The subject may be fashionable, but ecotourism remains a committed and responsible travel choice that contributes to the protection of the environment and the well-being of local populations. Because of global warming and its heavy consequences on the planet, everyone has a role to play on a daily basis to take care of this nature that is so dear to us. This also applies to the field of travel.
Palau
The archipelago bets on the development of blue tourism. Fishing is forbidden in the crystal clear waters and reefs. A stay in this earthly paradise is also a great opportunity to observe a multitude of multicolored fish during snorkeling sessions. The forests are just as beautiful and preserved, as are the long sandy beaches. You will also be able to stay in small hotels of indigenous style and respectful of the environment.
Tanzania
The country has opted for responsible tourism that has a low impact on the environment and helps local stakeholders. Thanks to its large parks, the country protects an impressive concentration of wild animals that can be observed by making an eco-safari. Other experiences are proposed in Tanzania, always with the greatest respect for nature and people.
Saint Lucia (Caribbean)
This island offers an intact and rural charm, still preserved. Its particularly rich and fragrant flora, its emerald green mountains and its sublime beaches are the object of a sustained protection and invite to travel in a responsible way. Hiking allows you to discover the great richness of the island, by strolling in the tropical forest, along the rivers or stopping for a refreshing moment at the foot of the waterfalls.
Iceland
This island is rewarded for its “sustainable development” and “ethical” approach to tourism. During a trip to this northern island, one discovers pure nature and beautiful landscapes. Tourists are invited to commit themselves to sustainable tourism. A behavior respectful of nature that must be shown during the various possible activities such as sailing in the middle of glaciers, visiting the depths of a volcano or even a swim in a hot spring.
Botswana
The Democratic Republic of Botswana encourages and supports environmental policies, aiming at ecotourism that respects its incredible wildlife and local populations.
Madagascar
The island of Madagascar offers a diversity of landscapes, a fabulous living sanctuary (5% of the planet’s animal species) and infrastructures adapted to responsible tourism. The island thus offers the possibility to stay in hotels offered by the locals or directly with the inhabitants of the villages. Many circuits also propose to cross the island and the reserves protected by Madagascar National Parks.
Slovenia
Spared by mass tourism, Slovenia offers a protected nature and is opening up more and more to practices. The Slovenian capital, Ljubljana, was in fact elected European Green Capital in 2016; a city that has distinguished itself in particular through its policy of sustainable mobility and improved air quality. In a country where 60% of the territory is covered by forests and where 800 animal species live together, biodiversity is doing wonderfully well.
Lithuania
This Baltic country is home to many natural treasures. Whether you decide to go to the shores of a crystal-clear lake, a mysterious swamp, or to the century-old forests, there are a thousand ways to realize that in Lithuania, man lives in harmony with nature. The protected natural area on the Curonian Spit reveals sand dunes that are home to many rare birds and plants.
Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a biodiversity mecca, a true paradise for nature lovers. The country has adopted a certification label for tourism sustainability to classify companies according to their consumption of natural resources. In Costa Rica, ecotourism is a political choice, making the country a world reference in the field.
New Zealand
The nation of New Zealand relies heavily on green tourism. Even though the country is on the other side of the world, it has become a leading destination for nature lovers and ecotourism enthusiasts.
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