Ideal Destinations For Eco & Sustainable Holidays

Focused on protecting nature, supporting local communities and reducing environmental impact, these destinations are ideal for eco and sustainable holidays. Discover where to go for responsible travel experiences that leave a positive footprint.

Eco & Sustainable Holiday Destinations By Country

Europe

  • Norway – A global leader in sustainable tourism, offering low-impact travel through fjords, national parks and eco-certified accommodations.

  • Slovenia – One of Europe’s greenest destinations, centred on Ljubljana, alpine lakes and forest conservation.

  • Iceland – Renewable-energy-powered travel focused on geothermal landscapes, waterfalls and protected wilderness.

  • Finland – Sustainable nature travel through Lapland, forests and lake regions, with strong eco-lodge culture.

  • Portugal – Eco-conscious coastal and rural travel in Alentejo, national parks and low-impact surf regions.

  • Austria – Environmentally responsible alpine travel with strong public transport and eco-certified mountain resorts.

  • Scotland – Community-led conservation, rewilding projects and low-impact travel across the Highlands and islands.

  • England – Sustainable domestic travel through national parks, countryside stays and heritage conservation projects.


Asia

  • Bhutan – One of the world’s most sustainability-focused destinations, prioritising Gross National Happiness and low-impact tourism.

  • Japan – Responsible travel through rural regions, traditional villages and conservation-focused national parks.

  • Nepal – Community-based trekking and conservation tourism in the Himalayas and rural villages.

  • Sri Lanka – Wildlife conservation and eco-lodges supporting biodiversity and community development.

  • Indonesia – Sustainable tourism initiatives in Bali, Komodo and lesser-visited islands.

  • Vietnam – Eco-focused travel in national parks, rural communities and conservation-led homestays.

  • Laos – Low-impact travel centred on river life, community lodges and forest protection.


Africa & Middle East

  • Costa Rica – A global benchmark for eco-tourism, with rainforest conservation, wildlife protection and renewable energy leadership.

  • Namibia – Community conservancies and low-impact safaris supporting wildlife and local livelihoods.

  • Botswana – High-value, low-volume safari tourism focused on conservation and minimal environmental footprint.

  • Rwanda – Conservation-led tourism supporting mountain gorilla protection and community benefit.

  • Morocco – Sustainable rural tourism in Atlas Mountains villages and eco-desert camps.

  • Jordan – Eco-reserves and community projects such as Dana Biosphere Reserve and protected desert landscapes.

  • Oman – Low-impact desert and mountain tourism with strong cultural preservation.


Americas

  • Canada – Responsible nature travel across national parks, Indigenous-led tourism and protected wilderness.

  • Chile – Conservation-focused travel in Patagonia, supported by national park expansion and eco-lodges.

  • Peru – Sustainable trekking routes and community tourism in the Andes and Amazon regions.

  • Ecuador – Biodiversity-led eco-tourism in the Galápagos Islands and cloud forests.

  • Panama – Growing eco-tourism scene with rainforest protection and sustainable coastal travel.

  • United States – Responsible travel through national parks, conservation areas and eco-certified accommodations.


Oceania & Pacific

  • New Zealand – Strong sustainability ethos, with eco-lodges, conservation tourism and protected landscapes.

  • Australia – Eco-conscious travel through the Great Barrier Reef, Indigenous-led experiences and conservation projects.

  • Fiji – Community-led marine conservation and low-impact island tourism.

  • Samoa – Traditional village-based tourism focused on cultural preservation and environmental respect.

  • Papua New Guinea – Conservation-focused travel supporting biodiversity and living cultural heritage.


How To Choose The Right Eco & Sustainable Holiday

Sustainable travel works best when destinations prioritise conservation, community involvement and responsible visitor management. Accommodation standards, local ownership and environmental protections all matter.

Choosing destinations that actively protect natural and cultural resources ensures your travel supports long-term sustainability — allowing you to experience the world responsibly while helping preserve it for future generations.


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