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May 7, 2025
On Gondwana Ecotours’ Alaska Northern Lights Adventure, guests will get a dose of local culture by day and photograph the Aurora Borealis at night.
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April 27, 2025
On Gondwana Ecotours’ Alaska Northern Lights Adventure, guests will get a dose of local culture by day and photograph the Aurora Borealis at night.
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April 21, 2025
On Gondwana Ecotours’ Alaska Northern Lights Adventure, guests will get a dose of local culture by day and photograph the Aurora Borealis at night.
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March 26, 2025
Gondwana Ecotours is thrilled to announce its 10-day Great Migration Serengeti Safari, an extraordinary journey into the heart of Tanzania’s wilderness. This adventure transcends the typical safari experience, offering travelers a chance to witness the awe-inspiring Great Migration while actively contributing to the preservation of local communities and the environment.
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March 22, 2025
Gondwana Ecotours is proud to announce its 10-day Great Migration Serengeti Safari, an extraordinary journey into the heart of Tanzania’s wilderness. This adventure transcends the typical safari experience, offering travelers a chance to witness the awe-inspiring Great Migration while actively contributing to the preservation of local communities and the environment.
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March 12, 2025
Travel is one of the best ways to learn about different cultures, explore new landscapes, and create unforgettable memories. But as the world changes, it’s important to think about how our travel habits affect the environment and local communities.
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March 11, 2025
Research shows that nature is a powerful stress-reducer and well-being booster. Spring’s mild weather and vibrant scenery make it the ideal time to embrace these benefits. Ready to recharge? Here are 12 travel ideas to inspire your spring rejuvenation.
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March 6, 2025
This new tour from Gondwana Ecotours visits the hidden gems of Costa Rica in search of unique wildlife and authentic experiences. The 8-day tour explores Costa Rica’s biodiverse areas by foot, boat, and via snorkeling.
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March 3, 2025
This new tour from Gondwana Ecotours visits the hidden gems of Costa Rica in search of unique wildlife and authentic experiences. The 8-day tour explores Costa Rica’s biodiverse areas by foot, boat, and via snorkeling.
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March 3, 2025
The 8-day tour explores Costa Rica’s biodiverse areas by foot, boat, and via snorkeling. Highlights include boat safaris though coastal areas teaming with wildlife, visiting Osa Peninsula (one of the Costa Rica’s most remote locations), exploring Corcovado National Park and Arenal National Park, interacting with local communities, and overnighting at the venerable Corcovado Wilderness Lodge.
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February 26, 2025
Exploring Costa Rica’s biodiverse areas on foot, by boat, and while snorkeling is at the heart of Costa Rica: Secluded Wildlife Adventure from Gondwana Ecotours. This trip is for those who want to immerse themselves in a natural world full of sloths, monkeys, macaws, and toucans on the Osa Peninsula, one of the most biodiverse places on the planet.
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February 6, 2025
Gondwana Ecotours is turning up the heat in Central America with the launch of its eight-day Costa Rica: Secluded Wildlife Adventure, which allows travellers to explore the region’s rich flora and fauna on foot and by boat
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January 25, 2025
For a wildlife-focused trip, Gondwana Ecotours offers an 8-day Costa Rica tour featuring boat safaris, snorkeling, and exploring remote gems like the Osa Peninsula.
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January 25, 2025
American Cruise Lines is doubling capacity for 2025, and adventure operator Gondwana Ecotours will dip its toe into Alaska cruising for the first time this year with a yacht tour of the Inside Passage.
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January 25, 2025
Witnessing the northern lights dance across the night sky in neon-tinged hues of green, purple, and blue is a dream for any traveler. This probably means remote villages, backcountry trails, unpolluted skies, and an explorer’s spirit are your thing. We commend you.
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January 24, 2025
Traveling can be one of life’s most enriching experiences, offering new perspectives, memorable adventures, and stories to last a lifetime. But before you embark on your journey, effective planning is essential to ensure your trip is smooth, stress-free, and fulfilling.
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January 20, 2025
Gondwana Ecotours, which has been offering aurora itineraries in Fairbanks, Alaska, since 2013, experienced a 20% increase in bookings on its trips over the past two seasons.
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January 18, 2025
This new tour from Gondwana Ecotours visits the hidden gems of Costa Rica in search of unique wildlife and authentic experiences. The 8-day tour explores Costa Rica’s biodiverse areas by foot, boat, and via snorkelling.
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January 16, 2025
Do you feel like you’ve been there, done that? Are you worried about over tourism and the crowds descending on popular vacation spots? Millions of travelers are looking to veer from traditional vacation spots in 2025 to find hidden gems and lesser-known destinations. Adventure tour company Gondwana Ecotours recommends destinations like Norway and remote parts of Costa Rica this year.
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January 16, 2025
Do you feel like you’ve been there, done that? Are you worried about over tourism and the crowds descending on popular vacation spots? Millions of travelers are looking to veer from traditional vacation spots in 2025 to find hidden gems and lesser-known destinations. Adventure tour company Gondwana Ecotours recommends destinations like Norway and remote parts of Costa Rica this year.
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January 16, 2025
Adventure tours are the easiest antidote for over-tourism and they allow those looking for beauty and mastery some sensational choices while maintaining the comfort of safety.As the world get more crowded and complex, a growing number of travelers are seeking unique adventures in lesser-known locales. From hut-to-hut biking in Utah’s backcountry to sailing the pristine coast of Montenegro, 2025 offers a wealth of opportunities for those seeking authentic experiences.
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January 14, 2025
Do you feel like you’ve been there, done that? Are you worried about over-tourism and the crowds descending on popular vacation spots? For whatever reason, you and millions of other travellers might be looking to veer from traditional vacation spots in 2025 to find hidden gems and lesser-known destinations. Adventure tour company Gondwana Ecotours, for example, recommends destinations like Norway and remote Costa Rica this year
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January 11, 2025
Do you feel like you’ve been there, done that? Are you worried about over tourism and the crowds descending on popular vacation spots? For whatever reason, you and millions of other travelers might be looking to veer from traditional vacation spots in 2025 to find hidden gems and lesser-known destinations. Adventure tour company Gondwana Ecotours, for example, recommends destinations like Norway and remote Costa Rica this year.
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January 11, 2025
This new tour from Gondwana Ecotours visits the hidden gems of Costa Rica in search of unique wildlife and authentic experiences. The 8-day tour explores Costa Rica’s biodiverse areas by foot, boat, and via snorkeling. Highlights include boat safaris though coastal areas teaming with wildlife, visiting Osa Peninsula (one of the Costa Rica’s most remote locations), exploring Corcovado National Park and Arenal National Park, interacting with local communities, and overnighting at the venerable Corcovado Wilderness.
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January 5, 2025
Join Gondwana Ecotours on an eight-day “Alaska Northern Lights Adventure,” where you’ll experience Alaska’s rich culture by day and photograph the Northern Lights by night. Highlights include dog sledding, curling lessons with locals, dining with locals, soaking in hot springs, snowshoeing on private land, and tea with reindeer herders. It’s a unique way to experience Alaska’s winter wonderland.
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December 24, 2024
This new tour from Gondwana Ecotours visits the hidden gems of Costa Rica in search of unique wildlife and authentic experiences. The 8-day tour explores Costa Rica’s biodiverse areas by foot, boat, and via snorkeling.
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December 22, 2024
The 8-day tour explores Costa Rica’s biodiverse areas by foot, boat, and via snorkeling. Highlights include boat safaris though coastal areas teaming with wildlife, visiting Osa Peninsula (one of the Costa Rica’s most remote locations), exploring Corcovado National Park and Arenal National Park, interacting with local communities, and overnighting at the venerable Corcovado Wilderness Lodge.
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November 27, 2024
Women make up over half of the bookings with adventure travel companies, according to data from the Adventure Travel Trade Association. A global study of 1,000 women found that adventure travel was the most sought-after type of travel among those over age 50.
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November 26, 2024
Take the ultimate escape trip with Gondwana Ecotours’ eight-day Alaska Northern Lights Adventure. Here, guests will get a dose of local culture by day, then photograph the aurora borealis at night.
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November 21, 2024
Plan ahead for a new nine-day curated adventure to Norway’s western fjords, an area of unspoiled scenery and centuries-old coastal culture in charming towns including Bergen, Ålesund, Øye, Loen, and Kalvåg.
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November 13, 2024
Gondwana Ecotours recently introduced a new nine-day adventure that takes in the beauty and culture of Norway’s Western Fjords. Guests delve into the heart of Norway on its byways, taking in both the natural wonders of the region alongside its coastal charm in towns along the way.
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October 31, 2024
Want to see the northern lights in 2025? You’re in luck—it’s going to be a very good year. From Alaska to Norway, here are some of the best places to go.
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October 31, 2024
Gondwana Ecotours vice-president Eric Segalstad is eager to showcase his homeland of Norway to cruise passengers and in doing so will enable them to see topographical features synonymous with the Scandinavian country. The Homer, Alaska-based company is showcasing Norway’s Western Fjords on a new 9-day available in July and August that it says “immerses guests in the heart of Norway’s most iconic region,” enabling them to experience a world of mountain passes, glaciers and fjords flanked by towering peaks.”
