ecotravel
Environmentally conscious vacationing
Ecotravel is tourism focused on natural environments and conservation, typically involving visits to ecologically significant areas while minimizing environmental impact.
The term overlaps with ecotourism but emphasizes the travel itself rather than the destination's educational or conservation programs: We planned an ecotravel trip through Costa Rica's rainforests.
Wildlife observation journey
- trekkingLong-distance foot travel
- kayakingNavigating slim watercraft seated
- expeditionOrganized exploratory journey
- snorkelingSurface swimming with breathing tube
hiking · birdwatching · camping · diving · rafting · cycling · mountaineering · glamping
Replanting depleted woodlands
- anti-poachingCombating illegal animal killing
- rewildingRestoring natural ecosystems
- biodiversityRange of life forms
Ecuadorian Pacific archipelago
- BorneoSoutheast Asian mega-island
- AmazonGreek warrior women
- KenyaEast African country, capital Nairobi
- MadagascarAfrican island republic
Bhutan · Norway · Patagonia · Iceland · Rwanda · Tanzania · Ecuador · Nepal
Minimally stressful on body
- solar-poweredEnergized by sunlight
- community-basedCentered on local groups
- plastic-freeLacking synthetic materials
safari
Wildlife observation journey
- trekkingLong-distance foot travel
- kayakingNavigating slim watercraft seated
- expeditionOrganized exploratory journey
snorkeling · hiking · birdwatching · camping · diving · rafting · cycling · mountaineering · glamping
homestay
Living with local residents
- agritourismTourism centered on farming
reforestation
Replanting depleted woodlands
- anti-poachingCombating illegal animal killing
- rewildingRestoring natural ecosystems
- biodiversityRange of life forms
Galapagos
Ecuadorian Pacific archipelago
- BorneoSoutheast Asian mega-island
- AmazonGreek warrior women
- KenyaEast African country, capital Nairobi
Madagascar · Bhutan · Norway · Patagonia · Iceland · Rwanda · Tanzania · Ecuador · Nepal · Botswana
interpretation
Assigned meaning
- citizen-sciencePublic participation in research
low-impact
Minimally stressful on body
- solar-poweredEnergized by sunlight
- community-basedCentered on local groups
- plastic-freeLacking synthetic materials
ecotravelmass tourism
Large-scale commercial travel
overtourism · cruise tourism · jet-setting · all-inclusive resorts · tourist traps
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