Choose sustainable-certified hotels, lodges, and guesthouses. EarthCheck, LEED, and Green Key hotels are good choices.
Bring only what you need and pack efficiently. Lighter luggage saves fuel on planes, trains, and cars.
When possible, take trains, buses, or electric cars. If you must fly, use non-stop flights and trustworthy carbon offset programs.
Bring reusable water, utensils, and shopping bags to reduce single-use plastics. Instead of buying bottled water, refill your bottle with filtered water.
Leave your room with lights, air conditioning, and devices off. Unplug chargers when not in use and seek energy-efficient accommodations.
Buy local trinkets, eat at local restaurants, and stay at local hotels to support the local economy. This ensures your tourism funds assist the community.
Watch wildlife from afar and don't bother them. Stay on trails and protected areas to reduce environmental damage.
Select tour operators that practice responsible tourism. Conservation, environmental education, and ethical wildlife interactions may be the focus of eco-friendly tours.
Support verified carbon offset schemes that offset travel-related carbon emissions. These initiatives fund greenhouse gas reduction and capture projects.