JOURNEYS INTERNATIONAL – Small group eco-tours

Journeys International — 

Specializing in small group eco-tours, this award-winning company is one of the longest standing family-owned adventure and eco-tour travel companies in the United States. They offer full-service exotic, guided cross-cultural explorations such as African safaris and other wildlife tours, in the remote corners of Asia, Africa, the Americas and the Pacific.

Founded in 1978, and boasting several industry awards, this small family-owned and operated company pioneered the principles of ecotourism – active, small-group travel that supports traditional communities and natural environments – before ecotourism was a word.

Their eco-tours include wildlife tours in the Galapagos, orangutans in Borneo, and Amazon journeys, as well as small ship cruises in the Antarctic Circle, and numerous other treks and adventures.

Their Africa tours cover everything from reasonably-priced African camping safaris in Botswana and Namibia, and classic wildlife safaris, to Madagascar lemur adventures, Uganda gorilla tracking trips, mountain trekking adventures, family trips, self-drive trips, and much, much more.

Choose from regularly departing group safaris or private safari-style travel holidays tailored to your exact interests and budget. They are also a leader in family African safaris.

JOURNEYS INTERNATIONAL – Small group eco-tours

Journeys International

Specializing in small group eco-tours, Journeys International is longest standing family-owned adventure and eco-tour travel company in the US.   They offer full-service exotic, guided cross-cultural explorations, nature safaris, treks and eco-tours in the remote corners of Asia, Africa, the Americas and the Pacific.

Founded in 1978, and boasting several industry awards, this small, family-owned and operated company pioneered the principles of ecotourismactive, small-group travel that supports traditional communities and natural environments – before ecotourism was a word.

Their expeditions and tours include Everest Base Camp, Nepal, Bhutan, Greenland, the Galapagos, Vietnam, Thailand, African safaris, as well as small ship cruises in the Antarctic Circle, and numerous other treks and wildlife adventures!

NATURE TRAVELS – Sweden & Norway eco-tours

Nature Travels  

For Sweden and Norway eco-tours and adventure tours, look no further. Based in the UK, Nature Travels specializes solely in environmentally responsible outdoor adventures. Imagine a dog sledding expedition while camping in the wild beneath the Aurora Borealis, or cabin-to-cabin ski touring in a winter wonderland!  Other exciting adventure tours include building your very own timber raft and piloting her downstream for a unique Huckleberry Finn adventure, camping and fishing along the way.  

They also offer horseback journeys, Northern Lights photography tours, kayak and canoeing tours, hiking, ice skating, as well as self-guided and family-friendly tours.

All tour providers in Sweden and Norway are locally-owned, small scale enterprises, many of whom carry formal ecotourism certifications, such as the Swedish quality seal for ecotourism.

NATURE TRAVELS – Sweden & Norway adventure tours

Nature Travels —

For Sweden and Norway adventure tours, look no further. Based in the UK, Nature Travels specializes solely in environmentally responsible outdoor adventures. Imagine a dog sledding expedition while camping in the wild beneath the Aurora Borealis,  or cabin-to-cabin ski touring in a winter wonderland!  Other exciting adventure tours include building your very own timber raft and piloting her downstream for a unique Huckleberry Finn adventure, camping and fishing along the way.  

They also offer horseback journeys, Northern Lights photography tours, kayak and canoeing tours, hiking, ice skating, as well as self-guided and family-friendly tours.

All tour providers in Sweden and Norway are locally-owned, small scale enterprises, many of whom carry formal ecotourism certifications, such as the Swedish quality seal for ecotourism.

SMALL WORLD JOURNEYS – Educational & student tours Australia

Small World Journeys —  

Small World offers a variety of adventure tours and specialty tours, including multi-sport trips, Australian flora and fauna trips, and epic SCUBA diving tours. Explore extraordinary ecosystems, rare wildlife and UNESCO World Heritage sites. Wildlife tours offer the opportunity to encounter locally endemic species, observe endangered wildlife, and discover the incomparable marine life of The Great Barrier Reef.

Australian guides and field experts are naturalists, birders, ethno-biologists, marine biologists, authors, and scientists.  Specialty tours include SCUBA diving and certification tours, wildlife tours, educational expeditions, whitewater rafting, team-building, agriculture and agronomy tours, student tours and more!

Their educational tours in Cairns or Sydney offer students (from middle school through college) the opportunity to engage in academic endeavors, while learning new skills and developing their sense of sustainable tourism. They have a number of set itineraries designed to package together their most popular activities. They also offer customized educational tours for middle school students, high school students, college students or adults. They create tours for international groups as well as for those coming from within Australia.

For adult groups and international groups who don’t want the ‘cookie-cutter’ set itineraries offered by large companies, Small World offers a variety of Multi-sport tripsSCUBA diving trips exploring the Great Barrier Reef and other wildlife and adventure tours.

