Looking for immersive travel experiences. What should I add to my list?

Hello all,

I have been trying to travel more, but I realized I struggle to pick destinations unless there is a specific experience I want to travel for.

I tend to enjoy immersive and outdoor experiences much more than traditional sightseeing or museums. I also enjoy discovering unusual or rare local foods, including things that might be hard to find or even illegal in the US.

Some examples of trips I really enjoyed:

Paris

• Went straight to the Catacombs instead of the main attractions

• Walked through different neighborhoods to see the architecture

• Explored La Grande Epicerie and tried a bunch of local foods back at the hotel

• Tried several soft raw milk cheeses (difficult/impossible to find in the US)

Playa del Carmen / Yucatan

• Skipped the beaches and clubs

• Did a biodiversity tour through an underground river

• Went on a whale shark expedition

• Did a tequila tasting and found tequilas we actually liked despite not being big drinkers

• Loved seeing the wildlife and nature around the temples and cliffs

Galapagos Islands

• Seeing the wildlife and plant life up close

• Walking through the island towns and seeing how residents live

• Visiting small local businesses and stores with locally made goods

• Tried guinea pig while in Ecuador

Washington DC

• Biking through the streets and through Georgetown

• Browsing bookstores and exploring neighborhoods

• Museums did not really hold my attention unless they were interactive

This seems to be a pattern for me. Museums usually do not hold my attention unless they are part of a tour or something interactive.

I would much rather do things like

• Outdoor walking tours

• Wildlife encounters

• Caves or underground environments

• Exploring neighborhoods and local markets

• Trying unusual local foods

What are some incredible immersive travel experiences you recommend anywhere in the world?

I would love to hear both the experience and where it can be found.