Gerard "Ged" Caddick founded Terra Incognita ECOTOURS
in 2004 after over fifteen years of working in the Expedition Travel industry.
Ged worked for Lindblad Expeditions as Expedition Leader from 1992-2004, and
for International Expeditions while living in Belize in the 1980's. Ged has
led trips for the World Wildlife Fund, National Geographic Society and the
American Museum of Natural History as well as many College Alumni groups, the
National Audubon Society and the Smithsonian Institution.
Ged lived in Belize, Central America for a number of years in the late 1980's and worked in the Conservation of Endangered Species for twelve years before becoming involved in the Expedition Travel industry. It is this mix of Expedition Travel (a.k.a. ecotourism) and Conservation that has helped to shape how Terra Incognita ECOTOURS operates.
Nominated as "Best Tour Operator" in the 2006 First Choice Responsible Tourism Awards
We are committed to making a difference to you and to
the places we visit. We draw on our legacy of adventure, experience and knowledge, our commitment is to provide travelers with opportunities to participate in ecotours, which explore the world with a sense of discovery and wonder, and to preserve our environment for future generations. As we do so, we strive to create ecotours that are as enriching and memorable as they are comfortable and fun.
Indeed, we pledge to engage in responsible travel to
natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being
of local people. Hence we adhere to the following principles:
Minimize impact
Build environmental and cultural awareness and respect
Provide positive experiences for both visitors and hosts
Provide direct financial benefits for conservation
Provide financial benefits and empowerment for local people
Raise sensitivity to host countries' political, environmental, and social climate
Support international human rights and labor agreements
We take these principles to heart, and for every person who joins one of our ecotours we
make a donation to one of the leading conservation organizations working in
the area. Indeed we partner with these organizations
to help increase their effectiveness. Our conservation partners will send a
representative to join us, to explain their work, to provide added insight,
to make your experience more relevant, rewarding and unique.
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Gerard "Ged" Caddick founded Terra Incognita ECOTOURS
in 2004 after over fifteen years of working in the Expedition Travel industry.
Ged worked for Lindblad Expeditions as Expedition Leader from 1992-2004, and
for International Expeditions while living in Belize in the 1980's. Ged has
led trips for the World Wildlife Fund, National Geographic Society and the
American Museum of Natural History as well as many College Alumni groups, the
National Audubon Society and the Smithsonian Institution.
We are proud to be a member of The International Ecotourism Society.