Ecotourism

Ecotourism

Backwater Eco-tours in Kerala (India) by Eco Trails Kerala

Backwaters of Kerala India
Motor Boat
St. Thomas

Kumarakom, a small but peerless Village is a fast developing backwater tourism hub in Kerala. It is situated on the bank of the Lake Vembanad, the biggest lake in the west coast of India. This lake and the canals flowing to it offer a unique canvas to the travelers. On the banks of this backwater, one can see lush green rice fields spreading away into the distance, coconut palm groves and other tropical vegetation.

Mark Your Calendars - Roadmonkey's Latest Expedition Announced for Patagonia Wine Country in January 2011

A first trip to Patagonia, Roadmonkey recently announced it's January 2011 Patagonia Expedition will combine horseback riding, bicycling, and a local volunteer project.

Roadmonkey Combines a 270-mile Bicycling Adventure with the Volunteer Opportunity of Building a Children's Playground

Help build a children's playground after completing a 270-mile Central Highlands cycling adventure in picturesque Vietnam. For more information on the Roadmonkey Vietnam Expedition 2010, click here.

Combine an Adventure Expedition Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro with a Hands-On Volunteer Project this August

This August Roadmonkey combines a 7-day climb to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro and a 4-day hands-on volunteer project building an Earth friendly kitchen and goat shed at a local school in Babati. Learn more about how you can join this trek here.

2010 Wildlife Expeditions Connecting People with Nature

2010 Wildlife Expeditions Offered through NWFIn an effort to help protect wildlife National Wildlife Federation (NWF) understands that people feel more willing to help when

Eco Tourism Can Be So Much More than Earth Friendly Alerternative Transportation

True ecotourism can be simply defined as a trip or vacation that leaves minimal impact on the destination's environment. Why then, do many environmentally conscious people fail to consider the actual policies and practices of hotels, motels and bed & breakfasts when making reservations for their “eco-friendly” vacations?