Directory of ecological tours, holidays and vacations

ecological tours

Adventure Newfoundland
based: Newfoundland, Canada
website: www.adventurenewfoundland.com
Escorted wildlife vacations in Newfoundland and Labrador; watch seabirds and whales, participate in actual whale research or join the Viking Trail Experience and learn about the history and people of Newfoundland.
| whale / dolphin watching | bird watching | historical tours | ecological tours | Canada |

Costa Rica Holidays
based: San Jose, Costa Rica
website: www.costaricaholiday.co.uk
UK travel company based in Costa Rica and offering custom designed wildlife, eco friendly and adventure holidays. Costa Rica Holidays know Costa Rica and can offer you personal opinions on areas, hotels, packages and tours.
| ecological tours | tailor made | sightseeing | whale / dolphin watching | weddings / honeymoons | Costa Rica | Central America |

Galapagos Best
based: Chimborazo, Ecuador
website: www.galapagosbest.com
Galapagos Best, based in Riobamba, Ecuador, offers tailor made and group tours to the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, Patagonia and Peru, with an emphasis on natural history and culture. Tours can include a variety of activities which include trekking, rafting, riding, canoeing and diving.
| horse / pony trekking | canoeing / kayaking | white water rafting | walking / trekking / hiking | marine safaris | native peoples | archaeological tours | photographic safaris | bird watching | ecological tours | swimming with sharks | South America |

G.A.P Adventures
based: Canada, London & Worldwide
website: GAP Adventures
Unique and authentic global adventure travel experiences for those willing to go beyond conventional tourism. Wide range of trips for animal and nature lovers, such as game and wildife viewing, safaris, Galapagos trips, Antarctica, rainforests, cloudforests, volcanos, hot springs, bird watching and river journeys. Ethical and sustainable tourism at its best.
| animals / safari | camping safaris | walking / trekking safaris | bird watching | whale / dolphin watching | ecological tours | ethical / ecotourism | expeditions | walking / trekking / hiking | canoeing / kayaking | overlanding | Worldwide |

Global Vision International
based: Hertfordshire, UK
website: www.gvi.co.uk
GVI expeditions offer the adventurous individual the chance to work as part of a structured team on pioneering international projects. With projects all over the world you can join expeditions as diverse as Rainforest Expeditions in the Amazon, Wildlife Research Expeditions in Africa and Marine Research Expeditions in Mexico.
| gap year | expeditions | survival courses | marine safaris | ecological tours | ethical and ecotourism | working / volunteer holidays | Africa | Asia | South America | Mexico | South Africa |

Holiday Expeditions, Inc.
based: Utah, USA
website: www.bikeraft.com
For rafting, biking, kayaking, whale watching... Whitewater rafting in the Grand Canyon or scenic Colorado, Green, Yampa, Salmon and Snake rivers. Invigorating Utah mountain biking and ranch vacations. Sea kayaking and whale watching adventures in Baja, Mexico. Women's retreats, family discounts, kayak school and naturalist trips. Charter trips available.
| mountain biking | canoeing / kayaking | white water rafting | walking / trekking / hiking | sea canoeing / sea kayaking | whale / dolphin watching | ecological tours | geological | yoga | women only | family / child friendly | USA |

Latin Trails
based: Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador
website: www.latintrails.com
South America tours and travel to Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, Galapagos Islands – Amazon river cruises, Machu Picchu trips, custom vacations for groups and individuals. Active adventure trips to Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Venezuela and Costa Rica with the focus on nature travel and cultural expeditions. Lodging, transportation, guides, other services for travel companies and travellers.
| cruises (river/lake) | cruises (ocean) | walking / trekking / hiking | small group motor tours | sailing (large boat/sail ship) | sailing (small boat/yacht) | ecological tours | native peoples | animals / safari | archaeological tours | walking / trekking safaris | South America |

Natural High Safaris
based: Dorset, UK
website: www.naturalhighsafaris.com
Tanzania safaris to the wildest, most un-spoilt and exciting areas of Africa. The site offers in depth information on all the main game reserves, camps and lodges. "It was unquestionably the most magical moment of a decade's experiences in the bush" Alec Russell of the Daily Telegraph.
| animals / safari | photographic safaris | walking / trekking safaris | bird watching | ecological tours | swimming with dolphins | horse back safaris | native peoples | diving / snorkelling | weddings / honeymoons | mountain biking | Africa |

People's Trust for Endangered Species
based: London, UK
website: www.ptes.org
Discover magnificent imperial eagles, track elusive persian leopards or learn first-hand about the conservation of wild dogs! Unique wildlife encounters, specifically tailored to provide an unforgettable experience of the spectacular scenery and wildlife in each country, all accompanied by local experts who devote their lives to conservation.
| animals / safari | walking / trekking safaris | bird watching | ecological tours | charity expeditions / holidays | ethical / ecotourism | Africa | Namibia | Bulgaria | Armenia | Canada |

Tethys Research Institute – whales & dolphins conservation
based: Milan, Italy
website: www.tethys.org
Tethys Research Institute is a private non-profit organization specialized in cetacean research and conservation in the Mediterranean. Since 1990 Tethys organizes, every year, weekly whale and dolphin field courses in Italy and Greece dedicated to small groups of non-professionals who are willing to contribute to research and conservation campaigns.
| whale/dolphin watching | ethical/ecotourism | working/volunteer holidays | ecological tours | expeditions | Italy | Greece |

Wildland Tours
based: Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
website: www.wildlands.com
Newfoundland and Labrador hosts the world's largest gathering of humpback whales plus puffins, icebergs, moose, caribou, and some of Earth's largest seabird gatherings. Whales, dolphins, and a 9000 year history are featured in fun, small-group, week-long, gentle adventures. Comfortable hotels, great seafood, fun hosts. Direct flight from Heathrow.
| whale / dolphin watching | bird watching | photographic safaris | small group motor tours | ethical and ecotourism | botanical | ecological tours | geological | archaeological tours | historical tours | Canada |

Discovery Group Tours
based: Alberta, Canada
website: www.group-tour.com
Educational tour company offering tours for groups, including music performance and film related tours – also sports, eco and science tours; as well as general travel for groups.
| cinema / films / movies | football / soccer | music tours | ecological tours | groups| Worldwide |

Island Air Tours Ltd
based: British Colombia, Canada
website: www.islandairtours.com
Custom camping adventure packages to remote wilderness BC Canada lakes, all-inclusive.
| ecological tours | freshwater fishing / angling | canoeing / kayaking | North America |

Southern Cross Tours & Expeditions
based: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
website: www.amazon-brazil-expeditions.com
Explore the Amazon river on active nature and natural history expeditions.
| expeditions | walking / trekking / hiking | ecological tours | native peoples | South America |

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