Tips For Northern Lights Viewing: Locations & Destinations

Best States to Photograph the Northern Lights in the USA

Can You See the Northern Lights in Alabama? Highly Unlikely

Can You See the Northern Lights in Alaska? Yes — Here’s When and Where

Can You See the Northern Lights in Arizona? Unlikely, But It Does Happen

Can You See the Northern Lights in California? Rare, But Not Impossible

Can You See the Northern Lights in Colorado? Yes — Rare Sightings Happen

Can You See the Northern Lights in Connecticut? Unlikely, But It Can Happen

Can You See the Northern Lights in Delaware? Rare, But Possible

Can You See the Northern Lights in Florida? That’s Unlikely, But Not Impossible

Can You See the Northern Lights in Georgia? Very Unlikely, But Not Impossible

Can You See the Northern Lights in Hawaii? Extremely Rare, But Possible

Can You See the Northern Lights in Idaho? Yes — Occasionally Visible

Can You See the Northern Lights in Wyoming? Rare but Possible

Can You See the Northern Lights in Illinois? Unlikely, But Not Impossible

Can You See the Northern Lights in Indiana? Low Chance, But Possible

Can You See the Northern Lights in Iowa? Yes — Rare Sightings Occur

Can You See the Northern Lights in Kansas? Rare, But It Does Happen

Can You See the Northern Lights in Kentucky? Unlikely, But Not Impossible

Can You See the Northern Lights in Louisiana? Very Rare, But Possible

Can You See the Northern Lights in Maine? Yes — Often and Clearly

Can You See the Northern Lights in Maryland? Very Rare, But Possible

Can You See the Northern Lights in Massachusetts? Rare, But It Can Happen

Can You See the Northern Lights in Michigan? Yes — Especially in the North

Can You See the Northern Lights in Minnesota? Yes — Frequently Visible

Can You See the Northern Lights in Mississippi? Very Unlikely, But Possible

Can You See the Northern Lights in Missouri? Low Chance, But Not Zero

Can You See the Northern Lights in Montana? Yes — Regular Sightings Occur

Can You See the Northern Lights in Nebraska? Yes — Under the Right Conditions

Can You See the Northern Lights in Nevada? Unlikely, But It Does Happen

Can You See the Northern Lights in New Hampshire? Yes — Occasionally

Can You See the Northern Lights in New Jersey? Rare, But Possible

Can You See the Northern Lights in New Mexico? Unlikely, But Not Impossible

Can You See the Northern Lights in New York? Yes — Rare Sightings Happen

Can You See the Northern Lights in North Carolina? Low Chance, But Possible

Can You See the Northern Lights in North Dakota? Yes — Regularly

Can You See the Northern Lights in Ohio? Rare Sightings Explained

Can You See the Northern Lights in Oklahoma? Rare, But Not Impossible

Can You See the Northern Lights in Rhode Island? Rare Sight, Explained

Can You See the Northern Lights in Pennsylvania? Yes — Occasionally

Can You See the Northern Lights in Oregon? Low Chance, But It Happens

Can You See the Northern Lights in South Carolina? Very Rare, But Possible

Can You See the Northern Lights in Tennessee? Low Odds Explained

Can You See the Northern Lights in South Dakota? Here’s the Answer

Can You See the Northern Lights in Texas? Rare, Yet Not Impossible

Can You See the Northern Lights in Vermont? Yes — Here’s When

Can You See the Northern Lights in Utah? It’s Unlikely, But Possible

Can You See the Northern Lights in Virginia? Low Chance, But Not Zero

Can You See the Northern Lights in Washington State? Rare, Yet Real

Can You See the Northern Lights in West Virginia? Here’s the Truth

Can You See the Northern Lights in Wisconsin? What to Know

Can You See the Northern Lights in Arkansas? Very Unlikely, But Possible

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What Makes This An Ecotour?

Carbon Neutralization ⌄
Activities ⌄
Vendors ⌄
Donations ⌄

In collaboration with Cooler, we’ve footprinted the carbon use and emissions for each of our tours: what we eat, where we sleep, what we do, and our travel and transportation.

