Eco Tours

Researching the perfect Yellowstone itinerary can be a bit overwhelming, and sometimes it's best to allow the pros to piece together the trip. On this exceptional 4-day tour of Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks, your guide will do just that for you. You'll experience the park's best sights like Old Faithful and spot a wide range of wildlife at times when they are out on the move. This national park experience maxes out at nine people so you can really take in your surroundings.

The Waitomo Glowworm Caves are among the most visited attractions of New Zealand's North Island and Ruakuri Cave is the longest of the underground caves. Explore the magnificent cave on this 75-minute guided walking tour and marvel at the unique rock formations, subterranean rivers, and thousands of glittering glowworms.

Take a break from the sun and explore Chaak Tun cenote on this guided 3.5-hour tour in Playa del Carmen. One of most enchanting cenotes on the Yucatan Peninsula not yet horded by visitors, Chaak Tun cenote was inhabited by the Maya centuries ago. Using provided headlights, swim and walk through an otherworldly atmosphere of stalactites and stalagmites. Listen to informative commentary about the caves' formation and history.

Combine six popular rain forest activities into a single day jam-packed with adventure on this tour to Braulio Carrillo National Park from San Jose. Fly down ziplines over the rain forest canopy, visit a terrarium and butterfly garden, walk along nature trails, and more, all with hassle-free round-trip transportation from your San Jose hotel and a typical Costa Rican lunch to keep you going.

Cruise across the South China Sea from the Bako fishing village to Bako National Park on a 8-hour nature tour. Your professional guide points out the wildlife, including macaques and proboscis monkeys, during a jungle walk. Admire the picturesque rock formations during a boat ride to a beautiful beach where you'll have time for a swim. Lunch and round-trip hotel transport from Kuching are included on this small-group tour, limited to seven people.

See the best of Costa Rica in a single day on this 12.5-hour four-in-one tour that's perfect for outdoor adventurers. Cross the famous hanging bridges, where you'll experience the beauty of walking high above the jungle floor. Take in the incredible wonder of La Fortuna Waterfall and hike to the top of a nearby volcano where you'll capture incredible views of Costa Rican countryside. This tour includes a stop at Tabacon Hot Springs and a traditional meal of regional cuisine prepared in the home of a warm and welcoming local. It's the perfect way to experience the beauty, excitement and adventure of Costa Rica in a single day.

If you've got limited time in Bohol, pack in as many activities as possible on a sightseeing tour that reveals the natural beauty and wildlife of the area. Your guide drives you between top attractions such as the Chocolate Hills, the Manmade Mahogany Forest, and Baclayon Church in air-conditioned comfort, leaving you free to focus on the scenery and listen to commentary. Plus, you'll eat lunch at a floating restaurant and enjoy the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off.

Free-dive, snorkel and cliff-jump at three different cenotes on this 5-hour guided tour from Tulum. Admire the mangroves of Casa Cenote, before moving on to explore the caverns and rock formations of Grand Cenote. The Temple of Doom cenote dares you to pencil-drop 10 feet from a roof opening into the freshwater below. Or, simply climb down the ladder. Safety briefings, equipment and transport from Tulum are provided.

Snorkel with manatees in the Crystal River on a wildlife tour that gets you close to the West Indian Manatees that flock to the Crystal River's many freshwater springs. You'll learn about the remarkable manatees and the ecosystem they depend on, then slip into the water to see the manatees as they swim and feed. Wetsuits and all snorkeling equipment are included in this Crystal River manatee tour, with warm drinks served on board the boat.

Learn to survive in the Amazon Rainforest during this guided tour from Manaus. During this 5-hour excursion, follow your expert adventure guide on a forest trek and learn how you could use your natural surroundings to survive in the wild. Identify Brazil nuts, passion fruit and açai palm berries, which are edible, as well as which poisonous plants to stay away from. Practice building traps for jungle animals and learn how to find clean water. After your survival adventure, enjoy lunch and take a canoe ride to a local Amazonian village to see what daily life living in the rainforest is like.

