758 green & sustainable experiences found
A Tribute to Turkey
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A Tribute to Turkey
Istanbul Airport, Turkey
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14 Days • from $7,450* per person
Provider: Geographic Expeditions “I have fallen a hopeless victim to the Turk,” Gertrude Bell once wrote in a letter to her family. “He is the most charming of mortals.”We deliver this information (it’s hardly news) about the Turks because in all the world we can think of very few places whose people are so wonderful to meet and whose roster of places to avidly look at is so long and rich. We’ll have many charming Turks to meet, and many places upon which… more |
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Cuba Bicycle Tour
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Cuba Bicycle Tour
Cancun
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10 Days • from $1,850* per person
Provider: EcoColors Tours Enjoy a cycle tour through Cuba and visit the famous places!Cycle through the beautiful landscapes of Cuba’s Guaniguanico and El Rosario regions. Bicycling is the ideal activity to interact with local people and experience the Cuban culture up close. Professional local bicycle guides will both ensure an enjoyable bike trip but also inside knowledge about their country’s history, e.g. when walking through the "Habana Vieja (Old Havana)". Highlights of this bicycle adventure are the visit to the famous tobacco region Pinar del Río… more |
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Riviera Maya Bike Tour
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Riviera Maya Bike Tour
Cancun
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8 Days • from $1,350* per person
Provider: EcoColors Tours Cycle the Yucatan Peninsula from the jungle to the Caribbean. Bike through the thatched-roof villages of the contemporary Mayan and explore the 1500 year old shrines and pyramids of their ancestors. This habitat is sheltering birds and here whale sharks can be observed as well as unique fauna of the tropics can be found. Indulge in the peninsula's water wonderland. There are many fresh pools, cenotes (waterholes) along the daily routes and there is the sea whose transparent waters provide… more |
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Amazon and Galapagos Volunteer Adventure
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Amazon and Galapagos Volunteer Adventure
Airport, Ecuador near Quito, Ecuador
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14 Days • from $2,200* per person
Provider: Eco-Librium Sustainable Adventures The Jatun Sacha biological station is a center for field research and education in the tropical rainforest region of the upper Napo river in the Ecuadorian Amazon. The station includes a reserve of 2,000 hectares, of which 70% is primary forest and the remainder is secondary growth.The name “Jatun Sacha” means big forest, in Quichua, the native language of the majority of the people surrounding the reserve. In 1993 The International Children’s Rainforest Network declared Jatun Sacha the II Children’s… more |
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Serengeti Explorer
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Serengeti Explorer
Kilimanjaro Airport, Tanzania
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8 Days • from $5,099* per person
Provider: Deeper Africa This is not the safari for everyone. This is the safari for you if you love adventure, you relish the unexpected, and you can handle a little grit. You must be willing, even excited, to walk where lions walk - and know that you just might see one. Few people realize that within the Serengeti are large tracks of roadless wilderness area. Fewer people still will ever visit these wildlands. Until recently (2007), these areas were entirely closed to public… more |
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Primates Of Rwanda
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Primates Of Rwanda
Kigali, Rwanda
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9 Days • from $4,799* per person
Provider: Deeper Africa Begin your journey in Nyungwe Forest, central Africa’s largest montane forest, renowned for its 13 species of primates. In addition to chimpanzees, you will also go in search of troops of 300+ Angola Colobus monkeys and an assortment of other primate species. Nyungwe is also the most important ornithological site in Rwanda, harboring nearly 300 species of birds. After exploring the beautiful shoreline of Lake Kivu, track gorillas in the famous “Gorillas in the Mist” Parc' Nationales des Volcans forest. Home to eight… more |
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Deeper Uganda
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Deeper Uganda
Entebbe, Uganda
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15 Days • from $6,999* per person
