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Greenloons offers its top five 'certified sustainable' summer-break adventures for families
05-08-2012
That Fit Sustainable Green Travel Criteria
Suggested for Families by Eco-Vacation Specialist Greenloons
Irene Lane, Greenloons founder, is always on the lookout for exceptional ecotourismoperators who can meet the demand for green travel estimated to be growing 5% annually worldwide. The following operators went through an extensive process of certified third-party vetting before Lane added them to the Greenloons collection.
Spirit of Nepal (12 days; July, August departures; minimum age 12; $2,699 per person): This eco-luxury trip unravels mysteries of Nepal’s ancient secrets by trekking unexplored nature paths, viewing Architectural marvels including Pashupatinath Temple and the Buddhist holy cities of Boudhanath and UNESCO-protected Bhaktapur, peeking into Gurung villages to see how the locals have lived for centuries, and partaking in an elephant safari in the Chitwan National Park while on alert for sightings of Royal Bengal tigers, rhinos, leopards, black bears, monkeys, crocodiles, deer and exotic birds.
Realm of the Polar Bear (8 days; June, July, August departures; minimum age 10; $3,599 per person quad, $4,099 per person triple, from $4,899 per person double): From close-up encounters with icebergs to the Arctic’s plentiful wildlife, this is a small ship voyage of nonstop highlights. Guests spot whales and polar bears, listen to and watch Arctic birdlife and glaciers, discover breathtaking ice-covered fjords, glimpse herds of Svalbard’s unique reindeer, brave the Arctic waters for a polar plunge and take advantage of time spent with expert guides.
Swedish Timber Raft Adventure (6 days; June, August departures; minimum age 6 and able to swim; from $1,775 per adult, $1,418 per child up to age 15): This trip has it all over on Tom Sawyer while rafting Sweden’s southerly wilderness. Guests under supervision build their own log rafts before going down the river Klarälven where they’ll pass small villages or just hear the sounds of the spruce forest along the way. Evenings are either in camps or in lodges (guest choice). Other activities include canoeing, photography, fishing, camping and adventure sightseeing.
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