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October 29, 2024
In an era where discerning travellers seek authentic experiences that minimize environmental impact, Gondwana Ecotours presents a meticulously crafted nine-day journey through Norway’s Western Fjords. This immersive adventure transcends conventional tourism, offering a profound connection with nature, cultural immersion, and a commitment to responsible travel.
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October 21, 2024
Women make up over half of the bookings with adventure travel companies, according to data from the Adventure Travel Trade Association. A global study of 1,000 women found that adventure travel was the most sought-after type of travel among those over age 50. To get some inspiration, here are a few trip offerings from top adventure travel companies.
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October 21, 2024
You don’t have to cross the ocean to have a chance to see the Northern Lights. Alaska offers a similar experience. On Gondwana Ecotours 8-day Alaska Northern Lights trip, guests will view the Northern Lights displays from a family-owned lodge with magnificent panoramic views. During the day there will be time to explore Fairbanks, take an exciting dog sled ride, and rejuvenate in the natural hot springs at Chena. Fairbanks is situated within a ring-shaped region around the North Pole called the auroral oval. This location offers a terrific balance of occurrence, frequency and activity of Northern Lights.
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October 11, 2024
Discover the stunning beauty and cultural richness of Norway’s Western Fjords on a NEW 9-day curated adventure. As travelers increasingly seek destinations that offer pristine landscapes and cultural authenticity, this tour immerses guests in the heart of Norway’s most iconic region by taking the byways.
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September 19, 2024
Forget the guidebooks and self-made itineraries. The Guided adventure are back in style, offering a deeper experience with local experts and a curated selection of trips.
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September 16, 2024
With cooler temperatures and colorful foliage, fall is an ideal time to travel. Crowds thin out, prices come down from peak season rates, and airfare drops significantly as autumn arrives. From desert hiking and biking to mountain, rainforest, and island adventures, here are 13 fall getaways.
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September 15, 2024
With cooler temperatures and colourful foliage, fall is an ideal time to travel. Crowds thin out, prices come down from peak season rates, and airfare drops significantly as autumn arrives. From desert hiking and biking to mountain, rainforest, and island adventures, here are 13 fall getaways.
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September 15, 2024
As autumn sets in, it brings cooler temperatures, vibrant foliage, and the perfect opportunity for travel. Fall is an ideal time to escape, offering lower prices, smaller crowds, and unique seasonal experiences. Whether you’re chasing the Northern Lights, hiking along coastal cliffs, or exploring secluded national parks, there’s something for everyone.
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September 11, 2024
Whether you’re drawn to desert hikes, mountain treks, rainforest explorations, or island escapes, fall offers a diverse range of travel opportunities. Here are 13 fantastic fall getaways to consider for your next adventure.
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September 6, 2024
A recent survey showed millennial and Gen Z travelers are more likely to book a guided tour compared to older generations. If you have millennial or Gen Z travelers in your family, here are some immersive guided tours to book for your next family travels.
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August 17, 2024
A recent survey showed that guided tours are making a comeback among younger travelers, who value local expertise as they explore and immerse themselves in destinations.
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August 16, 2024
Looking for an extreme sport vacation? Extreme sport vacations that combine adventure with the sublime, inspiration with spirit renewal along with Instagram moments are making a comeback among younger travelers, who value local expertise as they explore destinations.
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August 15, 2024
Gondwana Ecotours is excited to announce an eight-day “Alaska Northern Lights Adventure.” Guests will get a dose of local culture by day and photograph the Aurora Borealis under the massive Alaskan sky by night.
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August 15, 2024
Gondwana Ecotours is excited to announce an eight-day “Alaska Northern Lights Adventure.” Guests will get a dose of local culture by day and photograph the Aurora Borealis under the massive Alaskan sky by night.
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August 15, 2024
Jared Sternberg transitioned from a legal career to ecotourism, driven by a passion for wildlife, nature, and indigenous cultures. As the founder of Gondwana Ecotours, he aims to balance idealism with practical sustainability, matching travelers’ desires with local realities.
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August 9, 2024
Gondwana Ecotours recently announced an eight-day Alaska Northern Lights Adventure. Indulge in local culture by day and be dazzled by the Aurora Borealis under the massive Alaskan sky by night.
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August 8, 2024
If your bucket list includes viewing an incredible display of Alaska’s Northern Lights, Gondwana Ecotours might be exactly what you have been seeking with its new eight-day “Alaska Northern Lights Adventure.” 
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August 3, 2024
Whether you call them the northern lights or the aurora borealis, these dancing bands of color are truly a magical sight to behold. The best time to see the lights is in the middle of winter, when the days are longest and the temperatures are coldest, but there are opportunities to see them between September and mid-April.
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August 1, 2024
We’ve taken so many tours with various companies around the world, and we’re happy to reveal 20 sustainable and ethical travel companies you absolutely should know about! We hope that this list helps you on your adventure to become an ethical and conscious traveler.
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August 1, 2024
Gondwana Ecotours is excited to announce an eight-day “Alaska Northern Lights Adventure.” Guests will get a dose of local culture by day and photograph the Aurora Borealis under the massive Alaskan sky by night.
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July 26, 2024
There are some destinations that are on your bucket list because of how far away and exotic they are. Others are limited by temperature and timing. While there’s no shortage of tours designed to showcase the Northern Lights, I like this one since it’s about more than just going there.
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July 22, 2024
Gondwana Ecotours is excited to announce an eight-day “Alaska Northern Lights Adventure.” Guests will get a dose of local culture by day and photograph the Aurora Borealis under the massive Alaskan sky by night.
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July 20, 2024
Gondwana Ecotours is excited to announce an eight-day “Alaska Northern Lights Adventure.” Guests will get a dose of local culture by day and photograph the Aurora Borealis under the massive Alaskan sky by night.
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July 17, 2024
Gondwana Ecotours is excited to announce an eight-day “Alaska Northern Lights Adventure.” Guests will get a dose of local culture by day and photograph the Aurora Borealis under the massive Alaskan sky by night.
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July 17, 2024
Gondwana Ecotours is excited to announce an eight-day “Alaska Northern Lights Adventure.” Guests will get a dose of local culture by day and photograph the Aurora Borealis under the massive Alaskan sky by night.
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July 16, 2024
Gondwana Ecotours is excited to announce an eight-day “Alaska Northern Lights Adventure.” Guests will get a dose of local culture by day and photograph the Aurora Borealis under the massive Alaskan sky by night. 
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November 11, 2023
Tour operators are using texting to personalize the travel experience. Gondwana Ecotours, a tour operator, has a system that allows guides to send a welcome text to guests before they arrive.
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September 12, 2023
Gondwana Ecotours’ newest trip is Norway: Western Fjords Adventure, which begins in Bergen and then travels north into Fjord country. Highlights on this nine-day trip include a rigid inflatable boat tour of the UNESCO-listed Geiranger Fjord and the Seven Sisters Waterfalls.
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August 25, 2020
As global citizens and outdoors lovers, we believe that everyone should respect the environment they travel in. Even if we pick up litter and follow leave no trace principles, conventional tourism often disrupts local ecosystems, raises pollution levels, and contributes to the loss of local cultures. Ecotourism cuts out some of the adverse effects of mass tourism. It offers a sustainable travel solution for tourists along with their hosts.
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August 22, 2020
Everything’s scrubbed clean at Tahoe Whitewater Tours in Truckee, Calif. The life vests and helmets are sprayed and soaked in a solution and dried in the sun. The clipboards used to sign liability waivers have been doused with disinfectant. Even the pens are sanitized between uses.
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February 10, 2020
Gondwana Ecotours is thrilled to announce a new 10-day camping safari in Tanzania. Guests will visit four national parks (Arusha, Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater & Serengeti), get to know the Maasai Tribe, photograph amazing landscapes, spot the Big Five (lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo, and elephant), and camp under the stars. This is a unique trip full of authentic culture, wildlife viewing and photography opportunities.
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February 7, 2020
Gondwana Ecotours has announced a new 10-day camping safari in Tanzania. Guests will visit four national parks (Arusha, Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater & Serengeti), get to know the Maasai Tribe, photograph amazing landscapes, spot the Big Five (lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo, and elephant), and explore dense jungles. This is a unique trip full of authentic culture and amazing opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography.
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January 28, 2020
Gondwana Ecotours is thrilled to announce a new 10-day camping safari in Tanzania.

