EF Adventures, a new adventure tour operator, has officially launched, offering over 20 exciting biking, hiking, walking, and multi-adventure tours across Europe, Asia, Central and South America, and the Pacific Islands. This launch comes in response to a growing demand for high-quality adventure tourism that prioritizes both physical activity and cultural immersion, as revealed by a recent survey of over 1,000 North American international travelers.
EF Adventures aims to cater to this demand by providing a diverse range of active tours designed for all fitness levels. Whether you’re eager to e-bike through the picturesque landscapes of Spain and Italy, hike the breathtaking trails of the Alps and Bhutan, or embark on multi-adventure trips that include kayaking in Costa Rica and Bali, EF Adventures has something for everyone.
These tours are designed to be all-inclusive, covering boutique lodging, high-quality equipment, guided excursions, and delicious local cuisine. Travelers also have the option to choose roundtrip flight packages for a truly seamless experience.
EF Adventures is part of EF World Journeys, which also operates EF Go Ahead Tours and EF Ultimate Break. As a subsidiary of EF Education First, EF Adventures leverages the company’s long-standing dedication to active living and combines it with the growing popularity of immersive adventure travel.
Heidi Durflinger, President of EF World Journeys, emphasizes the company’s commitment to providing meaningful adventure travel experiences that blend physical activity with cultural immersion. EF Adventures welcomes travelers aged 14 and older and offers tours tailored to different fitness levels, rated from 1 to 5.
Whether biking through Spain, hiking in the Swiss Alps, or kayaking in Costa Rica, travelers will be immersed in local culture and history with the guidance of EF’s knowledgeable Tour Directors. These experienced guides ensure a smooth and educational travel experience, handling logistics like luggage transfers and safety precautions.
To enhance the adventure, EF Adventures offers curated boutique lodging options, including modern hotels, mountain chalets, and agriturismos. Many accommodations boast spa services like saunas and pools, providing travelers with opportunities to relax and recharge after a day of exploration.
EF Adventures prioritizes sustainability by offering small group tours that visit off-the-beaten-path destinations, supporting local businesses and minimizing overtourism. Durflinger emphasizes the company’s goal to address common complaints from adventure travelers, such as a lack of cultural immersion and dissatisfaction with lodging quality, by providing a higher standard of travel experiences.
EF Adventures offers competitive pricing, with a nine-day multi-adventure tour in Portugal starting at $4,199 per person. Flexible payment plans, including low down payments and interest-free options, make these tours accessible to a wider range of travelers. EF Adventures also manages flight packages, ensuring a comprehensive and stress-free travel experience.
A survey conducted in July 2024 with over 1,000 North American travelers revealed that over half of respondents had previously booked adventure travel, with 85% expressing interest in booking future trips. However, travelers highlighted areas for improvement in their past experiences, including cultural immersion, lodging quality, and free time. EF Adventures aims to address these concerns and offer a more immersive and fulfilling adventure travel experience for everyone.
