758 green & sustainable experiences found
Argentina's Lake District Biking
|
Argentina's Lake District Biking
Bariloche Airport, Argentina
for
7 Days • from $4,698* per person
Provider: Backroads Everyone who comes here feels like they're the first. It's an incredible feeling like you're on an expedition of one. Land on the shores of the Quetrihué Peninsula and stand among the arrayán trees that are more than 300 years old. Embark on an epic ride through the Seven Lakes region, and be blown away by the endless beauty of riding through Argentina's three national parks. You'll find yourself describing every incredible view to the people you're with because they… more |
|
||||||||||
Bhutan Multisport
|
Bhutan Multisport
Bangkok International Airport Bangkok Thailand
for
8 Days • from $5,998* per person
Provider: Backroads Nothing can prepare you for Bhutan. It’s like nowhere else you’ve been. It has a magic about it that's indescribable. The quiet smiles. The natural rhythms of life. The temples that seem to challenge the Himalayas. The mystery of Buddhism. The crisp air. The striking mountains always looming, protecting. It’s a people rooted in history and yet changing with the times. And yet it’s not Shangri-La. It’s more real than that. It’s a country balancing the modern with the ancient.… more |
|
||||||||||
Canadian Rockies Walking & Hiking
|
Canadian Rockies Walking & Hiking
Banff Airport, Banff, AB, Canada
for
6 Days • from $3,198* per person
Provider: Backroads How long does a trip last? Not in duration. In memories. In the stories you’ll tell friends. In the spare minutes when you think back to that hike to Yoho Lake—when you looked in awe across to Takakkaw Falls and your leader quietly mentioned it’s the second highest in Canada and you’re amazed that there could be a higher one. Then you think of the enormity of Plain of Six Glaciers. The intense blues of Moraine Lake. And the sun… more |
|
||||||||||
Patagonia Walking & Hiking
|
Patagonia Walking & Hiking
El Calafate, Argentina
for
8 Days • from $4,998* per person
Provider: Backroads That whole "time flies" theory just doesn't work in Patagonia. Imagine slowly ambling along a small ferry through a tremendous fjord on Lago Argentina heading toward Upsala Glacier. Time is moving so slowly but you can't possibly take in the scenery fast enough. The Andes are so windswept they almost look like petrified ocean waves, white caps and all. The lake is bouncing a clear blue sky back up at you. Framing everything perfectly. It's like time freezes in Patagonia… more |
|
||||||||||
Czech Republic & Austria Walking & Hiking: Prague to Salzburg: Baroque Treasures & Austrian Peaks
|
Czech Republic & Austria Walking & Hiking: Prague to Salzburg: Baroque Treasures & Austrian Peaks
Airport near Prague, Czech Republic
for
6 Days • from $3,698* per person
Provider: Backroads Start with Prague, a true gem of Eastern Europe, a bustling culture and dramatic architecture that inspires at every turn. Head south and the Czech Republic reveals itself one quiet village at a time. Hearty meals. Earnest people eager to share stories. Stretches of quiet road. Simple farmland. Raw beauty. Cross the Danube and speed through time. You’ll encounter Austria's stark, jagged peaks. And a joy in the countryside, in the people and in the culture. It’s amazing the contrast… more |
|
||||||||||
Hawaii's Big Island Family Multisport: Biking, Walking, Paddling & Snorkeling from Coast to Crater
|
Hawaii's Big Island Family Multisport: Biking, Walking, Paddling & Snorkeling from Coast to Crater
Kohala Coast Airport, near Hawaii, United States
for
6 Days • from $2,998* per person
Provider: Backroads Aloha and whoa! Animal: parrot fish, turtles, butterfly fish. Vegetable: rain forest, flower leis, fresh pineapple. Mineral: Lava tubes, sea caves, active volcanoes, black-sand beaches. Add crystalline water, surfing, hiking, snorkeling, biking. And plenty of opportunities to lounge poolside, hit the waterslide or head to the spa. You guessed it: Hawaii. The sensational Waipio Valley, where sheer cliffs are blanketed by thick greenery and strung with waterfalls Bike on Crater Rim Drive before a huge descent to the stunning… more |
|
||||||||||
Ireland Walking & Hiking: The Marvels of County Kerry
|
Ireland Walking & Hiking: The Marvels of County Kerry
Cork Airport, Ireland
for
6 Days • from $3,998* per person
Provider: Backroads Appreciate the artistry of a stone wall. The warmth of a wool sweater. The charm of an afternoon pint. The laughter of strangers. Recognize a beautiful day can be cloudy with a chance of rain. And that vacations don’t need to be measured in tan lines. Ireland is unmistakable. In its culture, its landscape, its weather, its charm and its worldwide appreciation. Walk quiet centuries-old footpaths with us to discover your very own inner Irishman. Ireland’s spectacular natural beauty… more |
