Packtours
Travel Service provides uncountable numbers of travel
programs in Brazil, most in the country’s
beautiful and adorable nature. But we are also very
conscious about our sensitive environment and therefore
we try to affect our travelers and develop programs
in accordance with The Basic Rules of Eco-Tourism:
1. RESPECT THE LIMITATIONS OF THE DESTINATION
- MINIMIZE NEGATIVE IMPACT ON NATURE AND CULTURE.
Ecotourism is about conserving what the visitor
has come to experience. The carrying capacity of
each area must be respected. This demands thorough
tour operator knowledge about the destination, and
co-operation with other on-site actors.
2. SUPPORT THE LOCAL ECONOMY. Ecotourism
is also about community development. Conservation
can easily fail if local people object to it. Tangible
benefits from tourism are a positive force. Each
tourism product contributes by purchasing goods
and services locally. The more the better.
3.
MAKE ALL THE COMPANY'S OPERATIONS ENVIRONMENTALLY
SUSTAINABLE. Ecotourism operators are pioneers
of best environmental practice. Approved operators
use minimum environmental impact policies, regarding
for example transportation, lodging, waste management
etc.
4. CONTRIBUTE ACTIVELY TO CONSERVATION.
Ecotourism assumes its responsibility for the protection
of biodiversity and cultural values. This means
supporting conservation in various ways. The ecotourism
operator co-operates with conservation NGOs, in
a partnership for mutual benefit.
5. PROMOTE THE JOY OF DISCOVERY, KNOWLEDGE AND RESPECT.
Ecotourism is to travel with a curious and at the
same time respectful attitude. Approved operators
have competent hosts and knowledgeable guides, providing
good interpretation. This is often the key to memorable
travel experiences.
6.
QUALITY AND SAFETY ALL THE WAY THROUGH.
Ecotourism is quality tourism. Approved tour products
meet, or exceed, high customer expectations. Safety
issues are taken very seriously, and satisfied customers
are the norm. An approved ecotourism operator is
a trustworthy supplier and partner.
