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Donor Travel

A day of firsts for Emberá Drúa kids in Panama

Through Elevate Destinations’ Buy a Trip, Give a Trip initiative, children from Panama’s Emberá Drúa community experienced a day of firsts.

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Panama: A view over rooftops, mountains, and the ocean in Portobelo, Panama.

Destinations

Your Panama travel guide

Panama is emerging as one of Central America’s premier eco-travel destinations. Discover immersion in nature and a slower-paced, truly welcoming culture—a perfect antidote to the stresses of modern life.

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Conservation, Partners

Elevating our sustainability practices

Explore key insights from our 2024 Sustainability Report—see how Elevate and our partners are turning purpose into impact for people, places, and the planet.

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Donor Travel

Why do donor trips cost so much?

The answer is not straightforward because what we offer is vastly different from a typical vacation or pre-packaged tour.

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Gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda

Discover the magic of gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda—get expert tips, travel insights, and inspiration for your once-in-a-lifetime adventure.

The rise of grandparents traveling with grandchildren: Four people wearing helmets stand next to a brown horse outdoors, smiling at the camera. A stone wall and greenery are visible in the background.

Travel Tips

The rise of grandparents traveling with grandchildren

Discover why more grandparents are traveling with grandchildren, plus ideas and tips for planning a memorable skip-generation vacation.

India: A woman in a yellow top and green pants stands on the steps at the entrance of an old stone temple, looking to the side with arms crossed. The temple features carved pillars and weathered stonework.

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Essential India travel tips: A guide for first-time travelers

Visiting India for the first time? Our guide covers essential tips, from what to pack to must-see destinations, cultural insights and more.

Empowering Communities Through Sustainable Agriculture

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Educating Communities Through Sustainable Agriculture

The Sustainable Agriculture Fair in Belize promoted environmental awareness, supported local artisans, and inspired future generations to embrace sustainability through innovative agricultural techniques.

Morocco: A large group of women poses and smiles together in a colorful courtyard with patterned tiles, blue arches, and palm trees—a joyful moment under the sun.

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Shaping Female Leaders Through Travel

Through our Buy a Trip, Give a Trip initiative, a group of young Moroccan women discovered how travel can contribute to transforming them into confident, resilient leaders of tomorrow.

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The Power of Inclusive Adventure Travel

Through our Buy a Trip, Give a Trip initiative, a group of blind and sighted travelers challenged their perceptions of adventure during an extraordinary whitewater rafting experience in Costa Rica.

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The Impact of a Conservation Excursion

Discover how El Karama Lodge ignited a passion for conservation among students from Mwangi and Muramati Primary Schools in Laikipia County, Kenya, through our “Buy a Trip, Give a Trip” initiative.

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Hill-Tribe youth learn Thai crafts in Chiang Mai

Fourteen hill tribe students from the Seed of Hope Foundation in Thailand visited Chiang Mai on a cultural journey to create connections between rural and urban communities while preserving traditional Thai handicrafts.

Peru: Panoramic view of Machu Picchu, showing ancient Incan stone ruins surrounded by green mountains under a partly cloudy sky.

Destinations, Travel Tips

5 essential tips for visiting Machu Picchu

Insider tips to make the most of your visit to one of the world’s great wonders.

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