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EF Adventures and Backcountry Launch 2027 Guided Hiking Collection

Cambridge, Mass. and Salt Lake City – – October 06, 2026 -- Active-travel operator EF Adventures and outdoor retailer Backcountry have launched a four-tour collection of guided hiking and multi-adventure trips departing in 2027, pairing EF's travel-guiding expertise with Backcountry's gear know-how.

The collection opens on Backcountry's home turf in Utah

The anchor trip, American Southwest Hiking with Backcountry: Sedona, the Grand Canyon & Zion, runs 7 days (9 with a Zion extension), departs April 25, 2027, and starts at $6,190 per person, land only. Travelers descend the Bright Angel Trail into the Grand Canyon and hike Zion's slot canyons, with an optional two-day Bryce Canyon add-on.

Train Tourism Booms: EF Go Ahead Launches 7 New Rail Journeys

Cambridge, Mass. – September 13, 2026 -- EF Go Ahead Tours has launched seven new guided train tours across Europe and North America, with departures beginning in June and July 2027 and prices starting at $3,499.

Survey shows travelers crave the journey itself

New research from EF Go Ahead Tours and Qualtrics polled nearly 900 U.S. and Canadian travelers, who rated their interest in train-centric travel at an average of 73.06 on a 100-point scale. Comfort ranked as the top motivator at 66%, followed by scenic views (64%), the uniqueness of rail-only destinations (63%), convenience (49%), and sustainability (29%).