Eco-tourism offers a unique opportunity for anyone planning a holiday to experience a different side of a country to the one usually seen.
Whilst many head for the beach, eco-tourism holidays allow tourists a glimpse beyond traditional holiday destinations, embracing local communities, culture and unspoilt nature.
Efforts to reduce carbon footprint and ‘go green’ has become increasingly popular worldwide and countries are gradually offering a wider choice of eco-tourism holidays to suit everyone.
More and more countries are introducing aspects of eco-tourism to tourists, bringing benefits to the countries visited and enhancing holiday experiences and memories.
Eco-tourism tends to be on a smaller scale and incorporates locally owned activities. Popular eco-tourism activities help encourage local interaction and often involve nature, wildlife species and natural resources.
Nature and culture become the main attractions hand in hand with a unique tourism experience. Tourist activities through eco-tourism help preserve natural resources and the environment for future generations to enjoy. This sustainable type of tourism has a low impact on nature and carbon footprint is minimal.
It allows tourists to venture into unspoilt scenery and closer to nature, on less travelled paths, for a new experience without fear of damaging the view and surroundings.