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. Eco-Tour Policies 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 Planning Educate yourself about the destination you are visiting Learn enough of the local language to be polite Learn about vital ecosystems before arriving Travelers’ Responsibilities 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 Costa Rica Eco-Tours Tour Duration Price Costa Rica Explorer 10 days, 9 nights $1,499 Greenway Adventure 8 days, 7 nights $989 Enchanted Paradise 7 days, 6 nights $759 Jungles and Rain Forests 6 days, 5 nights $599 Cocos Island 4 days, 3 nights $479 Antarctic Eco-Tours Tour Duration Price Classic Antarctic 12 days, 11 nights $1,999 Epic Antarctic 12 days, 11 nights $1,499 Antarctic Circle Quest 10 days, 9 nights $1,299 Wildlife Safari 8 days, 7 nights $1,199