Find Philanthropic Adventure Travel with Elevate Destinations

Elevate Destinations focus on trips that give back to local communities

Elevate Destinations is a leading philanthropic travel company and a designer of Responsive Travel: travel that makes a difference to destination communities. The degree of each visitor's involvement varies. Some clients just like to donate money, others are eager to do service or volunteer work, while others would prefer an education but nothing too hands on.

Elevate Destinations trips incorporate educational and service elements into each itinerary. Lodging is selected with sustainability in mind. Founded in 2005 by Dominique Callimanopulos, who noticed the inequities between travelers and native communities when she first began to travel, she was inspired to include international involvement with many non-profits and philanthropists in her future travel. Elevate Destinations developed from this vision.

The Boss’s Pitch: Why Travel with Elevate Destinations

“Being a responsive traveler does not mean giving up on travel pleasures or adventures” says Dominique Callimanopulos.”Our clients come to us in search of an amazing travel experience which also makes a difference in the country they visit, as well as green accommodations that do not compromise on aesthetics, amenities, service or security. Our trips are specifically designed to provide travelers with the opportunity to better understand economic, socio-cultural, and environmental needs of the countries they visit. Some travelers prefer for us to make a donation: we donate 5 percent of the net costs of all our trips to NGOs in destination countries. Other clients want more hands on service opportunities in the communities they are visiting.”

Popular Philanthropic Adventure Trips with Elevate Destinations

African Safaris have been among the popular choices. Elevate Destinations offers group and customized tours and retreats to Africa, the Americas, India, Bhutan, New Zealand and Southeast Asia. In addition, the company organizes donor trips for non-profit organizations and corporations.

Learn more about Elevate Destinations

For more information about Elevate Destinations and a list of philanthropic adventure travel trips visit Elevate Destinations or call 617-661-0203.

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