Reasons Why You Will Enjoy Conservation Travel
Out-of-the-ordinary experiences
Traveling with a nonprofit opens the door to unique, out-of-the-ordinary experiences not available to ordinary tourists. You will help conserve some of the world’s most amazing landscapes. You can help preserve cultural heritage sites. Memories of your hands-on support for biodiversity will linger long after your trip.
Experience the awe as you make deeper and more meaningful connections with the place, the culture, and the people. Be inspired by your travels with ConservationVIP.
Be assured of your Positive Environmental Impact
Traveling with ConservationVIP solves the challenge of choosing a responsible travel option. Many for-profit tour operators claim to be sustainable travel companies. But if you look for proof, it is hard to find. We are accountable for our activities and provide information so you can verify that we are sustainable. You can read the trip reports which we prepare after each trip, summarizing the project activities accomplished on the trip. These reports, together with the information about our Special Projects, form the basis for our impact reporting. You can see the difference already made by our past trip participants!
Why we believe that Conservation Travel feels good both during AND after the trip
Are you new to conservation travel? Or are you a seasoned volunteer? Either way, our trips will leave you with a sense of achievement and satisfaction. We will match you with tasks that suit you so you can enjoy contributing in a meaningful way. It feels good to help to sustain some of the world’s most cherished landscapes, cultural heritage sites and biodiversity. Making a genuine positive contribution which promotes environmental sustainability transforms you. Experience the sense of accomplishment!
U.S.-based Trip Leaders and Local Partners and Guides
ConservationVIP’s U.S.-based trip leaders travel with you. Their experience, knowledge, and passion combine for optimal impact on the conservation projects and on your travel experience. Because our trip leaders are volunteers, they understand the needs of volunteers. They identify your needs and interests. Then they work to meet those needs and satisfy your interests. The goals of safety and fun are always on their radar. Our trip leaders are well organized outdoor enthusiasts committed to safety, enjoyment, and project success.
“Kudos to leaders Susan and Mark for embracing each and every individual, for creating an energized group dynamic, and for tending to every detail.” (Elaine M.)
We proudly work with local partners, and local guides. These relationships ensure that your experiences are meaningful, educational, and impactful. These local leaders are passionate about the projects we help them accomplish. You will feel their love for these special places. Experience deeper cultural exchanges which uniquely arise from completing tasks with a shared goal and ethos.
We make the group’s arrangements!
Group volunteering allows you to focus on the destination and the experience. We arrange your lodging, food, local transportation and activities. Our planning not only saves you time. It also means you won’t waste your time second-guessing many logistical decisions or worrying about the safety of the neighborhood. You can enjoy volunteering in a foreign country even if you are not fluent in the local language. We are committed to ensuring a cooperative and collaborative group. We welcome people of diverse ages, backgrounds, and interests. All of their contributions will be appreciated as together we make a difference that lasts.
Travel with like-minded people
Many people enjoy the camaraderie and safety of traveling with others. Yet, some avoid group travel because they are concerned that they will not enjoy the other people on the tour. One of the big advantages of traveling on a ConservationVIP conservation trip is that our travelers are special people. They care about the world and about the environment. They want to go below the surface to gain a deeper understanding of the destination. And they are willing to share their knowledge, skills and time to help others. On our trips, people often meet like-minded people who add to the enjoyment of the trip.
We offer a welcoming and casual style of leading trips to special and very important destinations. We work hard to create an environment that welcomes everyone on the trip, and we aim to exceed expectations. Our travel groups include people with a wide range of ages and backgrounds. They share a common perspective about the environment and believe that individuals can make a difference. This offers opportunities for camaraderie and unexpected lasting connections. Many volunteers look back on the spontaneous laughter and unique experiences with fond memories that keep them smiling for years. In fact, many of our volunteers call for an encore and return to sign-up for a new destination!
Experience the Nonprofit Travel Difference with ConservationVIP!