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Responsibletravel website: Responsibletravel.com Ethical & eco-friendly travel offering over 3000 hand-picked holidays ... [MORE]

Ulpotha website: www.ulpotha.com Yoga retreats & Ayurveda in a private eco-hideaway, a place of total peace ... [MORE]

GAP Adventures website: GAP Adventures Ethical & sustainable tourism at its best, worldwide adventure travel & holidays ... [MORE]

Alps and Beyond
based: Ticino, Switzerland
website: www.alpsandbeyond.com
Specialists in active, distinctive vacations of all difficulty levels in Italy and Switzerland. Activities include walking, hiking and trekking in the Alps, Dolomites, Italian lakes, Piemonte, Bernese Oberland and Valais. Also offering cultural and historical tours, responsible travel, family vacations, wine tasting, cooking classes and women-only adventures, all with professional guides.
| walking/trekking/hiking | mountain guides | women only | wine appreciation/tasting | gastronomic | luggage transported | ethical/ecotourism | tailor made | family/child friendly | via ferrata | Italy | Switzerland |

 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 |

Cortijada Los Gazquez – Creative Retreat, Eco-Guesthouse
based: Almeria, Spain
website: www.losgazquez.com/en/index.html
Cortijada Los Gazquez is an off-grid destination for the creative traveller; from this eco-guesthouse and farm in the mountains of Andalucia they run small group art courses with a difference. These are multi-media creative courses that explore the flora, fauna, geography and culture in the national park.
| painting/drawing | architectural | photographic | sculpture/carving | walking/trekking/hiking | ethical/ecotourism | Spain |

Diving Diva (The)
based: South Sinai, Egypt
website: www.thedivingdiva.com
A women run business on the beautiful Red Sea with the red mountains of Sinai behind. Offering a comfortable three bedroom villa with a range of holiday options including diving, Bedouin culture, tai chi, camel safaris and climbing. They are committed to sustainable tourism and minimising environmental impact.
| diving/snorkelling | climbing/scrambling | walking/trekking/hiking | ethical/ecotourism | lesbian/gay | women only | native peoples | tai chi | Egypt |

  Earthwatch
based: Oxfordshire, UK
website: www.earthwatch.org/europe
Earthwatch, an international environmental charity, has 120 conservation projects in 50 countries. For 35 years they have been supporting field research to find solutions to the planet's most pressing environmental problems. They do this by providing scientists with funds and volunteers. Projects from 1 to 3 weeks.
| charity expeditions/holidays | expeditions | archaeological digs | whale/dolphin watching | ethical/ecotourism | working/volunteer holidays | animals/safari | Worldwide | UK | Africa | South America | Western Europe |

G.A.P Adventures Featured Site
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 | ethical/ecotourism | ecological tours | working/volunteer holidays | Africa | Asia | South America | Mexico | South Africa |

Health Holidays Yukon
based: Yukon Territory, Canada
website: healthholidaysyukon.com
Acquire the skills for permanent weight control and lifestyle change on a unique health holiday in Canada's pristine Yukon. The Health Holidays Diet-No-More program combines easy daily walks in spectacular scenery with healthful cooking classes. Practice healthy living on an inspiring vacation and take home your new skills for lasting health benefits.
| weight loss | diet/nutrition | retreats | walking/trekking/hiking | ethical/ecotourism | Canada |

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 |

 Jingando Holidays
based: London, UK
website: www.jingandoholidays.com
Experience the very best of stunning Rio de Janeiro - learn Brazilian dance (Samba, Forró), Salsa and more, participate in local community projects and get straight to the heart of Rio, the place, people and nightlife. Small group sizes on each holiday, come alone, with a partner or group of friends.
| dancing (mixed styles) | charity expeditions/holidays | ethical/ecotourism | working/volunteer holidays | groups | singles holidays | Brazil |

 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.
| charity expeditions/holidays | working/volunteer holidays | gap year | ethical/eco tourism | survival courses | canoeing/kayaking | sea canoeing/sea kayaking | herbalism | storytelling | UK |

 Kalikalos Holidays
based: Magnesia, Greece
website: www.kalikalos.com
Kalikalos Summer School offers a full summer programme of holistic community-based workshops, retreats and workcamps. Offerings include tai chi, yoga, monviolent communication, meditation, advaita, mediation and eco-village trainings. The centre is unique in that it is run as a community.
| holistic holidays | tai chi | yoga | self development | meditation | herbalism | painting/drawing | ethical/ecotourism | writing | Greece |

Motus in Sardinia
based: Sardinia, Italy
website: www.motus.sardinia.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) | cookery | gastronomic | wine appreciation/tasting | country crafts | painting/drawing | festivals/carnivals | historical tours | ethical/ecotourism | 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 |

 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 |

 Starfish Ventures
based: Essex, UK
website: www.starfishventures.co.uk
Starfish Ventures specialises in volunteer placements in Thailand. They have a wide cross section of projects, from teaching English through to helping conserve Thailand's turtle population. Whatever you choose these are real grass roots projects that improve people's lives and/or help Thailand sustain its environment.
| charity expeditions/holidays | ethical/ecotourism | gap year | working/volunteer holidays | Thailand |

