Wildlife Eco-Tours. Definition of Eco-Tour An eco-tour is a trip that is culturally and biologically diverse, causes minimal impact and damage to the.

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Wildlife Eco-Tours

Definition of Eco-Tour An eco-tour is a trip that is culturally and biologically diverse, causes minimal impact and damage to the environment, and attracts participants who have a common interest in nature, wildlife, and culture.

 Visit remote and relatively unaltered natural environments  Maintain a low impact on the environment  Emphasize natural and cultural history of location  Provide direct benefit to the local economy  Support and preserve wild areas and wildlife habitats Eco-Tour Policies

 Educate yourself about the destination you are visiting  Learn enough of the local language to be polite  Learn about vital eco- systems before arriving Eco-Tour Planning

 Stay on trails  Maintain set distances from wildlife  Comply with international environmental conventions  Be aware of resource shortages such as water and food  Do not remove any objects, plants, or animal products from nature Travelers’ Responsibilities

TourDurationPrice Costa Rica Explorer10 days, 9 nights$1,499 Greenway Adventure8 days, 7 nights$989 Enchanted Paradise7 days, 6 nights$759 Jungles and Rain Forests6 days, 5 nights$599 Cocos Island4 days, 3 nights$479 Costa Rica Eco-Tours

TourDurationPrice Classic Antarctic12 days, 11 nights$1,999 Epic Antarctic12 days, 11 nights$1,499 Antarctic Circle Quest10 days, 9 nights$1,299 Wildlife Safari8 days, 7 nights$1,199 Antarctic Eco-Tours