Sustainable tourism is alive and well in Costa Rica; in fact, more travel agencies and tour operators are putting together packages for lovers of the outdoors who wish to get really close to pristine nature. To this end, it is important for travelers to ensure that their tour operator is properly accredited with a Certificate for Sustainable Tourism issued by the National Board of Tourism (Spanish initials: ICT). One such tour operator is Greenloons, and this recent press release offers details about its Colibrí (Hummingbird) Birding Package in Costa Rica:

Vienna, Virginia (PRWEB) November 12, 2014 – Greenloons, which helps people source the green vacation adventures of their dreams, outlines five themed destination ideas for families that want to give the gift of sustainable travel as well as give back to local communities this Holiday season.

“Having these sustainable lifestyle options top of mind during the Holidays are an exhilarating and positive way to help families reconnect with nature and with each other,” said Irene Lane, founder of Greenloons.

Her recommended list includes:

Help preserve a bird species habitat on the isolated Osa Peninsula in the southern corner of Costa Rica, one of the most bio-diverse regions of the world. Here, the 42,000-hectare Corcovado National Park, is home to almost 400 species of birds and 140 species of mammals. Staying in the area supports Costa Rica White Hawk Project with a mission to purchase land so it remains untouched and accessible to the hawks, falcons, toucans, hummingbirds and other bird species that are found in this ecosystem. The Hummingbird Package is priced from $1,140 per person including four night’s accommodation, transport, meals, and some activities. Dates are flexible.

Recommended for nature lovers and birdwatchers, this experience is an excellent opportunity to whet your appetite. Within moments upon entering the Osa Peninsula and Carate Valley, you will encounter different habitats and also a grand diversity of birds, like Scarlet Macaw, Toucans, Turquoiae Cotinga, Fiery-Billed Aracari,Cherries Tanager, Red Legged Honeycreeper and other 290 species. With the help of our experienced guides, it will be much easier to find them.

Located on an isolated peninsula in the southern part of Costa Rica. This area is one of the most bio-diverse spots on the entire planet. The main feature of the Osa Peninsula, and that which makes it famous throughout the world, is the 42,000-hectare Corcovado National Park, home to almost 400 species of birds, 140 species of mammals, 116 species of amphibians and reptiles, over 500 species of trees, and more than 6,000 species of insects.

With 13 major ecosystems, the park protects endangered species such as the jaguar, puma, crocodile, tapir, poison dart frogs, and the harpy eagle. The expansive beaches of the Osa, especially those near Carate, where the lodge is situated, are also major nesting sites for several varieties of sea turtles. If you really want to experience a lowland tropical rainforest in its most natural state, yet also enjoy an outstanding tropical beach environment, this is the place to do it.

Some of the activities in the package above include:

• Horseback Riding
• Birding
• Hiking & Trekking
• Rainforest
• Wildlife
• Eco Lodge

About Greenloons

Greenloons is a premier online travel resource dedicated to inspiring people to think different, be different and travel different – in ways that help to ensure a more sustainable planet. In addition to being a recent recipient of National Geographic Traveler magazine’s 50 Tours of a Lifetime, Greenloons is an advocate of social empowerment, financial viability, and environmental preservation connecting mindful travelers with unique and eco-certified travel experiences all over the world.