Travel Fever Travel

What Travel Fever Travel does

Travel Fever Travel, operating as Reisefieber (officially Unterwegs – individuelles Reisen Sandra Pientka e.K.), is a German travel agency founded in 1983 by Sandra Pientka and headquartered in Aschaffenburg, Germany. The firm specializes in customized individual and small-group travel to Asia, Africa, and Arabia & the Orient, with destination coverage spanning over 30 countries including Japan, China, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, South Africa, Namibia, Kenya, Morocco, Rwanda, Tanzania, Jordan, Oman, and Uzbekistan. The company has operated continuously for over 40 years as a founder-owned sole proprietorship with no external funding, acquisitions, or public listings.

The company sells a portfolio of core tour products including Individualreisen (customized private tours with personal consultation), Kleingruppenreisen (small group tours of 6-12 participants), Rundreisen im Mietwagen (self-drive tours with rental vehicles), Familienreisen (family-friendly tours), and Deutschsprachige Reisen (German-speaking guided tours), along with supplementary offerings such as luxury trips, cruises, train journeys, festival tours, and city breaks. Sample tour pricing ranges from approximately €569 per person for entry-level 4-day trips up to €5,500+ for premium small-group experiences. The underlying technology stack is not disclosed, and the business operates on traditional travel-agency infrastructure rather than proprietary software or platform architecture.

Revenue is generated through transaction-fee tour package sales with margins derived from tour pricing, booking fees, and commissions from hotels and service providers. The go-to-market model is sales-led and consultation-driven: customers engage travel experts via phone, email, online inquiry forms, or in-office visits, with both office-based consultation and Home Office availability offered. Marketing is multi-channel, spanning the company website, blog, email newsletter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Customer segments are exclusively B2C, including individual travelers, families, group travelers, and self-drive enthusiasts across German-speaking markets. No AI, API, or platform integrations are disclosed; operational moats rest on first-hand destination expertise of the team and long-standing partnerships with local providers in destination countries.

Name

Travel Fever Travel

Legal name

Unterwegs – individuelles Reisen Sandra Pientka e.K.

Website

https://reisefieber.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Travel Fever Travel (Reisefieber) is a German founder-owned travel agency in Aschaffenburg, founded in 1983, specializing in customized individual and small-group tours to Asia, Africa, and Arabia & Orient for German-speaking consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Travel Agency Services

NAICS

Travel Agencies (561510), Tour Operators (561520)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Group & Small-Group Custom Itinerary Planning (THAKAOAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adventure & Expedition Travel Agencies (THAKAFAB), Destination Research & Custom Recommendations (HSACAKAM), Luxury & Premium Leisure Travel Agencies (THAKABAC)

Keywords

• Customized travel packages
• Individual travel agency
• Small group tours
• Asia africa tours
• Specialty tour operator

Headquarters

HQ city

Aschaffenburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tour Package Sales: The company generates revenue through selling customized individual travel packages and group tours to destinations in Asia, Africa, and Arabia & Orient. Revenue comes from tour package pricing, booking fees, and potentially commissions from hotels and service providers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Travel Fever Travel is a German travel agency that designs and sells customized individual private tours, small-group tours (typically 6-12 participants), self-drive tours, family tours, and German-speaking guided tours to destinations across Asia, Africa, and Arabia & Orient. Each booking is supported by personal consultation with destination-specialist travel experts, with end-to-end itinerary planning, accommodation booking, transfers, local guide coordination, and ancillary services such as travel insurance and visa assistance.

