Eco Tours

Explore Brazil's diverse plant life on this tour of the Tijuca Rainforest and the Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden. During this 4-hour activity, visit the city's botanical garden to view a variety of exotic and native plants. Ride in a jeep through the Tijuca Rainforest, stopping for a leisurely hike with picturesque views and chances to see local wildlife. Round-trip transportation from Rio de Janeiro hotels is included.

Trek through the rainforest to Praia do Sono (Sono Beach) on this full-day guided tour from Paraty. Set out from Laranjeiras Village through the leafy jungle filled with native plant and animal life, learning about the area's history and natural resources from your experienced hiking guide along the way. After about an hour, reach Praia do Sono to relax and swim during several hours' free time before hiking back to your starting point. Round-trip transportation from Paraty hotels is included.

Discover Florida's wild Everglades on an exciting full-day tour from the Greater Fort Myers/Naples area. You'll travel by airboat deep into the secluded Western Everglades, explore Big Cypress National Preserve by van and foot, and take a leisurely cruise through a mangrove forest. Enjoy commentary from your naturalist guide as you spot manatees, dolphins and native birds and lunch featuring exotic alligator appetizers!

Swap the glittering Pacific waters of Playa Flamingo for the wild waters of the Tempisque River on this half-day tour of the Palo Verde National Park. Hop on-board a riverboat for a 2-hour cruise through the scenic wetlands and sprawling dry forests of Palo Verde. Along the way, keep a lookout for native wildlife, from crocodiles and iguanas lazing on the riverbanks, to monkeys and colorful birds flitting through the treetops.

Explore a jungle river that flows alongside Palo Verde National park with a 5-hour wildlife tour and riverboat cruise from Tamarindo. Watch for crocodiles, iguanas, monkeys and dozens of birds as you navigate the slow-moving Tempisque River, spend two hours on the water spotting animals in their natural habitats, then come to shore for a traditional Costa Rican lunch. Learn the history of this once-bustling river that's among the region's most important bird sanctuaries, and finish your day with a return transfer to Tamarindo.

Pick your own fruit in the suburbs of Beijing, then visit the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu or Beijing Aviation Museum on this private full-day tour. Stroll through the orchards and pick seasonal fruit directly from the tree, then visit one of the other destination options. Travel with your own private guide and vehicle on an all-inclusive tour with lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off in Beijing.

Explore the world's largest urban rainforest, Tijuca National Park, during this 3-hour tour in Rio de Janeiro. With a nature guide, discover the swaths of verdant foliage and abundance of local wildlife within the confines of this vibrant city. A bio-diverse hot spot, the fragile ecosystem is home to several waterfalls and many endangered species. Enjoy views of Pedra da Gávea and the Christ the Redeemer statue and stop at the Emperor's Table and the Chinese View. Round-trip transportation from Rio hotels is included.

Explore the world-famous Jardim Botânico (Botanical Garden) in Rio de Janeiro during this 3.5-hour tour. Walk through the UNESCO biosphere reserve while learning about its history and mission from your knowledgeable local guide. See flora and fauna from around the globe, including monkeys, toucans and giant Amazonian water lilies. Walk down the Avenue of the Palms and enter the greenhouse to view the over 500 varieties of orchids before spending some free time discovering the garden's hidden corners on your own. Round-trip transportation from Rio hotels is included.

When it comes to your perfect Costa Rican adventure, this tour from Quepos has it all. Drive a 4x4 into the Costa Rican rain forest, ride a horse to a waterfall, walk across a swinging bridge, and swim in natural pools, all on a hassle-free guided excursion. Complete the tour with a fresh lunch at a farm in the countryside before returning to your hotel.

Choose between a morning and afternoon departure, then set out on a 3.5-hour Everglades swamp adventure. Bordering the famous Everglades National Park, Big Cypress Swamp National Preserve and Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park equal their more-famous counterpart in biodiversity and scale. Spot more of the wildlife that makes this area famous on a guided walking eco-tour with a naturalist, which will also cover the relationship between humans and the ecosystem and the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan.

