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.

Past Tours
Nov
10
2014

World Heritage and Sustainable Tourism in Costa Rica | Nov 10-19, 2014

Tour dates: November 10-19, 2014 (10 days)

Renowned internationally as a model for sustainable development and frequently featured on Ethical Traveler’s annual Top 10 Best Ethical Destinations report, Costa Rica has been lauded as the birthplace of ecotourism. Explore Costa Rica’s abundant natural treasures and rich cultural heritage while meeting and speaking with government organizations, NGOs and locals to gain a first hand understanding of the economic importance and impact of tourism on this Central American nation.

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Oct
28
2014

Centennial of the Panama Canal | Oct 28 – Nov 5, 2014

Tour dates: October 28 - November 5, 2014 (9 days)

Ethical Traveler and AltruVistas present a journey to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the completion of the Panama Canal and to celebrate the country’s Independence Day. Along the way, we meet and speak with locals, NGOs and government organizations to understand what makes this country one of Central America’s most stable and prosperous nations.

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Apr
12
2014

Interactive Art Delegation to Cuba with Jeff Greenwald | April 12-21, 2014

Tour dates: April 12-21, 2014 (10 days)

Ethical Traveler and AltruVistas present An Interactive Art Delegation to Cuba with Jeff Greenwald, a 10-day people-to-people delegation focusing on Cuba’s visual and graphic arts, and exploring the relationship between personal expression, community development and person-to-person collaboration. We’ll visit studios, galleries, World Heritage Sites of extraordinary beauty, and neighborhoods that have been revitalized through imaginative art projects.

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Oct
28
2013

Burma at the Crossroads | Oct 28 – Nov 8, 2013

Tour dates: October 28 - November 8, 2013 (12 days)

Explore Burma’s vibrant culture; understand its tumultuous history; speak with locals to gain an understanding of contemporary life in Burma; and meet social, arts and humanitarian groups shaping the future of the country.

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