3 Fantastic Eco-Tours

Reducing our carbon footprint has become very popular lately and holiday tours are finally catching up. When planning your next holiday / vacation, why not book an eco-tour?! All-inclusive eco-tours are not only cost-effective but they reduce your travelling carbon footprint at the same time. Some popular all inclusive holiday deals eco-tours are:

Gecko Adventures – Kenya

Gecko Adventures offers tours in 50 countries with a Kenya holiday perhaps being the most popular. Concentrating on the younger traveller, Gecko offers fun, independent holidays with some structure but a lot of free time to go off and explore on your own. Utilizing local guides who are fluent in English, Gecko Adventures offers stops at all of the popular tourist sites but also hot spots that the locals frequent. While in Kenya, you will stay in small, locally owned guest houses.

Gecko Adventures Eco Tour

True Luxury Tours – Rajasthan, India

While on your eco-tour of Rajasthan, you will visit and stay at the Jalore Wildlife Sanctuary. The sanctuary is the only privately owned wildlife sanctuary in India and, while in the sanctuary, you will be able to view endangered wildlife that True Luxury Tours is working hard to protect. The tour groups are very small with a limit of six travellers per group. Perhaps the ultimate in eco-friendly accommodations, you will be staying in a campsite in the core of the jungle complete with bathrooms, running water and electricity. 40% of all monies received from guests are put back into the sanctuary and 2% into the village itself.

Rajasthan Wildlife Sanctuary

La Brande – France

The La Brande holiday tours are twofold: a vacation and a learning experience. While in La Brande, you will take ‘class’ each day, learning things such as permaculture, bushcraft, woodland skills and rural crafts. Located near St Gourson, La Brande is surrounded by picturesque villages, wonderful small cafes and restaurants and wineries are just a short distance away by car or train. Refreshments are provided during the day but you will be on your own for any other meals.

La Brande Eco Vacations

When booking your next holiday, do consider an eco-tour. While reducing your carbon footprint, you will also be contributing to the livelihood of local residents and business people who often depend on the tourism trade for economic stability. As eco-tours become more popular, they are becoming much easier to find; contact your local travel agent for assistance in setting up your eco-holiday.