Adventure Tags: sustainable adventure travel
South Africa: Cape Cultural Experience
Participate in a life changing experience to Cape Town with a Sustainable Travel company whose commitment to responsible tourism means sharing South Africa’s natural and cultural riches while contributing positively to communities and environments affected by tourism. Get out of the tour vehicle, ride bicycle in township, cook with local women in their homes and meet local Jazz Musicians.
China: Tibetan Plateau to the Great Wall
As the 21st century unfolds, it is clear that China will take a leading role in shaping the way our world develops. The world’s most populous nation – and dynamic economy – has as its backdrop 5000 years of history and is home to a wide variety of rich cultural traditions, wide geographic diversity, stunning natural beauty, and exotic cuisines. Your journey in China can include visits to the Great Wall of China, Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and exotic markets; study of Mandarin, Kung Fu, Chinese cuisine, Tai Chi, and calligraphy; visits to isolated villages and staggering Himalayan peaks on the Tibetan plateau; seminars with business leaders and government officials; biking though rice paddies and traditional farming villages, community service; and more.
Thailand: Cultural Immersion and Service in Isaan Villages
For those intrigued by cultures and real-life experiences, this trip is designed to immerse the traveler in the life of rice-farming villagers in the materially-poor but culturally-rich Northeast region of Thailand. The itinerary highlight is a village home-stay, where you’ll be welcomed into a family and included in everything from collecting ingredients for lunch to Buddhist ceremonies, weaving bamboo mats to preparing cassava for the market. As you fall in love with Isaan life, we explore the region more in depth, hiking to the prehistoric drawings on the Mekong, meeting local health and agricultural officials, and visiting with village women’s groups to learn of their economic development activities. A highly rewarding adventure for both the traveler and the hosts.
This trip is ideal for those seeking unique adventures that include volunteering components, and can be customized to meet groups’ needs. It is a great fit for high school trips, whether for a senior class trip that focuses on volunteering for students, or for a high school trip that includes touring and a combination of activities.
United States: Leadership and Community Building Outdoor Adventure (FL)
In the heart of Florida, this is an impactful leadership and community building program. Participants will develop their leadership and teamwork skills, and their confidence through dynamic workshops and expertly facilitated outdoor challenges. Packages can be tailored around themes of leadership, communication, conflict resolution, and social justice for ages 10 ╴adult. Participants will also enjoy excursions each day into the beauty of Florida’s inland forests and rivers for bonding through shared adventure and exploration. Finally, individuals will experience their potential to be a positive force in the world.
Ecuador: Conservation, Education, and Health in the Rainforest
The Ecuadorian Amazon rainforest is the largest region in the country, but the least populated. Its dense vegetation and its numerous rivers make travel, communication, and development more difficult – but more entertaining as well! Experience real life in the heart of the rainforest while you contribute to the development of its people, and support education, conservation, and health projects. Share the enthusiasm and help overcome the challenges that this region faces.
Ecuador: Discovering the Amazon Rainforest
The Ecuadorian Amazon rainforest is one of the least explored areas in the country and one of the richest in terms of wildlife. This region has the smallest population and faces great challenges regarding sustainability and development. In this journey you will experience different rainforest ecosystems, wildlife and indigenous communities/cultures, an innovative education and conservation project, and responsible tourism in practice. Experience the Amazonian way of life by working and sharing your knowledge with its inhabitants.
Ecuador: Environmental Volunteering
Immerse yourself in a variety of community-based volunteer activities that support both environmental conservation and direct community interest and need. Each activity offers you the opportunity to gain understanding about the environs and culture as we explore different indigenous communities and social issues facing Ecuadorian citizens today.
Dominican Republic: Making a Difference
This journey is an in-depth educational experience. Learn about Fair Trade issues developed by Equal Exchange, an employee-owned Fair Trade cooperative in the US. Have the opportunity to raise money for your trip through the sale of Fair Trade chocolate, visit the cacao-growing cooperatives in Yamasa, and help process the same chocolate you have learned about. Visit a micro-finance project of Esperanza International, stay at an eco-lodge, and visit the most significant pre-Columbian site in the entire Caribbean Basin. You will come to appreciate just how much of a difference you can make.
Costa Rica: See the Sea Turtles, Save the Turtles – and More!
On this journey, you will have the unique opportunity to not only observe sea turtles, sea birds, crocodiles, and iguanas, but will participate in a sea turtle conservation project that will help save the turtles. You will visit the most active volcano in Costa Rica, experience the culture, traditions, and the way of life in the country in the San Carlos area, and combine adventure and a unique view of the rainforest on a zipline tour.
United States: Wyoming & Montana Yellowstone Adventure
Yellowstone National Park is a paradise for family adventure and this trip is full of enough challenge, accomplishment and fun for everyone! Hike into Yellowstone’s backcountry, through the rainbow spray of a thundering waterfall and beside a shooting geyser. Raft a playful stretch of the beautiful Yellowstone River, perfect for beginners. Wind your way along a trail high into the Montana Rockies on horseback alongside a 4th generation cowboy, keeping an eye out for eagles, elk, bison and wolves. When night falls, recharge with a soak in a soothing hot spring and watch Old Faithful erupt under a blanket of stars before retiring to the comfort of your historic inn or resort.
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