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 2 Wheel Tours
based: East Lothian, Scotland, UK
website: www.2wheel-tours.com
Exploring Scotland by bike is the only way to truly appreciate its majesty and tranquility. 2 Wheel Tours specialise in exploring the most beautiful and interesting parts of this magnificent wee country and design flexible itineraries to suit all tastes and fitness levels. Tours can be guided or self-led.
| cycle touring | tandem biking | ethical/ecotourism | tailor made | Scotland |
ABOUTAsia Travel
based: Siem Reap, Cambodia
website: aboutasiatravel.com
Tailor-made travel in Siem Reap, for Angkor Wat, and throughout Cambodia. ABOUTAsia Travel make bespoke guided travel arrangements for all individual requirements, offer innovative Angkor temple tours, golf and spa packages, luxury holidays and short breaks, all for small groups or solo travelers.
| sacred sites | golf breaks | seniors/silver surfers | tailor made | family/child friendly | for people with a disability | lesbian/gay | weddings/honeymoons | ethical/ecotourism | photographic | diving/snorkelling | Cambodia |
 A Broader View Volunteers Corp
based: Pennsylvania, USA
website: abroaderview.org
Charitable not for profit organization arranging volunteer projects abroad, offering travelers the opportunity to explore a new country while taking part in rewarding and meaningful service work. Ideal as gap year trips. Get a broader view of the world: volunteer your time and efforts to improve the lives of those less fortunate.
| working/volunteer holidays | gap year | Spanish language | ecological tours | Africa | South America | Central America | Asia |
Bison Quest on Wild Echo Bison Reserve
based: Montana, USA
website: www.bisonquest.com
Experience a very private vacation in a log cabin and Sioux tipis surrounded by a bison herd in the Montana wilderness. Ride horses, learn Native American history, use a sweatlodge, join eco projects and participate in bison and wildlife studies as the only guests of internationally known biologists.
| ethical/ecotourism | bird watching | family/child friendly | working/volunteer holidays | ecological tours | native peoples | groups | tailor made | women only | animals/safari | riding | USA |
Classic Tours and Safaris Ltd
based: Arusha, Tanzania
website: www.theclassictours.com
Tanzania safaris and Kilimanjaro climbing trips; providing services for safaris and tour itineraries throughout Tanzania, using a fleet of spacious, comfortable 4WD vehicles they explore the true African wilderness. The company has wide experience in wildlife tourism and ecotourism and offers a personalised service tailored to specific needs or interests.
| walking/trekking/hiking | mountaineering | animals/safari | camping safaris | walking/trekking safaris | bird watching | trekking with animals | ethical/ecotourism | tailor made | Tanzania | Kenya |
G Adventures  Featured Site
based: Canada, London & Worldwide
website: G 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 |
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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/ecotourism | working/volunteer holidays | Africa | Asia | South America | Mexico | South Africa
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International Volunteer HQ
based: Taranaki, New Zealand
website: www.volunteerhq.org
International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ) provides safe, quality and extremely affordable volunteering placements in developing countries all over the world. At present they have a wide range of volunteering opportunities in Tanzania, Kenya, Kenya-Maasai, Nepal, Vietnam, Peru, Ecuador and Thailand.
| working/volunteer holidays | gap year | ethical/ecotourism | native peoples | groups | South America | Asia | Africa |
John
Muir Trust
based: Hampshire, UK
website: www.jmt.org
The 'Activities Programme' offers adventurous
activities and exploration in beautiful wild areas, canoeing and
sea kayaking trips, conservation work, story telling, music, wilderness
skills, medicinal plants. Also see their 'Conservation Work Parties'
where you can volunteer to help carry out conservation work. The
John Muir Trust is a registered Scottish charity with the aim of
protecting and conserving wild places and increasing awareness and
understanding of such places.
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charity expeditions/holidays | working/volunteer holidays | gap
year | ethical/eco tourism | survival courses | canoeing/kayaking | sea canoeing/sea kayaking | herbalism | storytelling | UK
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Kalikalos Holidays
based: Magnesia, Greece
website: kalikalos.com
Kalikalos summer school offers a full programme of holistic community-based workshops, retreats and workcamps from May through September. Offerings include, Advaita satsang, August family weeks, creative arts, healing, self development, Vipassana meditation, walking weeks and yoga. The centre is unique in that it's run as a community and with vegetarian meals.
| holistic/wellness/wellbeing | tai chi | yoga | self development | meditation | painting/drawing | ethical/ecotourism | vegetarian | family/child friendly | summer schools | working/volunteer holidays | Greece |
Motus in Sardinia
based: Sardinia, Italy
website: www.motusinsardinia.it
A Sardinia known by few, tours and sojourns designed around traveller's wishes.
