Posts Tagged ‘sea turtles’

Borneo Red Ape Ecotours

April 12th, 2010

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Are you an ecotourist?  Then take a look at adventure travel company Terra Incognita Ecotours and its Borneo Red Ape Encounter.

On the island of Borneo, these ecotours will feature local cultures, a World Heritage Site and a trip on the Kinabatangan River.

The ecotours will visit Sepilok Orangutan Centre and continue to the village of Sukau, home of the Kinabatangan Orangutan and Elephant Conservation Programs.  In Sukau, travelers and local staff will view orangutans, proboscis monkeys, hornbills and other wildlife.

At the ecotour’s conclusion, travelers will spend a few day on Lankayan Island, known for its tropical life and sea turtles.

The company will limit  ecotour group size to 16 travelers for wildlife viewing. Terra Incognita Ecotours plans to make a contribution to the Red Ape Encounters Community-based Ecotourism Project on behalf of every traveler.

For more info, check out Terra Incognita Ecotours online.

Image courtesy of Terra Incognita Ecotours

Going Greener In The Caribbean

February 9th, 2010

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Green Caribbean resort Bucuti Beach Resort has launched a new, eco-friendly Experience Aruba Green Package.

On the white sands of Aruba’s Eagle Beach, the 104-room boutique resort for couples features Tara Beach Suites & Spa.  Known for its sustainable tourism, Bucuti has been recognized by the Caribbean Hotel Association and the International Hotel and Restaurant Association for its environmentally responsible hotel operations.

Says Ewald Biemans, Bucuti’s owner:

“At Bucuti, we are passionate about preserving the environment so we can share Aruba’s beauty and culture with guests for years to come.  The Experience Aruba Green Package will allow guests to experience some of the island’s spectacular sights, while also learning about our history and ecology. We hope this will help our guests develop a true sense of place.”

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Top 12 Eco-Tours In 2010?

January 28th, 2010
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Japanese Macaque, © Mark Brazil

If you’re looking for the perfect eco-tour in 2010, then you might find it with Natural Habitat Adventures.   A member of Adventure Collection and exclusive Conservation Travel Provider to World Wildlife Fund, the company offers all carbon neutral trips.

“Seasonality matters in travel, and eco-tours in particular are dependent on the lifecycles and climates of the wildlife and destinations they visit,” says Natural Habitat Adventures.  “But whatever the season, someplace on the globe is perfect for discovery.”

Natural Habitat Adventures experts recommend these 12 months of  their 2010 nature adventures:

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