Directory of Ecotourism Resources

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Genuine Ecotourism is environmentally sustainable and conservation supporting travel which supports conservation and benefits the local community. Ecotourism is the practice of touring natural habitats in a manner meant to minimize ecological impact. It is tourism that benefits rather than exploits the natural and human environments in areas visited. It is active rather than passive, emphasizing cultural exchange rather than mere sightseeing. It is value-driven, as opposed to ordinary tourism, which is profit-driven.

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Resources in This Category

• Basecamp Explorer

  http://www.basecampexplorer.com/
  Showcases worldwide destinations and philosophy. Includes terms and conditions, and contact details.

• Crooked Trails

  http://crookedtrails.org/
  Non-profit, community-based travel organization promoting study tours, and village-based cultural exchanges with indigenous peoples in South America, Asia, and Kenya.

• Cross Cultural Journeys

  http://www.crossculturaljourneys.com/
  Offers travel opportunities for individuals and groups seeking personal and global awareness.

• Dolphin Charters

  http://www.dolphincharters.com/
  Rates and schedules for small group wildlife and photography cruises in southeast Alaska, California, Baja, British Columbia, Mexico, the Galapagos and San Francisco.

• Footloose Forays

  http://footlooseforays.com/
  Selection of small group educational trips into the natural world, from day trips to three week adventures.

• Green Travel Network

  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/green-travel/
  Yahoo groups forum with focus on sustainable tourism.

• Greentours Natural History Holidays

  http://www.greentours.co.uk/
  UK based company offers worldwide natural history tours.

• International Wildlife Adventures

  http://www.wildlifeadventures.com/
  Offering trips around the world to observe and photograph animals. Led by professional photographers and naturalists.

• Journeys International, Inc.

  http://www.journeysinternational.com/
  With more than 300 eco-trips to 45 worldwide destinations for nature and culture explorations.

• Kalahari Management Inc.

  http://www.kalahari-online.com/
  Information and consultancy for the ecotourism industry.

• Natural World Safaris

  http://www.naturalworldsafaris.com/Wildlife/primates.aspx
  Presents destination and accommodation options, suggested itineraries, terms and conditions, and contact details.

• Naturetrek

  http://www.naturetrek.co.uk/
  Selection of international tours, treks and cruises guided by British naturalists.

• New Jersey Audubon Society

  http://www.njaudubon.org/SectionEcoTravel/EcoTravelOverview.aspx
  Information on North American and International Eco-tours focused on birds and other wildlife.

• One World Journeys

  http://www.oneworldjourneys.com/
  Offering expeditions dedicated to connecting people with the planet. Includes schedules, past journeys, and environmental articles.

• Planeta.com

  http://www.planeta.com/
  Virtual library archiving more than 8,000 pages about ecotourism and conservation. Includes contacts and bibliographies.

• Reef and Rainforest

  http://www.familytours.co.uk/
  Offers educational family adventure holidays worldwide.

• Sustainable Travel International

  http://sustainabletravel.org/
  Non-profit organization that supports and promotes ecotourism, through education and outreach. Includes employment opportunities and programs.

• Tours of Exploration

  http://www.toursexplore.com/
  Offers soft adventure, birdwatching, wildlife viewing, natural history, culture, and ecotourism programs worldwide

• Voyage of the Wanderbird

  http://www.wanderbirdcruises.com/
  Operates long distance sailing cruises that provide informal education and interactive wildlife research projects.

• Wildspace Expeditions

  http://www.wildspace.biz/
  Personalised Indian and African wildlife tours catering to small private groups.

• WildWatch Tours

  http://www.wildwatchtours.co.uk/
  Offer escorted wildlife and photographic tours. Includes destination information, guide profile, and enquiry form.

• Worlds Together Travel Network

  http://worldstogethertravel.com/
  Immersion travel and cultural opportunities in Jamaica, Dominica Republic, Belize, and Egypt. Includes destination information and trip reports.

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