At the end of each tour, we report the number of guests on the tour and pay Cooler to purchase carbon pollution contracts from the open markets to neutralize our collective carbon footprint.

Learn More About This Collaboration

Carbon Footprint per guest: 4,501 Kg CO₂e

Our itineraries feature activities that operate sustainably, bring economic dollars to local infrastructure and communities, contribute to the conservation and preservation of natural areas, educate on the cultural identities and customs of local communities, and abide by Our Animal Welfare Policy.

We intentionally curate our itineraries with activities that highlight destinations’ nature, wildlife, and culture while maintaining our commitment to responsible and sustainable travel.

Our yacht burns ultra-low sulfur diesel, comparable to what is sold by cars, instead of “heavy fuel” that most large ships use

Kayak or skiff near Admiralty Island National Monument, viewing Alaska’s brown bears and nesting bald eagles from a responsible distance away

Witness humpback whales and possibly orcas while traveling through Frederick Sound, Windham Bay, and Stephens Passage, practicing our Animal Welfare Policy to ensure responsible viewing

Our yacht brings guests to wilderness areas that larger vessels cannot access. We employ the ‘leave no trace’ practice, ensuring that we leave trails and other wilderness areas the way we found them for minimal environmental impact

To reduce carbon emissions, we’ve also curated the itinerary to incorporate human-powered transport as an essential and enjoyable way to explore the area during each day of this tour like hiking and kayaking

We work with local businesses, non-profits, and micro-businesses wherever possible, especially those that champion environmental practices.

By working with such businesses, we can support the success of sustainable businesses, ensure that meaningful change is a lasting process, and contribute dollars to the local community.

We limit single plastic use onboard and use environmentally friendly cleaners

We collaborate with local farmers and fishermen, embracing farm-to-table practices whenever possible to ensure our meals support the local economy

Every year we donate a portion of our revenues to carefully vetted and selected local nonprofits in the areas where we travel as another measurable practice of responsible travel.

By giving back, we invest in a more sustainable future and ensure a direct impact on the communities and environments we visit on this tour.

We will add our donations following our first departure for this tour in May 2026.

What Makes This An Ecotour?

Carbon Neutralization ⌄
Activities ⌄
Vendors ⌄
Donations ⌄

In collaboration with Cooler, we’ve footprinted the carbon use and emissions for each of our tours: what we eat, where we sleep, what we do, and our travel and transportation.

At the end of each tour, we report the number of guests on the tour and pay Cooler to purchase carbon pollution contracts from the open markets to neutralize our collective carbon footprint.

Learn More About This Collaboration

Carbon Footprint per guest: 1,655 Kg CO₂e

Our itineraries feature activities that operate sustainably, bring economic dollars to local infrastructure and communities, contribute to the conservation and preservation of natural areas, educate on the cultural identities and customs of local communities, and abide by Our Animal Welfare Policy.

We intentionally curate our itineraries with activities that highlight destinations’ nature, wildlife, and culture while maintaining our commitment to responsible and sustainable travel.

Embark on an all-day safari in Arusha National Park

Visit a Maasai boma to learn about their traditional, pastoral way of life

Spot wildlife responsibly during a game drive in Tarangire National Park

Head down to Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive

Look for wildlife during multiple game drives in Serengeti National Park

We work with local businesses, non-profits, and micro-businesses wherever possible, especially those that champion environmental practices.

By working with such businesses, we can support the success of sustainable businesses, ensure that meaningful change is a lasting process, and contribute dollars to the local community.

You can learn more about our partners and their sustainability initiatives on their websites, linked below:

Serena Hotels, Arusha and Ngorongoro

Elephant Rock Luxury Camp Tarangire

Ang’ata Serengeti Camp

Ang’ata Migration Ndutu Camp

Every year we donate a portion of our revenues to carefully vetted and selected local nonprofits in the areas where we travel as another measurable practice of responsible travel.

By giving back, we invest in a more sustainable future and ensure a direct impact on the communities and environments we visit on this tour.

