Small Group Travel - Peru

Gondwana Ecotours Recognized for Sustainable Travel Commitments

We’re excited to be included in Sustainable Jungle’s roundup of sustainable travel companies!  Sustainable Jungle shares sustainability-related ideas, tips, products, brands and stories about people & organizations who are doing meaningful work to better the planet. They recognized that we perpetuate environmentally sustainable travel throughout all of our adventures: Alaska, Argentina, Costa Rica, Rwanda, Louisiana, and Tanzania.   Our Sustainable …

Kayaking in Alaska

Niche Travel Tours for Wildlife Lovers

Our friends at Travel Market Report recently wrote an article on niche travel tours, about how there are increasingly more options for travelers who have specific interests or things they’d like to experience on vacation. Gondwana Ecotours travel itineraries are designed for travelers who have wildlife and sustainability in mind. Our tours to bucket list destinations maintain an environmental and …

Grizzly Brown Bears in a river feeding on salmon at Brooks Falls, Katmai National Park, Alaska

Katmai Bear Tours

Grizzly Bear Viewing at Katmai National Park Katmai National Park is famous for many things; from the valleys and lakes carved out by glaciers, to the active volcanoes and the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes. However, arguably the biggest attraction for people from all over the world is the chance to see grizzly bears up close. Katmai National Park is …

Aerial view of empty San Francisco Union Square during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.

Unexpected Effects of COVID-19

From the loss of loved ones and economic hardships to the mental and emotional stress that can come from isolation, COVID-19 has dealt a devastating blow to the world. The full effect of this pandemic might not be fully understood until years after we’ve managed to get it completely under control. And while the news is often grim, there are …

Photo of a field of flowers with wind turbines in the background for the article, "A Quick Guide to Carbon Offsets" from Gondwana Ecotours

A Quick Guide to Carbon Offsetting

As the threat of climate change continues to grow, more and more people are looking for innovative solutions to help reduce dangerous greenhouse gas emissions. One of the more confusing and controversial solutions is carbon offsetting. If done right, carbon offsetting programs can make a huge difference in the fight against climate change. If done wrong, it could actually make …

Photo of a bald eagle in flight to celebrate Endangered Species Day!

10 Ways to Celebrate Endangered Species Day

Today—May 15, 2020—marks the 15th annual Endangered Species Day! Celebrated since 2006, this day was created to bring awareness to the plight of endangered species and their habitats. Currently, there are over 1,300 endangered or threatened species in the United States. You might already know some of the animals on the list, like wolves and whales, but did you know …

Photo of Exit Glacier in Alaska on Gondwana Ecotour's Glaciers & Grizzlies Adventure.

Alaska’s Exit Glacier

Exit Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park is not the largest nor the oldest glacier in Alaska, but it’s arguably one of the most famous. The landscape is captivating and it has become a symbol of the environmental impact of climate change. It’s also an important and favorite stop on our Glaciers & Grizzlies Adventure tour. Which is why we’d …

Image of a woman holding the Earth in her hands on a beach for Gondwana Ecotour's post on Earth Day!

8 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day This Year

April 22, 2020, marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day! Fifty years of making the world a greener place by drawing attention to environmental issues and encouraging action. From a small grass-roots movement in California to an international celebration that includes over 141 countries, it’s come a long way and has made a big difference. This year’s theme is a …