 Sunflower Retreats
based: Leicestershire, UK and Rieti, Italy
website: www.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 | relaxation | massage | reflexology | acupuncture/acupressure | aromatherapy | ethical/ecotourism | Italy |

Surf-Atlantico – Surf Adventure Holidays
based: Cantabria, Spain
website: www.surf-atlantico.com
Surf adventures which are more than just a surf camp. Surfari your way 1000 km along Spain's Atlantic coast and surf new breaks each day. Suitable for beginner to advanced surfers; transport, accommodation, beach BBQ's, board, wetsuit and tuition included. Discover Spain. Discover surfing. Surf and ski packages also available.
| surfing | skiing (piste) | snowboarding | overlanding | ethical/ecotourism | groups | weekends/short breaks | Spain |

 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 |

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/ecotourism | bird watching | botanical | Nicaragua |

Ulpotha Featured Site
based: Embogama, Sri Lanka
website: www.ulpotha.com
According to the Observer, 'the best yoga retreat in the world', a beautiful private eco-hideaway open to guests for part of the year; a place of total peace, where you can experience the warm, generous and gentle hospitality Sri Lankans love to offer. Ulpotha offers yoga retreats and Ayurveda therapies.
| yoga | retreats | meditation | massage | ethical/ecotourism | vegetarian | ayurveda | Asia |

 Uncover the World Ltd
based: West Yorkshire, UK
website: uncovertheworld.travel
Uncover the World specialise in cultural, adventure and family travel to Egypt, Nepal and Thailand, and have been operating holidays for over ten years. They offer a full range of activity based tours with small-group, private and tailor-made options, from economy to luxury level. They are TTA and ATOL bonded.
| walking/trekking/hiking | ethical/ecotourism | tailor made | groups | family/child friendly | sightseeing | cruises (river/lake) | animals/safari | diving/snorkelling | white water rafting | multi activity | Worldwide |

 Upland Escapes
based: Gloucestershire, UK
website: www.uplandescapes.com
Walk independently in Europe's uplands. Base yourself in a traditional village and enjoy life at your own pace. Discover wild-flower meadows, mountain streams, dramatic gorges and breathtaking views. From self-guided to organised walks, half-hour strolls to full day hikes – walk as much or as little as you like, or explore with your carbon-compensated hire car.
| walking/trekking/hiking | unguided walking | ethical/ecotourism | weekends/short breaks | family/child friendly | self drive | Italy | France | Slovenia | Gran Canaria | Austria | Wales |

Voluntourists Without Borders
based: Chiang Mai Provence, Thailand
website: www.voluntourists-without-borders.com
An initiative aimed at using volunteer tourist (voluntourist) labour and donor funding to alleviate rural poverty, protect forests, and promote sustainable eco-tourism. The initiative puts volunteer labour, and the funding they secure, to work alongside ethnic minority and rural Thai village groups under a programme to establish a world class eco-tourism industry.
| working/volunteer holidays | groups | gap year | ethical/ecotourism | native peoples | school tours | seniors/silver surfers | singles holidays | team building/management courses | Thailand |

 Walk Andalucia
based: Middlesex, UK
website: www.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 | relaxation | painting/drawing | Spain |

 Wilderness Journeys
based: Highlands and Islands, Scotland
website: www.wildernessjourneys.com
Wilderness Journeys is an award winning adventure travel and ecotourism company. They offer an inspiring range of small group adventure holidays which take you into the wilderness regions of the most beautiful destinations on earth. They also offer family holidays and a tailor-made service for private groups and clubs.
| walking/trekking/hiking | sea canoeing/sea kayaking | ski mountaineering/touring | skiing (off-piste) | mountain biking |walking/trekking safaris | trekking with animals | camping safaris | ethical/ecotourism | multi-activity | tailor made | Worldwide |

 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 |

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 |

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 |

 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 |

Travel-to-Teach
based: Nongkhai, Thailand
website: www.travel-to-teach.org
Affordable volunteering opportunities in north eastern Thailand. Teach English or webdesign.
| working/volunteer holidays | Thai language | English language | ethical/ecotourism | gap year | Thailand |

 Wildwings
based: Bristol, UK
website: www.wildwings.co.uk
Packed with ideas and holidays covering all the continents and oceans.
| bird watching | whale/dolphin watching | theme cruises | working/volunteer holidays | ethical / ecotourism | astronomy/space | Worldwide |

Yachana Gourmet
based: Quito, Ecuador
website: www.yachanagourmet.com
Stay at Yachana Lodge during the cacao harvest season (March–July) and watch the making of chocolate first hand. Yachana Lodge is on the banks of the Napo River deep in the Ecuadorian rainforest and is a great ecotourism destination.
| chocolate | ethical/ecotourism | Ecuador |

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.