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# Explore and Protect Nature

Add some awe-inspiring nature to your next adventure. These hand-picked experiences will take you to some of the planet's most incredible natural wonders with local companies committed to conserving the environment and protecting wildlife.

[![Explore the Arctic with Sami Reindeer Herders](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/bjfsbgvdt42y1ncklv7f.jpg)USD 2,340/personExplore the Arctic with Sami Reindeer HerdersKautokeino, Norway4 Days | Camping, Community Visit, Cultural ActivitiesExperience the untamed Artic wilderness and take part in the unique lifestyle of the Sami reindeer herders - the European Union's only indigenous people. Join them in daily activities as they take care of their reindeer. You'll also get to ride a ...](/en/go/sami-reindeer-experience-arctic "Open this page in a separate tab")

[![Refugios Amazonas Eco Lodge: Nature Adventure in Tambopata Reserve](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/q194q3mnatnqhxq0dmdc.jpg)Customize this trip!Refugios Amazonas Eco Lodge: Nature Adventure in Tambopata ReservePuerto Maldonado, Peru4 Days | Boat Tour, Eco Lodge, KayakingLocated in a 200-hectare private reserve within the buffer zone of the Tambopata National Reserve, Refugio Amazonas is a beautiful 32-bedroom lodge that gives you an immersive rainforest experience. It's a perfect escape for adventurers, nature lo...](/en/go/refugios-amazonas "Open this page in a separate tab")

[![Gal Oya Boat Safari and Ecolodge](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/uotf0a2v02hvdjxita8o.jpg)Customize this trip!Gal Oya Boat Safari and EcolodgeGal Oya, Sri Lanka3 Days | Birdwatching, Cultural Activities, Eco LodgeGal Oya Lodge is spread across 20 acres of private jungle where you can discover an ancient land untouched by time; a haven of serenity in which to reconnect with the rhythms of the earth. The lodge provides the perfect base camp to immerse in nat...](/en/go/gal-oya-boat-safari-and-ecolodge "Open this page in a separate tab")

[![Amazon Experience at Uakari Floating Jungle Lodge](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/vs6wrq7zqiogxcmmv1sp.jpg)Customize this trip!Amazon Experience at Uakari Floating Jungle LodgeTefe, Brazil8 Days | Boat Tour, Canoeing, Community VisitExperience the magic of the Amazon while staying at this unique floating lodge located in the Mamirauá Sustainable Development Reserve. In the dry season, you'll hike forest trails in search of rare birds & wildlife like the red-face uakari monkey...](/en/go/uakari-lodge-experience "Open this page in a separate tab")

[![Napo Wildlife and Ecolodge Experience in Yasuni National Park](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/ap2uuxuf8xtofwnxx9xu.jpg)USD 1,450/personNapo Wildlife and Ecolodge Experience in Yasuni National ParkYasuni National Park, Ecuador4 Days | Birdwatching, Canoeing, Community VisitExplore the biodiversity of Amazon Rainforest and traditions of local indigenous communities through the incredible Napo Wildlife Center. Boat down the river to arrive at the unique lodge where you'll stay in traditionally-styled bungalows built b...](/en/go/yasuni-national-park-ecolodge-experience "Open this page in a separate tab")

[![Otorongo Amazon Lodge and River Adventure](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/bpv4uzhiw7lwr98trynf.jpg)Customize this trip!Otorongo Amazon Lodge and River AdventureIquitos, Peru4 Days | Boat Tour, Camping, Eco LodgeTake a speed boat 100km down the Amazon to this remote family-run lodge in the jungle to create your own unique rainforest experience alongside your welcoming local hosts! You can relax at the comfortable lodge and venture out on short nature hike...](/en/go/amazon-jungle-lodges-iquitos-peru/otorongo-amazon-lodge-river-adventure "Open this page in a separate tab")

