Ecotourism in Asia
Ecotourism in Asia
What is Ecotourism?
Conservation
Ecotourism includes conservation; Offering market-linked long-term solutions, ecotourism provides effective economic incentives for conserving and enhancing bio-cultural diversity and helps protect the natural and cultural heritage of our beautiful planet.
Communities
Ecotourism also includes local communities by increasing local capacity building and employment opportunities, ecotourism is an effective vehicle for empowering local communities around the world to fight against poverty and to achieve sustainable development. It is also a greta way of cultural exposure which enhances cultural preservation of the communities.
Interpretation
With an emphasis on enriching personal experiences and environmental awareness through interpretation, ecotourism promotes greater understanding and appreciation for nature, local society, and culture.
Ecotourism is about ‘uniting conservation, communities, and Interpretation’. This means that those who implement and participate in ecotourism activities should follow the following ecotourism principles:
1. Minimize impact.
2. Build environmental and cultural awareness and respect.
3. Provide positive experiences for both visitors and hosts.
4. Provide direct financial benefits for conservation.
5. Provide financial benefits and empowerment for local people.
6. Raise sensitivity to host countries’ political, environmental, and social climate.
Ecotourism in Asia
Asia is blessed with some of the most outstanding natural sites and is peppered with interesting and diverse cultures – the perfect blend for Ecotourism. You could cruise along the Kinabatangan River in search of Orangutans in Borneo, or perhaps you prefer to help seahorses and island communities in Cambodia or maybe jungle trek whilst at the same time help to set camera traps to ‘snap’ pictures of what lurks in the Oldest Rainforest in world in Malaysia.
Ecoteer Responsible Travel offers a broad range of ecotourism projects in Asia
Rhino & Elephant Conservation Volunteer in Zimbabwe
Volunteer in this Rhino & Elephant volunteering conservation to help conserve their population in the wild
Street Children Education Volunteer Programme in Zimbabwe
Volunteer in this community project to educate & mentor street children in Zimbabwe to empower them for a brighter future through workshops & education
Gorilla & Chimpanzee Conservation Volunteer in Cameroon
Volunteer in the Gorilla & Chimpanzee Conservation in Cameroon to help conserve these great apes in the wild
Community Outreach Volunteer in South Africa
A community outreach volunteer programme in South Africa which empowers the community through education, health awareness & business empowerment.
Sun Bear Volunteer Conservation in Borneo
Volunteers with sunbears in a sunbear conservation & rehabilitation centre in Borneo
Volunteer with Tigers & Turtles in Malaysia
Volunteer in a tiger conservation programme at Taman Negara & a turtle conservation at Perhentian Island
Jungles & Islands FUZE Style
A combination of wildlife conservation camera trap setting project at Mount Korbu & a community development project at Perhentian Island
Jungles & Islands – Kampong Style
A combination of a tiger & wildlife conservation project near Taman Negara & a community development project at Perhentians
Volunteer Tiger Conservation Taman Negara
Learn how to track tigers & wildlife & spot animal traps in the rainforest and meet the Batek tribe community.
Elephant Research & Conservation Volunteer in Sri Lanka
A Sri Lankan elephant research project that focuses on collecting data on elephant population and creating human-elephant conflict mitigation plans
Volunteer with Orangutan at the Wildlife Rescue Centre in Indonesia
Rehabilitate the rescued animals & release them back into the wild & teach English
Marine Conservation Volunteer in Cambodia
Marine research, teach English & environmental awareness and a community development project in Cambodia
Orangutan Volunteer Conservation in Borneo & Malaysia
Work with orangutans in the National Zoo & wild orangutan in Borneo by preparing enrichment programmes and through reforestation projects.
Zoo Volunteer in Malaysia’s National Zoo
Maintain the clean surroundings and good health of the animals in the zoo as well as educating tourist on animal conservation.
Perhentian Island Diving, Turtle & Coral Conservation
Learn diving at the same time volunteering to learn more and be involved in coral reef rehabilitation and turtle conservation.
Volunteer in Malaysia | Perhentian Islands Community & Conservation Project
Experience Malay dinner, assist in the school clubs, recycling & composting, snorkeling and learn about the Malay culture.
Thailand Wildlife Rescue Centre Volunteer
Provide clean living conditions, prepare meals and create enrichment objects for the animals to rehabilitate the animals to return to the wild.
Elephant Sanctuary Volunteer in Thailand
Care for the elephants and provide them food and clean surroundings, maintain the centre and preparing enrichment programmes for the elephants.
Turtle Conservation Volunteer in Sri Lanka
Conduct turtle night watch, data collection, help out in the turtle hatchery, egg collection and many more.
Elephant Conservation and Community Development Volunteer in Sri Lanka
Maintain the well being of the elephant such as feeding, bathing, collect food from the farm and teach informal English to the local community.
Volunteer to Teach English in Bali
Teach English to the locals and conduct activities that will increase the environmental awareness of the villagers
Bali Starling Conservation Volunteer in Indonesia
Collect research data of the Bali Starling & other wildlife population on the island as well as creating/maintaining tree corridors on the island.
Orangutan & Pygmy Elephant Conservation Volunteer in Borneo
Learn about orangutans & pygmy elephants and maintain planting sites important for the survival of the orangutan and pygmy elephant population
Volunteer Rainforest Conservation
Setting up camera traps for research on animal diversity and exploring the wonders of Malaysia’s rainforest
