Kandoo Adventures

What Kandoo Adventures does

Kandoo Adventures is a UK-incorporated (Expedition Adventures Limited, company number 7149227, Penrith) direct-to-consumer adventure travel and trekking company founded in 2009. The company sells guided small-group expedition packages to consumers across 22 worldwide destinations and approximately 100 trip products spanning nine experience categories: trekking, summits, arctic, winter, kayaking, multi-activity, safaris, ultimate (premium) and Kandoo Lite (budget), plus a private groups vertical. Per-person pricing ranges from roughly $739 (short Morocco climbs) to $8,369 (Aconcagua 19-day expedition), with most trips priced in the $1,500-$4,000 band and sold as one-time, all-inclusive packages covering guides, accommodation, park fees and internal flights.

Underlying operations combine a centralised UK digital booking and enquiry platform (website, +44 1283 499980 phone line, destination-specific enquiry forms) with Kandoo's own directly employed local teams in destination countries — established first in Tanzania (2009), then Nepal and Peru (2012), and subsequently extended to Ecuador, Morocco, Uganda and Chile — alongside partnership arrangements with local operators (notably Svalbard). The company is fully bonded through ABTA membership and ATOL licensing, and operates sustainability partnerships with Forest Carbon (full carbon offsetting), Leave No Trace, and the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project.

Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through content marketing, SEO-driven itinerary pages, social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), email newsletter, and word-of-mouth referrals supported by Trustpilot reviews. Customer segments are adventure travellers and trekking enthusiasts plus private groups (families, friend cohorts, corporate team-building). No app, no public funding rounds, no disclosed revenue and no disclosed headcount are present in the input data.

Name

Kandoo Adventures

Legal name

Expedition Adventures Limited

Website

https://kandooadventures.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kandoo Adventures is a UK-based direct-to-consumer adventure travel and trekking operator offering approximately 100 guided small-group expeditions across 22 global destinations, serving adventure travellers and private groups through its own in-country local teams and partner operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adventure Travel & Guided Trekking

NAICS

Tour Operators (561520), Tour Operators (56152), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land (48711)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Adventure & Outdoor Local Operators (Trekking/Safari/Diving) (THAKAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Polar & Remote-Destination Expedition Tour Operators (THAKADAM), Safari & Overland Wildlife Adventures (4x4/Jeep) (THAJABAD), Private Adventure & Expedition Experiences (Custom Hikes, Safaris, Backcountry) (THAJALAG), Group & Small-Group Custom Itinerary Planning (THAKAOAF)

Keywords

• Guided adventure travel
• Trekking expeditions
• Mountain summit climbs
• Wildlife safari tours
• Small group hiking

Headquarters

HQ city

Penrith

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Adventure trip packages: Kandoo sells guided adventure trips and trekking packages directly to consumers. Customers pay for complete trip packages including guides, accommodation, some meals, park fees, and internal flights. Revenue is generated through one-time trip payments per customer.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kandoo Adventures sells guided small-group adventure travel packages across 22 worldwide destinations, including trekking, mountain summit climbs, arctic and winter expeditions, kayaking, multi-activity holidays, wildlife safaris, and premium "Ultimate" itineraries. Each package includes expert local guides, accommodation, some meals, park fees, and internal flights, with trips ranging from short budget-friendly Kandoo Lite options to extended summit climbs like Aconcagua and Everest Base Camp. The company operates its own local teams in key destinations (Nepal, Peru, Ecuador, Tanzania, Morocco, Uganda, Chile) and partners with local operators in others such as Svalbard.

