ecotours
Sustainable nature trips
Ecotours are guided trips to natural areas that emphasize environmental awareness and minimal ecological impact.
The tours typically visit rainforests, coral reefs, wildlife reserves, or other sensitive ecosystems: We took an ecotour through the Amazon.
The term blends ecological concern with tourism, though critics note that even well-intentioned ecotours can disturb the environments they showcase.
Wet tropical woodland ecosystem
Wildlife observation journey
- trekkingLong-distance foot travel
- expeditionOrganized exploratory journey
- kayakingNavigating slim watercraft seated
- raftingTraveling on buoyant platform
ziplining · snorkeling · diving · canyoning
Minimally stressful on body
- community-basedCentered on local groups
- solar-poweredEnergized by sunlight
- plastic-freeLacking synthetic materials
rainforest
Wet tropical woodland ecosystem
safari
Wildlife observation journey
- trekkingLong-distance foot travel
- expeditionOrganized exploratory journey
- kayakingNavigating slim watercraft seated
rafting · ziplining · snorkeling · diving · canyoning
birdwatching
Observing wild avians recreationally
low-impact
Minimally stressful on body
- community-basedCentered on local groups
- solar-poweredEnergized by sunlight
- plastic-freeLacking synthetic materials
reforestation
Replanting depleted woodlands
- anti-poachingCombating illegal animal killing
ethnobotany
Science of human-plant relationships
- outdoor activitieshiking, kayak rental, biking, camping, camping trip
- toursday trips, excursions, sightseeing, heritage trail, jungle treks
- ecotourismnature reserve, Galapagos Islands, Costa Rica, wildlife safari, Amazon rainforest
ecotoursmass tourism
Large-scale commercial travel
overtourism · all-inclusive resorts · package holidays · jet-setting · helicopter tours