|
||||||||||
Maine Biking: In Acadia National Park & Along Penobscot Bay
|
Maine Biking: In Acadia National Park & Along Penobscot Bay
Portland Airport, Maine, United States
for
6 Days • from $2,798* per person
Provider: Backroads Maine’s beauty lies in its rawness. Fresh tart blueberries growing wild on the side of the road. Hills rising from the rocky shores of Camden. Winding roads built centuries ago that hug the shore connecting village to village. Morning mist on Penobscot Bay. But in between the ruggedness lies the real beauty of Maine. Even a delicacy like Maine lobster still involves shells and claws. It’s raw. It’s true. It’s Maine. Discover the understated beauty of Maine's coastline Pedal under… more |
|
||||||||||
Kenya and Rwanda Masai Mara and Mountain Gorillas
|
Kenya and Rwanda Masai Mara and Mountain Gorillas
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya
for
9 Days • from $7,249* per person
Provider: Terra Incognita Ecotours (3 testimonials) This could be the next time! Join us on a unique journey to experience the famed Masai Mara in Kenya and follow that with a visit to Rwanda, home to the critically endangered Mountain Gorilla, where we can TWICE track these gentle giants. The Mountain Gorillas inhabit some of the most spectacular scenery on earth, high on the flanks of the Virunga Volcanoes. A veterinarian from the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project will join us during this ecotour, and will detail… 3 testimonials & more |
|
||||||||||
Alaska Walking Hiking
|
Alaska Walking Hiking
HomerAirport, AK, United States
for
6 Days • from $2,898* per person
Provider: Backroads It feels like the end of the earth... or the beginning of it. Two legs take you to places that few humans have seen. Glaciers sheer down mountainsides to waters brimming with sea life. Poets fish - and fishers write poetry - in the coastal town of Homer. You marvel as Kachemak Bay shows you all its weather, or at the rushing waterfalls and endless wildflower fields on your hike to Crow Pass. Your sense of the wilderness will never… more |
|
||||||||||
Alaska Multisport
|
Alaska Multisport
Anchorage International Airport, Anchorage, Alaska, United States
for
6 Days • from $2,598* per person
Provider: Backroads From land to water to ice. Alaska was made for multisport. You need all the tools you can get - a bike, a kayak, your hiking boots - to understand and experience the incredible terrain. Journey to an extraordinary ice field on the hike of a lifetime. Bike into the interior on one of the area’s few roads. Kayak along the coast amid a gorgeous jumble of volcanoes and glaciers. Move through the landscape quietly, and "the locals" may show… more |
|
||||||||||
Loire Valley Biking: A Journey Through France's Regal Touraine
|
Loire Valley Biking: A Journey Through France's Regal Touraine
Airport, France near Saint-Pierre-des-Corps, France
for
6 Days • from $3,198* per person
Provider: Backroads Order and elegance shaped the Loire Valley. The castles are graceful - right out of a fairy tale. The manicured gardens are flawless - too perfect to believe. The landscape is idyllic - a rolling symphony of grapevines, fruit trees, fields and rivers. But this isn't the whole story. Those châteaux have moats and imposing towers. Political intrigue is no stranger here. Nor is inspired ingenuity. Names like Joan of Arc. Charles VII. Leonardo da Vinci. Now it's your turn… more |
|
||||||||||
Loire Valley Family Biking: From Storybook Castles to Sun-Splashed Countryside
|
Loire Valley Family Biking: From Storybook Castles to Sun-Splashed Countryside
Airport, France near Saint-Pierre-des-Corps, France
for
6 Days • from $2,998* per person
Provider: Backroads A trip with kids in the Loire Valley? The concept may seem curious in a region synonymous with elegance and order. Not to worry - we bring you the Loire at its fun-loving kid-friendly best. There's easygoing biking past sunflower fields and famous vineyards. Fairy-tale castles to investigate. There's history-come-to-life at Leonardo da Vinci's home. A fencing lesson, fun-park excursion and chocolate factory visit just for the younger set. Wine tasting and private castle tours just for grown-ups. Even the… more |
|
||||||||||
Costa Rica Family Multisport
|
Costa Rica Family Multisport
San Jose Airport, Alajuela, Costa Rica
for
6 Days • from $2,598* per person
