U.S. Adventure Tourism Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The adventure tourism market in the United States is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 139,504.4 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 14.9% is expected of the United States adventure tourism market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$52,887.7
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$139,504.4
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
14.9%
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U.S. adventure tourism market highlights

  • The U.S. adventure tourism market generated a revenue of USD 52,887.7 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 139,504.4 million by 2030.
  • The U.S. market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 14.9% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, soft was the largest revenue generating activity type in 2023.
  • Soft is the most lucrative activity type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.

Adventure tourism market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 52,887.7 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 139,504.4 million
Growth rate14.9% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentSoft
Fastest growing segmentSoft
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationHard, Soft
Key market players worldwideButterfield & Robinson, G Adventures, TUI AG, Heritage Global Inc, Austin Adventures, GeoEx (Geographic Expeditions), Intrepid Group, Mountain Travel Sobek, ROW Adventures

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, U.S. accounted for 14.8% of the global adventure tourism market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In North America, U.S. adventure tourism market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Canada is the fastest growing regional market in North America and is projected to reach USD 33,568.0 million by 2030.

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U.S. adventure tourism market outlook

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Soft was the largest segment with a revenue share of 60.29% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the U.S. adventure tourism market based on hard, soft covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • U.S. Adventure Tourism Activity Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Hard
    • Soft
    • Others
  • U.S. Adventure Tourism Group Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Solo
    • Couples
    • Family
    • Groups
  • U.S. Adventure Tourism Booking Mode Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Direct
    • Travel Agent
    • Marketplace Booking
  • U.S. Adventure Tourism Age Group Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • 28 and Under
    • 29-40
    • 41-50
    • 51-60
    • 61-70
    • 71 and Over

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