 One of the most widespread issues that humanity faces today is environmental concerns. Thus, every individual, group, organization, department, community, corporation and industry is encouraged to take green actions for environment sustainability.
In the travel and tourism industry, efforts are made to implement eco-friendly projects. One of these programs is through offering eco-travel packages. Eco-travel packages offer trips which reduce impact to the local people and their beautiful environment. The packages consist of biological and cultural diversity, likewise of vacation lovers and tourists who are interested in wildlife, nature, and culture.
The fundamental element that drives this project of travel and tours industry is education on environmental issues especially in the protection of wildlife and natural resources, specifically the endangered species. Eco-travel packages may include lectures on environmental sustainability or activities involving clients in conservation projects. Moreover, ecological promotion is integrated through the help of knowledgeable tour guides.
There are also hospitality facilities that allow their customers to work with the local community. Some restrict the number of visitors going to a protected wildlife. Others just fund conservation projects in the locality.
Eco-travel packages indeed provide great learning and sensational experience and memories to its clients. With it, people are becoming aware of environmental and socio-cultural issues. They are also given special hands on learning about nature, traditions and cultures.
Activities in an eco-travel package may include the following depending on the place: small groups for hill climbs or nature walks in bogs, forests, offshore islands or cliffs, interaction and participation in local activities such as festivities, biking, canoeing, walking trails, viewing of rare and endangered wildlife, kayaking, safari touring, visiting historical sites, trekking the jungle, snorkeling, diving in coral reefs, horseback riding, hiking, boating, camping, skiing, swimming in sea or river, bird watching, surfing, voyaging and much more. Such activities are designed for all ages so that families can really have a good time bonding and enjoying being together.
Moreover, to make the ecotourism experience authentic, hospitality facilities such as hotels, restaurants and resorts operate using carbon-neutral equipment. Also, they make it a point to help the local people by using only businesses that are owned locally. Thus, the economic situation and the morale of the local places are boosted up.
With ecotourism, one will surely have a relaxed, fun and learning-filled vacation holiday. EnviroCitizen.org suggests considering eco-travel over conventional travel for your next trip!
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