Our directory currently contains 77 eco holiday agents, tour operators and eco accommodation providers to help plan your next day trip, weekend break or trip of a lifetime. Between them all they can provide hundreds of responsible & ecotourism holiday options to inspire you.
For inclusion into the directory, operators must demonstrate their commitment to actively contributing to environmental, social, and economic issues (ecotourism & Responsible Travel principles) relevant to their destinations.
Please note that we are not a tour operator or travel agent. Our aim is to simply list companies that you can contact directly to arrange your trip.
What is an Eco Friendly Holiday?

Fiji Adventures ![]()
Explore pristine tropical islands with the leaders in adventure and eco travel to Fiji. Specialists in adventure, active romance, surfing, diving, voyaging, and cultural enrichment tours – all with a careful eye on responsible travel.

GloCaltravel![]()
gloCaltravel offers alternatives to mass tourism holidays, co-operating with local guides and communities in Mexico & Central America to improve their economy and protect their environment.

Lost World Adventures ![]()
Lost World Adventures specialises in independent and small group custom tours in Central and South America. Our trip consultants have first hand experience in the destinations we offer and can give insight into the regions within countries.

Tao Philippines ![]()
Join us for an expedition to the remote islands of Palawan in the Philippines. Journey with us on our beautiful native Bangka boat with helpful crew including on-board chef and native masseuse. Tao is a small Filipino company who wants to lead the way in responsible tourism in this region. We will help you explore over 500 tropical islands and discover the island culture of a paradise archipelago.

Bison Quest at Wild Echo Bison Reserve![]()
Relax in your log cabin, get a massage in a Lakota Sioux tipi, or study wildlife as the only guests of internationally known biologists surrounded by a bison herd in the Montana wilderness. All Inclusive spa/adventure program.

Spanish Footsteps![]()
Provide walking holidays & guided tours in Soria, Northern Spain. Culture, wildlife, history & gastronomy. Ideal for leisure walkers of all ages. Tailored guided & self guided holidays available.

Back on Track Safari, South Africa ![]()
A New approach to Responsible Travel Safaris in South Africa with world renowned conservationists. BoT provide a real life game viewing and conservation experience in the company of world renowned zoologist and game ranger Gerrie Camacho.

EcoTours Online![]()
ecotours organizes small-group creative adventures that aim at balancing leisure travel with sustainable development. Discover the cultural and natural treasures of the countries you visit while minimizing the negative impact of your trip.

Moonrise for Romance - Bahamas Eco Lodge![]()
A perfect eco-sanctuary in the Bahamas for seekers of quiet and solitude, privacy and peace in the tropics. Birdwatching excellent, resident peacock, great snorkeling off private dock, private beach, use of boat mandatory.

i-to-i Meaningful Travel ![]()
i-to-i is the world leader in ethical volunteer and gap year travel. We send 5,000 people a year to work with 500 important community development, teaching, and conservation projects in over 30 countries across 5 continents.

Gecko's Adventures ![]()
Small groups, great prices… Gecko's offers the value and freedom of backpacking, without the hassles. Your local leader will take you off the beaten track, but you won't miss out on the famous sites! 181 adventures across 50 countries.

Explore Worldwide ![]()
Explore pioneers small, group adventure holidays around the world. We're passionate about adventure travel, about seeing the world; how it really is and being responsible in all that we do.

A Closer Look Travel ![]()
Specializes in booking eco travel, community (real cultural
connection) travel and volunteer travel. We have one of the largest
databases (about 3,300) of worldwide sustainable travel opportunities
in the US.

Gateway2Discovery ![]()
Offers enticing cultural explorations and exhilarating outdoor eco adventures to Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Europe, Latin America, and the South Pacific.

Little Morrocco
Eco Hotel set in the mid Atlas Mountains in Morocco overlooking a six mile lake restored in traditional methods. Kayaking, caves, trekking, relaxing Haman. 13 rooms from singles to Berber long room.

Spirit of the Sahara
Organises treks into the Tunisian Sahara. Our aim is to make the beauty and peace of the un-spoilt desert and the close comradeship of camp life accessible to others, providing flexibility of group size and duration.

H.E.L.P Travel
H.E.L.P. TRAVEL is a non-profit association whose main goal is to create multiple journey-missions aiming to bring solidarity and aids to West African populations, mainly in Senegal and the proximity.

