Top Sustainable Tourism of 2025

Ranked by eco-certifications, carbon footprint scores, and visitor impact from EarthCheck, GSTC, and Condé Nast Traveler 2025.

Editor's Top Picks

Costa Rica
Costa Rica
#1

Biodiversity leader.

New Zealand
New Zealand
#2

100% renewable goal.

Sweden
Sweden
#3

Eco-certified hotels.

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#1Costa RicaBiodiversity leader.
#2New Zealand100% renewable goal.
#3SwedenEco-certified hotels.
#4BhutanCarbon-negative.
#5Ecuador50% protected areas.
#6IcelandGeothermal energy.
#7DenmarkGreen capital.
#8FinlandEco-hotels.
#9SloveniaGreen destination.
#10PortugalRenewable energy focus.
#11NorwayElectric ferries.
#12AustriaEco-trails.
#13CanadaNational parks.
#14ScotlandEco-certified businesses.
#15Galapagos, Ecuador97% protected.
#16South AfricaWildlife reserves.
#17NetherlandsGreen cities.
#18KenyaConservation efforts.
#19JapanEco-tourism.
#20PalauMarine protection.

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