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FOUR TOURS. ONE EPIC COLLECTION.

The EF Adventures × Backcountry Collection is here. Each tour combines EF Adventures’ expert-guided group travel with Backcountry’s deep outdoor knowledge. That means one-on-one Gearhead support before you go, gear selected for the conditions, and a signature Backcountry experience on every tour—all designed to help you feel confident and get closer to the places you came to explore.

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All kinds of adventure, all over the world.

TWO EXPERTS. ONE DIRECTION.

EF has spent 60+ years building tours that go deeper than the trail, into the stories most travelers never find. Backcountry has spent decades making sure you're equipped for wherever that takes you. This partnership puts both together—expert-led active travel, and the gear that belongs on it.

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Active travel experts

EF Adventures is the expert in small-group Hiking, Biking, and Multi-Adventure tours across Europe and beyond—led by expert Tour Directors who know these trails, towns, and tables the way a local does. Every itinerary is built to go deeper than the destination, and make sure you're ready when you get there.

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Gear that goes the distance

Backcountry is where serious outdoor enthusiasts go when they need gear that performs—not just looks the part. With expert Gearheads on hand to match you to the right kit, and a catalog that covers everything from trail shoes to technical layers, they've been equipping adventures like ours for years.

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Built for the same traveler

Both brands exist for the same person—someone who pushes themselves on the trail and comes home richer for what they discovered. Active, curious, and done settling for the surface version of anywhere.

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PARTNERSHIP BENEFITS

BOOK YOUR ADVENTURE. GEAR UP WITH BACKCOUNTRY.

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15% off gear

Book an EF Adventures tour and get 15% off one Backcountry order — on your tour's gear picks or anything else in the Backcountry catalog.

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Summit Club+ included

EF Adventures travelers receive a free year of Summit Club+, Backcountry’s membership program, with perks like 10% cash back, free 2-day shipping on orders $150+, and exclusive member offers to help you get more out of your gear purchases.

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Your own Gearhead

EF Adventures × Backcountry Collection tour travelers get a dedicated Backcountry Gearhead — a real person with deep gear knowledge who can help you pack for your specific trip.

A partnership enabling seemless exploring

EF Adventures and Backcountry made it official. Here's the full story behind the partnership, what it means for active travelers, and what's coming next.

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What's behind every tour

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Terraced vineyards overlooking a serene lake, with mountains in the background and blue skies above.
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TRULY LOCAL

There’s a difference between seeing a place and getting it. Local guides are how we close that gap—connecting you to the culture, the history, and the people in ways you’d never find on your own.

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Speak with a travel expert

Not sure which trip is right for you? Want to talk through all your options with an expert? We're here to help. We're available Monday – Friday from 9am to 7:30pm ET at 800-206-9836.

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