Eco-certified vacations

Eco-certified vacation packages are travel packages that include eco-certified hotelsOpens in a new window, lower-emission flights, and fuel-efficient or electric car rentals. Expedia offers a wide range of eco-certified selections for you to plan your next sustainable vacationOpens in a new window. eco-certified properties are those that have told us they have sustainable policies and practices in place, for example, removing single-use plastic, reducing water and electricity usage and recycling. Lower emissions flights are those that have at least 6% lower carbon emissions compared to other flights for the same search criteria. For getting around, you can go for a more eco-certified car that is a fuel-efficient hybrid or electric vehicle instead of traditional gas or diesel vehicles. 

Use Expedia’s search function to look for eco-certified vacation packages by entering your travel dates and picking a destination. With Expedia, you can choose to look for flights or hotels only, or bundle the best options for you to create responsible travel packages with prices starting from *. Planning your eco-certified tripOpens in a new window becomes even easier with the filter option, where you can select, among other things, different property types and whether you want to include meals. 

If you’re looking for a sustainable beach vacation, look no further than HawaiiOpens in a new window, where you can spend your days on the beach. Stay at one of the many eco-certified resorts in HawaiiOpens in a new window, and head out to watch whales on an environmentally friendly tour. If you prefer snowy slopes, a sustainable ski holiday in the Rocky Mountains of ColoradoOpens in a new window might be for you. Colorado’s eco-certified staysOpens in a new window boast charming amenities where you can kick back after a long day skiing. If you are new to eco-certified vacations, start your first getaway with our 5 sustainable day trips for all types of travelersOpens in a new window. 

Costa Rica’s eco-certified staysOpens in a new window take a high place on the list of prime eco-travel destinations, with impressive biodiversity and gorgeous sights. Stay in a sustainable cabin in MonteverdeOpens in a new window and spend the day hiking across several ecosystems. IcelandOpens in a new window is another eco-travel destination to cross off your bucket list with many eco-certified hotels where you can relax after a long day of gazing at volcanoes and glaciers.  

Among the fun things you choose from USA’s top domestic eco vacationsOpens in a new window are hiking and skiing in Park CityOpens in a new window. Relax in one of Utah’s unique eco-certified accommodation optionsOpens in a new window after a day in the great outdoors. Another top eco-certified vacation in the US is AlaskaOpens in a new window, where you have more than 100 national and state parks to explore.  

A vacation in an eco-certified Mexico city like Cancún has it all—the glistening beach a few steps away and eco-certified stays with everything included. Put work aside and enjoy everything Mexico has to offer with an eco-certified travel package. With an eco-certified all-inclusive vacation deal, you can enjoy sustainable trips by visiting one of many eco parks in Riviera Maya where you can admire the underwater wonders of the Caribbean. 

Expedia offers family vacation package deals that are both eco-certified and child-friendly. Sample the organic produce in BelizeOpens in a new window, or stay at an eco-certified hotel in MexicoOpens in a new window and have some family fun at the beach. Another option is to gear up and plan your family eco travels to New ZealandOpens in a new window, where you can marvel at its most famous fjords such as Milford Sound, or travel to one of the remote islands of the US’ northernmost state where you can marvel at the rich wildlife and sleep in a beautiful eco-certified hotel in AlaskaOpens in a new window. 

eco-certified vacation packages help you ensure that your hotel choice actively works to reduce its footprint on the environment. Booking an eco-certified hotel is one of many steps to travel in an eco-certified way. While all eco-certified hotels have their ways of being committed to eco-certified practices, many make sure their energy use, water use, and recycling are as sustainable as possible. If you want to know more, you can scroll down to the ‘Awards and affiliations’ section to see more about a property’s sustainability measures, or simply contact them directly. 

Enter your travel dates and destination in the search bar to compare flight and accommodation options by filtering your search results to customize your eco-certified vacation package. With the filter options, you can decide which area you want to stay in and if you want meals included. The search results will show the package price of the stay and roundtrip flight if bought together on Expedia. These bundled deals can sometimes save you a flight ticket or 1-night stay.

A last-minute eco-certified vacation package is a great option if you want to save money and are flexible with where you want to travel. Enter those spontaneous travel dates in the search bar to look for vacation packages and see the available deals. We recommend staying close to home or exploring domestic destinations such as ColoradoOpens in a new window for your last-minute eco-certified vacation destinations to lower your carbon footprint. 

You can find fully refundable options for selected sustainable vacation packages. We understand that your plans might change so many of the eco-certified hotels on Expedia are fully refundable. However, policies vary between hotels, so check your booking terms.