Maasai Community School

We provide supplies and fund improvements to the school building for a Maasai-operated school that serves a remote community that we visit during our safari.

Friends of Serengeti

We make a $50 per guest donation to Friends of Serengeti, an organization that directly supports and advocates for sustainable solutions to the challenges facing people, nature, and wildlife in the greater Serengeti ecosystem.

Enduimet Wildlife Management Area

We used to visit this community-driven wildlife management area and made donations on every visit. The money raised funds local employment and a program for local herders to get reimbursed whenever wildlife kills livestock. This program has reduced human/wildlife conflicts.

What Makes This An Ecotour?

Carbon Neutralization ⌄
Activities ⌄
Vendors ⌄
Donations ⌄

In collaboration with Cooler, we’ve footprinted the carbon use and emissions for each of our tours: what we eat, where we sleep, what we do, and our travel and transportation.

At the end of each tour, we report the number of guests on the tour and pay Cooler to purchase carbon pollution contracts from the open markets to neutralize our collective carbon footprint.

Learn More About This Collaboration

Carbon Footprint per guest: 423 Kg CO₂e

Our itineraries feature activities that operate sustainably, bring economic dollars to local infrastructure and communities, contribute to the conservation and preservation of natural areas, educate on the cultural identities and customs of local communities, and abide by Our Animal Welfare Policy.

We intentionally curate our itineraries with activities that highlight destinations’ nature, wildlife, and culture while maintaining our commitment to responsible and sustainable travel.

Learn more about the non-profit Nyamirambo Women’s Centre, followed by a cooking lesson with organizers and local Rwandan women

Embark on a wildlife excursion to see the famous golden monkeys deep inside Volcanoes National Park

Embark on chimpanzee trekking deep inside Nyungwe Forest National Park

Learn about mountain gorillas at the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund

Join a responsible gorilla trekking experience near the slopes of the Virunga

Meet locals and appreciate their art, learn to weave traditional baskets, and make banana beer at the Red Rocks Cultural Center

Honor and learn more about the victims of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide at the Genocide Memorial

We work with local businesses, non-profits, and micro-businesses wherever possible, especially those that champion environmental practices.

By working with such businesses, we can support the success of sustainable businesses, ensure that meaningful change is a lasting process, and contribute dollars to the local community.

You can learn more about our partners and their sustainability initiatives on their websites, linked below:

Nyamirambo Women’s Centre

Ingagi Park View Lodge

Heaven Boutique Hotel

Volcanoes National Park

Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund

Every year we donate a portion of our revenues to carefully vetted and selected local nonprofits in the areas where we travel as another measurable practice of responsible travel.

By giving back, we invest in a more sustainable future and ensure a direct impact on the communities and environments we visit on this tour.

Gorilla Doctors:

Donated $150 towards life-saving veterinary care to eastern gorillas in 2021

Donated $515 towards life-saving veterinary care to eastern gorillas in 2/2023

Donated $500 for every tour departure

Dian Fossey Research Center:

Donated $150 to support continuous gorilla research and conservation

Adopted mountain gorillas Bukima and Nyirindekwe, directly supporting gorilla protection in Rwanda

Aspire Rwanda:

Donated $1,000 towards local vocational training and literacy lessons

What Makes This An Ecotour?

Carbon Neutralization ⌄
Activities ⌄
Vendors ⌄
Donations ⌄

In collaboration with Cooler, we’ve footprinted the carbon use and emissions for each of our tours: what we eat, where we sleep, what we do, and our travel and transportation.

At the end of each tour, we report the number of guests on the tour and pay Cooler to purchase carbon pollution contracts from the open markets to neutralize our collective carbon footprint.

Learn More About This Collaboration

Carbon Footprint per guest: 618 Kg CO₂e

Our itineraries feature activities that operate sustainably, bring economic dollars to local infrastructure and communities, contribute to the conservation and preservation of natural areas, educate on the cultural identities and customs of local communities, and abide by Our Animal Welfare Policy.

We intentionally curate our itineraries with activities that highlight destinations’ nature, wildlife, and culture while maintaining our commitment to responsible and sustainable travel.

