Specialty Travel:
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Adventure: see wilderness, nature, etc... as well...
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www.adventureexpo.com
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Adventures in Travel Expo event display of hundreds of
adventure destinations, activities, cultural performers and more.
5 events nationwide per year.
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www.nationalgeographic
expeditions.com
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National Geographic Center for Sustainable Destinations, works
to protect all the world's distinctive places through wisely
managed tourism and enlightened destination stewardship.
National Geographic and Lindblad team up to offer numerous
exciting learning adventures.
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www.gapadventures.com
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G.A.P Adventures has specialized in sustainable adventure
travel since 1990 with a focus on cultural journeys and wildlife
encounters. Small groups and independent travel tours. Canada.
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wildland.com
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Wildland Adventures authentic worldwide cultural and natural
history exploration for active and inquisitive travelers who
appreciate boutique accommodations, extraordinary itineraries
and exceptional native guides. Physical, intellectual and spiritual
adventures,Americas, Africa, Australia, NZ, Turkey, Antarctica.
Based in Seattle.
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www.journeys.travel
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Journeys- culturally-respectful and environmentally-sensitive
travel- full-service exotic, guided cross-cultural explorations,
nature safaris, treks and eco-tours in remote corners of Asia,
Africa, the Americas and the Pacific. Specialty ecotrips include
women's tours, Kilimanjaro climbs, exploration cruises, festival
trips, Galapagos cruises, student group trips and wildlife safaris.
Based in Ann Arbor, MI.
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rei.com/adventures
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Rei. Travel gear/clothing/ and National and International
adventure trips. Hiking trips, bike tours, paddling, adventure
cruises, whitewater rafting, climbing, wildlife viewing, skiing and
snowshoeing. Based in Sumner WA.
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www.worldexpeditions.com
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World Expeditions. Worldwide adventure travel from camel
expeditions to diving, mountaineering to culinary. 500 stand
alone itineraries; small group active adventures and expeditions,
cycling and walking tours and cultural journeys. Worldwide
offices.
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mtsobek.com
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Mountain Travel Sobek. More than 100 active adventure
vacations worldwide. China to Patagonia. "promote exploration
and enjoyment of mountain wilderness areas by active
participation," Emeryville, CA.
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Biking:
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www.escapeadventures.com
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Escape Adventures. First-class eco-friendly cycling and
multi-sport adventure in western North America. The world's
first carbon neutral outfitter- from Alaska to Belize and beyond.
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www.butterfield.com
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Butterfield & Robinson biking and walking journeys that span
the globe, each route is carefully designed to immerse you in the
local culture and reveal a region’s true spirit. They are nobally
greening their business. Based in Toronto and Beaune, France.
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www.vbt.com
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VBT. Vermont Bicycle Touring, known today as VBT, offers 28
bicycling tours around the world.
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www.sacredrides.com
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Sacred Rides Mountain Bike Holidays- award winning
small-group adventures and skills camps: in British Columbia,
Ontario, Croatia/Slovenia, Peru, Guatemala, Utah and Chile.
Dedicated to responsible, sustainable mountain bike tourism.
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www.backroads.com
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Backroads travel offers engaging trips from bike tours, hiking
tours and the best family vacations along the back roads. Tours
range from Grand Canyon hiking to bike trips like Italy cycling
trips to multisport vacations like our Costa Rica tours. Practice
"Leave No Trace" principle.
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Birding:
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www.naturalistjourneys.com
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Naturalist Journeys. Small Group Birding and Natural History
Tours in the U.S. and internationally featuring wildlife, birding,
national parks, geology and more...
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www.infohub.com
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InfoHub links to numerous birding outfitters.
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Conservation:
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www.earthwatch.org
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Earthwatch Institute expeditions engage people in scientific
field research and education to promote the understanding and
action necessary for a sustainable environment. Work with
leading environmental researchers on critical issues. ***
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Diving:
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Eco: See eco directories above
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www.ecotours.com
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Eco Tours. Nice eco trips to the Amazon, Central Am, Borneo,
Africa.
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www.ietravel.com
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International Expeditions. Ecotourism and Nature Travel Tours
Worldwide Since 1980.
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www.adventure-life.com
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Adventure Life. Latin America trips dedicated to expanding
ecological and cultural awareness. Antarctic and worldwide
cruises.
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Hiking:
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www.americanhiking.org
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American Hiking Society. Volunteer Vacation, you visit stunning
backcountry locations to construct or rebuild footpaths, cabins
and shelters. $275.
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Learning Expeditions:
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www.earthwatch.org
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Earthwatch Institute expeditions engage people in scientific
field research and education to promote the understanding and
action necessary for a sustainable environment. Work with
leading environmental researchers on critical issues. ***
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Nature:
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nathab.com
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Natural Habitat Adventures- wildlife adventures ‘designed to
stir the soul and awaken the senses of those passionate about
our natural world and the fascinating creatures that inhabit it.’
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unchartedoutposts.com
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Uncharted Outposts. Custom designed trips to the Americas,
Australasia or Africa. See best of collections for eco-lodges
and more....
