International Expeditions

What International Expeditions does

International Expeditions is a US-based adventure travel operator that, since 2021, has operated as part of Exodus Travels under the legal entity Exodus Travels, USA Inc. within the Travelopia group. Founded in 1974 as a pioneer of active adventure tourism, the company sells guided and self-guided adventure trips directly to consumers — solo travelers, couples, families, and groups — through its e-commerce site, phone sales, live chat, and a travel-agent partner network. Its catalog comprises more than 600 trips spanning 100+ countries across Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, Central America, South America, the Middle East, and Polar regions, organized into activity categories including responsible wildlife safaris, cultural tours, walking and hiking, cycling, polar cruises, family tours, and winter activities. Sub-brands include the premium Signature Collection and the Exodus Expeditions Collection, which preserves legacy International Expeditions itineraries.

The business is a tour operator, not a technology platform: the input explicitly states no proprietary technology, no API, and no AI capabilities. Revenue is generated through one-time adventure-tour bookings priced on a quote basis that varies by destination, duration, season, and group size; specific prices are not publicly disclosed. The company operates a horizontal segmentation approach targeting individual adventure travelers, with marketing distributed across a content blog, expert-leader videos and customer testimonials, email newsletter, digital magazine, earned media (National Geographic, USA Today, British Travel Awards, Trustpilot 'Excellent' rating, 2024 USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Award, USTOA membership), and travel-agent partnerships. Community-and-sustainability programs (Adventure Travels Foundation, Kickstart Project, Inspiration Day Project, Peru Porter Project, Nepal Freedom Kitbags) form a core brand differentiator, with documented impact of 6,000+ disadvantaged children supported across 30+ countries. The US entity itself is small (23 listed employees), consistent with its role as a regional sales and marketing layer atop Travelopia's centralized operating platform.

Name

International Expeditions

Legal name

Exodus Travels, USA Inc.

Website

https://ietravel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

International Expeditions is a US-based adventure travel operator, now part of Exodus Travels under Travelopia, selling 600+ guided and self-guided trips across 100+ countries directly to individual adventure travelers via its website, phone, live chat, and travel-agent partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adventure Travel Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (56152), Tour Operators (561520)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Activity & Expedition Packages (Guided Adventure Trips) (THAJABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adventure & Expedition Travel Agencies (THAKAFAB), Safari & Overland Wildlife Adventures (4x4/Jeep) (THAJABAD), Polar & Remote-Destination Expedition Tour Operators (THAKADAM), Eco-Adventure Multi-Day Expeditions (Trekking, Hut-to-Hut, Pack Trips) (THAAAEAJ)

Keywords

• Adventure travel tours
• Guided wildlife safaris
• Small group expeditions
• Walking and cycling holidays
• Polar expedition cruises

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Adventure Tour Bookings: The company generates revenue through selling guided adventure travel tours and expeditions to individual consumers. Tours span destinations across 100+ countries covering activities such as wildlife holidays, walking/trekking, cycling, cultural experiences, and polar expeditions. The company offers over 600 Exodus trips.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

International Expeditions, now operating as the USA arm of Exodus Travels, sells guided adventure travel itineraries to individual consumers. Its catalogue spans over 600 trips across 100+ countries, covering wildlife safaris, walking and hiking, cycling, cultural tours, polar cruises, family adventures, winter activities, and self-guided holidays, including premium Signature Collection journeys. Bookings are taken directly through its e-commerce website, phone sales, live chat, and travel-agent referrals.

