How To Spot Ethical Wildlife Tours? Experts Reveal Their Golden Rules

270% increase in clients citing sustainability and conservation as a top priority when planning six-figure trips compared to just five years ago is a considerable increase, says Julia Carter, founder of Craft Travel, a bespoke luxury travel company.

"We also see a shift," says Harriet Pike, head of Patagonia at Swoop Patagonia. The travelers she encounters are no longer looking to fly in, walk, and leave. Instead, they increasingly want to ensure that the luxury lodges they stay in actively support conservation and that tourism isn’t harming Patagonia’s fragile ecosystems.

But how can travelers ensure the vacation they choose will truly align with their values? How can they distinguish between genuinely ethical wildlife experiences and those that merely market themselves as such? Read More>>