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Sustainable Tourism in the Arctic

This dataset contains information about various sustainable tourism activities offered in selected destinations, primarily in northern regions such as Norway, Canada, Greenland, and Iceland. Each entry includes details about the destination, the type of activity, sustainable practices employed, the organization providing the service, and a relevant website for more information.

  1. Destination: The geographical location where the sustainable activity takes place.
  2. Activity: The specific sustainable tourism activity that is offered at the destination.
  3. Sustainable Practice: The eco-friendly or sustainable practices that are implemented during the activity.
  4. Organization/Provider: The name of the company or organization that provides the activity.
  5. Website: The URL link to the provider's website for additional details and bookings.

Sample Data

Destination Activity Sustainable Practice Organization/Provider Website
Spitsbergen, Norway Hiking Leave No Trace Principles Arctic Adventures https://www.arcticadventures.com
Yellowknife, Canada Aurora Viewing Guided small group tours Northern Lights Tour Company https://www.northernlightstours.com
Tromsø, Norway Dog Sledding Use of eco-friendly sleds Tromsø Wilderness Centre https://www.tromsowilderness.no
Reykjavik, Iceland Whale Watching Eco-friendly boats Elding Adventure At Sea https://www.elding.is
Kangerlussuaq, Greenland Glacier Tours Carbon offsetting initiatives Greenland Adventures https://www.greenlandadventures.com
Svalbard, Norway Friluftsliv (Outdoor Life) Wildlife conservation education Svalbard Wildlife Expeditions https://www.svalbardwildlife.no
Nuuk, Greenland Cultural Tours Support local Indigenous guides Discover Greenland https://www.discovergreenland.com
Finnmark, Norway Snowshoeing Use of local guides Finnmark Friluftsliv https://www.finnmarkfriluftsliv.com
Victoria Island, Canada Kayaking Low-impact paddling techniques Paddle Canada https://www.paddlecanada.com
Longyearbyen, Svalbard Glacier Hiking Minimal environmental footprint Spitsbergen Travel https://www.spitsbergentravel.com
Fairbanks, Alaska Ice Fishing Catch and release fishing Alaska Fish On Charters https://www.alaskafishon.com
Iqaluit, Canada Cultural Exchange Programs Promote local arts and crafts Qaggiavuut! https://www.qaggiavuut.com
Barrow, Alaska Polar Bear Viewing Responsible viewing practices Alaska Wildlife Tours https://www.alaskawildlife.com
Narsarsuaq, Greenland Hiking Eco-friendly accommodations Greenland Hiking https://www.greenlandhiking.com
Rankin Inlet, Canada Bird Watching Support local wildlife monitoring Nunavut Wildlife https://www.nunavutwildlife.com
Akureyri, Iceland Geothermal Spa Visits Promote sustainable geothermal practices GeoSea https://geosea.is
Beaufort Sea, Canada Scenic Boat Tours Eco-friendly vessels Beaufort Sea Adventures https://www.beaufortseaadventures.com
Helgeland, Norway Island Hopping Promote local transport operators Helgeland Reiseliv https://www.visithelgeland.com
Kongsvik, Norway Fishing Trips Catch and release practices Kongsvik Fishing Lodge https://www.kongsvikfishing.com
Churchill, Canada Tundra Buggy Tours Carbon offset programs Churchill Wild https://www.churchillwild.com
Ny Alesund, Svalbard Research Tourism Supporting scientific research Kings Bay AS https://www.kingsbay.no
Lapland, Finland Reindeer Safaris Ethical treatment of animals Lapland Safaris https://www.laplandsafaris.com
Greenland Ice Cap Helicopter Tours Eco-friendly aircraft Air Greenland https://www.airgreenland.com
Nordkapp, Norway Wildlife Photo Expeditions Conservation-based photography Arctic Wildlife Tours https://www.arcticwildlife.com
Svalbard, Norway Photography Workshops Education on climate change Svalbard Photo Tours https://www.svalbardphototours.com
Disko Bay, Greenland Kayaking Seal watching and protection programs Disko Bay Adventures https://www.diskobay.com
Valdez, Alaska Glacier Cruises Sustainable seafood sourcing Valdez Adventure Tours https://www.valdezadventuretours.com