Product overview

Kandoo Adventures is a travel company offering guided adventure trips and trekking experiences. The company operates a portfolio of adventure travel products organized around experience types: Trekking (hiking adventures), Summits (mountain climbs), Arctic expeditions, Winter adventures, Kayaking, Multi-activity trips, Safaris, Ultimate premium experiences, Kandoo Lite (budget options), and Private Groups. The company covers 22 worldwide destinations across Africa & Middle East, Americas, Asia, and Europe, with approximately 100 trip packages available. They operate their own local teams in key destinations including Nepal (since 2012), Peru, Ecuador, Tanzania (since 2009), Morocco, Uganda, and Chile, with partner operators in Svalbard, Norway, and other regions. The business model combines direct local operations with partnerships to deliver small-group guided adventures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Trekking trips Small-group hiking and trekking adventures through some of the world's most outstanding landscapes, covering destinations across Africa, Americas, Asia, and Europe.
• Summit climbs Mountain summit expeditions providing opportunities to reach the top of real mountain peaks including Island Peak, Aconcagua, Mera Peak, and Mount Kilimanjaro.
• Arctic expeditions Arctic expeditions including snowshoeing and polar adventures, primarily operated in Svalbard with a partner operator with over 30 years of expertise in extreme wilderness.
• Winter adventures Adventures in snow, ice, and winter conditions offering experiences like ice tunnel exploration and winter trekking.
• Kayaking adventures Kayaking adventures exploring beautiful landscapes from a water-based perspective, including trips in the Lofoten Islands.
• Multi-activity trips Trips combining different daily activities such as canyoning, hiking, and cultural experiences, including destinations like Bali.
• Wildlife safaris Wildlife and safari adventures offering close encounters with nature, primarily in Tanzania and Uganda, including Grauer's gorilla trekking.
• Ultimate premium adventures

Quantifiable outcome

• 14,000+ people helped reach Kilimanjaro summit since 2009

Segments2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Forest CarboncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarbon offsetting partnership for all adventures. Kandoo offsets the carbon emissions from arrival in destination to dropping customers back at the airport. As of 2025, all trips are fully carbon offset as standard.
• KPAP (Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting fair treatment and proper equipment for porters working on Kilimanjaro climbs. Demonstrates commitment to ethical treatment of local staff.
• Leave No TracecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProud Partner of Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, demonstrating commitment to sustainable and responsible outdoor practices across all destinations.
• ABTA (Association of British Travel Agents)coreOthersFully bonded members providing financial protection for customers. Signatory to ABTA code of conduct committing to service standards, accurate advertising and fair trading.
• ATOL (Air Travel Organiser's Licence)coreOthersFinancial protection scheme administered by the Civil Aviation Authority for most air package holidays sold by the travel business.
• Svalbard Premier Local OperatorminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Svalbard's premier local operator with over 30 years of expertise in extreme wilderness. Navigating remote landscape where polar bears roam requires hard-won field experience.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wilderness Travel: US-based small-group adventure tour operator with curated trekking, wildlife, and cultural trips in 80+ countries; directly comparable premium positioning and destination breadth.
• Exodus Adventure Travels: UK-based small-group adventure tour operator with overlapping destinations (Nepal, Peru, Patagonia, Kilimanjaro, Morocco) and a comparable price band; the most direct head-to-head competitor in the UK source market.
• Intrepid Travel: Largest publicly-listed small-group adventure tour operator globally; offers guided trekking, summits, safaris, and cultural trips across 100+ countries with comparable product mix and direct-to-consumer model.
• Wild Frontiers: UK-based adventure travel operator focused on off-the-beaten-path destinations (Bhutan, Ladakh, Patagonia, Morocco); direct competitor in the UK adventure-travel segment with similar experiential positioning.
• Explore Worldwide: UK small-group adventure tour operator (now part of the same group as Exodus) offering trekking, wildlife, and cultural trips globally; near-identical product, channel mix, and customer base.
• Mountain Travel Sobek: US-based adventure travel pioneer (since 1969) offering trekking, summits, safaris, and kayaking trips worldwide; matches Kandoo's premium small-group positioning and experiential portfolio.
• Adventure Life: US-based small-group adventure travel company with strong trekking, wildlife, and cultural itineraries across Latin America, Africa, and Asia; comparable product mix and direct-to-consumer go-to-market.
• G Adventures: Canada-based small-group adventure tour operator with a near-identical portfolio (trekking, summits, safaris, multi-activity) across 100+ countries; competes directly for the same UK/European adventure-traveler customer.
• World Expeditions: Australia-based adventure tour operator with deep trekking and summit expertise (Everest, Kilimanjaro, Patagonia); similar portfolio depth and own-teams-in-destination operating model.
• REI Adventures: US co-op adventure travel brand with guided trekking, summits, and multi-activity trips globally; comparable small-group format with strong trust-signal and sustainability positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kandooadventure

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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