Guests will visit four national parks (Arusha, Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater & Serengeti), get to know the Maasai Tribe, photograph amazing landscapes, spot the Big Five (lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo, and elephant), and camp under the stars. This is a unique trip full of authentic culture, wildlife viewing and photography opportunities.
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January 27, 2020
Gondwana Ecotours is thrilled to announce a new 10-day camping safari in Tanzania. Guests will visit four national parks (Arusha, Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater & Serengeti), get to know the Maasai Tribe, photograph amazing landscapes, spot the Big Five (lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo, and elephant), and camp under the stars. This is a unique trip full of authentic culture, wildlife viewing and photography opportunities.
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December 31, 2019
Now is the time to start planning your big adventures for 2020. After all, you have early bird flight specials to nab, spare hours to spend browsing and plenty of time to give your boss leave notice — before everyone else does. To save you time, we’ve scoured the globe to find the best destinations of 2020. There’s something for every adventurer on this list — whether you’re looking to visit the most sustainable destination in the world or keen to try out a brand new, multi-country hiking trail.
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December 20, 2019
The best places to travel in 2020 range from the aspirational to the dreamy to the eminently doable. No matter when you’re available to go, here’s a month-by-month guide to 12 destinations that are on the rise or otherwise in the spotlight this coming year, along with recommendations for each country’s key special events and most exciting experiences.
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December 14, 2019
Once upon a time, Fairbanks was regarded as Alaska’s, and so America’s, final frontier. Founded in 1903, just a few decades after the US had bought the territory from Russia, it initially surged as a gold rush town, luring prospective prospectors from across the world.
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December 4, 2019
FAIRBANKS—Gondwana Ecotours and local partners Fred and Janet Vreeman have purchased the 8,600-square-foot Alaska Grizzly Lodge in Fairbanks. The new owners plan to renovate all of the rooms, add ramps and lifts, and expand the Northern Lights viewing area. Alaska Grizzly Lodge features fourteen rooms with access to private or shared aurora viewing decks.
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August 14, 2019
Scroll through Instagram for 30 seconds and it’s pretty clear the world is full of epic destinations you have to see to believe. Unfortunately, most of us will only see a small percentage of them. We can’t all be explorers. So how do you decide what experiences are worth shelling out for and which you can live with admiring from afar?
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August 13, 2019
Gondwana Ecotours has launched its Polar Bear Adventure Tour, Sept. 21-27, which includes a chance to meet locals, talk to tribal elders about native life in modern times, view equipment used in tribal whaling expeditions, and take photos of marine life and wildlife.
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July 30, 2019
Gondwana Ecotours is now taking reservations for a seven-day polar bear photography excursion that takes guests to America’s northernmost town from September 21 to 27.

