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Mediterranean Eco-Tour Program on the Island of Ibiza, Spain

Eco-tour participants enjoy Ibiza

Tourism with a Conscience
The Eco-Tour Program is the perfect opportunity for travelers who are interested in learning more about the environment while spending a week in one of Spain’s most beautiful islands. Only a 45-minute flight from the cities of Madrid and Barcelona, the island of Ibiza is an easily accessible island paradise, which offers beautiful beaches, breath-taking views, and 2,000 years of history.

View of beach, IbizaTour Overview
A 7-day vacation of excursions, activities and events to give you a fun and inspiring experience of Ibiza.

The Eco-Tour will focus on visits to Ibiza's stunning natural beauty spots and places of special and cultural interest, together with ecological and environmental education from the Greenheart Initiative, exclusive holistic and well-being activities (yoga, pilates, tai chi), plus Drumming Workshops and visits to our specially chosen venues for musical events. There will also be a Spanish language workshop and sessions of Pranic Healing on offer. All this plus a great amount of fun, laughter and essential free time to relax.

At CCI, we believe that a vacation should be a positive, fun experience which is also sensitive to tourism's impact on the environment. Part of the vacation program is dedicated to environmental and ecological learning, so that the group understand the facts. This learning is provided by our Ibiza-based partners, Greenheart, at the wonderful ecology centre, Casita Verde. Additionally, to ensure that Eco-tourists can take part in beneficial ecological activities, there are opportunities to participate in beach-cleaning and recycling, plus help offset their carbon emissions from travel to the vacation destination.

Excursions

  • walking tour of Ibiza Town (declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO)
  • the island's famous flea markets - bargains galore!
  • hikes to areas of great natural beauty and stunning views
  • ferry trip to the nearby island of Formentera with bicycle rental and picnic
  • free time to explore nearby sandy beaches and warm seas

Accommodation
Comfortable, fully-equipped bungalow accommodation is included in a first-class campsite located next to a calm, clear-water cove with watersports. Bungalows are based on 4 adults sharing, and can additionally sleep two children. The location of the campsite offers great value beach restaurants, nearby supermarkets, banks etc. and good snorkeling. Just a 5-minute drive takes you to the town of Santa Eulalia, a charming port town with great shops, bars and restaurants to suit all tastes.

Bungalow accommodationView of the beach from the campsite cafe

Program Dates
Programs take place on the following dates:

  • June 16-23, 2008

Each Tour Includes

  • Seven nights accommodation in wooden bungalows, based on four sharing
  • Two dinners and one picnic lunch. There are cooking facilities in the bungalows
  • Excursions as listed above
  • Medical and accident insurance
  • Full support of licensed English speaking guide
  • Entrance fees for excursions listed, bicycle rental and ferry trip to and from the island of Formentera

Program Does Not Include

  • Personal items and spending money
  • Car rental
  • Independent activities or excursions
  • Round trip airfare and ground transportation to host community
Es Vedra viewRequirements
Participants must be 18 years or older, be in good physical condition, and must have a genuine interest in the conservation of the environment.

Deadlines
Applications are due 6 weeks prior to your desired program start date. CCI may be able to accommodate applications on shorter notice. Please contact CCI in such cases.

Need more information?
Click here to request a brochure, or send us a message.  Feel free to contact us by phone toll free (in the U.S. only), 1-866-684-9675.

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