Ethical Journeys

Cultural exchange done right

Ethical Journeys is a collection of small group tours that adhere to the highest environmental, fair trade and human rights standards to educate travelers on sustainable and ethical travel and to maximize benefits to host communities. Proceeds from Ethical Journeys support the work of Ethical Traveler.

Upcoming Tours
Oct
26
2026

Join Us for El Dia de Los Muertos in Oaxaca, Mexico! | Oct 26 – Nov 3, 2026

Tour dates: October 26 - November 3, 2026 (9 days)

We’re going to the culinary and cultural capital of Mexico during one of the most amazing times of the year! If you love beauty, eating, bustling markets, bright colors, street art, friendly people, arts and crafts, rich history, and hands-on experiences—this is your trip! For ease and fun, we are staying at the same boutique hotel the whole time so you can unpack and enjoy the day activities!

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Past Tours
Nov
9
2025

Join Us for a Writing Adventure in Kathmandu, Nepal! | November 9 – 19, 2025

Tour dates: November 9-19, 2025 (11 days)

Ethical Traveler and the Himalayan Writers Workshop invite you to experience the extraordinary arts, spiritual life, and beauty of Nepal this coming November. During our 10-day exploration of Kathmandu and its environs we will immerse ourselves in the daily life of the former kingdom, and write intimate, 200 > 600 word sketches which encapsulate our connections with the vibrant energy of this ancient Himalayan realm.

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Jan
24
2025

Ethical Traveler presents: A Culture of Jazz, Arts, and Dance in Cuba | January 24 – February 4 , 2025

Tour dates: January 24 - February 4, 2025 (12 days)

Havana is one of the most vibrant capitals in the Americas—and to celebrate Havana’s 2025 Plaza Jazz Festival, ET Director, Jeff Greenwald, will take a small group of fellow travelers to the island’s north and south coasts. Our “Support for the Cuban People” visit will be a deep dive into the island’s culture and community, featuring jazz concerts, artists’ studios, dance performances, the Che Guevara Memorial, and much more.

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Nov
11
2024

Join Us for a Writing Adventure in Kathmandu, Nepal! | November 11 – 21, 2024

Tour dates: November 11-21, 2024 (11 days)

Ethical Traveler and the Himalayan Writers Workshop invite you to experience the extraordinary arts, spiritual life, and beauty of Nepal this coming November. During our 10-day exploration of Kathmandu and its environs we will immerse ourselves in the daily life of the former kingdom, and write intimate, 200 > 600 word sketches which encapsulate our connections with the vibrant energy of this ancient Himalayan realm.

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Nov
19
2023

Join Us for a Writing Adventure in Kathmandu, Nepal! | November 19 – 29, 2023

Tour dates: November 19-29, 2023 (11 days)

Ethical Traveler and the Himalayan Writers Workshop invite you to experience the extraordinary arts, spiritual life, and beauty of Nepal this coming November. During our 10-day exploration of Kathmandu and its environs we will immerse ourselves in the daily life of the former kingdom, and write intimate, 200 > 600 word sketches which encapsulate our connections with the vibrant energy of this ancient Himalayan realm.

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Jan
20
2023

Ethical Traveler Goes to Havana: The Plaza Jazz Festival | January 20 – 28, 2023

Tour dates: January 20-28, 2023 (9 days)

This Support for the Cuban People journey, led by Jeff Greenwald and benefiting Ethical Traveler, invites you to discover the history of Cuban music and celebrate exceptional jazz. We’ll explore Cuba’s vibrant visual arts scene, attend dance rehearsals, and witness how this Socialist country integrates personal expression with community development. Our visit is timed to coincide with Havana’s Plaza Jazz Festival, and we will have many opportunities to meet with individual musicians and artists, attend concerts, and discover how deeply music has penetrated Cuban life. Join us!

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Nov
12
2019

Celebrating Havana’s 500th Anniversary: Culture and Arts in Cuba | November 12 – 20, 2019

Tour dates: November 12-20, 2019 (9 days)

Havana is one of the most dynamic and colorful capitals in the Americas. Famed for its music, rum, distinctive architecture and dynamic culture of visual and performing arts, Cuba’s liveliest city is both welcoming and mysterious, with hidden treasures around every corner. Built along a sheltered bay, Havana (originally “La villa de San Cristóbal de La Habana”) was founded by the Spanish on November 16, 1519 and will mark its 500th birthday in the Fall of 2019. The anniversary will ignite a flare of celebrations, including an arts Biennial along the Malecon (Havana’s seafront promenade) and ongoing festivities in the buildings and plazas of the city’s Historic Center.

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Aug
5
2018

Nicaragua Sea Turtle Volunteer Expedition | August 5-12, 2018

Tour dates: August 5-12, 2018 (8 days)

Join us for a unique volunteer vacation to a remote corner of Nicaragua. Spend a week working to help the critically endangered hawksbill sea turtle while exploring a beautiful mangrove estuary. Padre Ramos Estuary, Nicaragua is one of only two major nesting areas for the critically endangered hawksbill sea turtle in the Eastern Pacific. On this trip, you will work hands on with local conservationists to study and protect hawksbills and explore a beautiful and quiet part of the country.

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Aug
20
2016

Lithuania: Discovering the Hidden Gem of the Baltics, with Jeff Greenwald | August 20-29, 2016

Tour dates: August 20-29, 2016 (10 days)

Join Ethical Traveler’s founder and best-selling travel writer Jeff Greenwald on our first journey to Lithuania. Explore this progressive and beautiful country, and discover why it received our Ethical Destination award several years running. Our exciting itinerary highlights the best of what this Baltic gem has to offer culturally, socially and ecologically.

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