Enjoy a guided walking tour of Bryggen, the historic harbor district in Bergen

Embark on a scenic boat tour along the coast to Florø

Explore a historic fishing village, led by a local with strong ties to the community

Board a boat for a guided visit to Vingen, one of the largest rock carving sites in Northern Europe

Visit a local sheep farm and village in Nordfjord

Visit local and family-owned restaurants

We work with local businesses, non-profits, and micro-businesses wherever possible, especially those that champion environmental practices.

By working with such businesses, we can support the success of sustainable businesses, ensure that meaningful change is a lasting process, and contribute dollars to the local community.

You can learn more about our partners and their sustainability initiatives on their websites, linked below:

Hotel Bergen Børs

Knutholmen

Hotel Alexandra

Union Øye

Hotel Brosundet

Every year we donate a portion of our revenues to carefully vetted and selected local nonprofits in the areas where we travel as another measurable practice of responsible travel.

By giving back, we invest in a more sustainable future and ensure a direct impact on the communities and environments we visit on this tour.

Conservation and social services are well-funded in Norway. Donations on behalf of our Norway guests are redirected to be shared among our supported projects in our other destinations.

What Makes This An Ecotour?

Carbon Neutralization ⌄
Activities ⌄
Vendors ⌄
Donations ⌄

In collaboration with Cooler, we’ve footprinted the carbon use and emissions for each of our tours: what we eat, where we sleep, what we do, and our travel and transportation.

At the end of each tour, we report the number of guests on the tour and pay Cooler to purchase carbon pollution contracts from the open markets to neutralize our collective carbon footprint.

Learn More About This Collaboration

Carbon Footprint per guest: 1,304 Kg CO₂e

Our itineraries feature activities that operate sustainably, bring economic dollars to local infrastructure and communities, contribute to the conservation and preservation of natural areas, educate on the cultural identities and customs of local communities, and abide by Our Animal Welfare Policy.

We intentionally curate our itineraries with activities that highlight destinations’ nature, wildlife, and culture while maintaining our commitment to responsible and sustainable travel.

Look for and responsibly view nesting sea turtles at Tortuguero National Park during our pre-trip extension

Embark on a boat expedition into Tortuguero National Park led by a local, naturalist guide during our pre-trip extension

Visit the Sea Turtle Conservancy Center and museum to learn about sea turtle conservation and protection

Eat with a local family and learn about local life and culture

Explore a full-day tour of Corcovado National Park

Enjoy a local, organic coffee plantation tour to learn about coffee production

Visit local and family-owned restaurants

We work with local businesses, non-profits, and micro-businesses wherever possible, especially those that champion environmental practices.

By working with such businesses, we can support the success of sustainable businesses, ensure that meaningful change is a lasting process, and contribute dollars to the local community.

You can learn more about our partners and their sustainability initiatives on their websites, linked below:

Finca Rosa Blanca

El Tigre Vestido

Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails

Corcovado Wilderness Lodge

Pierella Ecological Garden

Every year we donate a portion of our revenues to carefully vetted and selected local nonprofits in the areas where we travel as another measurable practice of responsible travel.

By giving back, we invest in a more sustainable future and ensure a direct impact on the communities and environments we visit on this tour.

Sea Turtle Conservancy Center:

Donated $675 in 2023 in support of research and conservation

Donated $580 in 2024 in support of research and conservation

What Makes This An Ecotour?

Carbon Neutralization ⌄
Activities ⌄
Vendors ⌄
Donations ⌄

In collaboration with Cooler, we’ve footprinted the carbon use and emissions for each of our tours: what we eat, where we sleep, what we do, and our travel and transportation.

At the end of each tour, we report the number of guests on the tour and pay Cooler to purchase carbon pollution contracts from the open markets to neutralize our collective carbon footprint.

Learn More About This Collaboration

Carbon Footprint per guest: 3,342 Kg CO₂e

Our itineraries feature activities that operate sustainably, bring economic dollars to local infrastructure and communities, contribute to the conservation and preservation of natural areas, educate on the cultural identities and customs of local communities, and abide by Our Animal Welfare Policy.