Nunavut, Canada Cultural Festivals Promotion of Inuit culture Inuit Heritage Trust https://www.iht.ca
Alaska Peninsula, Alaska Hiking Leave No Trace education Wild Alaska Tours https://www.wildalaskatours.com
Isle of Skye, Scotland Eco Walks Support local conservation projects Skye Eco Tours https://www.skyeecotours.com
Northwest Territories, Canada Wildlife Tours Guided by Indigenous knowledge NWT Tours https://www.nwttours.com
Sísay, Greenland Canoeing Promote local indigenous practices Greenland Canoe Tours https://www.greenlandcanoetours.com
Cambridge Bay, Canada Fishing Expeditions Sustainable fish sourcing Cambridge Bay Adventures https://www.cambridgebayadventures.com
South Georgia, Antarctica Wildlife Cruises Guided with conservation in mind South Georgia Travel https://www.southgeorgiatravel.com
Svalbard, Norway Snowmobile Tours Low-emission snowmobiles Svalbard Snowmobile Tours https://www.svalbardsnowmobile.com
Umeå, Sweden Cultural Workshops Support for Sami artists Umeå Arts https://www.umeaart.com
Nepal, Himalayas Eco Trekking Responsible trekking practices Himalayan Eco Trekking https://www.himalayanecotrekking.com
Torshavn, Faroe Islands Cultural Experiences Promote local heritage Visit Faroe Islands https://www.visitfaroeislands.com
Barents Sea, Norway Fishing Sustainable fishery practices Barents Sea Expeditions https://www.barentsseaexpeditions.com
North Slope, Alaska Cultural Learning Inuit storytelling sessions Inuit Heritage Program https://www.inuitheritageprogram.com
Southwest Fjords, Greenland Photography Tours Nature conservation education Greenland Photo Centre https://www.greenlandphotocentre.com
Valdez, Alaska Winter Sports Use of eco-friendly gear Valdez Winter Activities https://www.valdezwinteractivities.com
Qaqortoq, Greenland Culinary Tours Support local seafood harvesting Greenland Culinary Tours https://www.greenlandculinarytours.com
Mackenzie Delta, Canada Fishing Promote responsible fishing Mackenzie River Adventures https://www.mackenzieadventures.com
Kiruna, Sweden Ice Hotel Tours Energy-efficient structures Icehotel https://www.icehotel.com
Nuuk, Greenland Art Tours Support local artists Greenland Art Tours https://www.greenlandarttours.com
Kulusuk, Greenland Village Tours Cultural exchange opportunities Kulusuk Tours https://www.kulusuktours.com
Yamal Peninsula, Russia Cultural Encounters Responsible tourism practices Yamal Travel https://www.yamaltravel.com
Nordic Sea, Iceland Whale Research Tours Promote marine conservation Iceland Whale Watching https://www.whalewatchingiceland.is
Baffin Island, Canada Guided Walks Ethical wildlife exploration Baffin Expeditions https://www.baffinexpeditions.com
Sommarøy, Norway Cycling Tours Support local tourism initiatives Sommarøy Adventures https://www.sommaroyadventures.no
Lapland, Sweden Sledding Responsible wildlife watching Lapland Sledding Tours https://www.laplandsledding.com
Fjords of Norway Ecology Tours Education on marine preservation Fjord Ecologies https://www.fjordecologies.com
Nunavik, Canada Hiking Tours Community engagement in tourism Nunavik Travel https://www.nunaviktravel.com
Hornstrandir, Iceland Camping Leave No Trace camping Hornstrandir Nature Protection https://www.hornstrandir.com
Ilulissat, Greenland Ecosystem Tours Local environmental awareness Ilulissat Tours https://www.ilulissat.com
Severodvinsk, Russia Eco-Volunteering Beach clean-up initiatives Severodvinsk Volunteer Group https://www.severodvinskvolunteer.com
Poringland, UK Remote Wildlife Study Promoting conservation education Poringland Wildlife Tours https://www.poringlandwildlife.com
Horn Island, Canada Walking Tours Indigenous experiences Horn Island Cultural Tours https://www.hornislandculturaltours.com
Khakassia, Russia Ecological Aid Community-based tourism Khakassia Eco-Tours https://www.khakassiaecotours.com
Gjoa Haven, Canada Canoe Expeditions Sustainable paddling practices Gjoa Haven Adventures https://www.gjoahavenadventures.com
Oulu, Finland Nature Trails Environmental conservation programs Oulu Nature Tours https://www.oulunaturetours.com
Gotland, Sweden Sustainable Farm Stays Local agriculture support Gotland Organic Escapes https://www.gotlandorganic.com