Yoga Travel
Yoga holidays in Egypt and Morocco. As well as daily yoga classes we feature scuba diving, horse riding, camel trekking - or just relaxing on the beach.

Wild Tales Eco Sailing Tours
Sail and explore the unique wildlife and nature of the Aegean & Ionian Seas. Dolphin & whale spotting, discovering endemic species, trekking all under the guidance of our experienced biologist.

Hina Adventures
Specializing in cultural ecotours of Oahu Island. Gain insight into Hawaii's natural environment, ancient science & beliefs, sacred sites, navigational skills, and culture on unique one-day tours.

Latin Trails
Latin Trails have over 22 years of travel experience in South America. They develop programs for local tour operators and helping communities grow through sustainable tourism.

Limestone Lake Rainforest Tours
Offers adventure travel packages in and around Khao Sok National Park in Southern Thailand. Jungle treks, elephant treks, caving, canoeing & custom tours available.

Reserva Ecologica Rio Pachijal
We have 100ha of primary Cloudforest in Mindo, Ecuador with 40km of trails which facilitate hiking inside the Forest for both bird watching and sightseeing.

Real Congo
Real Congo is the brainchild of an individual who simply wants to share her passion and love for the French Congo with others, not only to benefit the Congoleses but to undo the myths.

La Brande Woodland & Wildlife Holiday
LA BRANDE Woodland & Wildlife Holiday Courses provide you with the opportunity to achieve real practical conservation and survival skills, plus plenty of time to explore and enjoy the surrounding French countryside and wildlife.

Coastal Revelations Eco Tours
Customized all season eco tours of Vancouver Island British Columbia’s ancient rainforests of giant trees, marine life, wildlife watching and bird watching areas with a biologist trained by Interpretation Canada.

Dar Tassa
Dar Tassa, literally meaning the home of motherly love in Berber language. A sanctuary set in a serene, mountain setting located just over 40 minutes drive from Marrakech inside Toubkal National Park.

Mzuri Ecotours
Unforgettable eco-safaris through the western portion of Uganda, from Mgahinga to Murchison Falls. Crossing 7 national parks you will track gorillas and chimpanzees in their natural habitat, and visit the savannas.

Ecuador Tierra Viva Travel
Specialists in eco-tours to Southern Ecuador including the Pacific Coastal Region, the Andes Region and the Amazon Basin Region. A unique travel experience whilst helping to conserve the country's biological and cultural diversity.

Drakenstein Lion Park
A unique “wildlife” experience only 30 minutes from Cape Town, South Africa. The sanctuary is responsible for rescuing lions in distress, both locally and overseas. The Park provides lifetime care to all the animals it rescues.

Ashanti African Tours
Ghana ecotourism holidays, visiting community based projects protecting culture, historical traditions and monuments. Experience the colourful warm hospitality of the varied ethnic tribes in Ghana

Costa Rica Holiday
Travel Agent specialising in providing 100% customised trips to Costa Rica. Percentage of profits are donated to the Organization of Tropical Studies (OET), one of Costa Rica's oldest and most respected non-profit scientific and conservation organizations.

GloCal Travel Mexico
GloCaltravel offers sound tourism alternatives to mass package-holidays, with travel solutions that co-operate with the local communities throughout Mexico to improve their economy, and protect their local environments.

Wild and Free Dolphin Eco Tours
Swim with wild and free dolphins in the warm clear waters
of the Red Sea, Egypt. Ideal for families and individuals. A relaxing and
spiritually nourishing experience based in a beach side ecovillage.

Mountain Trail Resort
Eco Friendly resort ideal for Nature Holidays, Bird Watching and Trekking in the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains. The isolation, tranquility & serenity of this holiday Hill Station are ingredients for a peaceful relaxed holiday in the lap of Nature.

Alaska Wildland Adventures
Alaska Wildland Adventures (AWA), since 1977. Award-winning ecotourism travel. Experience wild Alaska in comfort, style & simple elegance - from two hours to two week Alaska adventures.

Ecuador Ethnogastronomic
Ecuador Ethnogastronomic is one of a kind expedition
introducing travelers to the native people of the Ecuadorian Andes, enjoying
more meaningful connections and making positive contributions.

