This was the second trip with Eco Village Tours. They are a marvellous company. Far surpassing any other I ve travelled with. The locations were great, the food plentiful. delicious & healthy. I would nt hesitate to recommend them.

The trip far exceeded all expectations. The guides were knowledgeable and put together an amazing trip well worth the money. I got much more out of the experience than I had planned. I highly recommend it.

Incredible opportunity! What Cynthia and Jason are doing here in Costa Rica in absolutely astounding. You cannot create this kind of experience on your own. The partnerships and connections with these communities allows front row access to the founders and projects that you cannot get without going on one of these tours. The food is exquisite! I’ve been on 2 tours now and joke. That it is a food tour with communities attached. It’s so nice having the local costa Rican guides as well accompanying us on the journey so that we are really getting first hand insight into the local culture and are not just visiting but really developing relationships with the people that live and work here. Cannot recommend enough! If you have been thinking about visiting Costa Rica and learning about ecovillages this is the way to do it!

**A Transformative Journey Through Italy’s Eco-Villages** This eco-village trip was nothing short of a fantastic journey through some of the most beautiful Italian landscapes I’ve ever encountered. Over the course of our travels, we discovered more than 10 different eco-villages, each one revealing the wonderful differences that make these communities unique, while also highlighting the beautiful commonalities that unite them in their vision for sustainable, intentional living. The trip was exceptionally well-organized, who curated experiences that went far beyond simple tourism. Every detail was thoughtfully planned, from our accommodations to our daily activities. The food alone was worth the journey – we were treated to wonderful, organic local Italian cuisine that celebrated the regions we visited. Each meal felt like a gift, connecting us to the land and the people who nurture it. What made this experience truly special was how the organizers created space for our small group to transform into a temporary living community. Rather than remaining mere observers, we became participants in something meaningful. We shared meals, conversations, and experiences that fostered genuine connections among travelers who started as strangers. This trip was profoundly inspirational. In a world that often feels fragmented and disconnected, witnessing these thriving eco-villages and being part of our own micro-community gave me renewed hope in humanity. It reminded me that people are actively building alternatives, creating spaces where sustainability, cooperation, and mindful living aren’t just ideals – they’re everyday realities. I would highly recommend this journey to anyone seeking not just a travel experience, but a transformative one that nourishes both the soul and the spirit.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

The trip was amazing. The tour guides, Catarina and Mikey were exceptional and you could feel their love and care for the purpose of the tour and our group. We saw a huge variety of places that ranged from new to established ecovillages and other places of community and methods of taking care of the earth. The food we had throughout the trip was amazing and opened up an entire world to my eyes of delicious vegan and vegetarian food. Catarina organized two meals that were real VIP level of attention and cuisine, but all with the feelings of family and joy! Our lodging throughout the trip was exceptional. When we weren't staying at the community we were visiting for the day, we stayed at lovely local places. Two beautiful farmhouses and another place that was renovated into exceptional rooms! No one can control the people that go along on a trip, but our group was full of amazing souls and the energy between us all was supportive, fun, and caring! We definitely felt like our own community and family soon after we started our journey. The schedule for the trip was quite full, but Catarina made sure to put visits to beautiful river spots along the way to cool ourselves. Having a trip in the first part of June in Portugal was risky for the weather, and while we were fortunate to have pleasant weather for most of our trip, I think that conducting the trip in spring or autumn would be better to make sure it wasn't too hot. I can't rave enough about Catarina and her energy and spirit throughout the trip! Her enthusiasm, knowledge an love of her country shown through every day. You could tell that everyone we met that she had known for many years or only a few months, appreciated her and the joy she brings with her! I would recommend this trip 100% to people!