Amenities include luxury mountain tree houses with fireplaces and spa baths, locally-sourced seafood dinners, sunrise yoga classes, and sparkling swimming pools.  Groups are small allowing more freedom, flexibility and personal attention.

 

SMALL WORLD JOURNEYS – Australian eco-tours

Small World Journeys, (Australia) — 

Small World offers a variety of eco-tours and wildlife tours, including rainforest toursmulti-sport tripsAustralian flora and fauna trips, and epic SCUBA diving tours. Explore extraordinary ecosystems, rare wildlife and UNESCO World Heritage sites. Wildlife tours offer the opportunity to encounter locally endemic species, observe endangered wildlife, and discover the incomparable marine life of The Great Barrier Reef.

Eco-friendly practices include being a carbon-neutral company.  Through Sustainable Travel International (STI), emissions are calculated and offset by financial support of sustainability projects around the world. Since 2008 they have protected more than 500m2 of rainforest and have committed at least 5% of net profits each year to support non-profit environmental conservation organizations.

Australian guides and field experts are naturalists, birders, ethno-biologists, marine biologists, authors, and scientists.  Specialty tours include SCUBA diving and certification tours, wildlife tourseducational expeditions, whitewater rafting, team-building, agriculture and agronomy tours, student tours and more!

Their educational tours in Cairns or Sydney offer students (from middle school through college) the opportunity to engage in academic endeavors, while learning new skills and developing their sense of sustainable tourism. They have a number of set itineraries designed to package together their most popular activities. They also offer customized educational tours for middle school students, high school students, college students or adults. They create tours for international groups as well as for those coming from within Australia.

For adult groups and international groups who don’t want the ‘cookie-cutter’ set itineraries offered by large companies, Small World offers a variety of Multi-sport tripsSCUBA diving trips exploring the Great Barrier Reef and other wildlife and adventure tours.

Amenities include luxury mountain tree houses with fireplaces and spa baths, locally-sourced seafood dinners, sunrise yoga classes, and sparkling swimming pools.  Groups are small allowing more freedom, flexibility and personal attention.

BAOBAB TRAVEL – Sustainable private safaris, Africa

Baobab Travel, (Africa) —  

Based in Cape Town, Africa and specializing only in sustainable private safaris and other African holidays, all of Baobab’s itineraries are tailor-made to suit the needs of each individual client or group.

Founded in 2002 by two environmental scientists with a desire to provide responsible and sustainable travel experiences in Africa, Baobab offers a variety of exciting African Safaris and eco-toursTheir early commitment to developing long-standing partnerships with local tour operators and establishments who share their same passion for sustainable tourism, helped to grow their community of tourism partners throughout Africa.

Their most popular wildlife safari destinations include Tanzania and Kenya, South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia and Malawi, which can be combined with beach holidays in Zanzibar, Mozambique or Lake Malawi.

Trip highlights include hot air balloon safaris, abundant big five game viewing at Ngorongoro Crater and Kruger National Park, walking safaris, boat excursions, wildlife sanctuaries, luxurious lodges, Zulu cultural experiences, local arts & crafts, snorkeling, scuba diving and more!

They also offer several Fair Trade Tourism certified travel packages in South Africa and a clear a Responsible Travel Policy that outlining their code of conduct.

Their itineraries can be customized to suit your requirements, interests and budget — one of their specialties being tailor-made private honeymoon tours!

BAOBAB TRAVEL – Bespoke African safaris

Baobab Travel —  

Based in Cape Town, Africa and specializing only in bespoke African safaris and other African holidays, all of Baobab’s itineraries are tailor-made to suit the needs of each individual client or group.

Founded in 2002 by two environmental scientists with a desire to provide responsible and sustainable travel experiences in Africa, Baobab offers a variety of exciting African Safaris and eco-toursTheir early commitment to developing long-standing partnerships with local tour operators and establishments who share their same passion for sustainable tourism, helped to grow their community of tourism partners throughout Africa.

Their most popular wildlife safari destinations include Tanzania and Kenya, South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia and Malawi, which can be combined with beach holidays in Zanzibar, Mozambique or Lake Malawi.

Trip highlights include hot air balloon safaris, abundant big five game viewing at Ngorongoro Crater and Kruger National Park, walking safaris, boat excursions, wildlife sanctuaries, luxurious lodges, Zulu cultural experiences, local arts & crafts, snorkeling, scuba diving and more!

They also offer several Fair Trade Tourism certified travel packages in South Africa and a clear a Responsible Travel Policy that outlining their code of conduct.

Their itineraries can be customized to suit your requirements, interests and budget — one of their specialties being tailor-made private honeymoon tours!