Below are the top 10 countries in the world which are the most
environmentally friendly a, so leave your gas-guzzling car at home and
embrace your inner green deity!
1. Switzerland is blessed with an abundance of mountains and lakes and is ideal for an alpine adventure.
2. Norway – The Norwegian tourist board slogan is ‘Powered by nature’
which is a great start in itself! Check out the serene fjordland of
mighty cliffs, azure blue fjords and cascading waterfalls.
3. Sweden,
the second country in the world to implement an eco-tourism charter,
offers visitors captivating northern lights, alluring sandy beaches,
steep mountains, serene glaciers, alpine meadows as well as plenty of
forests and lakes spread over both Sweden and her 24,000 islands and
skerries. Why not try a dog-sledding adventure or a husky safari?
4. Finland
and Lapland have long been favorite draws with travelers and it’s easy
to why with vast areas of truly unspoiled wilderness, unending forest
and literally hundreds of pristine lakes. And visitors can take in the
midnight sun, try cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and husky safaris!
5. Austria
is a tiny but oh-so green country, attracting plenty of eco tourists
thanks to her snow-capped mountain peaks, deep valleys, vast forests and
quaint alpine villages.
6. Costa Rica has emerged as a popular eco travel destination and the
country has been tagged as the world’s most natural conservation area,
in fact it is an eco travel paradise. Costa Rica offers travelers plenty
of action and adventure amongst the amazing backdrops of rainforest
that are millions of years old, mystical volcanoes, wild rivers ideal
for rafting and watersports as well as a huge abundance of wildlife.
7. Latvia is a small Baltic country, pulling in visitors looking for
adventure holiday and plenty of activities all set in a wonderfully
natural setting, which as yet is largely undiscovered by many travelers.
Try Latvia for horse riding, hiking and canoeing.
8. New Zealand‘s amazing and vast natural landscapes have been showcased
to the world, thanks to the Lord Of The Rings films. Visit New Zeeland
and get back to nature as you explore beautiful rugged landscapes,
pristine beaches and amazing geothermal and volcanic activity. Try some
unique extreme adventures in New Zealand and see traditional haka
performances!
9. Colombia offers a diverse range of green travel options that would
appeal to visitors seeking diving in the third largest coral reef,
hiking the snow-capped mountains and those seeking a bit or rest and
relaxation in the thermal hot springs.
10. France has also emerged as a great eco travel destination with the urge to go glamping becoming all the rage!
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