erlebe Fernreisen is committed to the protection of endangered wilderness
For the preservation of biodiversity & wilderness
Together with the Wilderness International Foundation, the tour operator erlebe Fernreisen is committed to preserving the world's last rainforests. Since 2024, the travel specialist has been protecting 2 m² per customer booked.
Let's continue on this path together and preserve even more unique wilderness in the long term: Protect a piece of the erlebe rainforest now.
Donations
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m2 of old-growth forest
tonnes of CO2
remain permanently stored in the biomass of the forest
erlebe Fernreisen GmbH offers tailor-made travel experiences for adventure seekers and culture enthusiasts worldwide. The focus is on sustainable tourism, enabling travelers to discover authentic and unique destinations in an environmentally conscious way. Each trip is designed with a clear commitment to responsibility and respectful encounters.
Intact rainforests are our strongest allies in climate protection - their preservation is more effective than any reforestation. Those who protect rainforests not only preserve trees, but entire ecosystems that are vital for the climate and biodiversity of our planet.
Britta Henning
Sustainability Coordinator, erlebe Fernreisen GmbH
Experience the long-distance forest in Canada
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Donations
m2 of old-growth forest
tonnes of CO2
Impressions from the protected area in Canada
The wilderness areas that erlebe Fernreisen protects in the temperate rainforest are located on Porcher Island on the west coast of Canada. They are the most species-rich ecosystem in the northern hemisphere. Their ancient giant trees provide a safe habitat for an incredible number of animal and plant species.
Temperate rainforest in Canada: its preservation not only protects habitats, but also helps to stabilize the climate.
Among the algae and kelp, a playful mink pursues its favorite food: sea urchins.
A rare coastal wolf on patrol on Porcher Island beach.
A bald eagle hunting.
In the silence of the forest bog, the rare sundew catches flies with its sticky tentacles.
The experience long-distance travel forest in Peru
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Donations
m2 of old-growth forest
tonnes of CO2
Impressions from the protected area in Peru
In Peru, the protected areas are located in the Madre de Dios region, not far from the city of Puerto Maldonado along the Tambopata River. This is home to the most species-rich ecosystem on earth: playful monkeys, mysterious jaguars and liana-covered jungle giants find their habitat here.
Along the Tambopata River there are still dense contiguous areas of rainforest.
A spectacled caiman sunbathes on the riverbank.
For a long time, spider monkeys were heavily hunted - now they are returning to safe protected areas.
Magnificent macaws add a splash of color to the green treetops.
The jungle giants in the Peruvian protected area are several hundred years old and some are over 40 meters high.
Transparency
Why old-growth forest protection with WI?
erlebe Fernreisen was particularly impressed by Wilderness International's transparent and specific use of the donations: €1 donation protects 1 m2 of old-growth forest - forever. Donors receive a certificate with the geo-coordinates and an aerial photo of the protected forest area, as well as a tax-deductible donation receipt.
You too can protect a piece of the long-distance forest
Let's continue on this path together and preserve even more unique wilderness in the long term:
Your wilderness protection certificate
You will receive a personalized certificate of the piece of wilderness you protected immediately after your donation.
Protect wilderness in Peru with erlebe Fernreisen
About Wilderness International
The foundation, which is based in Peru, Canada and Germany, purchases legally secure wilderness areas and protects them for the future. The purchases are refinanced through donations, which ensure the long-term protection of the areas and enable environmental education projects and research into CO₂ storage and biodiversity.
CO2 calculator for travel
Whether it's a plane or a road trip: with our special tool for different means of transportation and types of travel, you can calculate the carbon footprint of your trip easily and free of charge.
And afterwards, you can offset the emissions directly by protecting valuable rainforest - so that more sustainable tourism and nature conservation go hand in hand now and in the future.
Wilderness International purchases primary rainforest areas with land title and legally protects them for all future. Donations refinance the purchases and at the same time finance long-term protection as well as environmental education and research. Donors receive a personalized certificate with the exact geo-coordinates and aerial photograph of the forest area they are protecting. Thus, the use and impact of the donation is tangible and directly traceable. We are currently working in the temperate rainforest of Western Canada and the Amazon rainforest of Peru, where we are protecting ancient primary rainforests.
It is important to protect the rainforest because this is the only way we can stop species extinction and climate change. They are home to the world's greatest biodiversity and store huge amounts of CO2. It is also important to protect rainforests because they are the basis of our existence: they provide us with clean air, clean water and stable rainfall. They also cool the environment.
In Canada, good legal security helps us, as well as the legal situations and sanctions that even prohibit trespassing.
In Peru, we have additionally started a forest guardian program with local people. To ensure long-term protection, we also have several other measures in place. In general, we visit the areas on regular expeditions to check on them. We also work with local partners who inform us of any irregularities if necessary. The donations per square meter also already include the costs for property taxes.
Like no other, the legal form of the foundation allows a (charitable) purpose to be realized permanently and independently of outside interests, thus achieving the desired effects in the long term. It is thus the most long-term organizational construct currently known. Not even states, companies or national parks are designed for such a long term. This makes the foundation the only one that is oriented toward the lifespan of the ecosystems we protect.