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This page started out as 10 examples of ecotourism. Since its inception, we have uncovered more good examples of sustainable travel and ecotourism. While this page is still called "eco 10", it has grown. The following organizations offer some of the best travel experiences as well as exemplifying the principals of sustainable ecotourism
10+ Examples of Ecotourism:
Global Eco Spiritual Tours -
Choose a unique travel adventure combining eco-tourism and spiritual awareness in the heart of the Himalayan Mountains. The tour is a tax-deductible, charitable donation that you participate in as you travel.
Ecosummer Expeditions
Ecosummer are operators of world class wilderness expeditions since 1976. Adventure activities include eco-tourism, wilderness expeditions, sea kayaking, sailing, canoeing, and marine science.
Sacred Earth Eco-travel Adventures-
Sacred Earth offers eco-travel adventures in Central and South America, Peru, Ecuador, Galapagos, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, New Zealand, Australia, and more.Find out all about these earth-friendly adventures at the Sacred Earth website.
Linblad Expeditions -
Originally started in 1958, offers tours to Antartica, the Galapagos, and the Amazon.
Tropical Nature, South America -
Birding, cultural and natural history tours in the Amazon rainforest.
Victor Emanuel Nature Tours, USA-
Specializing in birding tours with between 100 to 140 destinations annually
Sierra Club Outings Department-
Specializing in membership-based wilderness trips. A recent featured trip is a week-long, rim-to-rim family backpack around the Grand Canyon.
Maho Bay Camps, St. John Virgin Islands -
A pioneer in small scale, tent-based ecotoursim. Magnificent views of a pristine Caribbean cove, kayaking, snorkeling, etc.
Turtle Island, Fiji -
Paradise does not always come cheap. This exclusive eco-resort has rates that start at $1,090 per couple per day. Turtle Island uses local inhabitants for work crews and staff, and also supports a program to bring in teams of international doctors to treat the rampant diabetes and cataracts among the native population. Turtle Island also works closely with Rivers Fiji, which operates kayak-based tours and also employee local guides.
Binna Burra Mountain Lodge, Australia -
One of Australia's first nature-based resorts. Green Globe and NEAP (Nature and Ecotourism Accreditation Program) certified.
La Milpa Field Station, Belize -
Three miles form ancient Mayan tombs, the facility is home to two archaeological projects. Nine nature trails, three of them interpreted provide access to the abundant flora and fauna of Belize.
Phinda, South Africa-
A good place to start you exploration of South Africa. The Mountain and Forest Lodges offer access to several distinct ecosystems.
Saint Lucia, Caribbean -
Located in the eastern Caribbean, Saint Lucia has created a network of nature trails with the strategy to protect forest reserves by creating economic incentives for local people.
Kuyima, Mexico -
An outfitter in San Ignacio Lagoon in Baja California Sur, Mexico, Kuyima is owned and operated by local people within the El Vizcaino Biosphere Reserve. Kuyima shows how tourist development and conservation can work hand in hand.
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