Product overview

Travel Fever Travel (Reisefieber) is a German travel agency specializing in customized individual and group travel to Asia, Africa, Arabia & Orient since over 40 years. The company operates as a single unified service offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Its core products include Individualreisen (customized private tours with personal consultation), Kleingruppenreisen (small group tours with 6-12 participants), Rundreisen im Mietwagen (self-drive tours), and Familienreisen (family trips). The portfolio features destination-specific tours like Bali Aktiv erleben, Japan Maiko Golden Route, and Oman Offroad Tour. Additional offerings include German-speaking tour variants, luxury travel packages, cruise options, train journeys, festival tours, and city breaks. The company provides comprehensive travel planning services including itinerary design, accommodation booking, transportation arrangements, and local guide coordination.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Individualreisen / Privatreisen (Customized Private Tours) Customized private tours tailored to individual preferences, offering personalized itineraries for Asia, Africa, Arabia & Orient destinations with expert consultation and bespoke travel planning for individual travelers and couples.
• Kleingruppenreisen (Small Group Tours) Small group tours with limited participants (typically 6-12 travelers) offering guided experiences across destinations like Korea, Japan, Rwanda, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, and South Africa.
• Rundreisen im Mietwagen (Self-Drive Tours) Self-drive tours allowing travelers to explore destinations like Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Oman, Jordan, and Southern Africa at their own pace with rental vehicles and pre-booked accommodations.
• Familienreisen (Family Tours) Family-friendly tours designed for children and adults, featuring age-appropriate activities, family accommodations, and diverse experiences in destinations like South Africa, Morocco, and Bali.
• Deutschsprachige Reisen (German-Speaking Guided Tours) German-speaking guided tours providing language-appropriate travel experiences with German-speaking local guides for destinations including Vietnam, Bali, and other Asian locations.
• Bali Aktiv erleben (Bali Active Private Tour) 8-day active Bali tour covering Ubud, Lake Bratan, Munduk, Kintamani, and Sidemen with hiking, temple visits, cooking classes, and volcano trekking; priced from €1,185–€1,299 per person.
• Japan Maiko Goldene Route (Japan Small Group Tour) 11-day small group tour along Japan's Golden Route covering Osaka, Kyoto, Fuji Hakone Nationalpark, Kanazawa, and Nara with German-speaking guide.
• Oman Offroad Tour (Self-Drive Off-Road Adventure) 7-day self-drive off-road tour in Oman covering Wahiba Sands, Jebel Akhdar, Nizwa, Jabrin, and Jebel Shams with 4x4 rental vehicle; priced from €905 per person.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• atmosfair – Klimabewusst fliegenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainability partnership for climate-conscious flying. atmosfair is an organization that offers compensation for CO2 emissions from air travel, allowing travelers to make their flights more environmentally friendly.
• Click A TreeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental partnership for tree planting initiatives. Click A Tree plants trees for every tree purchased by travelers, supporting reforestation efforts.
• Förderverein Patenkinder Nepal e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable partnership supporting children in Nepal. The organization provides sponsorship opportunities for Nepali children.
• Kinder brauchen Frieden e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable organization supporting children in conflict zones. Provides peace and education support for children affected by war.
• terres des hommesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational development organization supporting child welfare projects. One of Europe's largest independent development organizations focused on children's rights.
• Orangutan Appeal UKminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable partnership supporting orangutan conservation. The organization supports orangutan rescue centers and rehabilitation efforts in Borneo.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• TUI Deutschland: Largest German tour operator offering a broad portfolio including long-haul bespoke and group travel. Overlaps with Reisefieber's destination coverage but at much larger scale and with mass-market as well as premium offerings.

Direct peers

• IT'S YOUR TRIP: Boutique German specialist for fully customized Asia, Africa, and South America travel. Comparable as a small, expertise-driven bespoke travel agency serving the German-speaking market.
• China Tour 365: German specialist travel agency focused on China and broader Asia. Overlaps with Reisefieber's Asian destination portfolio and individualized trip planning service.
• DIAMIR Erlebnisreisen: German specialist for off-the-beaten-path experiential travel with strong Asia, Africa, and Latin America portfolios. Closely matches Reisefieber's individualized, expert-led approach to unusual destinations.
• Gebeco: German cultural and experiential travel operator offering group and individual tours worldwide, with established expertise in Asia and Africa. Comparable as a multi-region cultural specialist with personalized consultation.
• Ikarus Tours: German specialist tour operator focused on Asia and Africa with cultural and nature tours. Directly comparable destination focus and small-team specialist model.
• Lernidee Erlebnisreisen: German boutique specialist for unusual, expert-led trips including trains, expeditions, and themed journeys. Comparable on curated, niche, expert-driven itineraries at premium price points.
• Studiosus Reisen: One of Germany's leading cultural tour operators, known for expert-led small-group trips with cultural focus. Similar small-group tour product and target customer (educated German travelers seeking cultural depth).
• Wikinger Reisen: German specialist tour operator focused on active, adventure, and cultural travel worldwide with small groups. Directly comparable niche of curated, expertise-led small-group travel that overlaps with Reisefieber's adventure and cultural offerings.
• SKR Reisen: German specialist for small-group cultural and nature tours with limited group sizes. Directly comparable on small-group format and curated, expert-led itineraries across global destinations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/reisefieberasien
• Facebookfacebook.com/reisefieber.reisen
• Instagraminstagram.com/reisefieber_reisen
• Xx.com/reisefieberab
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/reisefieber-reisen-gmbh

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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