The new tour begins and ends in Fairbanks, with stops in Kaktovik, Utqiagvik (formerly known as Barrow) and remote stretches of Arctic Alaska. Guests will take part in a photography workshop with wildlife photographer Frank Stelges, learning tips and techniques for capturing quality images as they view polar bears, Arctic foxes, snowy owls and other wildlife.
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July 19, 2019
With many of the world’s top travel destinations threatened by climate change and neglect, “last-chance tourism” is on the rise.
Below are 11 destinations that will dramatically change in the next decade. It’s not just the Arctic. Some of these destinations will really surprise you.
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July 17, 2019
With many of the world’s top travel destinations threatened by climate change and neglect, “last-chance tourism” is on the rise. Below are 11 destinations, ranging from Antarctica to Turkmenistan, that travelers might want to consider visiting while they can. Pack a suitcase, grab a camera, and head to one of these amazing destinations before they disappear.
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July 8, 2019
Utqiagvik (pronounced uut-kee-ah-vik), formally known as Barrow until 2016, is a remote town at the tip of Alaska, 515km north of the Arctic Circle with a population of 4438. Don’t stress if you haven’t heard of it; the town is basically desolate. On one side is flat arctic tundra, the other is the Arctic Ocean — which remains frozen for the majority of the year.
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July 2, 2019
Gondwana Ecotours has just announced their new 7-day polar bear photography adventure to the Arctic. This trip is packed full of wildlife viewing, including opportunities to photograph snowy owls, Arctic foxes, polar bears, marine life and the northern lights.
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June 16, 2019
Dad will get a dose of local culture by day and photograph the Aurora Borealis under the Alaskan sky by night. Highlights of this Gondwana Ecotours adventure include dog sledding through snowy forests, hiking alongside reindeer, taking curling lessons from locals, and soaking in the geothermal Chena Hot Springs.
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June 4, 2019
Looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift? Why not treat Dad to a bucket list adventure? From trekking in Chile, to cycling Northwest Arkansas, to playing cowboy in Wyoming or golfing in Montana, a world of active pursuits awaits. Below are 12 favorite vacations for the adventurous Dad.
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June 4, 2019
Father’s Day is fast approaching. On Sunday, June 16, 2019, we’ll celebrate dear dad. Instead of the standard tie or boring old card, why not treat Dad to an adventure in the U.S. or abroad? Give Dad the gift of time with his favorite kid or kids and take him on a trip to remember. Here are eight ideas for every type of traveling dad.