Provider: Deeper Africa Uganda is packed with premier wildlife viewing in a variety of ecosystems. Our Deeper Uganda safari allows you to see it all and includes exploration by foot, boat, and Land Cruiser. Start off exploring the Nile in majestic Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest national park. Although wildlife suffered greatly from poaching during the 1970s and 1980s, the park now contains healthy populations of wildlife including elephant, giraffe, hartebeest, buffalo, lion, leopard, Uganda kob, and hippo. Spend a day with… more |
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Colonial Hacienda Horse Riding Small Group Tour, Ecuador
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Colonial Hacienda Horse Riding Small Group Tour, Ecuador
Quito, Ecuador
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8 Days • from $2,585* per person
Provider: Andean Trails (2 testimonials) A journey back in time in a region made for riding: along ancient Inca highways and Spanish colonial routes, between the best preserved ‘haciendas’ (grand colonial farming estates) of South America, in two stunningly beautiful, yet very distinct areas of the Andean highlands. Breath taking views as we cross vast plains and ride through pastoral valleys in a fascinating region dramatically sculptured by both glacial and volcanic activity. A picture postcard as we turn every corner: hanging valleys, perfectly conical… more |
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Cruising Turkey's Turquoise Coast
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Cruising Turkey's Turquoise Coast
Istanbul Airport, Turkey
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11 Days • from $2,495* per person
Provider: Adventures in Good Company Hiking ancient paths and seeing ruins that date back to the 10th century BC Seeing Turkey's beautiful coastline as you cruise along it on a traditional wooden sailing yacht Learning Turkish history and experiencing Turkish culture and hospitality Feasting on food that is always fresh and sometimes has been caught that day Visiting the vibrant city of IstanbulTurkey is known for its history, culture, hospitality, and natural beauty and there is no better way to explore its beaches and… more |
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Exploring Hawaii's Big Island
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Exploring Hawaii's Big Island
Kona Airport, Hawaii, United States
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9 Days • from $2,295* per person
Provider: Adventures in Good Company Seeing the entire island from the arid Kona Coast to the lush rainforests on the west coast Viewing an active volcano and hiking through a volcanic landscape Kayaking on a phenomenal bay and being visited (we hope) by Hawaiian spinner dolphins Swimming at black sand beaches and seeing Hawaiian Sea Turtles close up Hiking through lush Hawaiian landscapes Snorkeling among spectacularly colorful fishThe Big Island of Hawaii is known both for its active volcano and its… more |
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Bolivian Andes Orphanage Project
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Bolivian Andes Orphanage Project
La Paz Airport, Bolivia
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14 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Eco-Librium Sustainable Adventures Two weeks of your volunteer adventure are spent exploring the wonders of Bolivia. Hike down the famous El Choro trail, visit an animal refuge center, make friends with locals in the Amazon and visit the surreal landscape of the Salt Flats! After you can choose a volunteer project of your choice. This is a great opportunity to improve your Spanish skills and delve into the local experience of a Bolivian community. Volunteer in the Amazon in an indigenous community, work… more |
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Ecuador Highlands and Yoga Experience
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Ecuador Highlands and Yoga Experience
Airport, Ecuador near Quito, Ecuador
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14 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Eco-Librium Sustainable Adventures Explore Ecuador’s beautiful Andean Highlands, Cloud Forest, and Amazon Jungle during this epic Yoga Expedition. Hike in Cotopaxi National park on one of the highest volcanoes in the world, experience a typical Indigenous market, stay at one of the most respected Eco-lodges in South America and live life to it’s fullest at an adventure spa high up in the clouds.Ecolibrium Sustainable Adventures encourages the importance of highlighting traditional customs in the regions we visit. On this tour, we can have… more |
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Glimpses Of Nepal
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Glimpses Of Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal
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12 Days • from $1,000* per person