Product overview

International Expeditions, now operating under the Exodus Travels brand in the USA, offers a portfolio of active adventure tourism experiences. The company provides over 600 trips across 100 countries organized into core activity categories: Responsible Wildlife Tours (including African safaris and primate encounters), Cultural Tours (festivals, food, natural/cultural wonders), Walking & Hiking Tours, Cycling Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Polar Cruises (Antarctica and Arctic), Family Tours, and Winter Tours. The product lineup includes sub-brands such as the Signature Collection (premium curated journeys) and the Exodus Expeditions Collection (classic International Expeditions itineraries). The company also offers seasonal collections including Last Minute Tours, New Tours, Solo Travelers, Premium Tours, Holiday Season Tours, Bestsellers, Mixed Activity, and Short Breaks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Responsible Wildlife Tours Adventure tours focused on responsible wildlife observation, including African safaris, primate encounters, bear watching, and polar wildlife experiences. Targeted at individual travelers and small groups seeking ethical wildlife experiences.
• Cultural Tours Cultural exploration trips including festivals, food and drink experiences, natural wonders, cultural wonders, and multi-country journeys, aimed at individual travelers interested in cultural immersion.
• Walking & Hiking Tours Active adventure tours focused on walking and trekking across destinations including Italy, France, Nepal, Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Peru, and Greece. Targeted at active individual travelers and small groups.
• Cycling Tours Biking adventure holidays across Portugal, Italy, Vietnam, Morocco, India, and other international destinations, for individual travelers seeking active cycling experiences.
• Self-Guided Tours Independent adventure tours where travelers explore at their own pace with pre-planned itineraries and on-call support. Targeted at independent travelers who want flexibility without full group structure.
• Polar Cruises Expedition cruises to Antarctica and the Arctic region featuring polar wildlife and landscape experiences, for individual travelers and small groups seeking polar expedition experiences.
• Family Tours Multi-activity adventures designed for families, including wildlife safaris, cultural experiences, winter activities, and hiking suitable for children, for families seeking guided group adventures.
• Winter Tours Cold-weather adventure experiences including cross-country skiing, northern lights viewing, and snowshoeing in Finland, Norway, Iceland, and Italy, for individual travelers seeking winter adventure experiences.
• Signature Collection Premium curated adventure journeys featuring exceptional experiences and superior accommodations, targeted at higher-spending individual travelers seeking premium adventure experiences.
• Exodus Expeditions Collection Classic International Expeditions itineraries now available on the Exodus website as part of a curated expedition portfolio, for travelers seeking the former International Expeditions-style expedition experiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6,000+ disadvantaged children supported through Inspiration Day adventures
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• G Adventures: Small-group adventure tour operator with a global catalog spanning wildlife, cultural, and active trips, plus a 'Lifetime Deposits' flexible booking model. Directly comparable to Exodus Travels on small-group guided adventure travel.
• Wilderness Travel: US-based adventure tour operator offering small-group wildlife, trekking, and cultural trips worldwide with an emphasis on expert guides. Directly comparable to International Expeditions' historical eco-expedition niche.
• Intrepid Travel: Global small-group adventure tour operator offering wildlife, walking, cycling, cultural, and family trips across 100+ countries. Closest direct competitor to Exodus Travels/International Expeditions by product mix, target customer, and responsible-tourism positioning.
• Mountain Travel Sobek: Pioneer of adventure travel offering trekking, wildlife, and cultural expeditions across six continents. Closely comparable to International Expeditions in heritage, expedition focus, and active-adventure product mix.
• Abercrombie & Kent: Luxury adventure and expedition tour operator with global itineraries including safaris, polar, and cultural journeys. Comparable premium positioning and product depth across adventure segments.
• Overseas Adventure Travel: Small-group adventure travel operator focused on cultural immersion and off-the-beaten-path itineraries worldwide. Direct overlap with Exodus Travels' cultural tours and walking product lines.
• Explore Worldwide: UK-based small-group adventure tour operator offering walking, wildlife, cycling, and cultural trips across 100+ countries. Closely matched peer on product breadth and guided-adventure model.
• National Geographic Expeditions: Premium guided expeditions including wildlife safaris, polar voyages, and cultural trips operated in partnership with Lindblad. Overlaps directly with International Expeditions' premium Signature Collection and polar offerings.
• Hurtigruten Expeditions: Expedition cruise line specializing in polar and remote-region voyages to Antarctica and the Arctic. Directly comparable to International Expeditions' Polar Cruises product line.
• REI Adventures: Operates guided walking, hiking, cycling, and wildlife trips worldwide with a strong sustainability and active-travel brand identity. Directly comparable activity portfolio and target demographic.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/international-expeditions

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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

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