May 31, 2019
Walk, drive, boat and fly through a variety of settings in Washington’s Olympic National Park and Olympic Peninsula on a new eight-day excursion offered by Gondwana EcoTours.
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May 22, 2019
Gondwana Ecotours is offering $1,000 off its first Olympic Peninsula Tour in Washington state. The pilot trip from Seattle costs $3,995 per person double and includes eight nights’ lodging in five locations across the peninsula; 17 meals; daily activities, such as whale-watching, a scenic float plane ride and hiking; ground transportation; guides; and taxes.
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February 10, 2019
Gondwana Ecotours is thrilled to announce a new 10-day camping safari in Tanzania. Guests will visit four national parks (Arusha, Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater & Serengeti), get to know the Maasai Tribe, photograph amazing landscapes, spot the Big Five (lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo, and elephant), and camp under the stars. This is a unique trip full of authentic culture, wildlife viewing and photography opportunities.
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February 7, 2019
Gondwana Ecotours has announced a new 10-day camping safari in Tanzania. Guests will visit four national parks (Arusha, Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater & Serengeti), get to know the Maasai Tribe, photograph amazing landscapes, spot the Big Five (lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo, and elephant), and explore dense jungles. This is a unique trip full of authentic culture and amazing opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography.
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January 28, 2019
Guests will visit four national parks (Arusha, Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater & Serengeti), get to know the Maasai Tribe, photograph amazing landscapes, spot the Big Five (lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo, and elephant), and camp under the stars. This is a unique trip full of authentic culture, wildlife viewing and photography opportunities.
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January 27, 2019
Gondwana Ecotours is thrilled to announce a new 10-day camping safari in Tanzania. Guests will visit four national parks (Arusha, Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater & Serengeti), get to know the Maasai Tribe, photograph amazing landscapes, spot the Big Five (lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo, and elephant), and camp under the stars. This is a unique trip full of authentic culture, wildlife viewing and photography opportunities.
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December 31, 2019
During the past decade, a whopping 62,000 square kilometres of the Amazon Rainforest has been deforested — mainly due to beef farming, logging and palm oil production. That’s equal to 8.4 million soccer fields. The good news is that […] one way to help the Amazon is ecotourism, which provides income to local communities, while sustaining the environment.
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December 20, 2019
The best places to travel in 2020 range from the aspirational to the dreamy to the eminently doable. No matter when you’re available to go, here’s a month-by-month guide to 12 destinations that are on the rise or otherwise in the spotlight this coming year, along with recommendations for each country’s key special events and most exciting experiences.
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December 17, 2019
Gondwana Ecotours is running its third ever seven-day polar bear photography adventure tour from September 26 to October 2, 2020. It includes wildlife viewing with opportunities to photograph snowy owls, Arctic foxes, and polar bears in their natural environment, and also to speak with local tribe elders about how native life is adapting to modern times.
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December 14, 2019
Fairbanks is located between two mountain ranges and as we fly over the White Mountains, the state looks just as I’d always imagined it would: frozen, foreboding and extraordinarily beautiful.
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December 4, 2019
Alaska Grizzly Lodge features fourteen rooms with access to private or shared aurora viewing decks. Trails for snowshoeing, hiking, or skiing are easily accessed from the lodge and Gondwana Ecotours plans to expand on-site activity options for tour groups. All rooms include high speed internet, cable TV, and home-cooked breakfasts. The lodge now offers rentals for winter gear, cameras, cross country skis and snowshoes.
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November 25, 2019
This might be one of the most unique tours around. The new “Ultimate Cajun Country Adventure” four-day tour is packed with unusual experiences. Brought to us by Beyond the Bayou that offers day trips to New Orleans and surrounding area, the focus is on history, the environment and culture.
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October 31, 2019
Enlightened tour operators […] are introducing visitors to the landscape and creatures they love with a focus on appreciating and protecting rather than taming them — and they can’t wait to bring you along.
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September 30, 2019
While there’s no shortage of tours designed to showcase the Northern Lights, I like this one since it’s about more than just going there. Instead, The folks at Gondwana Ecotours are working to create a unique experience that focuses as much on the destination as the people and their personal stories.
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August 29, 2019
In the United States, 60 percent of travelers believe overcrowding will have a significant impact on destinations they choose within the next five to 10 years […] A wave of travel companies — new and established — are lining up to help them make that choice in the interest of destination sustainability as well as peace of mind.
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August 14, 2019
We can’t all be explorers. So how do you decide what experiences are worth shelling out for and which you can live with admiring from afar? The Most Highly Anticipated Adventure Travel Destinations of 2019 No one knows better than real-life adventurers.

