Earth Day inspiration for thoughtful travel
Every Audley trip is hand-crafted just for you. However, we’re always alive to the fact that we’re part of a greater community, one that has the ability to inspire, to build bridges between cultures, and to promote a greater understanding of our planet and humanity’s place on it. We believe in the compounded power of small, responsible decisions, which can add up to make a big difference. If Earth Day has inspired you to travel more thoughtfully, we’ve created this hub of information to help you plan your next adventure, so you can be sure to make a positive impact along the way.
Find out more about our approach to responsible travel.
Trip ideas for more sustainable travel
Get inspired for your next adventure with these suggested itineraries. We hope they’ll fire up your imagination and show you the many possibilities available for travelling in a way that helps the people and places you visit.
Audley’s Travel for Good Fund
As travellers, we can help preserve and restore environments, protect wildlife and working animals, and support local communities in ways that positively transform the lives of people living in the destinations we visit. We know, from more than 25 years of experience, that when it’s planned thoughtfully, travel can be a force for good. That’s why we created the Travel for Good Fund. You can use it to donate to one of 10 charities we’ve chosen to partner with from around the globe. Collectively, we can create a world of positive change.
Eco-friendly stays
We focus on partnering with hotels that operate in a more thoughtful way. From eco-friendly lodges to camps run by local people, here’s just a smattering of the options you can choose from.
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![Cottage, Khem Villas, Ranthambhore National Park]()
Khem Villas
India -
![Honeymoon Suite, Pacuare Lodge, Pacuare Lodge]()
Pacuare Lodge
Costa Rica -
![Tent living area, Shinta Mani Wild]()
Shinta Mani Wild
Cambodia -
![The Dog House, Tongabezi, Livingstone & The Victoria Falls]()
Tongabezi Lodge
Zambia -
![Masseria Montenapoleone, Fasano]()
Masseria Montenapoleone
Italy -
![Pousada Caiman Eco Lodge]()
Caiman Ecological Refuge
Brazil -
![Finch Bay Hotel, Galapagos Islands]()
Finch Bay Hotel
Galapagos Islands -
![ION Adventure Hotel, Þingvellir National Park]()
ION Adventure Hotel
Iceland -
![Camp Sarika Pavilion Outdoor Terrace]()
Further reading
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![Lemanak village tribal mother and son]()
From risotto lunch to whale watching: 7 compelling experiences that also give back to the local community
The communities we work with are a vital part of everything we do, so we gravitate toward experiences that give back whenever we travel. Here, we highlight seven great ways for you to explore that also support the communities you visit.
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![Twelve Apostles, Great Ocean Road]()
How to travel more sustainably: a practical guide
Reducing plastic and carbon offsetting flights are just two ways to travel more sustainably, but what else can we do? Our specialists have put together a practical guide suggesting things you can do to keep your travel footprint to a minimum, based on their own experiences.
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5 places to stay that support their local wildlife, and what you can see there
Track chimps with researchers on a remote Tanzanian island, join rangers on patrol in the depths of the Cambodian jungle or simply relax amid the hum of the Costa Rican jungle. We pick five stays where trailblazing conservation efforts give you the best wildlife experiences.
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Responsible stays around the world: Eco-lodges, green hotels and remote guesthouses
We put responsible travel at the heart of everything we do at Audley, including hotels. Here are some of the most thoughtfully run places you can visit, from a rhino-tracking lodge in Kenya to a guesthouse in a Jordan nature reserve.