[![Annapurna Community Ecolodge Trek](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/wnqeogzhonbc3ouuconp.jpg)Customize this trip!Annapurna Community Ecolodge TrekPokhara, Nepal10 Days | Community Lodge, Community Visit, Cultural ActivitiesExplore the cities of Kathmandu and Pokhara with local guides and then head out to experience the panoramic sensations of the High Himalayas on a trek along a newly developed, unspoiled route of the Annapurna Region. You'll take in incredible vist...](/en/go/pokhara-annapurna-homestay-trek-in-nepal/annapurna-community-ecolodge-trek "Open this page in a separate tab")

[![Overnight with Chari Weavers and Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain Hike](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/issdc39l7u0lsoyendly.jpg)USD 145/personOvernight with Chari Weavers and Palcoyo Rainbow Mountain HikeChecacupe, Peru2 Days | Community Visit, Hiking, Time in NatureExperience Peru's famous Rainbow Mountain in a unique and authentic way with CBC Tupay. Instead of joining the line of tourist buses, you'll spend your first day visiting the Chari community, learning traditional weaving and experiencing the cultu...](/en/go/rainbow-mountain-peru/rainbow-mountain-overnight-chari-weavers "Open this page in a separate tab")

[![Experience Mentawai Community Life in Sumatra](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/i7vwvbaqxqxh4xomeidn.jpg)USD 340/personExperience Mentawai Community Life in SumatraMentawai, Indonesia5 Days | Community Visit, Cultural Activities, Family HomestayVenture into the unspoiled heart of Sumatra, to the serene island of Siberut, and transcend the bounds of the ordinary as you immerse in the ageless traditions of the Mentawai Community. Nestled about 100 miles from the bustling cityscapes of Pada...](/en/go/mentawai-community-life-sumatra "Open this page in a separate tab")

[![Cruise the Brazilian Amazon to Jaú National Park](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/ot4nszrmbho8c37nb7nl.jpg)Customize this trip!Cruise the Brazilian Amazon to Jaú National ParkManaus, Brazil5 Days | Birdwatching, Boat Tour, CabinAre you ready for an unforgettable adventure in the Amazon? Join us on a unique cruise through Jaú National Park, the largest freshwater forest park in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll have the opportunity to explore the abundant...](/en/go/brazilian-amazon-cruise-adventure "Open this page in a separate tab")

[![Dive to Conserve Marine Life in the Maldives](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/fz4tkvl1ovuro2b7o1jl.jpg)USD 92/personDive to Conserve Marine Life in the MaldivesVillimale, MaldivesHalf Day | Eco-tourism, Scuba Diving, SnorkelingDive or snorkel the coral nursery with local conservationists and actively contribute to their conservation effort in Villimale. You will gain an understanding of the Maldivian ecosystems and conservation challenges arising from coastal developmen...](/en/go/dive-conserve-marine-life "Open this page in a separate tab")

[![Kapawi Lodge: Discover the Pink River Dolphin](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/s4qczbohwukgc4zpsff8.jpg)USD 1,298/personKapawi Lodge: Discover the Pink River DolphinAchuar, Ecuador5 Days | Birdwatching, Community Visit, Cultural ActivitiesJourney to one of the world's most remote and sustainable ecolodges to explore the incredible amazon rainforest and connect with the native Achuar people. You'll spend 5 days kayaking along beautiful rivers, hiking through the rainforest or relaxi...](/en/go/kapawi-lodge-pink-dolphin "Open this page in a separate tab")

[![Whale Shark Researcher For a Day](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/a78twuelb5glomxtxohx.jpg)USD 625/groupWhale Shark Researcher For a DayLa Paz, MexicoHalf Day | Boat Tour, Research Expedition, SnorkelingJoin the RED Adventures team and spend the day swimming alongside the largest fish on the planet - the majestic whale sharks. Led by scientist Deni Ramírez, you'll embark on a research vessel off the coast of La Paz and join the Whale Shark Mexico...](/en/go/swimming-snorkeling/whale-shark-in-la-paz-researcher-for-a-day "Open this page in a separate tab")

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