Ecotourism: unity with nature

 The term was first used by Hector Ceballos-Laskuraynom, Mexican ecologist in the 80 years of the twentieth century. Eco-tourism - is acquaintance with wildlife, the local culture and customs. But it is the responsibility of the traveler is to minimize the possible harm to the existing ecosystem, promote the protection of nature in every way.

Local residents are involved in the organization of ecological tours, receive for it of the revenue that makes them good care of nature. Thus, made a financial contribution to the development of the popular eco-tourism regions and maintain the ecological balance.

This kind of tourism has many branches - from walking to the extreme white water rafting on the mountain rivers or climbing routes on a high cliff. But during any trip people get a great opportunity to learn a lot of new facts, to get acquainted with nooks and crannies of the world, enjoy the beauty of untouched nature.

Naturally, this gives some leisure time physical activity, but instead gives the rest, calms the nerves and restores mental balance. To join the ecotourism special sports training is not required. First, the route is based on an average adult features, and secondly, you can always choose a more suitable and interesting for yourself the way.

The volume of total international ecotourism ranges from 20 to 50 percent, the numbers are specific to each region. In Russia, a popular ecological routes run along the shores of Lake Baikal, Seliger, Altai, Karelia. Abroad are very popular travel reserved places of China, African and Australian continents.