Name

Explore with us

Legal name

Explore with us GmbH

Website

https://explorewithus.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tour Operator Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (561520), Tour Operators (56152)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Adventure & Expedition Travel Agencies (THAKAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multi-Activity & Expedition Packages (Guided Adventure Trips) (THAJABAL), Sports & Active Travel Agencies (e.g., ski, golf, dive) (THAKAFAJ), Mountain, Glacier & Alpine Nature Tours (THAJAIAF), Island, Beach & Resort Travel Agencies (THAKAFAL)

Keywords

• Guided group tours
• Package holidays
• Hiking tours Europe
• Singles travel tours
• Themed round trips

Headquarters

HQ city

Stans

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Pauschalreisen (Package Holidays): The company sells all-inclusive package holidays (flights, accommodation, transfers, guided tours, meals) to European destinations. Revenue is generated through margins on flight bookings, hotel allocations, and bundled tour services. Customers pay a 20% deposit at booking and the remaining 80% balance 20 days before departure, per Austrian package travel regulations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Explore with us organizes and sells guided package holidays (Pauschalreisen) and hiking tours (Wanderreisen) to European and South Caucasus destinations, bundling flights, accommodation, ground transfers, German-speaking tour guides, meals, and curated sightseeing activities. The portfolio spans approximately 16 distinct tours across Scotland, Ireland, Madeira, mainland Portugal, Corsica, Southern Italy, Albania, the Balkans (Albania, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Greece), and Georgia/Armenia, including niche themed products such as Outlander fan tours and dedicated singles-only tours.

Product overview

Explore with us is a European group travel operator specializing in guided round trips and hiking tours across Europe and the South Caucasus. The company offers a portfolio of approximately 16 distinct tour products organized around two main categories: Rundreisen (round trips/excursions) and Singlereisen (single-friendly group tours). Destinations span Scotland, Ireland, Madeira (Portugal), mainland Portugal, Corsica (France), Southern Italy, Albania, the Balkans (Albania, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Greece), and Georgia & Armenia. Key product lines include themed tours such as Outlander Scotland (fan tours based on the TV series/books), nature-focused hiking tours with difficulty ratings, and cultural heritage tours covering UNESCO World Heritage sites. The company operates with German-speaking guides, provides flights and ground transfers as part of package tours, and maintains a small-group format (typically 10–32 participants depending on the tour). All tours are package holidays (Pauschalreisen) with insolvency insurance as required by Austrian law.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Outlander Tour Schottland: A specialized tour following the Outlander TV series and book locations in Scotland
• Singlereisen
• Wanderreisen