Provider: The Explore Nepal First is an in-depth exploration of the culture and history of the ancient city of Kathmandu city. In Nepal Buddhism and Hinduism have flourished and evolved side by side for hundreds of years. The evolution of these religions has contributed to the beautiful monuments and temples within this city. Next is a drive to Pokhora through Bandipur, an enchanting hill-top city with dazzling views of hills and high mountains, and Tansen, a picturesque town in Palpa. Chitwan National Park is… more |
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Tarai Overland Safari
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Tarai Overland Safari
Kathmandu, Nepal
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15 Days • from $2,000* per person
Provider: The Explore Nepal The Tarai region is famous for birds and mammals. The main attractions of Koshi Tappu reserve are over 400 bird species, exotic creatures such as wild Buffalo, Blue Bulls and Gangetic Dolphins. Chitwan National park has equally numerous creatures of many species. more |
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Tibet Tour
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Tibet Tour
Kathmandu, Nepal
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8 Days • from $1,000* per person
Provider: The Explore Nepal Tibet's past grandeur, magic and mystery remains undiminished. Nomads herding their yaks, pilgrims worshipping at sacred shrines and the breath-taking Himalayan landscape are as ever. more |
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Annapurna Sanctuary
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Annapurna Sanctuary
Kathmandu, Nepal
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17 Days • from $1,000* per person
Provider: The Explore Nepal The Annapurna Sanctuary is a high glacial basin lying north of Pokhara. This magnificent amphitheatre is called a "sanctuary" because of its natural serenity, beauty and the divine presence of the Hindu goddesses Annapurna and Gangapurna. This isolated cirque of peaks can be approached by one route only, a deep gorge that carves into the fortress of mountains between Machhapuchhre (Fish Tail) and Hiunchuli. more |
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Seven Day Kerala Cooking Adventure
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Seven Day Kerala Cooking Adventure
Kerala, India
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7 Days • from $1,208* per person
Provider: The Pimenta Arrival -familiarise yourself with yourcottage and the tropical forest garden around. Enjoy atuk tuk tour of the region. more |
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Mongolia: Land of the Nomads
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Mongolia: Land of the Nomads
Mongolia
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11 Days • from $4,995* per person
Provider: Boundless Journeys (3 testimonials) Mongolia beckons, with a rare glimpse into an ancient culture and the last unspoiled wilderness in Asia. Discovering this land of nomadic horsemen and traditions dating to the time of Genghis Khan is as much an adventure back in time as an expedition of exploration. Relatively unchanged for centuries, Mongolia has one of the last remaining horse-based, nomadic cultures in the world. Thriving on the Mongolian steppes, more than half the population still lives in lavishly decorated tents called gers.… more |
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Indochina: Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia
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Indochina: Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia
Bangkok, Thailand
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14 Days • from $6,395* per person
Provider: Boundless Journeys (3 testimonials) Our Indochina cultural tour through Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia will find you walking through Buddhist temples in Luang Prabang, the market streets of Hanoi and Hué, and the extraordinary temples of Angkor. Each day, we do as the locals do, walking or pedaling our way through villages, or cruising Ha Long Bay, the Mekong, and Perfume River in longboats. The sensory experiences of Southeast Asia call to mind the mysteries of ancient cultures, the serenity of Buddhist teachings, as well… more |
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Walking in the Andes
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Walking in the Andes
Quilotoa, Cotopaxi, Ecuador
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8 Days • from $1,088* per room
Provider: Black Sheep Inn, Ecolodge A DAYHIKERS PARADISE: Black Sheep Inn offers affordable lodging in the heart of the rural Ecuadorian Andes. Truly off the beaten path, you can enjoy horseback riding, mountain biking, & day hiking. Our hotel has spectacular views, delicious vegetarian cooking, home baked deserts, sauna, zipline cable swing, family fun, adventure & budget vacation. Enjoy our comfortable chalet-like lodge, relax around our self-designed woodstove fireplaces, play scrabble and sip a glass of Ecuadorian Rum or a hot chocolate, pamper yourself with… more |
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