Endeavour Tours is now over 35 years old! That’s quite a history for a small business taking retired South Australians to see their state, Australia and beyond!
Endeavour Tours was originally founded as Festival Tours by Geoff Gill, who created the concept of a quality tour business providing tours for local people. The business Geoff ran was highly regarded, and won several awards, including the prestigious Tourism Awards.
In 2000, Geoff made the decision to retire and look for someone to take over the business. By this time, Paul Arbery had been driving tours for Geoff for five years and loved the customers and the tours so much that he and his wife Monica made the decision to purchase the business, which was re-branded to Endeavour Tours.
Paul and Monica grew the business and quickly established a strong reputation by concentrating on high quality tours with a focus on great service. Endeavour Tours expanded its day and holiday tour offerings in Adelaide and on the South Coast through the acquisition of Victor Tours in 2020.
After 22 years of ownership, Paul and Monica decided that it was their turn to pass on the baton. In 2022, Endeavour Tours was acquired by Alex and Sally Corones, who also purchased Touring Mirror Image at the same time and merged it into Endeavour Tours.
Endeavour Tours under the ownership of Alex and Sally carries on the legacy of focus on quality and service and is gratefully supported by loyal customers who value the extra effort and care taken to create memorable experiences.
The business continues to grow through bespoke tour experiences for special-interest and premium group clients, expanded partnerships with Home Care Providers, and exciting new products, with the inaugural overseas tour to New Zealand taking place in 2024.
Each memorable experience enjoyed by Endeavour Tours’ loyal customers is the result of the efforts of a superb team of in-house tour professionals and hand-picked suppliers who make sure the tours are planned in incredible detail and delivered seamlessly.
We are fortunate to work with such a dedicated team and inherit the solid foundation of this iconic South Australian business. We look forward to the opportunity to continue the legacy of Endeavour Tours by creating memorable experiences for our loyal customers, whose ongoing support we are grateful to receive.
Alex & Sally Corones