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www.infohub.com
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InfoHub links to numerous eco tour outfitters.
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Photography:
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biganimals.com
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Big Animals. Photography Expeditions to observe, photograph,
and interact with the inhabitants of the sea, such as reef fish,
sharks, killer whales, sperm and humpback whales, dolphins,
penguins....
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Polar Bears:
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Vegetarians:
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vegtravel.com
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Green Earth Travel. Vegetarians travel together on trips that
cater to Vegetarians.
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Whale Watching:
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www.greywhale.com
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Baja Jones Adventures offers 3 to 12 day whale watching trips
to the World's Greatest Whale Watching location, Laguna Ojo
de Liebre, Baja. Gray Whale Advocate and expert.
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Wildlife/Wilderness:
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www.worldwildlife.org
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World Wildlife Fund offers more than 45 trips to spectacular
wildlife destinations around the world. Snorkel coral reefs in
Fiji, watch leaping monkeys in lively rain forests in the Amazon
or kayak among whales in Alaska. By traveling with WWF, you
support their conservation efforts around the globe.’
Non-Profit.
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www.sierraclub.org
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Sierra Club. Wilderness adventures—from Tahoe to Tibet—for
people of all ages, abilities, and interests. 60 international trips
on all seven continents and almost 300 national.
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www.nationalgeographic
expeditions.com
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National Geographic Center for Sustainable Destinations,
works to protect all the world's distinctive places through
wisely managed tourism and enlightened destination stewardship.
National Geographic and Lindblad team up to offer numerous
exciting learning adventures.
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www.nwf.org
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National Wildlife Federation- Every year, they vet hundreds of
tour companies, and review thousands of programs and
itineraries, to find the best tour operators, the best
destinations and the best values.
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www.ecoquesttravel.net
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Eco Quest. Worldwide wildlife viewing. Scientists as guides.
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www.wildernesstravel.com
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Wilderness Travel "from wildlife safaris in Africa to active
cruises in the Galapagos, inn to inn hikes in Europe, treks in Peru,
Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet, and snorkeling and sea kayaking
adventures worldwide." Calif.
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www.infohub.com
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InfoHub links to numerous Wildlife Viewing & Safari outfitters.
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World Heritage:
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www.friendsofworldheritage.org
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Friends of World Heritage a partnership between the UN
Foundation and Expedia, Inc. - Trips to World Heritage sites
around the globe. Book one of these featured trips through
Expedia - Classic Vacations' website, and the profits from your
trip will go back to the Friends of World Heritage Fund, for
investment in World Heritage sites and communities in need.
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Volunteer/Activist Travel:
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www.earthwatch.org
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Earth Watch- eco-volunteer nonprofit. Earthwatch Institute
engages people worldwide in scientific field research and
education to promote the understanding and action necessary
for a sustainable environment. ***
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www.ecovolunteer.org
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Ecovolunteer Nature Travel. Gives volunteers the opportunity to
protect nature and its inhabitants by helping (international)
local organizations with their conservation projects. ***
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www.globalexchange.org
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Global Exchange is an international human rights organization
dedicated to promoting social, economic and environmental
justice around the world. They offer travel that aims to
positively influence international affairs with educational study
seminars; fact-finding, solidarity, activist delegations and
customized tours for academic, business, and professional
organizations. Trips to over 30 countries in Latin America,
Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Travelers are linked with
activists and organizations from around the globe who are
working toward positive change.' ***
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transitionsabroad.com
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Transitions Abroad. "Volunteering abroad is the best option for
meaningful work and vacations in developing countries or for
social causes anywhere. Some volunteer positions do "pay," at
least room and board, and it may be possible to defer
educational loans during a volunteer assignment. For summer
work camps or volunteer vacations, apply generally March-May.
For long-term volunteer options like the Peace Corps, apply six to
nine months in advance."
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www.myproworld.org
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ProWorld’s mission is to empower communities, promote social
and economic development, conserve the environment, and
cultivate educated compassionate global citizens. ProWorld
Service Corps offers profound 2 to 48 week cultural, service,
and academic experiences in Peru, Belize, Mexico, India, and
Thailand. Internships, Semesters Abroad, Group Programs.
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www.pacificdiscovery.org
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Pacific Discovery 'student programs' for 18-25s combine
sustainable adventure travel with cultural immersion, personal
and leadership development, volunteer and community projects,
ecotourism focus, college credit options, and gap year. Also
specialise in custom educational tours and travel programs for
high school and university groups. Australia-NZ, Asia, S Amer.
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www.vfp.org
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Volunteers For Peace is a non-profit membership organization,
whose goal is to work toward a more peaceful world through the
promotion of International Voluntary Service projects,
historically known as International Workcamps, and the
exchange of volunteers. Through their international alliances,
they work together to help communities meet local needs and
some of the goals of the United Nation's Millennium Declaration.
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www.gvi.co.uk
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Global Vision International was formed in 1998 to provide
support and services to international charities, non-profits and
governmental agencies, through volunteering opportunities and
direct funding. ***
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