August 14, 2019
No one knows better than real-life adventurers. We tapped the people lucky enough to make a living out of exploring. With hundreds of countries visited between them, these [29] explorers, photographers, and adventure gurus weighed in on the most memorable trips they’ve ever taken. If you’re looking for some off-the-beaten-path trips, we suggest starting with this list. They’ll help you live out your wildest adventure dreams.
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August 13, 2019
Capture images of polar bears, snowy owls, and the northern lights during a new seven-day polar bear photography adventure to the northernmost US town: Utqiagvik (formerly known as Barrow) in Alaska.
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July 30, 2019
[Gondwana’s] new tour begins and ends in Fairbanks, with stops in Kaktovik, Utqiagvik (formerly known as Barrow) and remote stretches of Arctic Alaska. Guests will take part in a photography workshop with wildlife photographer Frank Stelges, learning tips and techniques for capturing quality images as they view polar bears, Arctic foxes, snowy owls and other wildlife.
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July 24, 2019
The Arctic is warming about twice as fast as the global average, causing the ice that polar bears depend on to melt away. Gondwana Ecotours recently unveiled a unique polar bear photography adventure to the Arctic packed full of wildlife viewing. Guests will have an opportunity to discuss the issues of global warming and sea ice recession with an Arctic environmentalist and author.
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July 23, 2019
A new seven-day polar bear photography adventure just begs you to capture the beautiful white bears kissing, snuggling and sharing their time with foxes, marine life and snowy owls. And, best yet, top off your day of eco exploring with a fantastic show of northern lights and so much more!
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July 17, 2019
The Arctic is warming about twice as fast as the global average, causing the ice that polar bears depend on to melt away. Gondwana Ecotours recently unveiled a unique polar bear photography adventure to the Arctic packed full of wildlife viewing. Guests will have an opportunity to discuss the issues of global warming and sea ice recession with an Arctic environmentalist and author.
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July 8, 2019
Utqiagvik is the cultural centre of the Inupiat tribe, a group of Alaskan natives. Archaeological sites in the area indicate that the Inupiat have lived in this area for more than 1500 years. Utqiagvik also happens to be home to some impressive wildlife. Seals, whales, polar bears, reindeer and more can be spotted on the outskirts of town.
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June 6, 2019
Dad will get a dose of local culture by day and photograph the Aurora Borealis under the Alaskan sky by night. Highlights of this Gondwana Ecotours adventure include dog sledding through snowy forests, hiking alongside reindeer, taking curling lessons from locals, and soaking in the geothermal Chena Hot Springs.
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May 31, 2019
Walk, drive, boat and fly through a variety of settings in Washington’s Olympic National Park and Olympic Peninsula on a new eight-day excursion offered by Gondwana EcoTours.
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March 21, 2019
Ecotourism is intended to offer tourists an insight into the impact of human beings on the environment, and to foster a greater appreciation of our natural habitats. The competitive landscape has been elaborated by focusing on major key players across the globe to understand the level of competition at the domestic and international market.
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January 16, 2019
Bundle up and brace yourself for some of the most spectacular viewing opportunities of the Northern Lights in the world thanks to Fairbanks’ location directly under the Arctic Circle and high chances of unpolluted, clear skies.
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December 27, 2018
Climate change and overtourism make daily headlines now and are stark reminders that some of the most beautiful places in the world are at risk of disappearing. For many travelers, the natural response to this is “last-chance tourism,” or a rush to see endangered places while they’re still here.
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November 05, 2017
Take extra care to visit the Arctic, Antarctica, Botswana, the Alps, Rwanda, the Great Barrier Reef, Machu Picchu and Cuba in a sustainable way.
Classic cars, Ernest Hemingway, cigars and the phrase “go before it changes” — which of these things is unlike the others?
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October 04, 2017
Wild Studio, a roving educational experience run by Great Plains Conservation, teaches students to become top-notch wildlife wildlife photographers over the course of a single week spent in Kenya’s Nairobi National Park, Chyulu Hills, and Masai Mara National Reserve. One writer decided to put it to the test. Check out his pictures (and read his story) to find out how good he became.