Yarok Green Tours
Yarok has 8 years of experience designing different Eco Tours in Costa Rica for groups interested in exploring the Nature and Wildlife of Costa Rica. This unique eco-experience is called "Total Immersion Program".

Jungle Trips
Peru Jungle & Cultural Adventures -
Experience life with Indigenous Amazonian Cultures in their own village. You
will stay in an Amazonian village, not a jungle lodge. - A unique
opportunity.

TASafari
4WD Camping Adventure Tours
Offer active camping/walking eco tours to remote areas
of Tasmania. Believe that to truly experience the Tasmanian wilderness,
camping is a must. TASafari tours are designed for fit and active people.

GSE
EcoTours
Independent, UK based tour operator specialising in community-based ecotourism
holidays to Kenya where the visitor gets to experience the local culture,
customs and lifestyle of the communities they visit.

The
Multi-Environmental Society (MESO)
A community based NGO offering customized ecotourism trips to natural and
cultural attractions that provide visitors with an in depth look into the
livelihoods and surroundings of local people in Tanzania

Nuevo
Mundo Expeditions
Nuevo Mundo Expeditions promotes the dynamic conservation of Ecuador´s
natural and cultural resources through uniquely designed programs in the
Amazon, Andes, Pacific and Galapagos regions.

Terra
Incognita Eco Tours
Trek Mountain Gorillas in Rwanda/Uganda; Visit ancient Maya sites and snorkel
the Barrier Reef in Belize; Bathe in hot springs, horseback ride through
the Rainforest or see Quetzals in Costa Rica; and so much more! All while
supporting community-based ecotourism.

Ela
Brasil Tours
Ela Brasil Tours is a Brazilian owned company organizing unique trips inside
Brazil. Nature tours, community involvement, documentary productions, volunteer
vacations, family and specialized holidays.

Walking
Legends Guided Tours
Multi-day guided walks of the Lake Waikaremoana Track and more remote tracks
in Te Urewera National Park. We provide an all-inclusive, professional service
exploring the largest area of untouched native forest remaining in the North
Island of New Zealand.

Sapphire
Coast EcoTours
Offering half and one day guided walking tours of Mimosa Rocks National
Park, on the far south coast of New South Wales. Small groups ensure a very
special nature experience. They also arrange packages including gourmet
meals and accommodation.

Pacuare
Eco Lodge
The Pacuare Lodge is a jungle hideaway located on the banks of Costa Rica’s
most scenic river where we have combined superb guest comfort with exceptional
practices in sustainability and ecotourism.

BAOBAB
Travel
Provide trips to Africa combining popular destinations with more remote
locations, avoiding at all cost resorts manufactured for mass-tourism. Eco-trips
are tailor-made to show you the best of Africa.
We have organized the directory in a way that allows an operator to be listed under the country they are based as well as the countries they offer eco vacations to.
e.g. an operator based in Canada may also offer eco tours to Brazil.
This gives you the option of searching for an operator based in your own country or by the destination you wish to travel to.
You've arrived at our site because you're looking for eco-friendly holidays.
We consider an Eco Tour to be a trip that causes minimal impact to the environment and local people. The site is usually culturally and biologically diverse and attracts tourists who have a common interest in nature, wildlife and culture.
A fundamental element of an Eco Tour is the education of environmental issues such as, the protection of natural resources or endangered species, usually relevant to the destination. This may be conducted through lectures, involvement in conservation projects or simply by learning from a knowledgeable tour guide.
All organisations listed on our directory have made a special commitment to consider environmental and socio-cultural issues in all aspects of their trips.
These considerations may include working with the local community, the restriction of visitor numbers or funding conservation projects in the area.
By choosing to go on an Eco Tour you will be given a unique opportunity to learn and experience nature. In addition a greater awareness of environmental issues will be developed as well as learning practices that can be incorporated in to your everyday routine on return.
Read our guidelines for eco
travel that will help you to remember the principles of ecotourism throughout
on your next trip.
For information about ecotourism visit our Ecotourism
Resource Centre.
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Community Tourism in India
The desert grasslands of Gujarat in India may be remote, but the Halepotra tribe make the long journey worthwhile, says Tom Parker
Community Tourism in Mexico
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