Located in Mistico Park, Arenal Hanging Bridges is known as one of Costa Rica's most beautiful environmental projects - a combination of trails and bridges through the rain forest near Arenal Volcano. On this tour you can travel through the park and across elevated bridges, see views of the volcano, and enjoy close-up encounters with native flora and fauna. Your guide, a wildlife specialist, provides helpful narrative along the way.

Get a comprehensive tour of Oaxaca's Emerald Coast, including visits to the Mexican Center of the Sea Turtle and the The Body Shop factory. Spend 8 hours learning about the history, culture, and people of the area through your guide's commentary. Pickup and drop-off at Huatulco hotels is included.

Discover Alaska's natural hot springs and amazing ice sculptures on a full-day tour to Chena Hot Springs from Fairbanks. Enjoy a scenic 60-mile (95-km) drive from your Fairbanks hotel to Chena Hot Springs, where you can soak in the large outdoor pool of this legendary resort. You can also take a tour that showcases how Chena Hot Springs makes use of geothermal energy to power the resort, and check out the sculptures in the Aurora Ice Museum.

Go in search of wolves, bison, moose, and bears on this 2-day Yellowstone wildlife adventure across what's known as the "American Serengeti." You'll stay overnight at a hotel after scouring the Yellowstone wilderness, and spend time in Grand Teton National Park. For geological wonders, visit classic Yellowstone sights like the towering Old Faithful geyser, the thundering Yellowstone Falls and the terraced Mammoth Hot Springs.

Escape the hustle and bustle of busy San Salvador on this 4-hour trip to the peaceful oases of the Botanical Gardens La Laguna and Boquerón National Park. Admire the more than 3,500 species of plants, both exotic and local, that thrive in this beautiful reserve set inside an extinct lagoon. Then climb by vehicle to the 6,200-foot (1,800-meter) summit of San Salvador Volcano, where you'll enjoy the fresh air and beautiful scenery of Boquerón National Park. Your trip also includes a guide, entrance fees and round-trip hotel transport.

If the outdoors is your thing, then this tour is just right for you. During this Virgin Islands kayak and snorkel tour, start by kayaking off the shores of St. Thomas over to a secluded island, and then spend time snorkeling through a coral reef. After enjoying a picnic lunch, snorkel with sea turtles. All kayak and snorkeling equipment, lunch, snacks, and under-water photos are included with this guided tour.

If you're a nature lover in The Algarve, Ria Formosa National Park should be at the top of your itinerary. During this 2-hour tour from Faro, you'll explore the natural landscape on a 'saveiro' (a traditional painted boat) while learning about the myriad of bird species that inhabit the area. With luck, you'll spot birds such as white storks, little egrets, spoonbills, and grey plover. This small-group tour is limited to 10 people to guarantee an intimate atmosphere.

The beaches of Tortuguero National Park are a famous nesting ground for endangered green sea turtles, while the park's dense rain forest is home to monkeys and a variety of bird species. This canoe tour avoids the use of a motor and provides a silent and eco-friendly mode of transportation, which allows you to see native wildlife up close while your guide navigates through Tortuguero's freshwater creeks and lagoons.

Journey into the tropical rain forest near Puerto Plata to explore the 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua, a series of cascading waterfalls, canyons, and bright azure pools. Trek to the 12th waterfall or all the way to the top of the 27th with a local guide, and then jump, swim, and slide your way back down. Afterwards, refuel with a Dominican buffet-style lunch. Plus, hotel pickup and drop-off from Puerto Plata is included.

Explore the Anton Valley (El Valle de Antón) during this 9-hour trip from Panama City. This unique town is perched in the 3.7-mile (6-km) wide caldera of a volcano and is one of the last known habitats of the Panamanian golden frog. Visit the Nizpero Zoo and trek to the impressive Chorro El Macho waterfall, where you can swim and relax in the nearby hot springs. Stop by a local market selling indigenous handicrafts and stroll on the local beaches, bordered by the Pacific Ocean. Round-trip transportation from Panama City is included.