We intentionally curate our itineraries with activities that highlight destinations’ nature, wildlife, and culture while maintaining our commitment to responsible and sustainable travel.

Enjoy local vineyards and wineries where you taste wine and learn more about the local wine production process

Visit to the ‘Bridge of the Incas’, a historical site and mineral formation

Explore the local small community, El Calafate, in Patagonia

Trek the Perito Moreno Glacier and the Canal de los Tempanos

Explore El Chaltén, a small mountain village in Santa Cruz Province

Hike the famous Fitz Roy loop

Trek along a glacier valley for a view of Cerro Torre

Visit local and family-owned restaurants

We work with local businesses, non-profits, and micro-businesses wherever possible, especially those that champion environmental practices.

By working with such businesses, we can support the success of sustainable businesses, ensure that meaningful change is a lasting process, and contribute dollars to the local community.

You can learn more about our partners and their sustainability initiatives on their websites, linked below:

Chalten Suites Hotel

Hielo & Aventura

Parque das Aves

Every year we donate a portion of our revenues to carefully vetted and selected local nonprofits in the areas where we travel as another measurable practice of responsible travel.

By giving back, we invest in a more sustainable future and ensure a direct impact on the communities and environments we visit on this tour.

Ushuaia Tree Planting: On behalf of Gondwana Ecotours, our Operations Manager leads tree planting in Ushuaia at a government-run kindergarten, which offers free education and supports local families.

What Makes This An Ecotour?

Carbon Neutralization ⌄
Activities ⌄
Vendors ⌄
Donations ⌄

In collaboration with Cooler, we’ve footprinted the carbon use and emissions for each of our tours: what we eat, where we sleep, what we do, and our travel and transportation.

At the end of each tour, we report the number of guests on the tour and pay Cooler to purchase carbon pollution contracts from the open markets to neutralize our collective carbon footprint.

Learn More About This Collaboration

Carbon Footprint (Kg CO₂e): 2,117 Kg CO₂e

Our itineraries feature activities that operate sustainably, bring economic dollars to local infrastructure and communities, contribute to the conservation and preservation of natural areas, educate on the cultural identities and customs of local communities, and abide by Our Animal Welfare Policy.

We intentionally curate our itineraries with activities that highlight destinations’ nature, wildlife, and culture while maintaining our commitment to responsible and sustainable travel.

Rafting on the Nenana River

Visit to Husky Homestead at Denali National Park headquarters

A river adventure on a motorized boat

Wildlife viewing in Denali National Park

Visit local and family-owned restaurants

We work with local businesses, non-profits, and micro-businesses wherever possible, especially those that champion environmental practices.

By working with such businesses, we can support the success of sustainable businesses, ensure that meaningful change is a lasting process, and contribute dollars to the local community.

You can learn more about our partners and their sustainability initiatives on their websites, linked below:

Husky Homestead

Alaska Railroad

Aramark Alaska

New Wave Adventures

Temsco Helicopters

Mahay’s Jetboat Adventures

Every year we donate a portion of our revenues to carefully vetted and selected local nonprofits in the areas where we travel as another measurable practice of responsible travel.

By giving back, we invest in a more sustainable future and ensure a direct impact on the communities and environments we visit on this tour.

Trustees for Alaska: Donated $500 towards environmental conservation efforts in 2021

Alaska Travel Industry Association: Donated $500 towards scholarship funds in 7/22

Alaska Chamber: Donated $500 towards operations in 8/2022

Trailside Discovery Camp (TDC): Donated $1000 as a fundraising prize in 2/2024. Funds generated support their C3 programs, which educate and engage Alaskans of all ages to support clean air and water, build healthy and resilient communities, and become empowered stewards.

What Makes This An Ecotour?

Carbon Neutralization ⌄
Activities ⌄
Vendors ⌄
Donations ⌄

In collaboration with Cooler, we’ve footprinted the carbon use and emissions for each of our tours: what we eat, where we sleep, what we do, and our travel and transportation.