Travel ideas also suitable for off-site company events. Genuine cuisine, charming
hotels, history, traditions, art and painting. High-quality trips in a marvellous
landscape, in a land of a unique culture in the Mediterranean – Sardinia.
| sailing (large boat/sail ship)
| ethical/ecotourism | cookery | gastronomic | wine appreciation/tasting
| country crafts | painting/drawing | festivals/carnivals | historical tours
| tailor made | Sardinia |
Nest Trust (The) – Nicaragua English and Sustainable Tourism
based: Nicaragua and Birmingham. UK
website: www.thenesttrust.org.uk
Voluntary project offering unique opportunities to live and work with rural communities in the coffee growing mountains of Nicaragua. Teach English to young guides and make a valuable contribution to the region's rural tourism programmes, which are vital for environmental conservation and the livelihoods of the small producers.
| working/volunteer
holidays | ethical/ecotourism | Nicaragua |
Organic Tuscany
based: Florence, Italy
website: www.organictuscany.org
Week-long 'farm to table' organic cooking holidays in the Tuscan hills. Includes visits to local organic farms, cooking classes using organic ingredients, olive oil and wine tastings and tours of Siena, Florence and San Gimignano. Two courses a year are 100% vegetarian.
| cookery | gastronomic | weekends/short breaks | vegetarian | ethical/ecotourism | Italy |
PureTravel
based: Norfolk, UK
website: www.PureTravel.com
PureTravel brings to you specialist tour operators from around the world, ready to create your perfect holiday using their expertise. For the ultimate adventure holiday go direct to the experts based in the country you wish to visit. From Asia, Africa, Europe to the Americas go direct and save money.
| animals/safari | sightseeing | ethical/ecotourism | cycle touring | mountain biking | walking/trekking/hiking | dog sledding | historical tours | ocean cruises | canoeing/kayaking | diving/snorkelling | Worldwide |
Responsibletravel.com Featured Site
based: East Sussex, UK
website: Responsibletravel.com
 Ethical and eco-friendly travel offering over 3,000 hand-picked holidays. All providers have been screened to meet specific environmental, social and economic criteria and this information is displayed next to each holiday description to help you make your choice. The site offers packaged holidays, tailor-made trips and ethical and eco-friendly holiday accommodation.
| ethical/ecotourism | animals/safari | whale/dolphin watching | bird watching | native peoples | retreats | yoga | walking/trekking/hiking | working/volunteer holidays | holistic holidays | tailor made | Worldwide |
South America Adventure Tours
based: London, UK
website: www.southamericaadventuretours.com
Trips of a life time! Customized holiday packages to Central and South America including itineraries, hotels, active tours and boat cruises designed to suit individual interest, budget and time frame.
| tailor made | ethical/ecotourism | whale/dolphin watching | walking/trekking/hiking | ocean cruises | multi-activity | Costa Rica | Ecuador | Galapagos | Peru | Argentina |
Sunflower
Retreats
based: Leicestershire, UK &
Rieti, Italy
website: sunflowerretreats.com
Yoga holidays and retreats in the ancient medieval village of Casperia.
Join in with our yoga sessions or simply enjoy a retreat from the
world at the beautifully restored Casa Latini – choose from
a large selection of holistic treatments, explore the mountains
and villages or take part in numerous activities.
| yoga | retreats | massage | acupuncture/acupressure
| ethical/ecotourism | aromatherapy | Italy |
Tell Tale Travel
based: London, UK & California, USA
website: www.telltaletravel.co.uk
Authentic holidays and soft adventure travel away from the tourist trail in Thailand, Sri Lanka and Brazil. Offering holidays with a difference, an insider experience courtesy of their unique network of local people. Offering mainly private tours for couples or families, plus a few small group departures specially designed for solo travellers.
| tailor made | family/child friendly | native peoples | animals/safari
| cookery | gastronomic | ethical/ecotourism | singles holidays | Thailand | Sri Lanka | Brazil |
Tikalanka
Tours
based: London, UK
website: www.tikalanka.com
Tailor-made travel specialist to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, organising private,
escorted holidays to your own specifications. Create your own dream holiday
using their online holiday planner. Tropical beaches, wild elephants, ancient
Buddhas, historic cities, tea plantations and endless sunny days – now
just a click away!
| tailor made | ethical/ecotourism
| sightseeing | weddings/honeymoons | historical tours | animals/safari
| sacred sites | diving/snorkelling | walking/trekking/hiking | Sri Lanka
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Tiny Island Volunteers
based: Malé, Maldives
website: www.tinyislandvolunteers.com
Volunteer and conservation programmes offering opportunities to work closely with Maldivian communities whilst learning about island life and, in your spare time, opportunities to get involved with turtle and reef protection programmes? Become a part of an amazingly warm and welcoming community and immerse yourself into local life and culture.
| working/volunteer holidays | ethical/ecotourism | diving/snorkelling | football/soccer | gap year | Asia | Maldives |
Walk
Andalucia
based: Malaga, Spain
website: walk-andalucia.com
Join Walk Andalucia on their friendly walking holidays and discover one of the most fertile and beautiful regions of Spain, with spectacular scenery and fantastic views. Guided and self-guided holidays designed for all fitness levels to appeal to singles, couples and groups. Also affordable painting holidays in the sun.