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June 15, 2017
Gondwana EcoTours has become the latest tour operator to offer tours to Cuba as the company recently announced a new, 10-day People-to-People tour of the country.
Clients will sample homemade cuisine, dance with locals, enjoy a private concert with top Cuban musicians, tour Old Havana, swim in a cenote pool and relax on beautiful beaches.
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June 14, 2017
Gondwana Ecotours, a New Orleans-based company, has added Cuba to its roster of destinations. The company’s seven-day tour features accommodations in casas particulares (private homes) with private room and bathroom. Most meals are in paladares (in-home restaurants).
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May 8, 2017

Three years after New Orleans resident, Jared Sternberg, formed Gondwana Ecotours, a travel company that organizes cultural and environmental excursions to such far-flung places as Ecuador and Rwanda, he decided to start a similar business in Louisiana.

March 6, 2017
This planet is a magical place at night. Who can sleep when there are glowing bioluminescent bays to kayak, Northern Lights to see from a tundra buggy, and after-dark volcanic eruptions to witness by boat? Follow an adventurous night owl guide into the dark and you’ll experience things the rest of the sleeping world never sees.
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December 15, 2016
The New Orleans resident Jared Sternberg, 30, started Gondwana Ecotours in 2013, the same year he graduated from Tulane University Law School in that city. He studied environmental and human rights with the idea of helping indigenous and underserved populations preserve land and resources, but after completing service work in locations including Ghana, Ecuador, Alaska and Nicaragua, Mr. Sternberg became convinced that tourism could achieve the same goals.
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September 1, 2016
A chance to see the Northern Lights and photograph them under the tutelage of a professional shutterbug is the lure of the Northern Lights Ecotour from Gondwana Ecotours. The trip starts with a night in Fairbanks, Alaska, before moving to a lodge outside of town for five nights. If the aurora borealis gets a late start doing its thing, wake-up calls will alert you so you don’t miss the show.

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May 11, 2016
Machu Picchu, Cusco, & The Sacred Valley –With great guides to make the most of his adventure, Dad will access the Incan Empire’s most iconic site, scour the winding streets of Cusco, and ride the rails across Peru without getting lost in the crowd.

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April 22, 2016
Epicure & Culture, an online magazine for ‘the ethical traveler’ was kind enough to include Gondwana Ecotours in a feature titled “Eco-Conscious On The Road: Amazing Travel Companies That Can Help You To Save The Planet.” Judi Zienchuk writes about our “mission to maintain an environmental and cultural focus while providing the vacation of a lifetime, and are a Green America Certified Business, which means they have been certified by a committee which examines their social and environmental values and contributions. They have offset over 130 tons of carbon for their travelers’ flights through Carbon Fund, a non-profit organization that calculates the carbon footprint of businesses and the cost of offsetting it through initiatives like tree planting. In addition, Gondwana also books locally owned hotels and B&Bs and keeps environmental education central in their trips.”

