7 Adventure Travel Agent Business Success Stories [2024]

Updated: November 19th, 2023
Start An Adventure Travel Agent

Adventure travel is a type of tourism in which the tourist seeks out and experiences various physical, emotional, and mental challenges.

Adventure travel agents are experts in the field of adventure travel. The travel agents know what to expect and can help you with everything from booking flights, to finding the right hotel, to getting a visa.

Adventure travel agents book trips on travelers’ behalf and helps them plan the trips. They know the best places to visit, what time of year suits that destination, and what experiences are available. A successful adventure travel agency starts with a solid business plan. A good business plan is a foundation for any business and can be the difference between success and failure.

What should you include in your adventure travel agency business plan? A feasibility study, a marketing strategy, financial projections, a SWOT analysis, and more. The key to success is finding a niche you are passionate about and well-versed in.

Here are some real life success stories of starting a adventure travel agent:

1. Constructed Adventures ($90K/year)

Chris Waters, also known as "The Architect," came up with the idea for Constructed Adventures after participating in the Reddit Secret Santa gift exchange. He was matched with someone who lived close by and decided to create an elaborate adventure for them. The experience was a hit and Waters realized he could turn this into a business. He launched Constructed Adventures with a simple website that gained attention on Reddit and local news outlets. Since then, he has steadily attracted customers through word-of-mouth and his unique and personalized adventures.

How much they make: $90K/year
Current team size: 1

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How I Make A Living Constructing 'The Perfect Day' For Random Strangers

Constructed Adventures, a company that creates custom-tailored adventures for special occasions, charges a flat rate for adventures and expects a profit of around 60k in 2019, having learned valuable lessons about pricing structure for events, always being open and transparent, and using Google Drive to organize expenses and schedules among other tips.

About
Chris started Constructed Adventures about 8 years ago
Revenue
Chris grew the business to $7.5K/month
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2. CuddlyNest ($2.8M/year)

Ritesh Raj, the co-founder and COO of CuddlyNest, came up with the idea for the accommodation booking platform after years of traveling to over 100 countries and realizing the pain points of finding diverse types of accommodations. Alongside his co-founder, they decided to create a centralized platform that offers all kinds of properties for all types of travelers. Since its launch, CuddlyNest has raised over $14 million in funding and has plans for continued growth and expansion.

How much they make: $2.8M/year
Current team size: 72

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How We Solved A Major Pain Point With Travelers And Built An All-In-One Booking Platform [$21M Sales in 2022]

CuddlyNest has become the only online travel agency that offers all types of accommodations in one platform, with inventory currently including over 4 million properties of all types in 80k+ cities, and is expecting to hire more than fifty new employees in the coming months.

About
Ritesh started CuddlyNest about 7 years ago
Revenue
Ritesh grew the business to $233K/month
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So... can you actually make money with a adventure travel agent?

Of course. There are millions to be made in this industry.

But how?

  1. Research real, profitable businesses and see exactly how much money they make.
  2. Study exactly what works, and what doesn’t.
  3. Take action, because now you have the roadmap.

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3. Love Her Wild ($9.6K/year)

How much they make: $9.6K/year
Current team size: 0

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A Conversation with Bex Band, Women’s Adventure Leader

A non-profit community of female adventurers in the UK called Love Her Wild, founded by Bex Band, has grown to over 30,000 collective members and offers opportunities, funding, and guidance to women experiencing their first-time mountain hikes or going on their first overseas expeditions.

About
They started Love Her Wild about 7 years ago
Revenue
They grew the business to $800/month
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So... can you actually make money with a adventure travel agent?

Of course. There are millions to be made in this industry.

But how?

  1. Research real, profitable businesses and see exactly how much money they make.
  2. Study exactly what works, and what doesn’t.
  3. Take action, because now you have the roadmap.

Join Starter Story and build your next big thing:

Start Now

4. Baboo Travel ($600K/year)

Paul Sarfati, the Founder and CEO of Baboo Travel, came up with the idea for his business after experiencing the decline of his previous travel company, Bamba Travel, due to the pandemic. Wanting to create a platform that offers customized trips and connects travelers directly with local experts, Sarfati drew inspiration from companies like Evaneos. With his extensive knowledge of the travel industry and a focus on creating a better business model, Sarfati aims to revolutionize the travel industry and provide customers with personalized experiences at better prices.

How much they make: $600K/year
How much did it cost to start: $515K
Current team size: 5

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My Travel Hobby Fueled Me To Build A $600K/Year Custom Trips Platform

Baboo Travel's CEO Paul Sarfati successfully launched an easy-to-use travel platform that connects customers with local in-destination travel experts, reaching $180,000 in sales in the first four months of launching through targeted marketing strategies, incorporating growth hacking techniques, and prioritizing content marketing and search engine optimization for long-term success.

About
Paul started Baboo Travel over 3 years ago
Revenue
Paul grew the business to $50K/month
Costs
It cost Paul $515000 to start the business
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