Escape to the wilderness of Florida's Everglades on this guided, full-day adventure from Fort Lauderdale. This exciting small-group tour includes an airboat ride through Everglades National Park, a drive through Big Cypress National Preserve, a nature walk through a cypress forest and a scenic boat ride through the 10,000 islands of Everglades National Park in search of a variety of wildlife. Lunch (with alligator appetizers) is provided and a hotel pickup and drop-off are included at select Fort Lauderdale area locations.

Cruise through a tropical rain forest on a 7-hour excursion to the Tempisque River along Costa Rica's Palo Verde National Park. Explore an ecosystem teeming with wildlife as a guide with extensive knowledge about the area points out flora and fauna while navigating the river on an intimate motor boat.

For a unique, eco-friendly experience in Rome, glide down the ancient Tiber River on a 2-hour sightseeing boat tour. Escape the congested streets and see the Eternal City from a perspective that many visitors miss. Paddle along the gentle currents in a raft while you learn about the waterway's rich history from your guide and admire riverside monuments. No rafting experience is necessary - just bring your sense of adventure!

The Ancient Badaling Great Wall is less crowded than its more famous neighbor and retains more of its original character. Tour this historical portion of the Wall with a private guide to learn the stories behind its facade, and then continue to the Summer Palace and ride a boat on Kunming Lake. This tour also includes the opportunity to plant a tree by the Wall, as well as a Huaiyang-style lunch.

Take a guided hike through the Czech countryside to the castle town of Karlstejn without getting lost on a tour that's ideal for lovers of trekking. En route, pass what's known as the Czech Grand Canyon and walk through the Bohemian Karst Protected Landscape Area. This is an active day out for reasonably fit travelers, as the hike covers nine miles (15 kilometers), and some sections are steep.

Discover the underground river system of Rio Secreto Nature Reserve on the 'privilege route' with a personal guide. You're treated to an exclusive look at the extensive caverns and their dramatic limestone formations. This private tour is customized to your time frame, interests, and skill level. All equipment plus snacks, drinks, lunch, and round-trip hotel transport are provided from Cancun or the Riviera Maya.

Visit some of Sao Miguel's most beautiful sites on this action-packed half-day tour. Save time organizing your own transport by having hotel pickup and drop-off included. You'll travel with a guide along the coast, stopping off at interesting sites en route, such as Santa Iris viewpoint, a tea factory, Pico do Ferro viewpoint, and Furnas Volcano and Hot Springs. You'll also get to see a natural kitchen where volcano heat is used to cook food.

Discover Costa Rica's rain forest from a unique treetop perspective with this aerial tram ride. Accompanied by an expert guide, you'll glide through the forest canopy in the Braulio Carrillo National Park, where you will have a chance to spot amazing native plants and animals. Round-trip transport from your San Jose hotel and a traditional Costa Rican lunch are included.

Immerse yourself in the stunning sights and splendid aromas of a traditional Mexican coffee plantation on a full-day tour to La Finca La Gloria from Huatulco. Venture to the scenic Sierra Madre de Oaxaca to see spectacular mountain ranges and swim in the refreshing waters of a waterfall. Purchase a ticket to a majestic butterfly farm then sample the traditional tastes of an authentic Oaxacan lunch. A knowledgeable guide provides captivating commentary throughout your tour and round-trip hotel transport is provided.

Enjoy hiking in Tijuca National Park with your own personal guide and finish with a refreshing dip under a waterfall. Hike up to Pedra Bonita for sweeping views of Rio de Janeiro including the beaches and surrounding Tijuca Forest. See the Christ the Redeemer statue and more from the Chinese Pavilion before arriving at Horto Waterfall. This 6-hour private tour includes round-trip hotel transport.