Every September, the adventure travel industry comes together for something a little different: an online auction that turns incredible travel experiences and gear into real, on-the-ground conservation funding.
This year, Adventure Travel Conservation Fund's 7th Annual Travel Conservation Auction launches on World Tourism Day, September 27. Known as the world's largest and most respected adventure travel and gear auction benefiting conservation, the auction is also one of the most effective ways for adventure travel businesses to get their brand in front of a highly engaged, values-aligned audience. Last year's auction generated 3.4M+ impressions across ATCF and partner channels, reaching a potential audience of 2.4M+ adventure travelers through partner networks including AFAR Media, Flickr, Adventure.travel, Heliconia, and Outside TV.
2026 marks ATCF's 10th anniversary, and we are aiming to make it our most impactful year yet. This year, we have set a fundraising goal of $175,000, our most ambitious target to date. Over the past decade, the auction has grown every year, enabling ATCF to do more: more community-led conservation projects funded, more countries reached, more of the places adventure travel depends on protected. This year, we want to go further.
We are already building what is shaping up to be an incredible catalog. Angama Amboseli, EcoCamp Patagonia, Enchanted Expeditions, Hurtigruten, and Experience Jordan Adventures are among the operators already committed, and the lineup is still growing. There is still time to add your company to this group of industry leaders making a difference.
Want to be part of it?
We are now accepting auction donations from travel companies, tour operators, gear brands, and conservation-minded businesses. Whether you want to donate a trip, an experience, or a product, your contribution helps fund community-led conservation projects in the destinations that adventure travel depends on.
Donations are accepted through August 1, though items submitted earlier will receive more marketing exposure throughout the promotional campaign leading up to launch.
To donate or learn more, click here, or reach out to Rachel Bryant at [email protected].
