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W
ildlife encounters
can be both
memorable and
humbling, but
considering the sustainability
of a trip has become increasingly
important. From spying sloths in
the rainforest to relaxing on sea
lion-strewn beaches, Holiday
Architects reveal three of their
most responsible wildlife tours...1
Hop between
islands
Blue-footed boobies and
tortoises hog the land while
sharks, sea lions and penguins fill
the sea: the Galápagos Island’s
scale and diversity of wildlife is
unrivalled. And due to ongoing
protection measures, you’re
bound to see a mix of animals.
Hop from island to island to
study their varied topography
and inhabitants, while learning
about the many conservation
projects in place to protect them.
Due to only ever having had
positive interactions withFrom walking with elephants to paddling with penguins, these sustainable wildlife
adventures will take you closer to the action...humans, the wildlife here is very
tame and you’ll be astonished
by their fearlessness of people.2
Walk with giants
Visit Cambodia’s Elephant
Valley to see ten rescued ellies
living out their retirement.
A guide will lead you through 6.5
sq km of lime-green forest, where
the gentle giants roam, bathe
and socialise. And you’ll be safe in
the knowledge that you’re giving
something back while you watch.
The Elephant Valley Project
makes huge efforts to not just
protect the rescued elephants
in their care, but also those still
surviving in the wild. They also
offer support to the locals andhave so far helped over 2,000
people with stable jobs and
healthcare. Your visit ensures the
continuation of this support.3
Laze with sloths
Over 26% of Costa Rica is
made up of protected areas with
more than 5% of the existing
biodiversity in the world calling
Costa Rica home, so there’s
plenty of wildlife on display here.
Start with the country’s most
laid-back residents – sloths.
Spot the slow-moving creatures
while paddling a kayak through
the mangrove forests of Manuel
Antonio NP, or while hikingthrough Arenal Rainforest. Look
out for the caiman, turtles and
squirrel monkeys that can also
be found in Arenal Rainforest.
A guide can take you on the most
animal-rich route, teaching you
about the surrounding endemic
flora and fauna as you pass it.
Whichever of these trips you
choose, you can be sure that
it will be a responsible one.THE WILDLIFE EXPERTS
Holiday Architects has been
sending people to far-flung
places since 2010. Now with
29 destinations – each with its
own experts and website – and
with two Wanderlust Reader
Travel awards, you can trust HA
with your wildlife trip. Its expert
team will get to know you and
your holiday wishes, before
designing the perfect itinerary.WILDLIFE
EXPERIENCES
Incredible & ethical
Animal antics
(clockwise from this)
Meet the residents of the
Galápagos; spot sloths in
Costa Rica; walk with
elephants in Cambodia