At the end of each tour, we report the number of guests on the tour and pay Cooler to purchase carbon pollution contracts from the open markets to neutralize our collective carbon footprint.

Learn More About This Collaboration

Carbon Footprint per guest: 2,198 Kg CO₂e

Our itineraries feature activities that operate sustainably, bring economic dollars to local infrastructure and communities, contribute to the conservation and preservation of natural areas, educate on the cultural identities and customs of local communities, and abide by Our Animal Welfare Policy.

We intentionally curate our itineraries with activities that highlight destinations’ nature, wildlife, and culture while maintaining our commitment to responsible and sustainable travel.

Visit to dog sledding camp on a remote glacier

Excursion to the Kenai Fjords National Park

Watch and learn about bears during a day of responsible bear-viewing at one of Alaska’s National Parks while led by an expert guide

Explore and visit local businesses while at Homer Spit

Visit local and family-owned restaurants

We work with local businesses, non-profits, and micro-businesses wherever possible, especially those that champion environmental practices.

By working with such businesses, we can support the success of sustainable businesses, ensure that meaningful change is a lasting process, and contribute dollars to the local community.

You can learn more about our partners and their sustainability initiatives on their websites, linked below:

Coldwater Alaska

Emerald Air Service

Dean Homestead & Art Studio

Seward Helicopters

Sunny Cove Kayaking

Every year we donate a portion of our revenues to carefully vetted and selected local nonprofits in the areas where we travel as another measurable practice of responsible travel.

By giving back, we invest in a more sustainable future and ensure a direct impact on the communities and environments we visit on this tour.

Trustees for Alaska: Donated $500 towards environmental conservation efforts in 2021.

Alaska Travel Industry Association: Donated $500 towards scholarship funds in 7/22.

Alaska Chamber: Donated $500 towards operations in 8/2022.

Kachemak Nordic Ski Club: Donated $1000 towards trail maintenance and child learning in 11/2023

Trailside Discovery Camp (TDC): Donated $1000 as a fundraising prize in 2/2024. Funds generated support their C3 programs, which educate and engage Alaskans of all ages to support clean air and water, build healthy and resilient communities, and become empowered stewards.

Friends of Kachemak Bay State Parks: Donated $1000 as a sponsor in 4/2024. This money will be used to promote the enhancement, preservation, and protection of the natural, scientific, and historical resources of Kachemak Bay State Park.

Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies: Donated $2000 as a sponsor in 2025. This money will be used for scholarships for after-school programs and camps that provide experiential, place-based education designed to immerse children in the ecosystems of Kachemak Bay.

What Makes This An Ecotour?

Carbon Neutralization ⌄
Activities ⌄
Vendors ⌄
Donations ⌄

In collaboration with Cooler, we’ve footprinted the carbon use and emissions for each of our tours: what we eat, where we sleep, what we do, and our travel and transportation.

At the end of each tour, we report the number of guests on the tour and pay Cooler to purchase carbon pollution permits from the open markets to neutralize our collective carbon footprint.

Learn More About This Collaboration

Carbon Footprint per guest: 1,060 Kg CO₂e

Our itineraries feature activities that operate sustainably, bring economic dollars to local infrastructure and communities, contribute to the conservation and preservation of natural areas, educate on the cultural identities and customs of local communities, and abide by Our Animal Welfare Policy. We intentionally curate our itineraries with activities that highlight destinations’ nature, wildlife, and culture while maintaining our commitment to responsible and sustainable travel.

Visit to the Morris Thompson Cultural Center, with our local partner and Iñupiat guide

Tour a local family ranch and meet their reindeer

Visit the Museum of the North at the University of Alaska

Speak to local mushers and dog sled at a local dog sled kennel

Learn how to curl with local players at the Fairbanks Curling Club

Visit local and family-owned restaurants

We work with local businesses, non-profits, and micro-businesses wherever possible, especially those that champion environmental practices.

By working with such businesses, we can support the success of sustainable businesses, ensure that meaningful change is a lasting process, and contribute dollars to the local community.

