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Combatting Invasive Species in the Galapagos with IGTOA

UNESCO identified invasive species exposure as the number one threat to the Galapagos ecosystem. Here’s how we’re helping IGTOA and WildAid reduce this threat.

AdventureSmith Operations Manager Chris Harter a Winner in Galapagos Conservancy’s 2013 Calendar Contest

Proud to report that our operations manager is one of 14 photographers selected for the 2013 Galapagos Conservancy calendar. Hear how he nabbed the shot, and preorder your copy today!

Rainforest Alliance Follow the Frog Week: Sustainable travel with 16 trips and 6 lodges

It’s Rainforest Alliance’s Follow the Frog Week! Read on to learn about 16 trips and 6 lodges that are dedicated to sustainable travel. With more than 900 million people traveling each year, often to fragile ecosystems, it’s important that we minimize our impact on the land.

EcoCamp Patagonia Named Chile’s Most Sustainable Tourism Company

Congratulations to EcoCamp, Chile’s most sustainable tourism company in 2012! Read more, watch an EcoCamp video and book your trek.

Cultural Travel to Remote Villages in Papua New Guinea, Peru, Panama & Alaska – 4 Handpicked Small Ship Cruises

If remote, cultural travel is on your bucket list, read on to see what AdventureSmith founder Todd Smith names as his top cultural small ship cruises.

Aqua Expeditions Joins Us as a Condé Nast Traveler World Saver

Aqua Expeditions wins a 2012 Condé Nast Traveler World Saver Award for its efforts in protecting wildlife and community in Northern Peru. We celebrate their achievement and relive our own 2007 World Saver Award.

2013 Galapagos Conservancy Calendar Seeking Photos

The Galapagos Conservancy is seeking photos for its 2013 calendar. Submit your best shot to this great cause!

Celebrating the Life of Lonesome George

When the Galápagos Islands became a National Park in 1959, conservation priorities were a top priority for the world’s scientific community. Giant tortoises, who gave their names to the remote archipelago, ranked high, together with the need to eradicate introduced animals (rats, goats, etc.) from the archipelago’s days as a pirate bolt-hole. Hundreds of thousands [...]

AdventureSmith Sponsors PBS Travel Program “Passport to Adventure”

AdventureSmith Explorations is proud to sponsor the upcoming season of the renown PBS travel program “Passport to Adventure”.

AdventureSmith Participates in Earth Hour

On Saturday 31 March 2012 at 8:30pm, AdventureSmith Explorations and our employees will join hundreds of millions of people across the globe in switching off the lights of our business premises and our homes for one hour – Earth Hour