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April 20, 2016
It’s the rare hotel that doesn’t engage in sustainable practices like encouraging guests to reuse towels, but many hospitality companies and tour operators go much greener than that. Eco-tourism companies, which put a priority on sustainability as well as profit, cover everything from conservation-focused wildlife safaris to community-sustaining lodges and properties that grow their own food.
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March 4, 2016
If you’ve never been to this magnificent river [the amazon] you need to grab your bros and go. On this one you will venture deep into the Rainforest to meet the indigenous Achuar tribe of the Ecuador. Contact with this tribe was only made in the 1970s, and their culture is more intact than most of the world’s tribes.

February 26, 2016
Visit the Achuar, a tribe of 6,000 indigenous people who still live traditionally in small Amazon communities along the Ecuadorean and Peruvian border, on a seven-day tour.
The excursion is offered by Gondwana Ecotours, whose founder, Jared Sternberg, was an English teacher in an Achuar village.

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February 26, 2016
A major highlight of the intrepid journey is trekking into the Virunga Mountains to observe some of the last remaining mountain gorillas in the world. You’ll also track chimpanzee and golden monkeys with a conservationist; boat on Lake Kivu, one of the African Great Lakes; visit nearby hot springs; and take guided hikes through Nyungwe Forest National Park. Back in the city, you’ll be able to explore the capital of Kigali, considered one of Africa’s cleanest and safest urban areas, where they’ll visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial.

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February 13, 2016
There has never been a time when sustainable travel has been more important than now. As tourism records are broken worldwide, the age of mass tourism and mass exploration is upon us and that means that creating and booking sustainable experiences are of the utmost importance.

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February 19, 2016
Guests will track chimpanzee and golden monkeys with a conservationist, explore Lake Kivu by boat, visit hot springs, and take guided hikes through Nyungwe Forest National Park. Travellers will also explore the capital city of Kigali, considered one of Africa’s cleanest and safest urban areas, where they will visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial.

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February 13, 2016
Gondwana Ecotours, founded by Jared Sternberg in 2013 when he was a law student at Tulane, has added Rwanda to its list of destinations. A highlight of the eight-day tour, departing from Kigali, is a trek into the jungle to view mountain gorillas, who live in a tropical rain forest in the Virunga Mountains.

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Februrary 11, 2016
Have you ever wanted to go trekking with gorillas in Rwanda or experience the midnight sun in Norway’s Lofoten Islands? What about if you could do it all in a sustainable, adventurous fashion? Gondwana aims to bring people from different continents closer together one trip at a time. The company is named after the more southerly of two supercontinents that were part of the Pangaea supercontinent, when all the continents were together and the world was one.

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February 4, 2016
Besides tracking the rare gorillas, travelers will search for chimpanzees and golden monkeys. All hikes are led by gorilla conservationists. Travelers also will visit Kigali, capital of Rwanda, explore massive Lake Kivu by boat, soak in the Kivu Hot Springs and take guided hikes through Nyungwe Forest.

January 23, 2016
Gondwana founder and president Jared Sternberg was interviewed to explain how he came up with his business name. Read about it here.

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January 12, 2016
For nature lovers, few things can compare to the experience of seeing mountain gorillas in the wild. There are fewer than 900 left in the world, all in Rwanda, Uganda and the Congo. There are a number of companies offering gorilla treks, with most visiting a couple of countries. Gondwana Ecotours is launching a new gorilla tour this year that solely explores Rwanda. The first eight-day tour will run July 24-Aug. 1 and will be repeated in December.
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January 8, 2016
Jim Dobson writes, “Rwanda – Encounter some of the last remaining mountain gorillas in the world by trekking into the lush forests of Rwanda, home to hundreds of species of birds and numerous waterfalls. Explore Kigali, one of Africa’s cleanest, safest, and most progressive cities, and visit the important genocide memorial. Track chimpanzees and the beautiful golden monkey, and keep an eye out for elephants and buffalo. Enjoy a boat ride on the massive Lake Kivu, spend time relaxing on the beach, and enjoy some of the world’s best coffee.”

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Our Rwanda trip was also covered in Fort Lauderdale’s Sun Sentinel January 12, 2016.

January 14, 2014
The Active Times featured our Yoga Ecotour to Ecuador among its Top Adventure Travel Trips for 2014. In addition to writing about the trip, Lesli Peterson noted, “the founder, Jared Sternberg, was selected as a finalist for the People and Planet Green Business Award for his devotion to sustainable adventure travel.” If you want to read the article, we’re featured on slide 12.

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March 7, 2014
As avid travelers we naturally love everything they do at the Matador Network. Photographer Scott Sporleder joined one of our Northern Lights trips and returned with some incredible photos that captures the experience.

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