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Looking for a nature holiday in a green country? Here are our ideas of the most environmentally friendly countries in the world, (according to The Economist) and a range of back to nature, eco-friendly holiday ideas.

So reach for your inner hippy and explore the world of camping, ‘glamping’ (glamorous camping) and eco-lodges this summer, with this selection of low impact, enviro-holidays in the world’s top 10 greenest countries.

1. Switzerland. With so much of Switzerland made up of mountains and lakes, it’s little surprise that it tops the Economist’s enviro-rankings. If you want to experience Switzerland’s alpine beauty in a low impact way, try WhitePod Village - a collection of eco-friendly pods, tucked away on a Swiss mountainside. Complete with cozy wood burning stoves, comfy beds and incredible views, this is eco-camping in luxury.

2. Norway. 'Powered by nature’ is the slogan of Norway’s tourist board and if you take a trip through fjord land you’ll see why. Steep cliffs plunge into deep blue fjords whilst waterfalls cascade down the mountainsides creating a landscape of sheer beauty. The best way to experience Norway’s nature with minimal impact is by foot and Bergen is a great base for hiking the area. You can also explore the region by train which takes you through the fjords and up the mountains.

3. Sweden. Cascading northern lights, white sandy beaches, rugged mountains, glaciers, alpine meadows, forests, lakes, rolling countryside and a glittering array of over 24,000 islands and skerries. Sweden was the second country in the world to introduce an eco-tourism charter, and also created Europe’s first eco-label that assures the quality of around 180 holidays and activities run by its 80 eco-certified tour operators around the country. Sounds pretty green to us...

4. Finland. Finland’s Lapland is one of Europe’s last true areas of unspoiled wilderness, with vast areas of forest and hundreds of pristine lakes, where visitors can enjoy the midnight sun, stunning natural scenery and see bear and lynx. A paradise for campers, hikers and bikers, Finland is one great escape.

5. Costa Rica. This Central American country has been deemed the world’s ‘most natural conservation area’ having protected more than 27% of its land by creating a network of Wildlife Refuges, Biological Reserves and National Parks. Costa Rica offers a diverse range