You can learn more about our partners and their sustainability initiatives on their websites, linked below:

A Taste of Alaska Lodge

Running Reindeer Ranch

Chena Hot Springs

Every year we donate a portion of our revenues to carefully vetted and selected local nonprofits in the areas where we travel as another measurable practice of responsible travel.

By giving back, we invest in a more sustainable future and ensure a direct impact on the communities and environments we visit on this tour.

Trustees for Alaska: Donated $500 towards environmental conservation efforts in 2021

Alaska Travel Industry Association: Donated $500 towards scholarship funds in 7/22

Alaska Chamber: Donated $500 towards operations in 8/2022

Northern Alaska Environment Center: Donated $500 towards environmental conservation in 12/2022

Morris Thompson Cultural Center: Donated $5,000 towards cultural preservation efforts in 10/2023

Trailside Discovery Camp (TDC): Donated $1,000 as a fundraising prize in 2/2024. Funds generated support their C3 programs, which educate and engage Alaskans of all ages to support clean air and water, build healthy and resilient communities, and become empowered stewards.

Bread Line Inc.: Donated in 05/2025 as part of Explore Fairbanks’ Golden Heart Giving: Tourism Cares for Fairbanks to Bread Line Inc. Funds support four different programs: Stone Soup Café, a downtown soup kitchen that serves free hot breakfasts and cold sack lunches for the community five days a week; Stone’s Throw, a free culinary job training program; Stone Soup Garden, a project to provide fresh and local food to people experiencing food insecurity in downtown Fairbanks; and Kids Café, a monthly gathering of families to make food for the Stone Soup Café and learn more about what they can do to help fight hunger in our community.

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DNU:::: What Makes This An Ecotour?

Carbon Neutralization ⌄
Activities ⌄
Vendors ⌄
Donations ⌄

In collaboration with Cooler, we’ve footprinted the carbon use and emissions for each of our tours: what we eat, where we sleep, what we do, and our travel and transportation.

At the end of each tour, we report the number of guests on the tour and pay Cooler to purchase carbon pollution contracts from the open markets to neutralize our collective carbon footprint. Learn more

Carbon Footprint per guest: 570 Kg CO₂ equivalent

Our itineraries feature activities that operate sustainably, bring economic dollars to local infrastructure and communities, contribute to the conservation and preservation of natural areas, educate on the cultural identities and customs of local communities, and abide by Our Animal Welfare Policy. We intentionally curate our itineraries with activities that highlight destinations’ nature, wildlife, and culture while maintaining our commitment to responsible and sustainable travel.

Learn more about the non-profit Nyamirambo Women’s Centre, followed by a cooking lesson with organizers and local Rwandan women

Embark on a wildlife excursion to see the famous golden monkeys deep inside Volcanoes National Park

Embark on chimpanzee trekking deep inside Nyungwe Forest National Park

Learn about mountain gorillas at the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund

Join a responsible gorilla trekking experience near the slopes of the Virunga

Meet locals and appreciate their art, learn to weave traditional baskets, and make banana beer at the Red Rocks Cultural Center

Honor and learn more about the victims of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide at the Genocide Memorial

We work with local businesses, non-profits, and micro-businesses wherever possible, especially those that champion environmental practices.

By working with such businesses, we can support the success of sustainable businesses, ensure that meaningful change is a lasting process, and contribute dollars to the local community.

You can learn more about our partners and their sustainability initiatives on their websites, linked below:

Nyamirambo Women’s Centre

Ingagi Park View Lodge

Heaven Boutique Hotel

Volcanoes National Park

Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund

Every year we donate a portion of our revenues to carefully vetted and selected local nonprofits in the areas where we travel as another measurable practice of responsible travel.

By giving back, we invest in a more sustainable future and ensure a direct impact on the communities and environments we visit on this tour.

Gorilla Doctors:

Donated $150 towards life-saving veterinary care to eastern gorillas in 2021

Donated $515 towards life-saving veterinary care to eastern gorillas in 2/2023

Donated $500 for every tour departure.

Dian Fossey Research Center: Donated $150 to support continuous gorilla research.

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