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Canfab
based: Cantabria, Spain
website: www.picos-accommodation.co.uk
An English family-run guesthouse in the spectacular Picos de Europa, Casa Gustavo (Canfab) specialises in guided ski touring, snowshoeing and walking holidays to suit all abilities. Also climbing, independent walking, mountain biking and flora & fauna. Used as a base by KE, High Places and Saddle Skedaddle.
| ski mountaineering / touring | snowshoeing | climbing / scrambling | mountaineering | walking / trekking / hiking | unguided walking | mountain biking | bird watching | botanical | Spain |
Hidden Gardens Hidden France
based: Languedoc, France
website: www.hiddengardensfrance.com
Small group garden tours designed to enable you to discover the secret gardens and wild countryside of this magical corner of France, accompanied by a locally based horticulturist. Enjoy staying in a boutique hotel at a wine domaine, dipping into the history and culture of the Languedoc and tasting its award winning wines.
| garden tours | gardening | botanical | wine appreciation/tasting | history | France |
Mountain Walks
based: Alicante, Spain
website: www.mountainwalks.com
The Limestone Mountains of Alicante located 1 hour inland from the Costa Blanca offer a classic mountain landscape of rugged peaks and ridges, enormous crags, and dramatic gorges. Unspoilt villages nestle in the valleys, providing an authentic Spanish experience. Described as '50 kms and 50 years away from the Costas'.
| walking / trekking / hiking | unguided walking | bird watching | botanical | canyoning / gorge walking | climbing / scrambling | abseiling | via ferrata | caving / pot-holing | multi-activity | Spain |
National
Trust (The)
based: London, UK
website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Working holidays in National Trust locations in England, Wales and
Northern Ireland. These include historic buildings as well as countryside,
coastal, woodland and farm locations. Many different types of holiday
aimed at a wide variety of interests and age groups.
| working / volunteer
holidays | archaeological digs | country crafts | botanical | youth
/ teen | weekends / short breaks | UK |
Romanian
Horizons
based: Hampshire, UK
website: www.romanian-horizons.co.uk
Romanian Horizons grew out of friendship between
Romanians and English people, sharing and exploring the Romanian
culture and countryside. We are a small group with our villa in
the mountains of Transylvania, Casa de la Rau, acting as our Romanian
base. Our goal is to lead others to enjoy Romanian culture and environment.
| walking
/ trekking / hiking | backpacking | long distance walks | unguided
walking | winter walking | yoga | meditation | bird watching | bear
watching | botanical | retreats | Romania |
UCA Miraflor
based: Miraflor, Nicaragua
website: www.miraflor-uca.com
Community eco-tourism programmes in Miraflor Nature Reserve and San Ramon, Matagalpa, Nicaragua. Programmes are run by a local co-operative with specialist English speaking guides. Local families offer homestays and group cabanas. Visit a coffee-growing co-operative, go bird watching, see orchids, ride or walk through stunning scenery, visit cloudforest, swim in natural pools, make tortillas and help in organic gardens
| ethical
and ecotourism | bird watching | botanical | Nicaragua |
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 |
Wild
Wales
based: Conwy, Wales, UK
website: www.wild-wales.co.uk
Outdoor weekends in North Wales, walking,
hiking, scrambling, climbing and simply enjoying the scenery. Our
aim is simple to share with others our enthusiasm for wild
places, our wide experience of the outdoors and love for Eryri (Snowdonia).
Learn about Celtic history, the plants and wildlife, Welsh history
and language whilst walking the hills; or try your hand at navigation
or scrambling. Comfortable hostel, bed and breakfast or hotel accommodation.

| walking / trekking
/ hiking | climbing / scrambling | navigation / orienteering | mountain
biking | historical tours | botanical | weekends / short breaks
| groups
| Christmas / New Year | Wales |
Inner Journeys
based: New South Wales, Australia
website: www.innerjourneys.com.au
Spiritual and Reiki retreats. Ecotours focused on spirituality and
traditional medicine.
| native peoples | retreats | self development
| botanical | reiki | ethical and ecotourism | Asia | Australasia
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Southern Cross Tours & Expeditions
based: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
website: www.brazil-nature-culture-travel.com
Travel Brazil with these individual active nature, natural history and culture tours.
| animals/safari | botanical | ranching | riding | Brazil |
Wild
Food School
based: Cornwall, UK
website: www.countrylovers.co.uk/wildfoodjj/rwfgwfs.htm
Weekend and day courses offering hands-on experience in identifying
and cooking with many of Britain's edible wild plants.
| botanical | herbalism | cookery | England
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Zarka Centre
based: Evia, Greece
website: www.zarkacentre.com
Diverse range of courses based around the theme of 'Health and Creativity'.
| shiatsu | herbalism | botanical | writing | geological | Greece |
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