The Top 5 Eco-Tour Adventures to Take in 2022

With a commitment to becoming a carbon-neutral country and a focus on green tourism, Costa Rica is one of the best ways you can see the beauty of the world in a sustainable way. Eco-tour adventures adorn this eight-day trip. Explore the lush jungles and cloud forests on foot, enjoying nature’s purest forms of relaxation like swimming and hiking. White-water rafting down the Balsa River and surfing off the shores of Tamarindo double-down on the fun while helping Costa Rica achieve its green goals.

The simplest way to reduce our individual carbon footprints is by taking less flights, and this overland rail adventure is a perfect example of how you can visit multiple countries in a trip without having to get onboard a plane. Our two-week Southeast Asian adventure starts and ends in Bangkok, with stops including Phitsanulok, Chiang Mai and Lampang in Thailand. You’ll get to learn about local practices during an authentic Thai cooking class, and visit an ethical elephant sanctuary. We’ll explore the luscious bounties of Laos on a cruise down the Mekong, meeting locals in rural villages and learning about old whisky-making techniques. We’ll then take the high-speed train to Vang Vieng, kayak down the Nam Song river and head back to Bangkok via an overnight sleeper train.

This tiny Eurasian nation, high in the Caucasus is as good an argument as any that we need to preserve our planet’s natural splendour. From the verdant forests of Lagodekhi National Park to the jaw-dropping Truso Gorge and the majestic old Gergeti Church, found high in the snow-capped mountains. You’ll explore all of the above on our nine-day Georgia adventure, which also pays close attention to local culture and traditions, so you’ll get to learn about ancient bread and wine-making techniques, take an authentic cooking class and have a guided experience at a local farmer’s market.