, Australia
- Bodega Cerro Chapeu, Rivera, Uruguay
- Purnululu National Park, Western Australia
- Mitchell River National Park, Western Australia
- Parque Nacional das Emas, Goias, Brazil
- Mont Rouge Estate, Victoria, Australia
- Explore Navarino Island, Puerto Williams, Chile
Gishora drummers, Burundi © Torsten Pursche | Dreamstime.com
The study also compiled the top 10 most underrated travel experiences in North America. The top 10 experiences include:
- Sable Island Tours, Sable Island, Canada
- Auyuittuq National Park Tours, Pangnirtung, Canada
- Great Stone Door Trail, Tennessee, United States
- Wolf Creek Habitat, Indiana, United States
- Eudora Welty House & Garden, Mississippi, United States
- Kayaking River Yasica, Cabarete, Dominican Republic
- Views from Hamilton Park, New Jersey, United States
- Ron del Barrilito Tour, Bayamon, Puerto Rico
- Pacuare River Rafting, Cartago, Costa Rica
- Exploring Lake Willoughby, Vermont, United States
To learn more about the study and see the top underrated experiences in each continent, visit here.
Read This Next
Introducing
FX Excursions
FX Excursions offers the chance for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in destinations around the world.
#globility
Insta FeedDaily
Sep 28, 2026The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort Unveils Partnership with Farina est. 1709
Johann Maria Farina described his Original Eau de Cologne, in 1709, as a memory of an “Italian spring morning after the rain,” with the formula distilling freshness, lightness and emotion into scent. More than 300 years later, The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort unveils a new partnership with that brand, Farina est. 1709. Marking the resort’s 10th anniversary, the Cologne-based maison will bring its fragrance heritage to the island Nov. 14–20 for an immersive experience where scent, gastronomy and hospitality intertwine.
Sponsored Content
The Art of Balance in Seoul: Beyond the Boardroom
The value of a destination is no longer defined solely by infrastructure, efficiency or scale. Increasingly, it is measured by a city’s ability to balance productivity with well-being — creating opportunities for focus, restoration and more meaningful connections.
Cyprus
Sep 28, 20267 Reasons to Put Cyprus on Your Travel List
It’s time to start dreaming of your next trip. Here’s some destination inspiration for you. Take a visual journey through Cyprus with us.
Daily
Sep 28, 2026Park Hyatt Sets its Sights on Portugal with Projected Debut in Comporta
Hyatt Hotels and Portuguese real estate developer Coporgest team to bring Park Hyatt Comporta and Park Hyatt Comporta Residences to Portugal. The project will introduce the brand to Comporta, a coastal destination in Alentejo region known for its relaxed beach lifestyle, natural surroundings and local character.
Sponsored Content
Elevate Your Journey with TAP Air Portugal’s New Economy Prime
Exciting news ahead for TAP Air Portugal, as Portugal’s flag carrier prepares for the launch of its brand-new Economy Prime cabin, offering customers more space, additional privacy and a superior travel experience. Flights boasting the new cabin take off June 1; booking for Economy Prime is now available across all TAP channels and travel agents.
Daily
Sep 28, 2026Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Opens in North Dakota
Opened July 4, 2026, on the 250th anniversary of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library opened. The building was designed by Oslo-based Snøhetta as the most regenerative cultural building in the Americas and one of the most ambitious projects pursuing the full Living Building certification, the world’s most rigorous environmental standard.
Daily
Sep 24, 2026Bathhouse to Open First Philadelphia Location at The Bellevue
New York City-based social wellness brand Bathhouse, beloved for its modern take on sauna culture, celebrated its first expansion beyond the Big Apple with its debut in Center City Philadelphia at The Bellevue.
Sponsored Content
An Adults-Only Resort for All the Milestone Moments
On Saturday, Feb.14, Devossion by Live Aqua celebrated its grand opening, marking a significant milestone for Grupo Posadas and the Live Aqua brand. This adults-only resort focuses on celebration, authentic Mexican experiences and elevated hospitality — perfectly situated in the heart of the Riviera Maya.
Daily
Sep 23, 20264 Ways to Spend a Weekend in Cleveland, Ohio
Whether an adventure seeker, culturally curious or a lover of all things music, Cleveland, Ohio, is the perfect weekend getaway for all types of personalities and travel styles.
ShareThis