| walking/trekking/hiking | unguided walking | ethical and ecotourism | groups | singles
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painting/drawing | weekends/short breaks | Spain |
Wild Earth Adventures
based: British Columbia, Canada
website: wildearth-adventures.com
Wilderness adventure holidays in Canada. Offering excellent guiding in remote locations; a powerful combination to bring you a sensory awakening experience in the best tradition of wilderness travel and which will re-energize your body mind and spirit. Activities include: trekking, backpacking, photography, riding, canoeing, ranch stays, alpine hiking and much more.
| walking/trekking/hiking | canoeing/kayaking | photographic safaris | ranching | bear watching | ethical/ecotourism | youth/teen | Canada |
Wildlife Photo Tours
based: Mumbai, India
website: www.wildlifephototours.com
Travel with a professional wildlife photographer to the best wildlife parks in India. Small group or tailor-made tours for wildlife lovers and photographers. Responsible, eco-friendly and luxurious vacations with great opportunities to watch and photograph some spectacular wildlife. Specialist in Tigers tours and wildlife photography tours.
| photographic | animals/safari | photographic safaris | elephant back safaris | ethical/ecotourism | escorted tours | small group motor tours | groups | tailor made | India |
Wildlife Worldwide
based: Hampshire, UK
website: www.wildlifeworldwide.com
Tailor-made journeys using hand-picked lodges, cruise vessels and guides. Wildlife Worldwide is committed to offering a safe, enjoyable and educational natural history adventure; from tiger watching and bear viewing to wildlife cruises, African safaris, giant pandas, whale and dolphin watching. Visit the Galapagos Islands, the Amazon rainforest and Festivals of Wildlife.
| animals/safari | bear watching | photographic safaris | elephant back safaris | whale/dolphin watching | tailor made | ethical/ecotourism | walking/trekking safaris | bird watching | theme cruises | Africa | Antarctic |
Alaska Timberwolf Journeys & Tours
based: Alaska, USA
website: www.alaskatimberwolftours.com
Alaska Timberwolf Journeys customized luxury tours with Alaska native
tour guide Kenny Timberwolf.
| bus/coach holidays | native peoples |
sightseeing | ethical and ecotourism | dog sledding | North America
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Black Spruce Tours
based: Nova Scotia, Canada
website: www.blacksprucetours.com
Providing adventure, sightseeing, hiking, camping, canoeing, kayaking
and eco tours to Labrador and Newfoundland, Canada.
| canoeing/kayaking | walking/trekking/hiking | snowmobiling/skidoo | small group motor tours | animals/safari | sightseeing | ethical/ecotourism | North America
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Canvas Moon
based: Tabua, Portugal
website: www.canvas-moon.com
A small and secluded eco luxury camping experience in central Portugal.
| ethical/ecotourism | Portugal |
Ecology Expeditions
based: Denbighshire, Wales, UK
website: www.ecologyexpeditions.com
Unique wildlife expeditions, eco-camps and adventure learning holidays around the world.
| ethical/ecotourism | Worldwide |
HAKI Cultural Expeditions
based: Mexico City, Mexico
website: www.mexicoculturaltours.com
Cultural tours across Mexico for the traveller interested in eco-adventures and cultural travel.
| ethical/ecotourism | North America |
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/ecotourism | Asia | Australasia
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Island
Safari
based: UK
website: www.island-safari.co.uk
African safaris and tropical island beach holidays.
| animals/safari | aerial safaris | walking/trekking safaris | overlanding | family/child friendly | ethical/ecotourism | weddings/honeymoons | Africa |
Lingkor Tours & Treks
based: Thimphu, Bhutan
website: www.lingkor.com
Founded in 1990, we are the specialists in journeys to Bhutan. We
run package and tailor made trips.
| festivals/carnivals | walking/trekking/hiking | winter walking | bird watching | tailor made |ethical/ecotourism
| Bhutan |
Midnight Sun Adventure Travel
based: British Colombia, Canada
website: www.midnightsuntravel.com
Small group camping tours of Alaska, Yukon Territory, Canadian Rocky
Mountains and Vancouver Island.
| walking/trekking/hiking | multi-activity
| walking/trekking safaris | small group motor tours | ethical/ecotourism | groups | North America |
Ragmans
Lane Farm
based: Gloucestershire, UK
website: www.ragmans.co.uk
Short holiday courses in cider-making and willow craft in the Forest
of Dean, Gloucestershire.
| country crafts | cider tours/making |
ethical/ecotourism | UK |
Snow White Treks and Tours
based: Thimphu, Bhutan
website: www.snowwhitetours.com.bt
Providing a simple, homely service, offering a memorable journey to
remember for your entire life.
| architectural | native
peoples | ethical/ecotourism | pilgrimage/religious | sacred sites | Bhutan
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Other useful sites for Eco and Green information:
Green Drinks: informal meetings of people who care for the environment or who work in environmental fields. Simple, unstructured networks for socialising, eco events and discussion of green and ecological issues. |