Provider: Backroads With over a quarter of its land protected in parks and preserves, Costa Rica is paradise for anyone who loves wildlife and outdoor adventure. Howler monkeys scamper through the trees, and keel-billed toucans color the sky against a natural backdrop of an active volcano, a magnificent lake, flowing rivers and lush greenery. Jungle hikes, mountain biking and a kayaking adventure expose you to the region’s incredible biodiversity, from the Los Angeles Cloud Forest to Arenal Volcano National Park and the… more |
|
||||||||||
Costa Rica Multisport
|
Costa Rica Multisport
San Jose Airport, Alajuela, Costa Rica
for
6 Days • from $2,598* per person
Provider: Backroads With over a quarter of its land protected in parks and preserves, Costa Rica is paradise for anyone who loves wildlife and outdoor adventure. Howler monkeys scamper through the trees, and keel-billed toucans color the sky against a natural backdrop of an active volcano, a magnificent lake, flowing rivers and lush greenery. Jungle hikes, mountain biking and a kayaking adventure expose you to the region's incredible biodiversity, from Los Angeles Cloud Forest to Arenal Volcano National Park and the Pacific… more |
|
||||||||||
Italian Lakes Walking & Hiking: A Stylish Sojourn in the Lake District
|
Italian Lakes Walking & Hiking: A Stylish Sojourn in the Lake District
Airport, Italy near Milan, Italy
for
6 Days • from $5,598* per person
Provider: Backroads They were premature naming the Great Lakes. Maggiore, Como, Lugano and Orta could easily steal that title. Sitting quietly among the Swiss and Italian Alps. Tiny villages. Classic red clay roofs nestle beside the deep blue waters in the lush green shorelines. Most travelers are familiar with Amalfi and Tuscany, Florence and Venice, but people who truly know Italy know not to overlook the views, the flavors, the wines, the stunning beauty of Orta, and the luxury of places like… more |
|
||||||||||
Loire Valley Family Biking: Fun in France's Regal Touraine
|
Loire Valley Family Biking: Fun in France's Regal Touraine
Airport, France near Saint-Pierre-des-Corps, France
for
6 Days • from $4,198* per person
Provider: Backroads There’s nothing to see in the Loire Valley. Nothing but fairy-tale castles in every shape and size. Imposing towers and pincushion spires. Flying buttresses and astonishingly flawless gardens. Nothing but fertile fields crisscrossed by gracefully meandering rivers. Easygoing routes for younger riders. And lots of pedaling options for the older crowd. Nothing but treats at patisseries, gourmet cuisine and exquisite wines. A visit to Leonardo da Vinci’s house and a fencing lesson just for kids. History comes to life. The… more |
|
||||||||||
Dolomites Family Multisport: Northern Italy's Awesome Alpine Playground
|
Dolomites Family Multisport: Northern Italy's Awesome Alpine Playground
Venice Airport, Italy
for
6 Days • from $3,998* per person
Provider: Backroads Ready, set, go! It's amazing, the activities you'll pack in during these six sensational days. You'll be biking old railway paths. Taking chairlifts and gondola rides among Italy's most dramatic peaks and spires. Getting a mountain goat's view of limestone massifs, deep valleys and alpine lakes. Exploring World War I trenches carved into the hillsides. Enjoying a hearty lunch at a traditional hiker's hut. Rock climbing lessons for kids and wine tastings for grown-ups. It's pure family fun in an… more |
|
||||||||||
Costa Rica Family Multisport
|
Costa Rica Family Multisport
San Jose Airport, Alajuela, Costa Rica
for
6 Days • from $3,398* per person
Provider: Backroads Holy cow! Or rather, holy huge millipede! Was that a toucan? Get a closer look from the suspended bridges high in the rain forest canopy. Can you spot those howler monkeys you’ve been hearing? Swinging through the jungle, Tarzan style. Do some swinging of your own on a zip-line. Or will it be beach time? Or paddling through mangroves? Or TLC at the spa? It’s up to you. And you really can’t go wrong. With these activities. With private charter… more |
|
||||||||||
Costa Rica Multisport
|
Costa Rica Multisport
San Jose Airport, Alajuela, Costa Rica
for
6 Days • from $3,398* per person
Provider: Backroads What's the best way to experience Costa Rica? May we suggest: mountain biking, jungle hiking, surfing, Class III river rafting, toucan and oropendola watching, howler monkey spotting, blue morpho butterfly viewing, fresh pineapple tasting, Costa Rican coffee sipping, Pacific breeze feeling, national park strolling, the day's catch indulging, breathtaking vista gazing and deep deep sleeping. But that's just a suggestion. A perfect line-up of activities make for great adventures throughout the country Spot wonderful wildlife (sloths, monkeys, lizards and… more |
|
||||||||||
