Terra Incognita runs ecotourism trips around the world. The company uses a minimal impact approach and also utilizes native guides to tour different regions. Terra Incognita has been used by National Geographic photographers and authors, and they have been featured by numerous local publications in the United States. The destinations include Belize, Borneo, Galapagos Islands, Tanzania, New Zealand and several more. All of the trips are organized by founder Gerard Caddick, who received the award for Best Tour Operator from the Responsible Tourism Awards.
Artic Treks runs ecotours in Alaska. The company is based in Fairbanks, and the trips are focused around the Brooks Range. They do low impact rafting, backpacking and hiking trips that use air travel to access remote areas. The group sizes are limited, and low-impact camping rules are practiced on every trip. Artic Treks received the World Wildlife Fund Award in 1999 for its conservation-based business practices.
Lost World Adventures focuses on Central and South America. The ecotours only use local guides and small groups. Each trip uses a combination of outdoor experience and cultural education to immerse the visitor in the region. The company also has a diverse range of itineraries with long and short trips. The company has been featured in the Washington Post, Los Angeles Times and several other major publications. In addition to the positive reviews and small groups, it also contributes to several conservation organizations.
Small World Journeys is an Australian company that offsets all of its carbon emissions and offers the option for travelers to offset the emissions from their plane flights. It offers trips for individuals and small groups, with some trips having an educational focus and others being geared toward adventure seekers. All of the trips use local guides and use leave-no-trace camping practices. In addition to the ecotours, the company has a sustainable mission and conducts the majority of its business through email to reduce the use of paper.
