a type of travel based upon the enjoyment of nature

Travel undertaken to witness sites or regions of unique natural or ecologic quality, or the provision of services to facilitate such travel.

Sustainable tourism which has minimal impact on the environment, such as safaris ( Kenya) and Rainforests ( Belize), or national parks.

tourism to exotic or threatened ecosystems to observe wildlife or to help preserve nature

Nature-based tourism that involves education and interpretation of the natural environment and is managed to be ecologically sustainable.

Ecologically sustainable tourism that fosters environmental and cultural understanding, appreciation and conservation. Its ecological and social responsibility and educational element distinguish it from other tourism which focuses on experiencing natural areas, such as nature-based and adventure tourism.

Travel aimed at helping people enjoy the outdoors, enjoy nature tours, and observe wildlife, usually in foreign countries.

Tourism that provides revenues for biological conservation or community development.

Tourism involving travel to areas of natural or ecological interest, typically under the guidance of a naturalist, for the purpose of observing wildlife and learning about the environment

a type of tourism that maintains and preserves natural resources as a basis for promoting economic growth and development resulting from visitation to an area.

is a segment of sustainable tourism that offers experiences that enable visitors to discover natural areas while preserving their integrity, and to understand, through interpretation and education, the natural and cultural sense of place. It fosters respect towards the environment, reflects sustainable business practices, creates socio-economic benefits for communities/regions, and recognizes and respects local and indigenous cultures, traditions and values. (Definition developed by the Tourism Industry Association of Canada)

A combination of adventure travel, cultural exploration, and nature appreciation in wild settings.

A subset of sustainable tourism, referring to tourism that is carried out in relatively undisturbed natural areas (a concept which covers a wide spectrum, from pristine nature to more or less degraded habitats) and which serves as a tool for conservation and sustainable development of local communities. The IUCN definition is: "Ecotourism is environmentally responsible travel and visitation to relatively undisturbed natural areas, in order to enjoy and appreciate nature (and any accompanying cultural features - both past and present) that promotes conservation, has low negative visitor impact, and provides for beneficially active socio-economic involvement of local populations" (Ceballos-Lascurain, 1996). The main components and issues that should be considered in any ecotourism activity are, broadly speaking: nature, local community, economics, conservation, culture, and interpretation.

Environmentally sensitive travel.

the practice of touring natural habitats with minimal impacts on the environment; e.g. hiking and bird watching.

Tourism that considers the protection of the environment and the way of life of local people to be very important.

The practice of touring natural habitats in a manner meant to minimize ecological impact.

A type of tourism that focuses on nature-related experiences (e.g., whale watching). Écotourisme

humans benefit economically by promoting tourism that focuses on the appreciation of natural areas or animals.

Planning and managing tourism in a way that is sensitive to the natural environment. Ecotourism also involves helping the natural environment to be sustained by the economic benefits of tourist activities, eg camping facilities, hiking, horse trails, game-watching.

The kind of tourism, which conforms to the needs of society, the natural environment and the economy of each place/country/area bringing man close to nature and to the traditional modes of life.

A trip to semi-natural areas to understand the natural and cultural history of the place visited, taking care of the integrity of the ecosystem; providing economical opportunities in order to allow the preservation of natural resources, benefiting the local population.

Tourism involving travel to areas of natural or ecological interest for the purpose of observing wildlife and learning about the environment, e.g. bird watching.

n: The enterprises involved in promoting tourism of unusual or interesting ecological sites. Environmentally, culturally, and scientifically responsible tourism that takes great efforts to ensure tourism revenues benefit the local communities where tourism occurs, the local inhabitants benefit the most economically (revenues are not returned to the traveler's country of origin) and native culture is not diluted with imported tourist cultures. Ecotourism safeguards the nature of the attraction that instigated the tourism and serves to strengthen conservation and scientific research efforts in the area. Very few large corporations who claim to engage in ecotourism actually do so. The most notorious and damaging of tourism industries -- the cruise line industry -- is an excellent example of a branch of travel that claims to be environmentally-friendly but is in fact extremely damaging, both culturally and ecologically.

Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and sustains the well-being of local people

Ecological tourism, usually shortened ecotourism, is a form of tourism which aims to be both ecologically and socially conscious. It is defined both as a concept-tourism movement and as a tourism (specifically sustainable tourism) section.