Ecotourism and the Outdoors

This type of travel is about nature. Whether it's full fledged ecotourism, sustainable tourism to rich and diverse regions, or another type of outdoor activity. The point is to escape your computer screen and have the clear blue sky overhead. Browse through our different categories of ecoutourism and rural/outdoors travel information to find resources, advice, tips and exciting destinations for your next holiday escape.

Bear Watching Trips

Observe bears in their natural habitat. Watch from a safe distance as the bears hunt, fish and go about their daily routines.

Best wildlife viewing

Take a walk on the wild side for your next holiday. This article has the top ten places in the world to view wildlife or go on safari. Whether it's the uniqueness of the animal, like polar bears in Canada, or the sheer abundance, like in Africa, animal lovers will not be disappointed.

The best place to see wildlife? Get so close the animals watch you.

Birding Tours

Use our directory to find birdwatching information and clubs so that you can enjoy the serene and peaceful hobby of birding.

Camel Safaris

Play the role of Bedouin and join one of these camel trekking safaris. Venture across the desert on the back of a camel in far off and exotic locations like the North African Sahara Desert or the Indian Thar Desert.

Countries with the most protected land

The United States may have invented the national park, but these countries have taken it to a different level. Some have even designated 30% of their land as protected areas! There are some surprises on the list and not just the countries that you might expect.

Reconnect with nature in one of these countries national parks.

Cycling Trips

Ditch motorized transportation on your next trip and join one of these cycling tours. Using bicycles only, these trips can be short distance or cross-country trips.

Deep Sea Fishing

Find deep sea fishing trips and providers in exotic locations around the world. Who knows, maybe you'll reel in a big one?

Dogsledding Trips

You don't have to be training for the Iditarod to take up dog sledding. There are adventure dogsledding trips available in Alaska, Canada, Greenland and Scandinavia.

Dude Ranches

Dude ranches are a way for people to experience the ranch life and try their hand at cattle herding and horseback riding. Sure it's hokey, but it can also be the adventure vacation of a lifetime. Anyone remember the film City Slickers?

Eco Tours

Find environmentally friendly trips and tour providers for your next holiday. Join them as they explore some of the world's more environmentally sensitive hot spots such as rainforests and coral reefs.

Fishing Lodges

For the avid fisherman, these lodges are located in some of the most scenic and remote places on earth.

Green Hotels

See the world's most famous eco-friendly hotels. These hotels are all cutting edge in the green movement and have taken steps to minimize their carbon footprints.

Hiking Trips

Pack your backpack, put on your comfortable shoes and hit the hiking trail. These trips range from day-hikes to longer multi-day expeditions.

Horseback Riding Trips

Love horses? Then check out these horseback riding trips. Whether it's a trail ride or a cross-country ride, you're sure to find something to suit your riding ability.

Hot Springs

Nature's hot tub, there's not many better ways to beat the cold and relax. Find hot springs in the U.S. and around the world.

Kayaking Trips

River kayaking is pretty much the exact opposite of sea kayaking. It's a fast-paced action packed ride down raging rivers and falls that is pretty much one of the most bad ass activities on the planet.

Llama Trekking

It's just like horseback riding except on llamas! Popular in the South American Andes, these trips are a fun and unique way to travel.

Mountain Climbing

Dust off those hiking boots, head to your nearest mountain and climb it! Different mountains present different challenges, some are mostly hiking, while others are full-scale vertical challenges.

Rainforest Lodges

These lodges are built deep in the jungles and rainforests of exotic locations around the world. Many practice sustainable tourism and as such they are popular places with eco tourists.

Safari Lodges

Mostly located in Africa, Safari lodges are usually in national parks or private game reserves. Amazing holiday destinations for wildlife enthusiasts, these lodges range from luxurious to rustic, but rest assured that anytime lions are in the vicinity, things are bound to be adventurous.