Products and services

• Madeira Wanderreise An 8-day guided hiking tour of Madeira featuring Levada walks, UNESCO World Heritage sites including the Laurisilva forest, and climbs to Pico Ruivo (1,862m). Includes flights, transfers, 7 nights in 4-star Hotel Enotel Magn\u00f3lia, half-board, and guided hikes with difficulty ranging from easy to moderate. For German-speaking DACH travelers seeking guided hiking experiences.
• Madeira Wanderreise: exklusive Singlereise An 8-day exclusive singles-only hiking tour of Madeira with 4-star and 5-star hotel options. Includes guided Levada walks, Pico Ruivo summit, Funchal city tour, and Madeira wine tasting. Operates with maximum 20 participants. Targeted at solo DACH travelers seeking group companionship.
• Korsika Rundreise: die sch\u00f6nsten Pl\u00e4tze der Insel A 9-day guided tour of Corsica covering Bastia, Cap Corse, Calvi, Bonifacio, Ajaccio, and Porto-Vecchio. Includes city tours with tourist train, boat tours around Cap Corse and to Cavallo/Lavezzi islands, local product tastings, 8 nights in mid-range hotels, and full-board. Maximum 32 participants. For German-speaking DACH travelers.
• Korsika Wanderreise An 8-day hiking tour of Corsica featuring coastal walks, mountain trails, Restonica Valley, Nino Lake, Calanques de Piana, and Spelunca Gorge. Includes 7 nights in mid-range hotels, 6 guided hikes with max 15 hikers per group, and half-board with 4 lunch packages. For German-speaking hiking enthusiasts.
• Die gro\u00dfe Portugal Rundreise A 13-day comprehensive Portugal tour covering Lisbon, Sintra, Coimbra, Porto, Douro Valley, \u00c9vora, and the Algarve. Includes tapas workshop, Tuk-Tuk city tour of Porto, Port wine tasting in Vila Nova Gaia, boat tour in Douro Valley, Ria Formosa boat trip, and 12 nights in mid-range hotels. For German-speaking travelers seeking a comprehensive Portugal experience.
• S\u00fcditalien Rundreise: Kampanien, Basilikata, Apulien An 8-day Southern Italy tour covering Naples, Procida, Amalfi Coast, Pompeii, Capri, Castel del Monte, Trani, Alberobello's Trulli, Ostuni, and Matera (UNESCO). Includes ferry to Procida, boat to Capri, minibuses on Capri, and 7 nights in 4-star hotels in Naples/Bari regions. Operated in partnership with Travel Europe as official tour operator (Veranstalter).
• Albanien Rundreise: Historische Sch\u00e4tze & unber\u00fchrte Natur An 11-day Albania tour covering Tirana, Durr\u00ebs, Kruja, Shkodra, Komani Lake, Kosovo (Pristina), North Macedonia (Ohrid), Korca, Gjirokastra, Butrint, Vlore, and Berat. Includes UNESCO sites, boat trip on Komani Lake, brewery visit with beer tasting, and 10 nights in 4-star hotels. For German-speaking travelers seeking off-the-beaten-path European destinations.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Travel EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTravel Europe is identified as the tour operator partner and official 'Veranstalter' (tour operator) for the Süditalien Rundreise (Southern Italy) package. Travel Europe brings approximately 40 years of round-trip experience and maintains staff at headquarters and local branch offices in destination countries.
• Accelerant Insurance Europe SAcoreOthersThe company is insured under Pol.-Nr.: A53767 with Accelerant Insurance Europe SA for insolvency protection per Austrian Pauschalreiseverordnung. In insolvency cases, claims must be filed within 8 weeks to Cover-Direct Versicherungsmakler und Werbeagentur Ges.m.b.H. as the appointed claims handler.
• Cover-Direct Versicherungsmakler und Werbeagentur Ges.m.b.H.minorOthersAppointed claims administrator for insolvency cases under the company's Pauschalreiseversicherung (package travel insurance) with Accelerant Insurance Europe SA.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hauser Exkursionen: Munich-based guided hiking and trekking tour operator serving German-speaking customers. Comparable on Wanderreisen product line, small groups, and premium pricing for guided active holidays.
• Eurohike: Austrian/German operator focused on guided hiking tours in Europe. Highly comparable on hiking product format, small group sizes, DACH market, and European mountain destinations like Corsica.
• Gebeco: Kiel-based tour operator (part of DER Touristik) offering guided group tours for German-speaking travelers. Closely comparable product mix of cultural and active multi-day European tours.
• Studiosus Reisen: Munich-based, family-owned guided-tour specialist focused on DACH customers with multi-day cultural and active tours across Europe and worldwide. Directly comparable on guided multi-day tours, German-speaking guides, and DACH target segment.
• ASI Reisen: Innsbruck-based Austrian tour operator specializing in alpine and hiking tours. Comparable on alpine/hiking tours, Austria-headquartered DACH operator, and European destination mix.
• Wikinger Reisen: German tour operator specializing in active and hiking holidays (Wanderreisen) in Europe and worldwide. Directly comparable on guided hiking tours, small-group formats, and DACH customer base.
• Dr. Augustin Touristik: German tour operator running specialty themed and group tours. Comparable on small-group guided tours and DACH customer focus, with overlap in cultural/itinerary-driven products.

Broad incumbents

• DER Touristik: Large German tour operator group with broad package-holiday, guided-tour, and OTA brands. Overlaps with Explore with us on European package holidays but at much greater scale and brand breadth.
• TUI Group: Global tourism conglomerate with significant DACH package-holiday and guided-tour operations. Indirectly comparable as the dominant DACH tour operator; competes for the same German-speaking traveler wallet.

Regional players

• Knecht Reisen: Austrian tour operator offering group tours primarily in Austria and neighboring regions. Comparable on group tour format and Austrian headquarters, but more focused on Alpine/regional product.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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