Ecotourism in 2025: Connect with the world consciously

Tell me if you feel the same way I do: any trip just won’t do anymore, or more to the point, any way of travelling.

You don’t want to just visit. You want to feel. You’re not looking to tick off destinations. You want to connect with the place and its people.

And above all, you don’t want to leave a mark unless it’s for good.

That’s why more and more of us are choosing a different way to move around the world.
Slower, more human. And yes, greener too.

In 2025, ecotourism is no longer a trend. It’s a way to experience travel with awareness. From how you get around, to where you sleep, eat or even who you listen to.

And no, you don’t have to go to the other side of the world to do it.

Would you like to practise ecotourism but don’t know how? Here are some of the conscious and sustainable travel trends shaping 2025 – keep reading!

2025 trends in ecotourism – the new way to travel

Ecotourism, or travelling consciously and sustainably, can take so many different forms – here are a few ideas that might inspire you to embark on this kind of purposeful journey:

✨ Eco-friendly accommodation with local impact: rural estates, sustainable glampings, restored houses using natural materials, even hotels that generate their own energy.

🌿 Regenerative tourism: projects that return life to ecosystems, like reforestation, wildlife sanctuaries, or educational farms.

🧘 Nature disconnection experiences: forest bathing, silent retreats, walks through lesser-known reserves. To listen inward, while flowing with your surroundings without disturbing them.

🍅 Farm-to-table travel: sleeping on a farm, picking your own tomatoes and sharing a table with those who work the land. Eating while knowing the story behind your food. And supporting those who harvest it.

🪶 Cultural and ancestral immersion: learning traditional crafts, living with Indigenous communities, hearing stories you won’t find in the guides.

📵 Total digital detox: places with no Wi-Fi, where notifications don’t exist and the only “airplane mode” is watching the sunrise from a hammock.

And if you’re after some inspiration on where to go...

3 little-known (and truly special) ecotourism destinations

In these three diverse destinations, you’ll find endless experiences related to ecotourism and making a positive impact where you visit.

1. Matarraña, Aragón (Spain)

Known as the “secret Tuscany”, it’s a paradise of olive groves, medieval architecture, and eco-friendly rural accommodation. Ideal to lose – and rediscover – yourself.

2. Tambopata National Reserve, Peru

Jungle, unique biodiversity and conservation projects led by local communities. You can sleep in sustainable lodges and learn about medicinal plants.

3. Gorgona Island, Colombia

A remote spot with history and wild nature. Once a prison, now a marine sanctuary where you can enjoy mindful diving surrounded by whales and mangroves.

Tips for planning your ecotourism experience

Looking for sustainable experiences can be tricky, as you need to make sure everything on offer is genuine and try to avoid anything dressed up as “greenwashing”. Here are some tips to keep in mind and help you do your research:

• Travel light and local: choose sustainable accommodation, shared transport or bikes, and buy from small local businesses.
• Ask, learn, respect: ecotourism is about exchange. Listen before you give your opinion. Ask before you take a photo.
• Not everything is “green” just because a website says so: look into the projects, support initiatives that make a real impact.

But the best part? You can plan all of this with tools that truly get you.
For example, Calid.app: we’ve created a space where ecotourism feels easy, natural, yours – and where you can discover trusted experiences.

From low-impact itineraries to activities designed to help you reconnect, you can shape your trip at your own pace, stress free.

Begin your most conscious journey

The world doesn’t need more tourists. It needs more people who travel with their eyes (and souls) wide open.

So, if you’re already imagining your purpose-led getaway, create your eco experience with Calid.
We’ve got a special form to design a trip with you that looks after the planet as much as you do.

🌿 Start here → Create eco trip

Because looking after the world can be an adventure too.
And you’re about to start yours.

With love,

Ana