If you're looking for a destination that allows you to combine your love of travel and exploring the world with environmentally friendly activities and preservation of local environments and animals, then this is the bucket list for you.

From national parks that protect endangered species in their native habitats to underwater marvels that give us a glimpse into life beneath the surface, these 10 spots are an eco-tourists dream. They offer the perfect balance of enjoying the beauty of nature and efforts to preserve it with a holiday you'll never forget.

If you're looking for somewhere in Indonesia that's not Bali, this is certainly it. Home to the Komodo dragons and unbelivable scenery, world-class diving and even pink beaches, this Komodo National Park offers Aussies a very different taste of what Indonesia has to offer.

This national park consists of three large islands: Komodo, Rinca, and Padar. Apart from being a habitat for Komodo dragons, Komodo National Park is also home to hundreds of other species of land animals.

On just as many African bucket lists as Kruger National Park in South Africa, Serengeti National Park sits on the Serengeti Plainin northern Tanzania, which borders Kenya.

It's been a UNESCO World Hertage site since 1981 and is surrounded by plenty of natural wonders. This national park is adjacent to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and isn't far from Mount Kilimanjaro. Go on a safari here and yoy can see herds of zebras, gazelles, lions, and other African endemic wild animals in this national park.

The Great Barrier Reef is a 2,300-kilometer-long coastline in northern Queensland, Australia. The Great Barrier Reef is the worlds most extensive coral reef system, containing over 2,900 individual coral reefs and more than 150 species of underwater animals.

Look for tour operators that have a low-impact on the local environment, offer reef programs that support resoration and research or are eco-certified.

There is no doubt about the natural beauty of Malaysia. One of the top-rated natural resources is the tourist area of ​​Gunung Mulu National Park. This mountain is located on the island state of Sarawak. To get to this natural tourist area, you have to take a plane from Miri to Mulu, then continue the journey by land vehicle.

or you fans of Korean dramas, the name Jeju Island may be familiar. However, Jeju Island is not just a fantastic tourist destination or filming location.

This place is home to the first and most famous nature reserve in South Korea. You can see various types of animals native to the Korean peninsula, some of which are almost extinct. The island is also home to the unique Oreum topography and lava tubes. So don’t be surprised if Jeju Island is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

If youre keen on checkin out ecotourism spots with amazin biodiversity, the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador are the go. Smack-bang in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, this volcanic archipelagos home to thousands of unique species of plants and animals you cant find anywhere else.

Visitors to the Galapagos Islands are usually restricted. In addition, visitors are also required to use the services of a tour guide for the sake of safety and environmental sustainability in this region.

We all know the area is home to the crowning jewel, Mount Everest, but other than snow-capped peaks, visitors will also have the opportunity to explore an alpine forest, where they can witness yaks grazing, visit mountain villages and even trek through subtropical valleys with banana tree plantations. Camping or multi-day trekking is the best ways to explore this fantastic ecotourism destination.

Kinabalu National Park is Malaysias first World Heritage Site, designated by UNESCO in December 2000 for its outstanding universal value and role as one of the world’s most important biological sites.

The national park is home to over 4,500 species of flora and fauna, including 326 species of birds, about 100 species of mammals, and more than 110 species of land snails.

If you're into trekking, this is also where you'll be able to join a two-day hike to the summit of Mount Kinabalu.

Way Kambas is best known as a conservation site for critically endangered Sumatran elephants. Here, you can trek through the jungle and observe the elephants in their natural habitat. You can also see protected animals like the Sumatran tiger and Sumatran rhino up close in this ASEAN Heritage Park.

In total, the park is home to more than 400 bird species and 50 types of mammals, many of which are endangered.

The other-worldly landscape of Raja Ampat offers an incredible combination of blue sea and hilly terrain. Dive deep into the sea here to see rich marine life such as the Raja Ampat epaulet shark and over 500 coral species. Dont pass up the chance to see the colorful birds of paradise that can only be found in the region.

These are the top ten ecotourism destinations around the world. You can make a list and make plans to visit them one by one with Traveloka. Traveloka is the best lifestyle application that can fulfill your various vacation needs.

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