As World Conservation Day turns attention to the protection of the natural world, Six Senses is highlighting how conservation is becoming a more active part of the guest experience, giving travellers the chance to better understand the ecosystems, wildlife and communities connected to the places they visit.
At Six Senses, sustainability and wellness are intrinsically connected, shaping experiences that encourage guests to reconnect with themselves, others and the natural world. Through partnerships with scientists, conservationists, national parks and local communities, each property protects and restores the ecosystems that surround it, while inviting guests to better understand the work taking place behind the scenes.
From witnessing endangered sea turtles take their first journey to the ocean to exploring restored mangrove forests and learning about endangered wildlife, these experiences offer a deeper appreciation of the destinations guests call home, even if only for a few days.
Six Senses Con Dao, Vietnam – Protecting green sea turtles
Each year between March and October, green sea turtles return to the untouched shoreline of Six Senses Con Dao in Vietnam to nest. Since 2018, the resort has worked alongside Con Dao National Park through its on-site Let’s Get Cracking Incubation Center, helping to protect eggs from disturbance while providing optimal conditions for incubation.
To date, the programme has supported more than 33,000 hatchlings with an average hatchling success rate of 80 percent, contributing to wider conservation efforts protecting one of the ocean’s most iconic species.
Guests can take part in Turtle Talks hosted by the resort’s sustainability team, learning about sea turtle behaviour, hatchling development and the important role turtles play in maintaining healthy marine ecosystems. During nesting season, guests may also witness hatchlings making their first journey across the sand to the sea – an unforgettable experience that brings conservation to life.
The programme continues to develop through initiatives such as the Turtle Dome, a handcrafted bamboo structure completed in 2024 that naturally regulates nest temperatures to help support healthier long-term turtle populations.
Six Senses Yao Noi, Thailand: Restoring biodiversity
Built on a former rubber plantation in the heart of Phang Nga Bay, Six Senses Yao Noi has adopted a regenerative approach that restores ecosystems while supporting surrounding communities.
Among its flagship conservation initiatives is its partnership with the Thailand Hornbill Project, protecting the Oriental Pied Hornbill through habitat restoration and the installation of artificial nesting boxes.
Between 2023 and 2025, 28 artificial nests were installed, with five now occupied by breeding pairs, resulting in 40 hornbill chicks successfully fledging.
Beyond wildlife conservation, the resort protects more than 14,400 square metres of mangrove habitat, creating thriving coastal ecosystems that support biodiversity while serving as educational spaces for both guests and the local community.
Guests are invited to explore these initiatives through Earth Lab experiences, guided sustainability tours, wildlife education sessions and mangrove exploration, gaining insight into how habitat restoration, research and community collaboration work together to protect biodiversity for future generations.
Six Senses Ibiza, Spain Community-led conservation
At Six Senses Ibiza, environmental stewardship centres on restoring biodiversity through regenerative agriculture and long-term community partnerships.
Can Tanca, the resort’s on-site farm and community hub, supports regenerative farming while supplying seasonal organic produce to the resort. Through its Sustainability Fund, Six Senses Ibiza also supports local environmental organisations including Can Hog, focused on hedgehog rescue and rewilding, Vellmari, which supports marine conservation in the Balearic Islands, and Regenera Natura, dedicated to land regeneration and biodiversity.
Guests can take part in farming activities, regenerative agriculture workshops and educational programmes designed to deepen understanding of biodiversity, soil health and ecosystem restoration, highlighting how local collaboration can create lasting environmental impact.
Six Senses Fiji Helping secure the world’s rarest reptiles
Conservation at Six Senses Fiji extends beyond the resort itself. In partnership with the Mamanuca Environment Society, the Fiji Ministry of Environment, conservation biologist Dr. Peter Harlow, Castaway Island, Fiji and the traditional landowners of Qalito Island, the resort recently achieved a landmark conservation milestone with the successful translocation of the critically endangered Fijian Crested Iguana to neighbouring Qalito Island.
The initiative helps establish a second, genetically diverse population of one of the world’s rarest reptiles, reducing the risk of extinction while supporting the long-term recovery of the species.
On Malolo Island, Six Senses Fiji protects one of Fiji’s most important remaining populations of the Fijian Crested Iguana within its carefully conserved native dry forest. Since 2022, this population has grown by 65 percent, supported by habitat restoration including the planting of more than 800 native trees.
The project reflects the resort’s commitment to regenerative tourism, working alongside scientists, local communities and conservation partners to restore ecosystems and protect Fiji’s unique natural heritage for generations to come.
